Richard Froese
South Peace News
Life on the farm the old-fashioned way will be celebrated at the annual Triangle Harvest Festival on Sept. 14.
A fun-filled day with activities for everyone has been planned by the Pioneer Threshermans Association.
Festival co-ordinator Roeby de Voogd van der Straten says the event has become a popular event for all ages since it started four years ago.
“We want to promote and celebrate the local pioneering life of the region that includes agriculture, forestry and other industries,” de Voogd van der Straten says.
“We want to host a free family event.”
Action kicks off with breakfast from 8-10 a.m.
Vendors and crafters will display their products at Triangle Hall inside and outside from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“We will have more than 25 vendors and other groups, more than we had last year.
“We invited local organizations to also promote their programs.
“We want to work together as a community.”
Fun on the farm will feature hay bale darts, horseshoe pitching and pool noodle croquet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The museum and food concession will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Several special activities are planned. Kids will have lots of fun with the candy drop at various times in the afternoon.
The antique tractor parade is scheduled to start at noon to showcase old tractors and vehicles in the museum display.
Blindfolded lawn mower races start at 2 p.m.
People have the opportunity to try their skills in the lumberjack – and lumberjill – competitions from 3:30-5 p.m.
Kemp Honey Bee Train will also be on the site to give rides while wagon rides will be scheduled from 1-4 p.m.
Several demonstrations are planned. Flour milling, threshing and sawmilling demonstrations will rotate every hour. Blacksmithing demonstrations will be featured from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Roast beef will be served for supper starting at 5 p.m.
For more information, visit the association website at www.trianglehall.com or phone de Voogd van der Straten at (780)-291-0112.