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History. Hands-On Skills. Homegrown Fun. Gather with fellow growers, makers, and doers at Farm & Folk Fest—an evening of historical homesteading skills, live music, delicious local food, and hands-on experiences for all ages.Farm & Folk Fest - and Evening in the Heritage Garden
Date: Friday, August 15 - 5:30-9pm
Location: Cape Fear Botanical Garden
Live Folk String Band
Kick back to the sound of a lively three-piece banjo, fiddle, and guitar band playing foot-stomping tunes and front porch favorites throughout the evening.
Mini Workshops & Demos
Roll up your sleeves and learn real-life homesteading skills from seasoned folks:
* Vegetable Gardening Basics – Grow your own groceries
* Intro to Beekeeping – Pollinators, honey, and hive care
* Farm Animal Know-How – Chickens, goats, rabbits, and their roles on a working homestead
* Tobacco Growing Techniques – Historical methods from field to curing
* Soil Health 101 – Composting, amendments, and healthy growing
* Butter Making – Shake your own butter and taste the tradition!
Historical Handcrafts to Try & Watch
* Quilting
* Basket Weaving
* Soap & Candle Making
* Rope & Broom Crafting
* Natural Dyeing from Plants
Homesteader's Corner
* Herbal remedies & wild plant uses
* Fermenting food (sauerkraut & pickles)
* Seed saving & heirloom gardening tips
* Natural building materials & off-grid living displays
Evening Market & Picnic Space
* Pack a picnic or grab fresh, local eats from food vendors. Shop the farmstand for produce, preserves, handmade goods, and more!
Family-Friendly Fun
* Kids can meet animals, churn butter, join hands-on craft tables, and explore the wonder of the homesteading lifestyle.
Come ready to wander, learn a bit about bees, and enjoy an evening filled with pollinator-powered wonder.
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Purchase Tickets upon Arrival or in advance at https://shop.capefearbg.org/SelectEvent.aspx?eventID=1000050
Special Event admission fees apply for this event.
* Garden Members (ages 13+) $5 + tax (Members 12 and Under FREE)
* General Admission$17 + tax
* Military (with ID) $16 + tax
* Adults 65 & Older $16 + tax
* Children 6-12 $7 + tax
* Children 5 and Under FREE
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
536 N Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28301
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