Palmetto's Heritage Festival

On Saturday, March 4th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, Palmetto will celebrate its history during their Heritage Festival at Palmetto Historical Park & Manatee County Agricultural Museum, 515 10th Ave. West, Palmetto. This FREE event will feature a park open house and activities for the whole family. The 1880 Heritage Station Post Office will be operational with a one-day-only cancellation designed by Kingston Hogan, a local middle school student. Bring your stamped mail! Guided tours of the park buildings will take place at 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30. The Agricultural Museum will be launching their new logo and will have giveaways for visitors – first come, first served. There will be a giant paint-by-number logo for visitors to paint along with contests, activities, and crafts throughout the grounds. Word of Mouth BBQ will be on site with delicious food available for purchase.

Dairy Days of Manatee County, a new exhibit featuring Manatee County’s dairy industry, will open at the Ag Museum during Heritage Festival. From historic dairies of by-gone days to currently producing dairy farms, you will learn about local dairies and the innovations that changed the industry. Children’s learning activities are included in the exhibit.

For more information, call 941-721-2034 or email agriculturalmuseum@manateeclerk.com. Event is sponsored by Angelina “Angel” Colonneso – Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Friends of Manatee County Agricultural Museum, the Palmetto Historical Commission, and the City of Palmetto.