Come meet the sheep, pigs, ducks and poultry who will live at Fanshawe Pioneer Village this season. Join us as we announce the winning names for the pigs at Fanshawe Pioneer Village.
See heavy horse teams
planting spring crops in the farm fields. Meet the horses and their
owners and learn about their history and the role of a heavy horse on a
farm.
Watch demonstrations
of sheep shearing and herding as well as bee-keeping at the London
Brewery. Join us for weaving and blacksmith demonstrations, as well as
children’s crafts at the Little Log School House.
Bring dad for a Father's
Day brunch fit for a King at the Pioneer Village Café on Saturday or
Sunday. This year's buffet will feature roast beef and horseradish,
baked potato, seasonal vegetables and fresh strawberry shortcake for
dessert.
This event is presented
in partnership with Bee-Magic, Glen Erran Kennels, Oxford Spinners &
Weavers Guild and The Southern Ontario Draft Horse Club.
Sponsored by Pioneer Hi-Bred Limited
Visit our new Spriet Family Visitor Center - open year round!
Don’t miss these upcoming events…
Dominion Day -
Monday, July 1
On the 1st
of July, 1867, Canada became a self-governing colony within the British
Empire. Relive the past and discover the events surrounding the first
Dominion
Day (now Canada Day). Patriotic speeches, cake and lemonade and
vintage baseball are a few of the activities that will bring the past to
life.
Sponsored by General Dynamics Land Systems Canada
Victorian Teddy Bear Picnic -
Sunday, July 7th
All the
bears are gathering today for a Victorian Teddy Bear Picnic. Bring out
your favourite stuffed friend for an afternoon of games, storytelling, a
parade, and afternoon
tea.
Sponsored by Build A-Bear Workshops INC.
Vintage Base Ball
Saturday, July 13
Watch a fine exhibition of 19th
century base ball. London Tecumsehs vs Northville Eclipse from noon to
2:00 pm and Northville Eclipse vs Woodstock Actives from
2:30 to 4:30.
Choose, But Choose Wisely, an 1812 play by Jeff Culbert
Tuesday to Thursday July 16,17,18
Tuesday to Friday July 23,24, 25
Performance at 7:30 p.m.
This
original play follows the life of ordinary settlers in London Township
during the War of 1812, desperately trying to eke out a living while
caught between
two giant military powers. As British Subjects, they are expected to
fight with the local militia. The invading American General promises to
do Upper Canadians no harm, as long as they don't take up arms against
the US army. And if they do, US soldiers will
take no prisoners. What choice will they make? What choice will they
have....
Tickets: $15.00 each, admission included.
Book on-line at www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca. Advance booking is required.
Sponsored by Lerners LLP
For more information, contact:
Sheila Johnson
Executive Director
519.457.1296
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