Old Time Farm Day

13th Annual Old Time Farm Day

SAVE THE DATE!

We are so excited to announce the information for this annual event. Mark your calendar.

Sunday, September 25, 2022

12:00pm - 4:00pm

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 - 4:00pm

Silent Auction

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Music

12:30pm - 3:30pm

Historical Performance by Actors

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

2:15pm - 2:25pm Butter Churning

Pie Eating Contest

1:45pm - 2:00pm

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 Good Auction - 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
Hay Wagon Tractor Rides
Idaho Wool Growers Association
Handweavers Guild of Boise
MK Nature Center
Historical Tractor Display
Bown House
Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead Tour