Join us for a good old-fashioned corn roast! Come celebrate the heart of the summer harvest season with threshing demonstrations, live music, wagon rides, and plenty of fire-cooked corn.
Featuring:
* Peterborough Agricultural Society Homecraft Show in the PCAHB (August 15, 16 & 17)
* Horse and wagon rides
* Threshing and fanning mill demonstrations
* Traditional music by Glen Caradus
* Natural dyeing demonstrations using native plants with a focus on gold and yellows
* Demonstrations by the Northumberland Hills Stitchery Guild
* Rug hooking demonstrations by the Northumberland Rug Hookers
* Demonstrations by the Kawartha Woodturners Guild and the Peterborough Artisan Centre Wood Turners
* Flop mattress repairing and stuffing demonstrations
* Harvest songs being played on the organ in the Glen Alda Church
* Weaving demonstrations on the Jacquard loom
* Kawartha Truth and Reconciliation quilt on display
* Freshly popped kettle corn by Ben's Kettle Corn ($)
* Sweets treats and refreshment at the Keene Hotel ($)
* Corn craft and corn hole demonstrations and games at the Ayotte Cabin
* Corn grinding demonstrations
* Keene Lions Club Food Truck serving BBQ goods ($)- CASH only
* Corn-on-the-cob eating contest
* Old fashioned schoolyard games
* Fire-cooked corn ($)
* Fresh Empire Cheese curd and bread for sale in the Cheese Factory ($)
* Corn husk braiding demonstrations
Admission: Adults- $17, Students & Seniors (60+) – $12, Youths 5 to 14 Years of Age – $9, Free for Children Under 5 Years of Age, Family Pass (includes 2 Adults and up to 4 Youths) – $45
Please note: Events run rain or shine. Special activities are subject to change due to weather, materials, volunteer availability and unforeseen circumstances. In the event of extreme circumstances which require cancellation, a notice will be posted on our social media pages. Last admission is 3 pm, but we recommend you give yourself a minimum of 2 hours for your visit. On-site parking is available on a first come first served basis.
Also check out other Music events in Keene, Contests in Keene.
