Lafayette County Florida Pioneer Day Festival Official Website

The Granny and Pappy tradition began with the first Mayo Mule and Wagon Pioneer Days Festival which later became known as Pioneer Day. The tradition includes the selection of a couple, born in Lafayette County who are 75 years of age or older and reside in Lafayette County to lead the parade and represent the pioneers of the county. Because of the birth, age and residence requirements it is not always possible to find qualified, willing couples to serve in this capacity. On more than one occasion, a man and a woman were selected to serve as Granny and Pappy who were not married to each other.

Click on the Granny & Pappy Photos button to see the 2010 Granny & Pappy and many of the Granny and Pappy's of past years.

The Pioneer Day Committee is proud to announce the inauguration of our 2011 Granny & Pappy:

Bill and Gerry Adkins