Saturday, October 14, 10-3, Harvest Festival at Fields Pond (Orrington)
This is a family must! There will be draft horses, Paul and Luna, pulling a hay wagon for rides. Other farm animals too.There is a jitterbug/doodlebug showdown with the Maine Antique Tractor Association, Maine Poultry Connection will be there sharing information about its scholarship program and sharing chickens and chicken coops. We will have old fashioned cider making that you are welcome to participate in, Many antique cars and vehicles. A pumpkin painting activity and scavenger hunt for the kids. Blacksmithing, cooking, music, and other activities will make this a special fall event for you.
Admissions free for kids up to 17. Adults: $10, $8 Seniors.
A bird’s eye view of our annual jitterbug/doodlebug pulling competition. These are re-purpose vehicles from before 1950 and the goal is to pull as much weight as you can. Trophies in specific competition categories are awarded.
Pumpkin Painting for Kids! Lots of fun.
Maine Poultry Connection will be on site to share information about its ongoing scholarship program supplying interested kids with chickens, a coop and feed. There will be a a coop or two to peruse as well as chickens.