Looking for a fun filled weekend for the entire family? Look no further than Rocky Mount State Historic Site’s Harvest Festival! There is something for everyone to enjoy, including demonstrations, local vendors and craft artisans, live music, a cider press, food trucks, and more. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn about harvest traditions and sample delicious cider!
𝑨 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆: Experience the charm of the 18th century. From blacksmithing to fireplace cooking, immerse yourself in the traditions of yesteryears.
𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑴𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒔: Let the rhythms of live music set the perfect backdrop for your autumnal adventure.
𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏: Delight in the flavors of freshly pressed cider, warm biscuits, and homemade apple butter. It’s a taste trip you won’t forget!
𝑯𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔-𝑶𝒏 𝑭𝒖𝒏: Whether it’s colonial toys & games, Autumn inspired crafts, or engaging in good old-fashioned sack races, there’s joy around every corner.
𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒔 & 𝑽𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒓𝒔: Discover unique crafts, local goods, and handmade treasures perfect for gifting or treating yourself.
𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒔: Ever wanted to make your own candles or try your hand at Cherokee finger weaving? Come visit our blacksmith for an educational journey through time!
𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
𝑷𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒌𝒊𝒏 𝑾𝒂𝒓𝒔! – 4th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest, limit 15 spots per day, only $15! A classic Jack o’ lantern Pumpkin, and some basic carving tools are included! Contestants are encouraged to bring their own. Winners will be announced each day with a Prize Trophy for first place!
𝑷𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒌𝒊𝒏 𝑷𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈! – For only $5 we will supply you with a pumpkin, paint, paint brushes and tools, a painting smock, and a spot for your pumpkin to dry until you leave the festival. Create a decoration to enjoy all season long!
𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝑽𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝑹𝑼𝑵! – While event-goers can run the trail all day long at no cost, there will be 3 waves a day of a natural terrain 1 mile race! Only $8 per contestant or $20 per family of three. Winners will be announced, and all contestants will take home a commemorative wooden token!
