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17th Annual Old Time Farm Day

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

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Sunday, September 27, 2026

12:00pm - 5:00pm

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

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Tickets can be purchased at the entrance to the Schick-Ostalasa

Farmstead starting at Noon on Sunday, Sept. 27.

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​If you pre-purchased tickets please go to the registration table or the Volunteer

Table and they'll have your name and will provide the wristbands for entry.

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  • Pricing:

    • $8 per person

    • $30 per family (immediate family only)

    • Under 3 years of age - free​​​

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​​​​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.​

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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. 

 

We were in the news last year - check out this piece (LINK) by Steve Dent with News 6.

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Please check back often as activities will be added as details are confirmed!

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Thank You to our Sponsors
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Schedule of Events*

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The event is from 12:00-5:00 pm

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Silent Auction is from 12:00-4:00pm

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​12:30-3:45* ~ Live Music

1:15-1:35 ~ Military Demo

1:15-1:30 ~ Idaho Woodcarvers Demo

1:30-1:45 ~ Pie Eating Contest

1:30-1:45 ~ Idaho Forge Demo

1:40-2:00 ~ History of the Farmstead

2:00-2:15 ~ Spoon Egg Race

2:20-2:40 ~ Military Demo

2:30-2:50 ~ Cream Separator Demo

2:45-3:05 ~ Butter Churning Demo

2:50-3:05 ~ Idaho Forge Demo

3:15-3:30 ~ Pitcher Pump Demo

3:30-4:00 ~ Pioneer Award & Bean Count Winner

4:05-4:25 ~ History on the Farmstead

4:30-4:50 ~ Military Demo

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* Musicians take breaks

Subject to change

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Food Available for Purchase

  • The Dry Creek Mercantile

  • Slay the Snow - Shaved Ice

  • Boise Best Kettle Korn

  • And more!

  • Or bring your own picnic!​

Games for All Ages!

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  • Pie Eating Contest

  • Spoon Egg Race

  • Horseshoes

  • Ring Toss

  • Cow Roping

  • Corn Hole

Live Music!

  • American Tradition Band

    • Visit their website - LINK

  • John Ceccarelli

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Confirmed Vendors

  • Anointed Tallow-Beef

  • Boise Best Kettle Korn

  • Boise Valley Farms

  • Dry Creek Sourdough

  • Dry Creek Quilters​
  • Pam's Jams, Jellies, Gifts & Lavender Sachets

  • Randy Stepon Photography

  • Slay the Snow Shaved Ice

  • Stack Rock Ranch

  • TaterBug Creations

  • ​Walking Iris Flower Market

  • Ye Old Broom Shop

    • demonstrations and available for purchase

  • Activities

    • Face Painting provided by Smart Start Pre-School

    • Washboard & Laundry Display

    • Bean Count

    • Farm Animal Dig

    • Tin Punch

    • Flapping Birds

    • Spaghetti Worms

    • Historic Tractor Photo Op

    • Mrs. Schick in the Classroom

    • Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead Tour

    • Hidden Springs Library - Butter Making

    • Visit the Goats!

    • Scavenger Hunt

    • Silent Auction

    • Bake Sale

    • Jacob's Ladder - opportunity to win a prize!

Activities & Displays

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  • Silent Auction

    • ​Many unique experiences and fun items available!

    • 12:00pm - 4:00pm​

  • Baked Goods Sale  

    • Amazing creations to take home or share at the event.

  • Marketplace Flowers for Sale

    • Take home flowers from our very own gardens in beautiful bouquets provided by the Walking Iris.

  • Living Museum​

    • Historic Actors teaching about butter churning and the history of the valley.

    • For Boise Garrison Living History

      • Shooting drill demos​

      • Rifle Troop Maneuvers

      • History of the Farmstead

  • Demonstrations / Displays

    • Blacksmithing by Idaho Forge

    • Dairy / Butter Making

    • Gardening on the Farmstead

    • Antique Sheep Wagon

    • Corn Husking

    • Cream Separator​

    • Tractor Display by Treasure Valley Antique Power Assoc.

    • Idaho Gold Prospectors Association

    • Idaho Wood Carvers Guild

    • Land Trust of Treasure Valley

    • Bown House

    • ​Eagle Museum

    • Basque Museum

    • ​Handweavers Guild of Boise

    • ​Eagle Museum Bell Ringers

    • Side Saddle Demonstrations by the Idaho Side Saddle Assoc​

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