Horse-drawn harvester is used to pull peanut plants up from the ground, c. 1930 |
Central Florida Peanut Festival
First held in Williston, Florida, in 1988, the
Central Florida Peanut Festival was designed by Reba Greene as a
day of fun and learning for Floridians. Featured in all its
versatility is the peanut, and it is served in many manifestations
at the Festival: raw, roasted, fried, boiled, candied, chip coated,
Cajun-style, hot, ranch, garlic, peanut butter, peanut oil, peanut
brittle, peanut pies, peanut ice cream, milk, cheese, flour, and
peanut coating.
Originally submitted by: Karen L. Thurman, Representative (5th District).
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