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Harvest Frolic Fall Celebration at Lincoln Log Cabin   —  September 24, 2023

Come celebrate the arrival of autumn at Lincoln Log Cabin with the Harvest Frolic!

The event is free and open to the public.

Don't miss experiencing 19th-century life on the farm! Activities will take place at both the Lincoln and Sargent farms and will include children's games, crafts, vintage base ball, and hearth cooking. Visitors are encouraged to take part in period games and activities.

A number of artisans will be on site demonstrating their crafts including, spinning, pottery, ropemaking, blacksmithing, tinsmithing, embroidery, and many other 19th-century crafts.

Enjoy performances from The Unreconstructed String Band, storyteller and dulcimer player Mike Anderson, and classic Americana circus performers KB Circus Spectacular.

On Saturday, Ancient Athletics will be showcasing Celtic culture and games with visitors, and on Sunday will demonstrate Highlander games of competition. Also on Sunday go on a nature walk or watch a performance from storyteller Brian "Fox" Ellis, historic cricket demonstrations will also be available on Sunday.

Food trucks both days include Slow-Spark BBQ, J.D.'s Smokehouse, Kettle Korn, How I Roll Bake Shop, and We-Lik-It ice cream.

A pop-up farmers market at the front of the park will feature Four Little Pumpkins Farm.

Date/Time Information

Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm

Location Information

Lincoln Log Cabin
402 S. Lincoln Highway Rd
Lerna, IL 62440

Price Information

Free

Contact Information

Lincoln Log Cabin
217-345-1845
HPA.LincolnLog@Illinois.gov

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