Country Music 5K & 10K

🎉 Race Overview

The 5K/10K run is part of the 3 day Clewiston Sugar Festival.

🏺 Festival History

• Origin: The Clewiston Sugar Festival is based on the original end of harvest celebration that was held by the United State Sugar Corporation, dating back to the 1930’s.
• Tradition: It was a means of celebration and appreciation for a successful harvest.
• Barbecue and Dance: In April, when the sugar grinding mill “went down” after the last carload of cane was ground, the mill was cleaned, and tables were placed as a barbecue was held for the workers and their families.
• Crowning Ceremony: A formal dance was held at the Sugarland Auditorium, where a King and Queen of Sugar were crowned after being chosen by popular vote of the employees.

🎊 Festival Evolution

• Community Celebration: In the fall of 1986, members of the Clewiston Merchant Association developed the idea of continuing these celebrations city-wide.
• Gathering: The festival allows folks to reunite with family, friends, and neighbors at the end of another busy season.
• Diverse Activities: Enjoy great live entertainment, cane-grinding, a car show, a kids’ park and a variety of food booths sponsored by local civic, school, and church organizations.
• Expanded Events: The festival now includes a rodeo, a bass tournament, and Seminole Heritage Day at the Clewiston Museum.

🌟 Join Us!

All-in-all, we are indeed a family and are glad to welcome you and yours to our history rich area and our historic, but growing festival!

We Raise Cane!

📅 Event Details

• Date: 2025-03-15
• Location: 108 Royal Palm Avenue, Clewiston, FL
• More Info: Country Music 5K & 10K