The Harvest and Horses Festival returns to the John R. Park Homestead later this month.
"This festival celebrates many of our local fall traditions," said Homestead Curator and Education Coordinator Kris Ives. "Harvest was an integral part of the year for homesteaders as it was a time to reap the benefits of their labours and to prepare for the long winter ahead."
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 27, visitors can celebrate autumn the old-fashioned way with cider pressing, sausage stuffing, season crafts, and pony rides.
Travel back to the 1850s with games and activities, including the Parade of Horses from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., featuring more than 20 horses, and the popular Hobby Horse Agility Course.
Demonstrations take place throughout the event.
John R. Park Homestead is on County Road 50 at the corner of Iler Road on the shore of Lake Erie.
Off-site parking is at Priscilla's Presents, north of the Homestead on Iler Road. A complimentary shuttle will take people to and from the event.
The historic house remains closed for renovations but should reopen later this year.
