Finishing the Student Pottery
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″]
The Fair
Welcome to the 2017 Homestead Fair!
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
The Garden enjoyed the rain!
While we were hoping for dry, sunny weather, the gardens sure did enjoy that long soaking rain. At least we saw some sunshine today!
Horse Training Demonstration
Corey gave a great horse training demonstration today once the sun came out this afternoon.
Mini Barn Raising During the Saturday Fair
The little people help raise the mini-barn during the Fair Saturday. This is a favorite place for kids of all ages.
2016 Fair Extended Through Sunday
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
A spoon as large as….a man?
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.
All fired and ready to go
The Potter’s have been firing pots night and day the past couple of weeks and their hard work has paid off. Stop by their booth in the Craft Pavilion and see the beautiful pots on display!
Ploughshare Seminar Barn
Inside this Barn you’ll find seminar’s scheduled during the Fair. Check your gate hand out when you arrive for seminar times and places.
The Basket Shop
This is a restored cabin from Missouri. During the year it houses our basket weaving shop, during the Fair you’ll find Kai Tea inside and ready to try and purchase.
