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Schedule of Evens

 

 Visitors sample kumquat jelly and marmalade.

Schedule of Events


“Origin and History of the Kumquat”

Listen to an informative talk on the origin and history of kumquats in the Dade City area. Also learn about the different types of kumquats and how they are used. (approx 15 min).

Talks at 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 1:30

Packing House Tour

A tour of the Packing House which will explain how kumquats are picked, processed, packaged and shipped. (approx 15 min.)

Tours at 10:30, 11:30, 1:00, 2:00

Grove Tour

A  tour of a kumquat grove. This tour will cover the planting, maintenance and care of kumquat trees for commercial production. (approx 30 min.)

Tours at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30

 

Annual Open House

 

Annual Open House

The 2013 Open House will be held at the Kumquat Growers packing house
in St. Joseph
from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
on Thursday January 24th and Friday, January  25th,
(the two days before the Kumquat Festival). 

 

We will answer your questions about kumquats.

  Kumquat Growers packing house

The Kumquat Festival will be held in Dade City on Saturday, January 26th from 9:00  AM to 5:00 PM.  Come see us at the big tent on Meridian at 6th Street in Dade City.


Kumquat Growers packing house and gift shop will be open on the day of the
festival.

 

Schedule and events subject to change. Please check back prior to the event.

Kumquats

Directions

 

Roger Swain discusses kumquats

 Unfortunately, Roger Swain will not be able to attend this year.  Known as the "man in red suspenders", Roger was host to "The Victory Garden" on PBS for 15 years. and also co-hosted "People, Places & Plants, the Gardening Show".  He  also was a writer and science editor at Horticulture Magazine. He is the author of five books: Earthly Pleasures, Field Days, The Practical Gardener, Saving Graces, and Groundwork.

Visitors sample kumquats and fresh squeezed lemonade

 Directions

 

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Page updated:  01/20/2013