Harvest Frolic - Lincoln Log Cabin 

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Kilted is a must but feel free to incorporate Celtic culture into your attire. 


Lincoln Log Cabin

402 S. Lincoln Highway Rd

Lerna, Il 62440

This event is hosted by the Lincoln Log Cabin. Ancient Athletics will be putting on a demo Saturday and Sunday. 

Come celebrate the arrival of autumn at the Harvest Frolic on Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 and get their photo with President Lincoln! 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.