(outdoor demonstrations weather-permitting)
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Our historic timber-frame mill was originally built circa 1760 in the Long Valley of western New Jersey. Water-powered mills such as this one once dotted the American countryside. In use for almost one hundred and sixty years until it closed in 1918, Homestead Heritage found the mill in 2000, neglected and in disrepair, and in … Read more
The distiller was in action yesterday during the afternoon. Swing by today for more demonstrations on distilling your own essential oils from home grown herbs!
We have fresh lettuce, spinach and other greens available for purchase at the Aquaponics Greenhouse! All of our vegetables in the Greenhouse are for sale year-round, so stop by to pick up your fresh vegetables during the Fair or anytime afterwards!
In the midst of all our Fair preparations one of our weaving teachers is getting married. So after everything was off the loom for the Fair Yohannah is winding out the threads that will be put on a loom in The Fiber Arts Barn at Homestead. She will be weaving 20 yards of Tencel fabric … Read more
Stop by the Gristmill and pick up some of the best tasting granola around! These make great snacks, or as a cereal, mix into yogurt, or however else you like your granola. If you miss getting yours during the Fair, be sure to stop by and ask for it in the Gristmill or Homestead Market. … Read more
We have so many things for little hands, (and big ones!), to do in the Make Your Own tent behind the Craft Pavilion. Take your pick and make your favorite items – they make great Christmas presents, or just to keep for your own enjoyment. Click through the photos to see some of yesterday’s happy … Read more
Busily preparing pizza dough. We’ve got 600 so far! Stop by for some brick oven pizza’s during the day today.
Be sure to have a time slot for petting the animals in the Petting Pen! A favorite place for kids of all ages during the Fair, and you can bring home some of the animals, too! The puppies and bunnies are both for sale and looking for a new home, so if you’d like one … Read more
Come make your own dog leash, single person jump-rope, or one that is good for sharing with friends! Jump ropes are great fun, Steve jumped 41 times without missing yesterday afternoon at the make-your-own jump-rope area!
These unique puzzles hand-cast from solid brass can be found on display in the blacksmith shop. It would be hard to beat this for a one-of-a-kind Christmas present!
