Clewiston’s Sugar Rush!
If your ideal spring weekend includes live music, classic cars, carnival rides, and a train ride through wide open fields, clear your calendar. The annual Clewiston Sugar Festival rolls into Civic Park March 13-14 with two full days of small town fun that somehow manages to feel both nostalgic and fresh.
You don’t have to know a thing about sugarcane to have a good time. Just show up ready to wander, snack, and stay longer than you planned.
Cane Fields and Carnival Lights
Friday night kicks things off with live entertainment that ranges from local performers to smooth yacht rock that pairs perfectly with lawn chairs and a cooling evening breeze. Friends gather near the stage. Kids claim open patches of grass as their dance floor. It feels easy in the best way.
By Saturday morning, the pace picks up. Runners hit the pavement for the 5K, 10K, and half marathon, while the rest of Civic Park hums to life. Classic cars gleam in neat rows. Antique tractors stand proud reminders of the region’s agricultural roots. You can find all the attractions waiting for you here!
There is no shortage of ways to fill the day:
- Free kids’ carnival fun and outdoor games
- Cornhole and glow golf tournaments
- Art and craft vendors
- Gator and wildlife shows
- Live music throughout the weekend
Then there’s the Sugar Express. This vintage train winds through surrounding sugarcane fields, offering a scenic ride that feels equal parts throwback and photo opportunity. It’s one of those experiences that makes you pause and actually take it in.
A Sweet Slice of Spring
What makes the Clewiston Sugar Festival stand out is not just the lineup, but the atmosphere. Volunteers greet you like neighbors. Vendors take time to chat. The entertainment feels close enough to be personal.
This isn’t a sprawling mega event where you need a map and a strategy; it’s a community celebration that happens to welcome everyone in. If you’re looking for a relaxed March getaway with live entertainment, family friendly activities, and just enough local flavor to feel authentic, Civic Park delivers!
From sugarcane fields to waterfront stages, festivals are popping up all season long. Explore more at guidetoflorida.com/festivals.
