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Activities​ and Schedule

Marbold Farmstead 5th Annual Antique Show & Farm Fest

The Antique Show & Farm Fest – June 23, 24, 25, 2017 was a wonderful experience for all.  THANK YOU to all that came out to celebrate the history of Marbold Farmstead.  All the proceeds from this event help us to continue to preserve and demonstrate the history of Marbold Farmstead

Check back next Spring 2018 for the details of next year celebration.
 


June 23, 24, 25, 2017 
The event is RAIN OR SHINE!  Lots to see and do inside the house or in the big tent if it rains.
Exhibits/programs subject to change. 
Admission: $5 per day or $12 for three days.
Bring a lawn chair it might come in handy.
Proceeds go to restore the farmstead house, out buildings, and grounds to create a late 1800s demonstration farm.

A Handmade Quilt and Crocheted Afghan will be raffled off. Get your tickets on site. Drawing to be held Sunday at 3pm.

Friday June 23rd: 5 to 8 p.m.
5pm Fish Fry: Catfish or Buffalo, River Fries, Cole slaw, tea or lemonade. Lasts until the fish runs out. Donations accepted.
Home Made Ice Cream, Harold Stier

5 p.m. Country Primative Antiques of course.  Furniture,Textiles, Pottery, Americana, and more.  12 dealers or maybe more.
6:30pm Live music: Country Justice Band.

Saturday June 24th 9am to 8 pm 
Country Primitive Antiques of course. 12 dealers or maybe more.  Includes Furniture, Textiles, Pottery, Americana, and more.

Period Craftsmen and Demonstrations:
Grant Black, Ozark Chair maker from Chesterfield, MO
Hope Wright, demonstrating Tatting
Mike Sigler, blacksmith
Maryellen Grider, quilter
Dale Brooks, Brook's Kountry Honey, beekeeper
Rachel Crowther, Frozen in Time Clothing, spinner/weaver and period clothing maker
Debbie Cartwright, basket maker
Terry Dyer, rope maker
Kettle Corn, Michelle Denton
Steam Engines & Gas Engines
Vintage Ag Equipment
Horse Shoeing demonstrations
Percheron horses, Pat Sawyer.  Big beautiful draft horses.
The 114th Regiment IL Volunteer Infantry.
Champion Horseshoe pitching

Fire Maple Pottery out of Peoria
Self-guided Nature Walk
Children’s Activities
Food & Drinks
Home Made Ice Cream, Harold Stier
Much More!

10:00 am to 4:00 pm - Children’s activities – Family Tent 
Make & take projects, scavenger hunt, and nature walk
10 am to 2 pm: Photography by Jenelle.  Get a professional portrait taken at Marbold Farmstead for a nominal fee. 
11 am: House & grounds tour
11 am Food service begins.
1:00 pm:  House & grounds tour
4pm: Trolley Tour
5pm:A Historic Portrayal: Pam Brown will portray Mary Todd Lincoln. The presentation is "Taking Leave." Set May 22, 1865...Mary is leaving the White House for the last time, as she recalls some of her memories with the man she called Mr. Lincoln.

6pm: Live Music: Stan Edwards - Part of the River City Country Opry.
6pm: Trolley Tour.

7:45pm: Steam engine "Spark Show". 
8 pm Saturday: Close.

Sunday June 25th: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
8:30am: Community Church Service.  Bring a lawn chair.
9 am: Farm Fest Demonstrations/craftmen continue.
9:30 a.m.:  House & grounds tour.
10:00 a.m.:  Patricia Doyle – Antiques program.
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.:  Children’s activities – Family Tent  
Make & take projects, scavenger hunt, and nature walk
10 am to 1 pm: Photography by Jenelle.  Get a professional portrait taken at Marbold Farmstead for a nominal fee. 
11 am: Food Service Begins. 
Home Made Ice Cream, Harold Stier
11am: Trolley Tour
11:30 a.m.: Live Music, Last Acre, a father-daughter duo Mark and Molly Mathewson.
12:30 p.m.:  Trolley tour
2 pm: Reader's Theater - "One Grand Old Lady".  Bring a lawn chair.
3 pm: Drawing for Raffle Winner of Handmade Quilt and Crocheted Afghan and then close.
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  • Home
  • Marbold History
    • The Marbold Farmstead
    • The Marbold Family
    • Composite Map
  • The Association
    • Organization and History
    • Mission Statement
    • Farmstead Purchase
    • Membership
    • Marbold Quarterly
    • Board Members
    • In the News
  • Renovation
    • Ongoing
    • Finished
    • Future
  • Events
  • Education
    • Farm Day
    • Archaeology
  • Supporters
    • The 50 Founders Club
    • Sponsors
    • Landmarks Illinois
    • Bricks for the Farmstead
    • Volunteers
    • Donate
  • Photo Albums
    • Fall Festival 2022
    • Before, During, and After
    • Grand Open 2021
    • Fall Festival 2021
    • Future
    • Nature
    • Artisans Fair 2019
    • Antique Show and Farm Fest 2019
    • Farm Day 2019
    • Marbold Model
    • Annual Meeting 2019
    • Fall Arts and Crafts Festival 2018
    • Antique Show 2018
    • Farm Day 2018
    • Annual Meeting 2018
    • Fall Arts and Crafts Festival 2017
    • Antique Show And Farm Fest 2017
    • Farm Day 2017
    • Farm Day 2017 2nd Grade Classroom Prep
    • Annual Meeting 2017
    • SummerFest @ the Farmstead
    • Farm Day 2022
    • 10th Anniversary
    • Fall Festival 2022
    • Virtual Tour >
      • Site 1
      • Site 2
      • Site 3
      • Site 4
      • Site 5
      • Site 6
      • Site 7
      • Site 8
      • Site 9
      • Site 10
      • Site 11
      • Site 12
      • Site 13
      • Site 14
      • Site 15
      • Site 16
      • Site 17
      • Site 18
      • Site 19
    • Newspapers
  • Contact Us
  • Videos
  • Color
  • AmazonSmile