Allow plenty of time to see agricultural exhibits that show various aspects of homestead living at Heritage Farm, our four-acre working homestead.
Amidst our animal pens, pastures, raised garden beds, horse-farmed field, vineyard, berry patch and orchard you’ll find dozens of displays and demonstrations. Don’t miss the horse farming and sheepdog demonstrations, two of our most popular attractions at the Fair.
See horse harnessing, horse-farming demonstrations, a horse-drawn farm implement display, sheep shearing, farm animal and poultry pens, milking demonstrations, sheepdog demonstrations and more. The demonstration schedule lists times for each day.
Our vegetable garden contains 40 double-dug raised beds which are an actual family garden in the fall phase. Learn about companion planting, composting, cover crops, winter vegetables and cold frames.
See how we catch and store rainwater to water our raised-bed vegetable garden. The catchment system includes cisterns, a water tower, a windmill and a drip irrigation system.
Watch as we press fresh apples into apple cider with a hand-operated press.
Visit our restored 1830’s log cabin for information about homesteading crafts and skills classes that we offer to the public year-round through the Center for Essential Education (CFEE).
Come inside this 1760’s restored timber-frame barn for the 15-minute video “A Glimpse of Brazos de Dios” shown continuously throughout the Fair.
At the Farm and Garden Center, you'll find Homestead Farms specialty foods including jams, jellies, roasted and candied pecans, sauces and more. Our Homestead Farms products are grown without pesticides or chemicals and contain no artificial colors, no artificial flavors and no preservatives.
Don't miss the Baked Goods Sale in the same building - old-fashioned, traditional desserts and baked goods made "from scratch" with wholesome ingredients, packaged to take home.
During the remainder of the year, our Farm & Garden Center houses seeds, supplements and tools for homesteading, gardening and landscaping, as well as feed and supplies for small livestock and poultry raising. Our Garden Center is open year-round.
Food Booths & Kiosks
Hot kettle corn made fresh while you wait
Fresh, hot doughnuts made from whole wheat flour ground here at Brazos de Dios at Homestead Gristmill
Snacks and beverages—hot pups (stuffed jalapeños), hot apple cider, doughnuts and ice cream
* These buildings are restored historic buildings, which
were originally built during the 1700's and 1800's. They
are part of our historic buildings walking tour.
Copyright 2007 • Sponsored by the
Center for Essential Education
For further information, call
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday through Saturday (CST) · (254) 754-9600