Hay Day at the Big Spring Farm
July 31, 2026
1:00 PM
–8:00 PM
- Display & Talk on Early Hay Tools
- Dengleschtock (sharpen scythe)
- Cutting hay with the scythe
- Horsepower sickle-bar mower
- Raking hay with wooden fork
- Tumble and Dump Rake
- Side delivery rake
- Loading hay with 3 prong forks
- Loading hay with Hayloader
- Unloading hay in barn with horse - power hay hook
- Baling with Art Young baler made at Kinzer
- Baling with Early NH Baler
- Picking up bales with NH Baleloaders
NEW Activity from 6-8 PM
Trails for Truth and Still Waters Equine
Equine-assisted counseling uses interactions with horses to support mental, emotional & spiritual healing. The presentation explains the key principles, shows what sessions look like & shares real stories of growth & healing.
Lots of good food 11:30-8:00: Pulled pork, Fresh baked bread from the Bee Hive oven in the 1786 Peter Martin Cabin and more.