Historic Poole Forge

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Music, Antique Auto Show, Artisans, Games, Food, Prizes, and more!

A GOOD OLE DAY OF DUTCH COUNTRY FUN!
Gospel & Bluegrass Concert, Antique Auto & Tractor Show, Turtle Race, Artisan Marketplace, Quoit & Volleyball Tournaments, Food & Drinks, Door Prizes, And Much More!

SATURDAY'S EVENTS
8:00: Volleyball Tournament and Quoit Eliminiation Begins
9:00: Artisan Marketplace Opens
10:00: Antique Auto and Tractor Show, Quilt Show in the Mansion, Sticky Bun "Stick-off", Historical & Carraige Displays, Silent Auction Begins, HPF Store Opens, Lime Kiln Display, and Children's Activities
11:00: Chain Saw Carving
12:00: Grab Lunch from out many vendors
2:30: Car Show Awards
2:45: Quilt Drawing and Carving Auction
3:00: Turtle Race and Awards
3:30: Dedication Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting for West Tenant House and Lime Kilns
3:45 Door Prizes Announced
5:00: Gospel and Bluegrass Concert

ADMISSION
Blue tickets are 5 dollars. To view the music concert, a green ticket must be purchased for 10 dollars. Children under 13 get in free.

ANTIQUE AUTO & TRACTOR SHOW
Return to those thrilling days of yesteryear with cars and tractors of the past. Come to our annual Antique Auto & Tractor Show, where local collectors showcase their prized vehicles! Gates open at 9:00am and the show starts at 10:00am and continues until 3:00pm. Non-judged, people choice awards. See our website for registration.

GOSPEL & BLUEGRASS CONCERT
Our evening concert will showcase three Gospel & Bluegrass artists. This concert is open to all with a green ticket ($10.00). The concert begins at 5:00pm in the pavilion area. The music features The Horst Brothers, JOhn Schmid, and Cousin Jake & Freinds. Bring your lawn chairs and settle in alongside the creek for a pleasant evening of tunes and entertainment.

VOLLEYBALL & QUOITS
The team volleyball tournament will begin in the morning in the field area across the covered bridge. Team registration is required. Call (717) 278-6530 for information and sign up. Prizes will be presented to the winning teams. The quoit elimination will begin in the morning in the field area. Registration will take place on site.

TURTLE RACE
Watch the rubber turtles “race” down the Conestoga River in an exciting event for children and their entire families. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time or on race day. Tickets are $5.00 each or five for $20.00. First price is $250.00 with many more prizes. See our website for more details about the race.

A TASTE OF DUTCH COUNTRY
Satisfy your hunger and quench your thirst with great local food vendors. Our menu includes: beef brisket, pulled pork and chicken legs by S&S Grilling, French fries, hamburgers and hot dogs by Chuck’s Food Wagon, soft pretzels provided by SaraFayes, homemade ice cream, and fresh squeezed lemonade! Don’t forget to support our local fire companies from Caernarvon and Goodville with their delicious goodies.

ARTISAN MARKETPLACE
Ole country artisans will be showcasing their wares and exhibiting their crafts most of the day. Local weaving and pottery experts will be on site all day, including a wheelwright 
demonstration. Unique items will be available for purchase throughout the day. Come support our local and 
independent artisans.