Harvest at the Homestead

Enjoy some old-fashioned fall festivities and visit the John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area on Sunday, October 21st from 11am - 4pm for the 'Harvest at the Homestead' special event.

Listen to the rustle of crisp leaves under your feet as you enjoy a fall day on the farm. The apple harvest is in at the Homestead, and many hands are needed to make light work. Help press some fresh apple cider and lend a hand at the apple drying bee in the 1850s kitchen. Children are invited to play a rousing game of 'snap-apple' in the barn.

Old fashioned fall delights will abound at the Homestead! The brave of heart can attend the 'scary story' sessions in the house attic. Not-so-scary stories will be told in the master bedroom for those of lesser fortitude. Divinations and pioneer toys and games add more fun to this fall festival. Visitors can enjoy another true pioneer pleasure as horse drawn hayrides around the farm will be offered throughout the day. As you stroll the grounds, stop by the shop for a visit with the blacksmith and watch him turn the hot metal into much needed tools for the farm.

Looking to take a touch of harvest home? Everyone can make their own corn husk doll and tallow jack o' lantern candle the old-fashioned way. Make a day of it - stay for lunch and enjoy fresh sausage on a bun and some delicious apple pie at the food booth!

The Homestead is located at 915 County Road 50, east of Colchester, on the shore of Lake Erie. For more information, call 519-738-2029.