| Event Date | Saturday, October 2, 2021 |
| End Date | Sunday, October 3, 2021 |
| Name | 24th Mid-MO Horse, Mule, & Ox Farming and Historical Crafts |
| Address | Hollander RoadGerald, MO 63037 |
| Brief Description | Pioneer & Homesteading Festival |
| Type | Event |
| Category | Heritage Events |
| Description | A celebration focusing on animal power, traditional skills and crafts, life before the industrial era, and how this knowledge is still valuable and relevant today. Heritage crafts and old-tyme farming skills are highlighted in this 2-day
family event that showcases a simpler life. Draft animals will be demonstrating "no gas needed" farming skills as well as providing power for corn-grinding, sorghum pressing, log loading, log sawing, and more (weather permitting). Syrup cooking, spinning, weaving, soapmaking, dry stone masonry, natural dyeing, leatherwork, basketmaking, children's primitive games and toys, log hewing, and much more! (listing subject to change). Drover Carl Heth will be fielding questions about oxen care and training. Real chuckwagon cooking and wild game on the menu plus other treats! More may be added as we get closer to the event weekend! Want to participate? Contact us for the details.
Please note that alcohol, ATV's, or pets (even on a leash) will NOT be allowed through the gate.
Motorized & manual wheelchairs are OK. For more info call Gail at: 573-764-2629 (NO TEXT) or e-mail tenacity@fidnet.com. Find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MidMODays
From Hwy 50 and Hwy Y in Gerald, Missouri, go north on Y and follow signs! GPS takes you too far !!
Graciously Sponsored by The Missouri Draft Horse and Mule Association, Inc.
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| Phone 1 | (573) 764-2629 |
| Email | tenacity@fidnet.com |
| Handicapped Accessible | Yes |
| Time Allowance | 3 hours |
| Cost | $7.00 ages 6 to adult; under 5, free. |
| Hours | Saturday 10 to 5; Sunday 10 to 3. |
| Website | www.witnesstreefarm.org/keepingitsimple |
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| Last Updated | 7/27/2020 |
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