Get your family away from the electronics, step back in time at Saturday’s Cane Boil & Fiddle Fest

The city of Gainesville invites you to travel back in time this Saturday at its annual Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Morningside Nature Center.

By Denise Vickers November 23, 2023 6:09 am

ContributedCity of GainesvilleGainesville's annual Cane Boil & Fiddle Fest gives visitors a glimpse of 1870s farm life with demonstrations of sugarcane syrup production and farming techniques from times gone by.

GAINESVILLE, FL (352today.com) – Thanksgiving brings together family and friends for the holiday. But by Saturday, y0u may need a break from so much ‘togetherness.’

Gainesville’s annual Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest could just be the distraction you need. It’s this Saturday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Morningside Nature Center.

Interpreters will explain the syrup production process from harvesting sugarcane to the cooking method used. Courtesy: City of Gainesville

If you want a way to get the kids off their devices and have them develop an appreciation for modern conveniences, step back to the 1870s and life on a working farm at the festival.

The city says the event will “showcase farm life from bygone days and celebrate the fall harvest with demonstrations of cane syrup production, farming techniques and other events typical of the era.”

Old-time Americana music will be performed throughout the day and guided nature walks will also be available.

The Morningside Nature Center which is located at 3540 East University Avenue.

The event is FREE.