Cattle Drive & Jamboree Saturday, March 28
Published on March 11, 2026
Step Into Florida’s Heartland: Cattle Drive & Jamboree Celebrates Pioneer Spirit and Agricultural Heritage
Saturday, March 28, 2026
The annual Cattle Drive and Jamboree will once again bring generations of Florida families together to drive cattle along Main Street in Immokalee and connect the community back to its pioneering roots. The event will be held Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch, located at 1215 Roberts Avenue W, Immokalee, Florida. The event is free with food and drink available for purchase.
The cattle drive starts at 10:00 a.m. along Main Street in Immokalee, led by cattle boss Heather Cleckler, a descendant of the pioneering Roberts family. The drive is preceded by an honorary procession including members of the 2026 honored family. The drive leads to Roberts Ranch, the former homestead of the Roberts family, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and part of the Collier County Museum Division. Family-friendly activities and entertainment kick off when the cows come home.
The day will include:
- Music headliners, the Moonstone Riders Band and The Lost Rodeo Band
- Cattlemen's storytelling by Mr. Dallas Townsend and Mr. Gene McAvoy
- Folkloric Mexican dance presentation
- Alligator Wrestling & Whip Cracking demonstrations
- The Cattle Drive Queen & Pageant winners will be announced
- Fun for the kids with face painting, petting zoo, games & crafts.
- Craft and food vendors, and so much more.
We would like to recognize the 2026 Honored Family: The Johnsons. Jack and Ann Johnson have been pillars of the Immokalee agricultural community since opening Jack and Ann’s Feed and Supply in 1987, building on their family’s deep involvement in the cattle industry since 1963. Their dedication to supporting local ranchers, farmers, and youth, especially through decades of involvement in livestock shows and 4H programs, has made their presence indispensable. Immokalee’s agricultural success is deeply tied to their quiet but enduring generosity. Thank you to the Johnson family for all that you do for Immokalee, Our Home.
Due to temporary road closures for the cattle drive, it is recommended that observers arrive by 9:00 a.m. A free shuttle service will be provided to the cattle drive route and back to the ranch, so bring a lawn chair and enjoy the show!
Come early to support 4-H and the Immokalee Livestock Show with a pancake breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m. ($8/person, cash only).
The Immokalee Cattle Drive and Jamboree is organized by the Collier County Museums with the generous support of the Friends of the Collier County Museums, LCEC, Lipman Family Farms, Immokalee CRA, and more.
For the full event schedule and a map, visit colliermuseums.com or call (239) 252-2611.
About Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch: Originally home to cattleman Robert Roberts and his family, this 13-acre historic site and museum provides visitors with a rare opportunity to experience daily working life on a Southwest Florida pioneer homestead and citrus grove from the early 1900s. Exhibits, programs, and fifteen carefully preserved original buildings and features tell the story of the cow hunters, ranchers and pioneer-spirited families who struggled to tame this vast wilderness prairie on the edge of the Big Cypress Swamp.
About Collier County Museums: The Collier County Museums have five fascinating locations: Collier Museum at Government Center, Naples Depot Museum, Museum of the Everglades, Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch and The Marco Island Historical Museum.
Our unique locations each provide a different glimpse into our past, where a diverse blend of old and new, history and legend, weaves its story across a glittering landscape of sun-warmed beaches, ancient cypress forests, and the sprawling grasslands of the Florida Everglades. Discover fierce saber cats and long-vanished civilizations, stunning archaeological finds and curious inventions, turn-of-the-century trading posts, cowmen, cattle ranches, and some of Florida's most adventurous and colorful characters. It's a story that's far too big to be told in just one visit — or one museum.
Our museums are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free.
Visit our website for a full list of special exhibits and events at colliermuseums.com.