Fall means changing leaves, cool, crisp autumn air and Sizerville State Parks Autumn Festival. This special event will be held on October 7, 2006 from noon until 4:00 pm. The Festival celebrates colonial skills and crafts that pioneer families used around the house and homestead. This year, there will be new events as well as returning old favorites.
Here’s what’s happening: The hands-on, make-it and take-it craft tables will run from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p. m. in the Children’s Activity Area between Pavilion #5 and Pavilion #6 (check the information booth next to the Park Office for details and locations). The projects include: Pumpkin Carving, Pioneer Games, Kite Making, Apple Cidering, Sun Prints, Leaf Banners, Candy Making, Tin Punching, Birdseed Art, Paper Making and Pine Cone Dipping. No fee is charged for these activities.
Special demonstrations and exhibits on-going are Beading, Maple Syrup products, Tatting, Knitting, Musicians, Wood Carving, Kettle Korn, Candy and Carmel Apples, Wood Carving, Soap Making & Pottery.
Smokey Bear will be making a guest appearance at 2:00 pm, compliments of Emporium District #13, Bureau of Forestry.
Food vendors will also be on hand including a bake sale, Sandy’s concession stand (with ice cream) and the Boy Scouts’ food booth.
Come join us and get a feel for what autumn was like for the pioneers who settled this area. It is a wonderful event to attend as a family or as a special day alone. Either way, you are sure to have a great time!