(outdoor demonstrations weather-permitting)
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We want to give a Big Thank You to everyone who came today. We had a very good day. What did you like best? It’s a hard choice but we think possibly the egg nog topped the list. Cinnamons rolls were definitely a close runner up. Some children tell us that the Hay Maze was … Read more
Our Hay Maze is always a hit – and a little rain isn’t going to stop folks from enjoying it! Due to the weather, we have covered the hay maze with water proof sheeting and have added lights! This is a hay maze like no other. Stop by and enjoy this new version of the … Read more
Do you have your parking pass yet? Purchasing your passes online is not only cheaper, it helps everybody get parked quicker so we can all enjoy the Fair. Get your parking pass here for just $7: https://www.homesteadfair.com/parking-passes/ This year we have 12 parking lots, so be sure to take a Parking lot paper with your … Read more
Inside our Bookstore (number 5 on the map) you’ll find our Art Gallery of original oil paintings by several artists in the Community. Watch as they demonstrate oil painting throughout the day all three days. Check your map for a list of everything to see inside the Bookstore while you’re there!
Our final music practice of 2019 is completed. Who can guess what songs we might sing and play for you this year?
Sean makes wooden combs and measuring scoops while Peter and Jonny sand simple wooden toy trucks for the Fair. Look for the finished products in the Woodworking Booth at the end of the Craft Pavilion!
Friends, neighbors and cousins all gather together to make beautiful baskets for this year’s Fair. Our youngest weavers start by making simple baskets with easy to weave patterns and branch out into more difficult and intricate patterns as they grow older and gain skill through years of classes.
Do you enjoy music? Come join us every afternoon at 2:30 for live music: instrumentals, children’s choir, youth choir and orchestra and adult choir; and again in the evenings at 7:00 for adult choir and orchestra. Practicing for next weekend with our choir and brass band!
Look in the field near the Hay Maze (15 on the Fair Map) at 1:00 PM for a daily horse farming demonstration. Watch our farmers as they demonstrate and explain how to plow with draft horses.
New for this year’s Fair – Stroopwafles made with an authentic recipe from the Netherlands! These freshly baked waffle cone style waffles are filled with a special carmel sauce for you to eat and enjoy. Find these delicious newcomers in the Shakes and Lattes booth (number 7 on the handout map) and enjoy them with … Read more
