Farm Heritage Festival returns
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| Irv Scholl of Polo (left) sits on his father’s 1939 International Harvester corn planter as he talks with his friend, Eldon LeFevre of Oregon, at the 2008 Farm Heritage Festival at East Jordan United Methodist Church. Scholl’s father bought the corn planter for $67 in 1939. |
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STERLING – The Farm Heritage Festival will make its fourth annual run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 4 at East Jordan United Methodist Church, at the corner of Polo and Freeport roads, 6 miles north of Sterling.
Antique farm machinery, horses and horse-drawn equipment will be on display, as well as exhibits showcasing farm life. There will be wagon rides, farm equipment demonstrations, and interactive children’s events, including a petting zoo.
Displays both indoors and outdoors will include photos of the East Jordan church community and rural life in general.
There is no admission charge, but concessions include a $5 breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. and a lunch stand.
For more information, contact Steve Venhuizen, stevenhuizen@essex1.com or 815-946-2513.
