Fall on the Farm is an annual festival at the Mennonite Heritage Village. Step back in time and relive the life of early Mennonite settlers to Manitoba. Watch traditional demonstrations, eat tasty Mennonite food, ride the barrel train, and visit the many buildings and monuments throughout the village.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Open from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm

ADMISSIONS:      

$12.00 adults

$10.00 seniors (65 and up)

$10.00 students (ages 13-22)

$6.00 children (ages 6-13)

Free for ages 5 and under

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS:         $30.00 individual

(Includes free admission)             $50.00 family

  

Special Exhibits: 

Leaving Canada: the Mennonite Migration to Mexico. in the Gerhard Ens Gallery

‘Take a Stand’ by students from the SRSS in the Village Centre

 Book Signing Andrew Unger, “The Best of the Bonnet” from 1:00-3:00 in the auditorium.

Children’s Activities 10:00 – 4:00

• Petting Zoo
• Pony Rides
• Wagon and Barrel Train Rides
• Scavenger Hunts
• Face Painting
• Kids Games and Races
• Mr. Ken’s Magic Show @ 1:30pm in the Pavilion

Gardening workshop by Steinbach & Area Garden Club

“Seed Saving Tips” and “How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter” @ 2:00 pm

Pioneer Demonstrations and Activities:

• Hog butchering demonstration (on-going throughout the day)
• Pork auction @ 3:30pm
• Horse-powered activities
• Windmill flour milling
• Antique Tractors
• Sawmill demonstrations
• Fieldwork demonstrations (weather permitting)
• Guided tours of the village
  • Village Tours
    • 11:30 – 12:30; 1:00-2:00; 2:30 – 3:30
  • Leaving Canada Tours
    • Grounds: 11:30 – 12:30; 2:30 – 3:30
    • Gallery: 1-1:30
• Family History Station in Village Centre

 

Entertainment on the Cultures stage:

11:30 am      Coffieman

12:25 pm      Island Breeze

1:35 pm        Norman Chief Memorial Dancers

2:20 pm        Fijian Music

3:00 pm        Drum Cafe

3:50 pm        McConnell Irish Dancers

4:15 pm        Bulla Arts International

4:45 pm        Killick

5:40 pm        Melophilia Filipino Band

6:10 pm        India School of Dance

6:50 pm        Trio Bembe

 

Food:

Russian Mennonite ethnic food in the Livery Barn Restaurant

MHV’s famous Waffles and Vanilla sauce

Fresh Corn on the Cob available after 11:00am

Discada: Central/South American dish (deesco) served at 1:00pm and 4:00pm

Burgers, fries, pies, ice cream and more

Schnetje and Stoneground Wheat bread with jam

Old-fashioned Candy at the candy booth

 

Activities and times are subject to change