Illustration of a fall festival with a tractor, striped pumpkin booths, hay bales and orange trees (Chippewa Nature Center Fall Harvest Festival)

Chippewa Nature Center Fall Harvest Festival

Visitors explore 19th-century farm life at the Homestead Farm by observing apple butter and cider making, tasting honey, and learning about beekeeping. Guests can watch sheep-to-shawl spinning demonstrations, see historic woodworking tools in action, dip candles, and make their own rope. The grounds also feature an heirloom garden, blacksmithing demonstrations, an archaeological dig, and classroom lessons in a late 1800s log schoolhouse.

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When

Tickets

Free for CNC members and all children under 18; $7 per non-member adult. Become a member at the Festival and admission is free.

Hours

10 am-4 pm.

Ages

Visitors of all ages

Food & Drink

Food concessions are available for purchase on-site from Sawadee Midland and Lou's Donut Co.

Going?

Location

Chippewa Nature Center · 400 S Badour Rd, Midland, MI 48640 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children and history enthusiasts

Vibe

Rustic, historic, and educational

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Food concessions are available on-site for purchase from Sawadee Midland and Lou's Donut Co.
  • Becoming a CNC member at the festival grants free admission.

Special Events & Promotions

  • CNC members and all children under 18 receive free admission.
  • Become a CNC member at the festival and admission is free.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What activities are available for children?

Children can participate in gardening activities, make take-home crafts in the tent near the schoolhouse, dip candles, and play schoolyard games such as stilts and graces.

What demonstrations can visitors see?

Demonstrations include apple cider pressing, apple butter making, beekeeping, Sheep to Shawl spinning and weaving, historic woodworking, blacksmithing, and an active archaeological dig.

What is featured at the Log Schoolhouse?

The late 1800s Log Schoolhouse hosts classroom lessons where visitors can practice penmanship on a slate board, recite tongue twisters, and play traditional schoolyard games.

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