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Rona Neri

A participant at a past Heritage Fest event at Schumacher Farm.

Mostly fun for the kids, but all are welcome at this look at what life was like on a farm a century ago, at this county park that was once a working farm. Attendees can pet farm animals, feed chickens and horses, and learn to milk a cow.Wagon rides, ice-cream making, old-timey games like hoop racing, and more are also on the docket. The park also has lovely prairie and woodland walking trails. Proceeds go to Friends of Schumacher Farm for projects like prairie restoration and more. Details at schumacherfarmpark.org.

media release: Saturday, September 7, 2024, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Start off the fall with a trip to the farm! Join us for Heritage Fest at Schumacher Farm Park to learn what it was like to be a kid living on a farm 100 years ago. Pet goats and donkeys, cuddle with rabbits, feed the chickens and horses, and learn to milk a cow. Win prizes by playing old fashioned games like sack races, musical chairs, and hoop racing. Take a wagon ride and eat fresh corn on the cob. Try out the woodworking tools, enjoy a cookie from the woodstove, check out the antique tractors, make ice cream, churn butter, press apple cider, and more. With over 30 hands-on activities, this event is fun for the whole family. 

Most attendees are young families with school-age children, but many older adults also attend, recalling memories from their own youth or their parents. Concessions will be available or purchase. Tickets available at the event: under 5 free; 5-15: $5; 16+ $10.

All proceeds go toward the Friends of Schumacher Farm for projects like prairie restoration, educational workshops, community events, and much more.