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Homestead Days

Sunday, August 3 & Monday, August 4 - 10:30am to 4:00pm

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Step back in time to the historic site’s premier old-fashioned event!

Take a trip to the past on the BC Day long weekend for Huble Homestead’s oldest running event. This two-day extravaganza is all about celebrating life on the homestead over a hundred years ago by taking in the sights, sounds, and activities of a bygone era.

 

Join in for some wholesome fun by taking part in the old-fashioned games and races, put your eating skills to the test in the eating contests, and learn heritage skills through demonstrations. Make ice cream and butter with our staff both days, learn about cheesemaking from local cheese expert Tracey Johnson of CheeseNeeds.com, and watch Dave from SilverTree Woodworking as he demonstrates the pole lathe. On Sunday, chat with Luthien as she works in the blacksmith shop, and check out Shannon's cross stitch project! She's also made kits to take home to try yourself! 

 

On the holiday Monday, watch the blackpowder shooters aim and fire at targets in the back field - this is definitely the day to leave the dog at home. Learn about making perfume from Allie, who's been hard at work creating scents from flowers at the homestead, and then learn about crochet from Jay! Dawson from Brandt Blacksmithing will be in the shop, tinkering around!

Bring a lunch or make a bid in the box lunch social auction, an old-fashioned tradition that continues at the homestead today - win a lunch for one, two, or four that's been prepared by our staff. The BBQ will also be running if you're outbid, or just craving a hamburger!

Finally, enjoy live music on both days, with Karen Jungnitsch on Sunday, and some toe-tapping tunes from Fiddle Business on Monday!

Learn the history of the site through guided tours, test your Huble knowledge by taking part in the treasure hunt, play a round of tetherball or bocce in the wide open spaces, and create some lasting memories as you connect with history!

Games & Races

Races & Games Schedule

Time:

1:oo PM

1:03 PM

1:07 PM

1:10 PM

1:15 PM

1:20 PM

1:25 PM

1:30 PM

1:35PM

1:40 PM

1:50PM

1:55 PM

2:00 PM

Event:                                         Age Group:

25 Yard Foot Race                     Kids Under 10

25 Yard Foot Race                     Kids 10 & Over

50 Yard Foot Race                    Adults

Egg & Spoon Race                    Kids Under 10

Egg & Spoon Race                    Kids 10 & Over

Egg & Spoon Race                    Adults

Needle & Thread Race            Adults

Wheelbarrow Race                   Kids - All Ages

Wheelbarrow Race                   Adults

3-Legged Race                           Kids - All Ages

3-Legged Race                           Adults

Egg Toss                                     All Ages

Rolling Pin Toss                        Adults

A foot race for adults!

Photo: Steven Dubas

Pole lathe demonstration.
Karen Jungnitsch and an assortment of instruments.

Schedule of Events - Sunday, August 3

 

10:00 AM-12:00 PM - Pancake Breakfast

12:00 PM-4:00 PM - Regular BBQ

12:00 PM - Box lunch social

Bid on a picnic lunch prepared by our staff

10:30 AM & 3:30 PM - Old fashioned games

11:00 AM & 3:00 PM - Site tours

12:30 PM - Eating contests

Kids - Watermelon | Adults - Corn on the cob

1:00 PM - Races and games

 

ENTERTAINMENT

11:00 AM & 1:00 PM - Music of Karen Jungnitsch

DEMONSTRATIONS

10:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Pole lathe with SilverTree Woodworking

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Blacksmithing with Luthien

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Cheesemaking with Tracey Johnson

12:00 PM & 2:00 PM - Cheese curd cutting

11:3o AM - Ice cream making

1:30 PM - Cross stitch with Shannon

2:00 PM - Butter making

Schedule is subject to change. 

Photo: Karen Jungnitsch

Sunday
Blackpowder shooting.

Schedule of Events - Monday, August 4

 

10:00 AM-12:00 PM - Pancake Breakfast

12:00 PM-4:00 PM - Regular BBQ

12:00 PM - Box lunch social

Bid on a picnic lunch prepared by our staff

10:30 AM & 3:00 PM - Old fashioned games

11:00 AM & 3:00 PM - Site tours

12:30 PM - Eating contests

Kids - Watermelon | Adults - Corn on the cob

1:00 PM - Races and games

ENTERTAINMENT

11:30 AM & 1:30 PM - Music by Fiddle Business

DEMONSTRATIONS

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Blackpowder shooting

10:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Pole lathe with SilverTree Woodworking

10:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Blacksmithing with Dawson

11:00 AM - Perfume making with Allie

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Cheesemaking with Tracey Johnson

12:00 PM & 2:00 PM - Cheese curd cutting

1:30 PM - Ice cream making

1:30 PM - Crocheting with Jay

2:30 PM - Butter making

Schedule is subject to change. 

Box lunch social auction.

Photo: Steven Dubas

Monday

Huble Homestead Historic Site is a 30 minute drive north of Prince George, BC. Leave the city behind and make your way up Highway 97 for 40 kilometres, before turning off on Mitchell Road to continue another 6 kilometres down a well-maintained dirt road.

Huble Homestead is dog friendly and open daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm for guided tours and shopping in the General Store. Enjoy a picnic or purchase lunch from the BBQ as you relax in the fresh air. Admission is by donation, with a recommended amount of $10.00 per family. We're closer than you think!

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

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