FallFest: 18th Century Festival September 30, 2012

Help celebrate the pioneers of the Western Reserve at Cleveland Metroparks annual FallFest: 18th Century Festival. This fun, free, family-oriented event takes place in the great outdoors of Brecksville Reservation.

Between the hours of 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 30, you can enjoy storytelling and the lively strains of folk music, dip your own candle, churn your own fresh butter, create a wood block print, play with pioneer toys and write with a real quill pen. You’ll hear the hammer of the blacksmith, the danceable beat of the Mud in Yer Eye band, and the gunfire of a Brigade of the American Revolution. Bring the whole family to smell the wood smoke, taste the fresh-pressed cider, and marvel at the magician! In addition, pony rides, food, and souvenirs will be available for sale.

And, from 1 to 5 p.m., learn about life in that era’s military through demonstrations performed by the Brigade of the American Revolution. In this encampment, see the 18th century soldier parade at 1 p.m., followed at 3 p.m. with the role of the 18th century women and their clothing, and camp tours and cooking demonstrations will be held all day. Plus, “The Redcoats” will battle the Americans in a 1777 mock battle at 4 p.m. Discover how the American forces used different tactics to turn back Crown Forces.
Pony rides are available for $4 a ride.
A shuttle bus will be available from 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. at other marked picnic areas.

These activities and much more await your discovery at Meadows Picnic Area. Plenty of free parking and free shuttle bus rides are available.
For more information call 440-526-1012. History was never so much fun!