A large variety of old time craft demonstrations!

2009 Theme: Folk Phrases and Sayings

See various demonstrations that will explain the meaning of old fashion sayings that were very familiar to our grandparents. A folk saying could be used such as, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” Many folk phrases had a moral attached to them to help teach you something. “A stitch in time saves nine” was a saying that would remind your daughters to repair a tear in clothing right away before it got to be an even bigger job. Visitors will have a chance to guess the meaning of many popular and unusual clichés.

There will be demonstrations of early American skills and crafts, such as broom making, oak split basketry, spinning, weaving, yarn dyeing, apple butter making, apple cider making, outdoor brick bake oven, Dutch oven cooking, butter making, and hay fork making.

Plenty of good country food, entertainment (on the stage and around the farm) and a variety of activities for children including the “Pumpkin Patch,” old time games, one-room school, pony rides, wagon rides and storytelling will abound.

The Civil War Encampment is always a favorite at Harvest Festival. The 142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Co. G re-enactors portray the drill and every day life of soldiers in the 19th century. By doing this they honor those who fought and give a glimpse into history and local heritage.

Harvest Festival will be a day the whole family can enjoy!

Links to participants:
The 142nd PA Volunteer Infantry, Co. G, will once again portray camp life during the Civil War.
Cliff Sunflower and his "Dancin' with the Honeybees"

Tasty Country Foods, Folk Entertainment, Storytelling, Children's Activities,
Handcrafted Items for Sale, Quilt Raffle, Cow Flop Bingo