FARM FEST 2025

The Hill Farm Historical Society welcomes North Oaks residents to Farm Fest at the Hill Farm on Sunday, September 7th, 2025! Join us from 3 to 7 p.m. for a memorable community event located on the site of the blacksmith shop, dairy building, and iconic red barn. If you’re a regular attendee of Farm Fest, you know to expect delicious grilled food and baked pies, craft beer and wine, a silent auction, historical exhibits, and enough games and entertainment to please the entire family.

Special Events

3:00 – 5:30 PM Butter Making

3:00 –  5:30 PM Cow Milking

3:30-6:30 PM Raptor Demonstrations

Silent Auction

3:00 – 6:30 PM (in the Red Barn)

Activities throughout the day:

Building Tours

The Whiteknuckles Blue Grass Band

Blacksmith Demonstrations

Food and Drink

Farmers Market

Pony Rides & Petting Zoo

Train Rides

Games Pavilion

Trolley Rides to/from West Rec/Hill Farm

How did Farm Fest get started?

Farm Fest began as an event called Heritage Days in the early years of the Hill Farm Historical Society (HFHS). Activities included square dancing, a log-sawing competition, and foot races. The Saint Croix Horse and Carriage Society brought horses and wagons to give residents a turn-of-the-century experience over designated roads in North Oaks. The horses and their wagons were well received; after some strategic shoveling, extra fertilizer was even available for some local gardens.

How does Farm Fest work?

Farm Fest is hosted by HFHS. HFHS’s Board of Directors is responsible for the many hours required to plan and prepare the event, and local volunteers are instrumental is helping make the day fun for our families, neighbors, and friends. You can purchase tickets for food, drink, and games; tickets can be paid for with cash or credit cards. Many activities—such as tours of the historic buildings, live music, and a magician are free of charge. HFHS members receive five free tickets to use at Farm Fest. To join or renew your membership, please visit our join/donate page.

Where and when is Farm Fest?

Come to the Hill Farm site from 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 7th. Parking is available at the West Recreation Center. Stroll North Oaks is sponsoring trolley rides between West Recreation Center and Farm Fest.

***North Oaks is a private residential community.  Farm Fest is for North Oaks residents and their guests.

How can I help make Farm Fest a success?

Consider promoting your business by donating a product or service for the silent auction. Cash donations at various sponsorship levels are also available. Could you volunteer one or two hours of your time to help with the children’s games at Farm Fest? Other volunteer opportunities include site set up, greeters, grilling, and the food tent. Contact Denise Fleming, denise.k.fleming@comcast.net, to pitch in.

HFHS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Hill Farm National Historic Site. Contributions to HFHS are tax deductible and are integral to cover the costs of repair and maintenance to the historic buildings located at Hill Farm. Revenue generated from Farm Fest helps keep our North Oaks history alive!

We hope to celebrate the history of North Oaks with you at Farm Fest!