The Poplar Heights Farm Festival got underway today drawing young, old and everyone in between. And every aspect of living in the 1870's is covered- rope making, blacksmithing, food making, music, farm chores, spinning/weaving, mining and much more.The festival runs through tomorrow at the Poplar Heights Farm located just northeast of Butler. More information can be seen by clicking HERE.
Adults $3, under 12 get in free.
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| Bluegrass music could be heard throughout the 1870's farmstead |
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| The Black Powder display included many long guns, pistols and experts to answer all questions |
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| Kids get to make candles as it was done nearly 150 years ago |
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| The Osage Valley Vigilantes offer up some good old fashioned comedy |
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| The Mining Exhibit saw a constant flow of people who actually got to pan for 'gold' |
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| No problem getting hands wet looking for the big payoff! |
