Events & Activities

Fun for Everyone!

Welcome home to Arthurdale!

The New Deal Festival is a chance to have a great time, visit with friends and family, listen to great music, and enjoy delicious food.

Dan Baker Trio at the 2010 New Deal Festival

Dan Baker Trio at the 2010 New Deal Festival - Taken by Maria af Rolen - All rights reserved

Entertainment!

At the Center Hall Front Porch there will be 5 musical groups playing a variety of music including, old time, jazz, and bluegrass.

 

 

 

 

 

Antique Car, Truck, Tractor, and Motorcycle Show

Antique Car, Truck and Tractor Show at the 2010 New Deal Festival

Antique Car, Truck and Tractor Show at the 2010 New Deal Festival - Taken by Maria af Rolen - All rights reserved

Enter your vintage vehicle in the Antique Car, Truck, Tractor, and Motorcycle Show for $10 and receive admission to the festival as well as a chance to win a door prize.  All proceeds from this event are used to purchase presents for community children as part of the Arthurdale Christmas with Santa event in December. The first 75 registrants will receive wall plaques courtesy of Classics 3.

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Kid's Area at E-15 Homestead

Kid's Area at E-15 Homestead - Taken by Maria af Rolen - All rights reserved

Children’s Activities

A children’s activity area will also be set up at E-15 and will include a menagerie of farm animals, old-fashioned kids games, marble competitions, and learning how to make your own toys.

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Artisan Demonstrations

David Houser demonstrates stained glass making

David Houser demonstrates stained glass making

Arthurdale was home to numerous artisans and many were a part of the MCCA.  The New Deal Festival keeps this tradition alive by welcoming artisans to come and demonstrate their craft.

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Horse-drawn wagon tours
Horse-drawn wagon tours

Tours of Arthurdale

Take a ride on a horse-drawn wagon or our antique-tractor driven hayride and see the community. The New Deal Festival is the only time of year you can take a guided driving tour of the Arthurdale community.  Enjoy getting an up close look at our beautiful community.

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Historic Buildings Open

This is a great opportunity to explore Arthurdale and the New Deal Homestead Museum.

Tea with Eleanor – July 8

This unique event gives you the chance to chat with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, portrayed by living history actor Patty Cooper, in an intimate and historic setting.