Beautiful warm sunny weather was in store for the annual Harvest and Horses Festival held Sunday, October 5 at John R. Park Homestead on County Road 50 East.
The grounds of the 1850s homestead were filled with people from across Essex County, including several busloads of visitors from neighbouring communities.
The annual event showcases 19th century farm life around harvest time and includes a parade of horse breeds. Costumed interpreters helped guests travel back in time to the 1850s at a variety of pioneer stations along the pathway.
Marcus Apollonio, 10, of Maidstone, takes a turn at making apple cider.
SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand
