Return of Forkland Festival draws hundreds
Published 8:44 am Friday, October 21, 2022
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Families enjoyed taking horse drawn carriage rides through the Forkland countryside. photo by Fiona Morgan
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Kids got to ride on the back of a tractor through the Forkland landscape. photo by Fiona Morgan
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People got to hear different country music bands at the Forkland festival. photo by Fiona Morgan
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Kids loved seeing Lion King stuffed animals on a safari-themed classic car. photo by Fiona Morgan
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Kids enjoyed seeing Clifford the big red dog on a bright red classic car. photo by Fiona Morgan
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Kids got to fish for prizes at one of the game booths. photo by Fiona Morgan
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People got to see Forkland’s exhibits of many historical artifacts. photo by Fiona Morgan
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People enjoyed petting animals at the festival. photo by Fiona Morgan
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Forkland’s classic car show featured all types of cars. photo by Fiona Morgan
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The 1780s historic cabin was open for seeing.
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Kids learned how to work with yarn in Forkland’s craft room. photo by Fiona Morgan
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People got to see hundreds of historic family pictures in a room dedicated to Forkland family heritage and genealogy. photo by Fiona Morgan
The annual Forkland Festival at the Forkland Community Center last weekend was a huge success. Sunny skies and perfect temperatures drew hundreds to the rural community on Friday and Saturday.
Among many craft and food vendors, the festival featured a music stage, petting zoo, horse drawn carriage rides, a barrel train ride, and kids games. Saturday featured a classic car show along with a 4K run/walk.
Inside, people could bid in the silent auction on hand-made items and other things; kids could do crafts in the art room; and people could see the many historic artifacts and read about Forkland’s history, including the school.
The night featured a bean supper and old country supper theater, which has been a Forkland tradition since the first festival 51 years ago. Actors depicted the beginnings of the Forkland festival. See more photos of the festival at amnews.com