The Palm Valley History Festival, set for 1-7 p.m. Saturday, April 22, will highlight the unique history, culture and fortitude of the original pioneer families of Palm Valley. The event, to be held at the Palm Valley Community Center, 148 Canal Blvd., will feature popular storytellers and local authors signing their books, as well as a variety of arts, crafts, activities and “moonshine” tasting.
Noted local historian Scott Grant will share his newly created visual presentation about the rich history of the greater Palm Valley area and its founding families. Learn about Spanish settlers, a British indigo plantation, moonshine-making sheriffs and Nazi spies.
There will be an outdoor market, local business exhibits and live folk music. Authors confirmed for the event are: Eleanor Tremayne, Kaye D. Schmitz, Tracy Tripp and Grant.
The presenting sponsor is Standfast Asset Management.
Here’s a look at the schedule of events:
Inside
1 p.m. Dave Plummer Cypress Recording Studio
1:30 p.m. Gary Amonette and Family
2 p.m. Petie Pickette and Friends
3 p.m. Harmony, with Sarah and Jenni Larson
4 p.m. Scott A. Grant, storyteller on Palm Valley history
5 p.m. Linda Muldoon, pianist
6 p.m. House Cats
Outside, Music Garden
1 to 3:45 p.m. Mississippi Blues Band
4:45 to 5:30 p.m. Joseph Cartolano
5:50 p.m. Braxton Sykes
Front of Building
1-3 p.m. Underdog Music Trio
