Old Time Farm Day

14th Annual Old Time Farm Day

We can't wait to see you at Old Time Farm Day.

Sunday, September 17, 2023

12:00pm - 5:00pm

5006 West Farm Court, Boise, ID 83714 (only about 15 minutes from downtown Boise)

Tickets may be purchased the day of the event with cash, credit or debit card.

$8 per person

$30 per family (parent/s + child/children)

Under 3 years of age - free

We celebrate Idaho’s farming past each fall with a harvest festival like no other! Old Time Farm Day features many children’s activities, demonstrations of 1860s life, live music, great food, lawn games, displays, tours of the Farmstead, and a performance of historical characters from the Farmstead’s history. Visit the chickens and goats! This will be the final day of the season to tour the Farmhouse.

Thank You to our Sponsors

Schedule of Events*

Games, Activities & Food

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Silent Auction

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Music

12:30pm - 3:30pm

Historical Performance by Actors

1:00pm - 1:15pm Mind your manners!

2:00pm - 2:20pm Butter Churning

Pie Eating Contest

1:30pm - 1:45pm

Sack Races

2:00pm - 2:15pm

Awards

3:30pm - 3:40pm

*Subject to change

This day of fun for the whole family also helps support the work of the DCHS is maintaining and restoring the historic buildings at the Farmstead.

Check back often as we'll be updating this page with details as they are confirmed!

Activities & Displays

Silent Auction - many unique experiences and fun items available!
Baked Goods Sale - amazing creations to take home!

Historic Actors teaching about butter churning and manners that were essential to the times!
For Boise Garrison Living History
- Shooting drill demos
- Rifle Troop Maneuvers
Gold Panning Demonstrations by the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology
Face Painting
Corn Count
Make a Rag Doll
Washboard & Laundry Display
Leaf Rubbing
Spaghetti Worms
DCHS buggy and farm photo op!
Hay Wagon Tractor Rides
Handweavers Guild of Boise
MK Nature Center
Historical Tractor Display
Bown House
HS Library - Butter Making
Visit the Goats!
Nampa Train Depot Museum
Basque Museum
Sheep Wagon
Pony Petting Area
Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead Tour