"Pavo" is Latin for peacock, and this is where the annual Peacock Festival name comes from.The town´s name was changed more than 100 years ago from McDonald, the name of one of its most prominent families, to "Pavo."The other prominent family, the Peacocks wanted the town named after them, but no one agreed.After some research, they discovered the latin word "pavo," and it was agreed to change the town´s name.

Thousands make the trip each year for Peacock Day on the second Saturday in May.

Pavo´s mascot, Charlie the peacock, is always on hand for the festivities and struts through town as the star of the parade.

Sponsored by the Pavo Civic Club, the event also features various arts and crafts and food vendors, live local entertainment and activities.The community comes together with several children´s activities including pony rides, train rides, face painting, duck pons for kinds and hat decorating.Participants can choose from a variety of foods, including funnel cakes, fruit smoothies, fresh lemonade, Hawaiian shaved ice, chili dogs, catfish, shrimp, grouper, chicken strips, hushpuppies, French fries, milkshakes, floats, foot long hot dogs,catfish, shrimp, and much, much more.

Each year the Peacock Quilters have produced a peacock quilt for a raffle.Each quilt usually generates between $1000-$1500 each year.

Sponsored by the Pavo Civic Club, most of the ten members in the group are above 80 years old.They meet on Monday afternoons for several hours of quilting.