On August
14, 1997, Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve officially opened
as a state park. We mark this very
special occasion by having an annual festival on or around this day. This year Saturday, August 9, 2025 has been selected as our festival date. Event will run from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
There are many exciting
activities that are scheduled throughout the day. Some of the activities include threshing
machine demo, corn shelling, candlemaking, tin punching, homestead tours, rope making,
musicians, buffalo chip throwing contest, rope making, Dutch Oven Cooking Demo,
homemade pie contest, and much, much more!
Those interested in participating in
the homemade pie judging contest need to bring their pies to Adams Homestead by
1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9. The pie
judging will start at 1:30 p.m. Pies
will be judged by their appearance, texture, and taste.
Plan
to spend the entire day at Adams. We will have food and refreshments that you
may purchase while enjoying your day of FREE
entertainment. There will be activities,
presentations, music, and crafts for the ENTIRE family to enjoy and take part
in. Get a sense of history, learn about
your heritage and explore the outdoors!
Bring your walking shoes, bikes, strollers and your love for the great
outdoors and we will do the rest!