Annual Events
PRESENTED BY THE CENTER FOR ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
14th annual
Sweet Sorghum Festival
Labor Day
Monday, September 1, 2008
10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
We invite you to visit our sorghum mill at Brazos de Dios and watch as we make sweet sorghum syrup—from pressing the raw cane with our horse-powered mill to cooking the juice into rich, golden brown syrup.
10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
We invite you to visit our sorghum mill at Brazos de Dios and watch as we make sweet sorghum syrup—from pressing the raw cane with our horse-powered mill to cooking the juice into rich, golden brown syrup.
Horse-drawn Hayrides • Outdoor Barbecue
Craft Demonstrations • Special Music at Noon
• No admission fee
• Click here or call (254) 754-9600 for more information
• Click here or call (254) 754-9600 for more information
21st annual
Homestead Craft & Children’s Fair—2008
An Exposition of the Crafts, Skills, Accomplishments and Life of Christian Craftsmen and Children
Thanksgiving Weekend
Friday & Saturday, November 28 & 29
10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Sunday, November 30
12:00 Noon to 5:00 P.M.
Agricultural Skills
Draft Horse Farming • Cow & Goat MilkingSheepdog Demonstrations (Herding)
Cheese Making • Butter Making
Cider Pressing • Brick-Oven Breads
Gardening • Timber Framing
Horse-Drawn Hayrides • Working Gristmill
Homestead Crafts
Pottery • Blacksmithing • Metal CastingHand Tool Woodworking • Basketry
Leatherwork • Broom Making • Stained Glass
Soap Making • Spinning • Weaving • Quilting
Special Activities
Historic Buildings Walking TourBarn Auction
Gospel Music • Children’s Choirs
Hands-On Children’s Activities
Food
Gorditas • Falafels • PizzaHamburgers • BBQ Beef
Shish Kabobs • Sausage-on-a-Stick
Homemade Ice Cream • Apple Cider
Doughnuts • Kettle Corn