(outdoor demonstrations weather-permitting)
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Our Potter’s are having a great time making some beautiful Raku pots for this year’s Fair. Using horse hair and feathers, they make some really neat designs on these special pots. Watch them demonstrate this special technique Live during the Fair. [envira-gallery id=”7206″]
Our pottery students are finishing their last pots for the year! Beautiful teapots, tea leaf containers and cups are waiting to be glazed and fired for the 2017 Fair! [envira-gallery id=”7199″]
Food Court B is being completely replaced with a wonderful new building this year One-of-a-kind yummy treats (served only at the Fair!) has always been one of the biggest attractions and we have a lot of hungry people to serve! We are always looking for better ways to get everyone their order quickly and this … Read more
Welcome to the 2017 Homestead Fair! A Festival of Crafts, Homesteading Skills & Family Fun Hayrides • Food • Live Demonstrations • Seminars • Make-Your-Own • Music • And More! Preparations are underway for the 30th annual Homestead Fair on Thanksgiving weekend. This 2-day central Texas event, hosted by Homestead Heritage and The Ploughshare Institute … Read more
While we were hoping for dry, sunny weather, the gardens sure did enjoy that long soaking rain. At least we saw some sunshine today!
Corey gave a great horse training demonstration today once the sun came out this afternoon.
The little people help raise the mini-barn during the Fair Saturday. This is a favorite place for kids of all ages.
The 2016 Fair has been extended through Sunday the 27th! Sunday-only parking passes are now available for a discounted rate on the parking pass purchase page. Please help us spread the work by clicking on or sharing this post. Thank you to the 5,842 who came out to be with us today for the opening … Read more
We’re about to start, with a “full house” in spite of the rain!
If you thought the last wooden spoon featured was big, this one that Mark just unpacked is ENORMOUS! Nearly as tall as a full grown man, you’ll probably never see another spoon the size of this one.
