South Central Florida’s steam-powered excursion train will provide two distinctive offerings during the Clewiston Sugar Festival.

On Friday, March 14th, the Sugar Festival Spritzer will offer guests 21-and-over a spirited 1-hour ride through local farmland aboard its vintage passenger train. All tickets include one complimentary selection of beer or wine. Additional beverages can be purchased on board with credit or debit cards only. Tickets are $85.00 and the train departs at 5:30 PM and returns at 6:30 PM.

On Saturday, March 15th, the Sugar Festival Flyer will operate one-hour roundtrips out of Clewiston for guests of all ages. Tickets are $35.00 and children three and under ride free. Trains depart at 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM.

All events feature vintage passenger cars and Sugar Express steam locomotive no. 148.

Ticket offerings are as follows and can be selected by choosing the date and time of your preference below our trip summary and parking information.

SUGAR FESTIVAL SPRITZER - Tickets are $85.00. 1-hour round trip. For guests 21 years of age and up. Includes one complimentary drink.

SUGAR FESTIVAL FLYER – Tickets are $35.00. For all ages. 1-hour roundtrip.

Our passenger train consists of historic cars dating from the early 1900s to the mid-1950s. Our train is climate-controlled except in our open-air class and features restrooms onboard.

Fair tickets are not included or required for admittance.

Ticket prices do not include taxes or fees.

Parking and boarding for the Palmdale Pioneer takes place at 900 W C Owen Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440. Detailed parking and boarding instructions are emailed to you with your ticket confirmation.

Accommodations

Due to its historic design, Sugar Express is not ADA-accessible. The excursion cars feature steep steps, narrow hallways and doorways, and small restrooms, which may pose challenges for guests with limited mobility. Passengers with limited mobility need to be aware of these limitations and should expect such situations, and should contact us for planning and accommodations.

Safety

Due to the unique railroad environment passengers travel in, all guests must wear sturdy, comfortable shoes, and should not wear flip-flops, sandals, or open-toed or high-heeled shoes. Boarding and detraining sites may have uneven footing, large heavy gravel, and high steps, and walking is required at all locations. By purchasing and attending, you agree to review and accept our terms and conditions at the link below.