Yesteryear Village

About

A living history park on 9 acres with historic buildings including an old school, blacksmith shop, general store, and farmhouse. Costumed interpreters share stories about daily life in early Florida, and kids can chat with the "town residents" to learn how people lived and worked in the past. Perfect for kids who love exploring and learning through hands-on experiences. The grounds are safe enough to let kids wander independently while they discover each building. Plan to arrive at least 2 hours before closing to experience everything the village offers.

Contact the South Florida Fair | 561-793-0333 | 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33411

Programs (5)

• Help us create South Florida Fair’s largest outdoor agricultural classroom

  Competition/Tournament
  · Morning, Evening· Paid

  Yesteryear Village is a living history park where kids get to step back in time and explore actual historic buildings while costumed interpreters share stories about how Floridians lived and worked long ago. Your child can chat with the "town residents" and get a real feel for everyday life from Florida's past, which is way more engaging than just reading about it in a textbook. The village is open Thursday and Friday mornings and afternoons (10 AM to 4 PM), and they also offer group reservations on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings if you want to bring a whole bunch of kids. Admission is really affordable at $7 for kids ages 6 to 11, with younger kids (5 and under) getting in free, and adults are $10. The staff recommends arriving at least two hours before closing so you have enough time to actually explore the whole village without feeling rushed.

• Group Explorations

  Class
  · Tuesday, Wednesday· Morning· Paid

  Kids explore historic buildings with costumed interpreters who share stories about how Floridians lived in the past. Groups of 10 or more get guided explorations through the village on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Interpreters act as town residents and chat with kids about daily life from generations ago.

• Summertime Group Discoveries

  Camp
  · Variable

  Kids explore the living history village during summer sessions that combine historical education with agricultural learning. Groups discover restored buildings and chat with costumed interpreters about Florida's past.

• AG-Explorations

  Class
  · Variable

  Kids learn about agriculture and food production through hands-on activities in an outdoor classroom setting. The program educates over 6,000 students annually about farming and food sustainability.

• Ethics Class/Youth Market Auction Clinic

  Workshop
  · Variable

  Youth learn about livestock auction ethics and market procedures in preparation for fair competitions. Kids practice auction protocols and understand the responsibilities of showing animals at agricultural events.