Location
The Grovestead Farm
Northfield, MN
Date/Time
Date(s) - Friday, May 22, 2026 - Saturday, May 23, 2026
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
For two days we turn our small farm into an old-fashioned county fair. Come and visit our baby animals, meet families demonstrating traditional crafts, enjoy live music and a pie social. Come shop our fair market where each vendor booth showcases a family economy in action! There will be kid’s activities, food and good conversations all around. Join us for some practical inspiration to get your own family economy up and running. Admission is free, donations at the door are appreciated. Please RSVP.
Come and See…
- Baby farm animals… lambs, goats, chickens, pigs, bunnies
- Homesteading demonstrations: tapestry and rug weaving, fiber spinning
- Traditional handmade crafts: soap making and pottery
- Life music and family bands
- Food truck, baked goods, or bring your own picnic
- Meet other families who are building productive households
- Come and shop from featured Family Vendors at our fair’s market! This is a great opportunity to get ahead on your Christmas shopping with a variety of unique and quality products from craftsmen you can chat with, all the while supporting local family economies. Items include:
Come Ready to Shop!
Also, Don’t Miss…
Annual Pie Contest & Social
In the spirit of an old-fashioned county fair, we’ll be holding our third annual pie contest this year. To enter, bring your favorite pie into the house when you arrive at the fair. Judging will take place at noon, both on Friday and Saturday. Winners will be announced and a delicious pie social to follow!
Multi-Family Plant Sale
Back again! We are hosting a plant sale with multiple families bringing starts to sell. Come ready to shop for tomato starts, peppers, flowers, herbs and more.
Are you a grower? Bring your seedlings to sell at our fair! There is no cost, we will handle all the sales and send you a check. Families earned $300-$500 last year for the weekend. Please contact lisa@gatherandgrow.us for details.
Admission is Free!
Suggested Donation $10