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16th Annual Old Time Farm Day

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

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Sunday, September 28, 2025

12:00pm - 5:00pm

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

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Tickets are available at the entrance

​You can purchase your tickets at the entrance to the event.  Wristbands will be 

provided for those that purchase tickets.  Wristbands are required for entry.

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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.

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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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  • 12:00 - 4:30 pm:  Live Music

  • 12:30 pm:  History of the Farmstead

  • 1:00 pm:  Military Demo

  • 1:30 pm: Donut Eating Contest

  • 2:00 pm: Spoon Egg Races

  • 2:30 pm:  Military Demo

  • 3:00 pm: Butter Churning Demo

  • 3:30 pm: Pioneer Award 

  • 3:45 pm: History on the Farmstead

  • 4:15 pm: Military Demo

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Demonstrations Include:

Broom making, cream separator, corn husker and  Jacob's Ladder

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*Subject to change

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Confirmed Vendors

  • Back Gate Studios - Create a Mini-Woven Wall Hanging

  • Dan Looney Art

  • Dry Creek Quilters

  • Ye Old Broom Shop

    • demonstrations and available for purchase

  • HSTA Candy Store

  • Walking Iris Flower Market

  • Randy Stepon Photography

  • Sour Dough Delights

  • TaterBug Creations

  • Pam's Jams, Jellies, Gifts & Lavender Sachets

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Games for All Ages!

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  • Donut Eating Content

  • Spoon Egg Race

  • Horseshoes

  • Ring Toss

  • Cow Roping

  • Corn Hole

Food Available for Purchase

  • Stand by for options!

  • Beer, wine, water, Gatorade, canned cocktails, etc.

  • Or bring your own picnic!​

Live Music!

  • American Tradition Band

    • Visit their website - LINK

  • John Ceccarelli

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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!

  • Living Museum​

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

    • For Boise Garrison Living History

      • A day in the life of a pioneer in the Dry Creek Valley

      • Shooting drill demos​

      • Rifle Troop Maneuvers

  • Demonstrations / Displays

    • Gold Panning Demonstrations by the Idaho Gold Prospectors Assoc.

    • Blacksmithing

    • Dairy / Butter Making

    • Display and history or Wool in the Valley by the Idaho Wool Growers Association

    • Gardening on the Farmstead

    • Antique Sheep Wagon

    • Corn Husking

    • Cream Separator

    • Strong Horse Care Farrier

  • Activities

    • Face Painting

    • Corn Maze

    • Tractor Rides

    • Washboard & Laundry Display

    • Pinto Bean Count

    • Farm Animal Dig

    • Tin Punch

    • Yarn Dolls

    • Spaghetti Worms

    • Historic Tractor Photo Op

    • Mrs. Schick in the Classroom

    • Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead Tour

    • Hidden Springs Library - Butter Making

    • Bown House

    • Eagle Museum

    • Visit the Goats!

    • Basque Museum

    • Handweavers Guild of Boise

    • Eagle Museum Bell Ringers

    • Scavenger Hunt

    • Dry Creek School

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

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