The 15th Annual Mid-Missouri Horse, Mule, & Ox Farming & Historical Crafts Days
Date: Oct. 1 & 2, 2011
Time: 10 am to 5 pm/ 10 am to 3 pm
Admission: $6 ages 6 to adult
Absolutely no refunds.
Heritage crafts and old-tyme farming skills are highlighted in this 2-day
family event that showcases a simpler life. Draft animal teams will be demonstrating "no gas needed" farming skills and offering wagon rides, as well as providing power for corn-grinding and sorghum pressing (weather permitting). Molasses cooking, spinning, natural dyeing, soapmaking, dry stone masonry, native plant identification & hikes, antique and vintage clothing, gourdcrafting, ropemaking, wild-fiber baskets, Indian artifacts, flintknapping, children's primitive games and toys, beekeeping, and much more! (listing subject to change). Pleign-aire and photographic artists capturing rural scenes on-site, and local author Walter Schlemper signing his autobiographical books about life on the farm. Rare livestock breeds on display, live bluegrass & mountain music. Real chuckwagon food, whole hog barbecue, kettle corn, plus other treats! More may be added as we get closer to the event weekend!
Have a heritage skill you would like to demonstrate or rarebreed to exhibit? Contact us for the details. Please note that alcohol, ATV's, or pets (even on a leash) will NOT be allowed through the gate.
Motorized wheelchairs are OK. For more info call Gail at: 573-764-2629 or e-mail tenacity@fidnet.com.
From Hwy 50 and Hwy Y in Gerald, Missouri, go north on Y and follow signs.
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