Poplar Heights open house this weekend

Just when you think summer fun is about over, there's still more to do- The Poplar Heights Living History Farm grand opening is this weekend with lots of things to see, and yes, its free. Enjoy home made food of all types; live music by the South Fork String Band; wagon rides; broom making and basket weaving; tour the restored home built in 1870; see the Bates County Art League show and much, much more (full schedule below).

This great family outing runs 9-5 each day at the Poplar Heights Farm located east on H highway and north on UU highway just a few miles from Butler. For more info call 660-679-0764 or visit the Poplar Farms web site.



Schedule of Events

Saturday - August 14 
10 am Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11 am Ralph & Cheryl New Concert
12 Noon – South Fork String Band
11:30 am, 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm Sheep Herding Demonstrations
1 pm Dulcimer/Guitar Concert
2 pm Kids - Candle Making
2:30 pm South Fork String Band Concert


Sunday, August 15 
11 am – Ralph & Cheryl New Concert
11:30 am – Felted Bead Necklace Class
12 Noon – South Fork String Band
1 pm – Dulcimer/Guitar Concert
2 pm – Kids - Candle Making
2:45 pm – South Fork String Band
3 pm Stone Cutting demonstration
4 pm – Felted Bead Necklace Class 

Both Days 
All demonstrators, Thom's Chuck Wagon, wagon rides, kids games, food, corn shelling, visit the animals, house & barn tours