Alafia River Rendezvous

Save the date for the Alafia River Rendezvous Visitors’ Days are Jan. 20, 21, 2023

If you are interested is seeing what this country looked like over 170 years ago, be sure to visit the 52nd Annual Alafia River Rendezvous in Homeland, about four miles south of Bartow.

The Rendezvous runs from January 13 through 22, however, there are two special days when it is open to the general public. Visitors Days hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day, Friday and Saturday, January 20 and 21, 2023. Cost is adults, $10; children three through 12, $5; under three admitted free.

To reach the campgrounds, turn west on to CR 640 from Hwy. 17 at Homeland, located between Bartow and Fort Meade. At Azalea Street, turn south. Follow Azalea to the Rendezvous gate.

For more information, or for a detailed map and directions, visit the website, www.floridafrontiersmen.org.