Harvest Days
Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29, 2019
8:00am until 5:00pm
Living history demonstrations will interpret activities that took place on Louisiana farms and plantations during harvest time in the 19th century. Artisans will demonstrate skills related to the harvesting, hunting, fieldwork, and 19th century duties. Activities will include cooking, soap making, boat building and wagon rides.
Regular admission prices charged: $10.00 for adults(12yrs - 61yrs old), $9.00 for seniors (ages 62+), and $8.00 for children (6yrs - 11yrs old)
Haints, Haunts and Halloween
Sunday, October 27, 2019
3:00pm until 6:00pm
Remember the sights, sounds and activities of an old-fashioned country fair. Join the staff of the Rural Life Museum as they provide a safe and fun Halloween event for families. Storytelling, cake walks, old-fashioned games and trick-or-treating are some of the events kids will be able to participate in while on the museum grounds.
Cost: $5.00 per person
Red Rooster Bash
Thursday, November 7, 2019
6:30pm until 9:30pm
A silent and live auction with numerous auction items, lively music and with a delicious barbeque fare. Red roosters will be immersed throughout the decor. Registration required.
A Rural Life Christmas
Sunday, December 8, 2019
12:00pm until 6:00pm
Ring in the Christmas season with the 19th century Louisiana celebration. Musical groups, demonstrating artisans, storytellers and costumed re-enactors will be present to set the holiday mood. The event will conclude with bonfire and a very special visit from Papa Noel.
Cost: Children 10 years and younger are free, everyone else is $10.00 per person