Syrup Sopping Day at Loachapoka is set for October 31, 2026

Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of fall at Syrup Sopping Day in Pioneer Park! Watch mules grind sugar cane, see syrup being made, and savor a sweet potato sausage biscuit with fresh syrup. Browse over 120 arts, crafts, and food vendors while enjoying live "old-time" music. The crisp fall air, the rich aroma of syrup, and a day full of family-friendly fun promise “a sweet day to remember!” Admission is free.

Do you want to be a vendor?

The online vendor form for Syrup Sopping Day 2026 is not yet open, but should be open in April of 2026. Thank you to all the wonderful vendors who made the 2025 Syrup Sopping Day in Loachapoka such a sweet success!

Join us May 7–9 at Pioneer Park for a special weekend with 2007 National Mountain Dulcimer Champion Joe Collins. Enjoy a Friday evening concert and open jam, plus a series of dulcimer workshops for all skill levels. Register now through the Lee County Historical Society.

Museum Hours

Wednesdays through Fridays:  12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Second Saturday of Every Month: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Museum tours may also be scheduled at other times by appointment by calling (334) 887-3007.

For more information about Pioneer Park ,Second Saturdays, field trips , or membership in the Lee County Historical Society, call (334) 887-3007 or contact us here.