Harvest Frolic 2024
Celebrate the Arrival of Autumn at the Harvest Frolic!
September 28 and 29, 2024- 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Come celebrate the arrival of autumn at the Harvest Frolic on Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Don't miss experiencing 19th-century life on the farm! Activities will take place at both the Lincoln and Sargent farms and will include children's crafts, food preservation, and hearth cooking. A number of artisans will be on site demonstrating their crafts including, spinning, pottery, ropemaking, blacksmithing, tinsmithing, embroidery, soapmaking, and many other 19th-century crafts.  Enjoy performances from The Unreconstructed String Band, storyteller and dulcimer player Mike Anderson, the Clockwork Clown, a Punch and Judy Show, and classic Americana circus performers KB Circus Spectacular. Go on a nature walk or watch a performance from storyteller Brian "Fox" Ellis, take in the view from the Grand Camera Obscura, and get a selfie with "President Lincoln." Historic cricket demonstrations will also be available on Sunday. Food trucks both days include CZ's Fried Green Tomatoes, Gourmet Sandwiches Co. , Kettle Korn/Shaved Ice, How I Roll Bake Shop, and We-Lik-It ice cream.

This event is produced and funded by the Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation with volunteers and support from the Charleston Area Charitable Foundation, Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition, Mattoon Tourism, Charleston Tourism and our sponsors, First Neighbor Bank, and Sarah Bush Lincoln .  

 Saturday, September 28

Artisans are demonstrating on both farms from 10 am – 4 pm. Throughout the day on the Sargent Farm, Ancient Athletics will be performing feats of strength and the Unreconstructed String Band will be playing. Candle dipping and corn-husk dolls for kids at the Lincoln Farm all day.  President Lincoln will be greeting visitors on both farms. 

10:30 am | 19th-Century Street Performer, Clockwork Clown - Sargent Farm
11:00 am | Punch and Judy Puppet Show - Sargent Farm
11:00 am | “Walt Whitman’s Lincoln” with Brian "Fox" Ellis - Auditorium
11:30 am| KB Circus Spectacular - Sargent Farm
11:30 am | The Dulcimer Guy – Lincoln Farm Noon | Children’s Dipper Cup Race – Sargent Farm 12:15 pm | Children’s Sack Race – Sargent Farm
12:30 pm | 19th-Century Street Performer, Clockwork Clown - Sargent Farm
1:00 pm | “Prairie through Lincoln’s Eyes” nature walk with Brian "Fox" Ellis- Meet at Visitor Center
1:00 pm | Punch and Judy Puppet Show - Sargent Farm
1:30pm | KB Circus Spectacular - Sargent Farm
1:30 pm | The Dulcimer Guy – Lincoln Farm
2:00 pm | Children’s Pie-Eating Contest – Lincoln Farm
2:15 pm | Two-Man Saw Contest for All Ages – Lincoln Farm
2:30 pm | 19th-Century Street Performer, Clockwork Clown - Sargent Farm
3:00 pm | “Lincoln Tales Tall and True” with Brian "Fox" Ellis- Auditorium
3:00 pm | Punch and Judy Puppet Show - Sargent Farm
3:30 pm | KB Circus Spectacular - Sargent Farm
3:30 pm | The Dulcimer Guy – Lincoln Farm

Sunday Sept. 29

Artisans are demonstrating on both farms from 10 am -4 pm. On the Sargent Farm throughout the day, Ancient Athletics will be performing feats of strength and the Unreconstructed String Band will be playing. Historic Cricket demonstrations will take place on the Lincoln Farm throughout the day. Candle dipping and corn-husk dolls for kids at the Lincoln Farm all day. President Lincoln will be greeting visitors on both farms.

10:30 am | 19th-Century Street Performer, Clockwork Clown - Sargent Farm
11:00 am | Punch and Judy Puppet Show - Sargent Farm
11:00 am | “Black Jack Logan – Civil War General” with Brian “Fox” Ellis –Auditorium
11:30 am| KB Circus Spectacular - Sargent Farm
11:30 am | The Dulcimer Guy – Lincoln Farm Noon | Children’s Dipper Cup Race – Sargent Farm
12:15 pm | Children’s Sack Race – Sargent Farm
12:30 pm | 19th-Century Street Performer, Clockwork Clown - Sargent Farm
1:00 pm | “Prairie through Lincoln’s Eyes” A Nature Walk with Brian "Fox" Ellis- Meet at Visitor Center 1:00 pm | Punch and Judy Puppet Show - Sargent Farm
1:30pm | KB Circus Spectacular - Sargent Farm
1:30 pm | The Dulcimer Guy – Lincoln Farm
2:00 pm | Children’s Pie-Eating Contest – Lincoln Farm
2:15 pm | Two-Man Saw Contest – Lincoln Farm
2:30 pm | 19th-Century Street Performer, Clockwork Clown - Sargent Farm
3:00 pm | “William Herndon Speaks of Lincoln the Lawyer” with Brian "Fox" Ellis - Auditorium
3:00 pm | Punch and Judy Puppet Show - Sargent Farm
3:30 pm | KB Circus Spectacular - Sargent Farm
3:30 pm | The Dulcimer Guy – Lincoln Farm