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The Indian River County Historical Society is proud to announce a month-long celebration of local heritage each Sunday through November 2026. This new month of events, Pineapple Fest, will feature a different event each Sunday.
Pineapple Fest will take place every Sunday in November from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the historic Hallstrom House located at 1723 Old Dixie Highway SW, Vero Beach. Each week will highlight different facets of regional heritage, including our area’s once-booming pineapple industry, farmstead living, conservation efforts, and Vero Beach history. Visitors will also enjoy a different featured pineapple delicacy every Sunday from the Historical Society’s Pineapple Cookbook.
A daily entrance fee of $10 per person, includes a full tour of the historic home, refreshments, and access to that day’s scheduled events and presentations. A full-event pass is $40 for all five events, offering a discounted rate for guests planning to attend each Sunday throughout November. Children 12 and under are free. The month-long pass may be purchased at the gate.
- Sunday, November 8: Conservation
- Natural History Lecture: Experts from Indian River County Conservation Lands will present a lecture on the natural history of the Hallstrom House property and its surrounding lands.
- Sunday, November 15: Local History & Book Signing
- Author Event: Acclaimed local author Rody Johnson will be at the Hallstrom House to sign copies of his latest release, “Forever Vero.” Capturing Vero Beach history from 1880 to 2020, this book makes a perfect, personalized holiday gift.
- Sunday, November 22: The Pineapple Pioneer Era
- Learn about early Florida’s booming pineapple industry with dedicated presentations at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The sessions will focus on the complex transportation and marketing networks of early pineapple farmstead life.
- Sunday, November 29: Holiday Kick-off
- Christmas Decór: Step into a winter wonderland! There will be a decorated tree displayed in every room of the historic home.
The Hallstrom House was home to the family of Swedish immigrant Axel Hallstrom (1870–1966). Listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 2002, the property and its historic contents are owned and preserved by the Historical Society. Today, it serves as a dynamic living museum and provides visitors with an immersive, experiential look into a bygone era of Florida history. For over thirty years, the Indian River County Historical Society has dedicated its efforts to preserving the historical and environmental resources of Indian River County, the Indian River Lagoon area, and the State of Florida. The Historical Society is a registered non-profit organization.
For membership information or to volunteer with the Historical Society, call 772-778-3435 or email info@irchistorical.org.
