MelissaH0243 writes:  

Explore and learn hands-on, a variety of different arts at the park. Many events to choose from!

Celebration of Storytelling

Event Dates & Times:
Friday, October 20th at 7pm-9pm

Event Description:
Learn the secrets of storytelling from Mark Sebastian Jordan, Jim Bowsher, and Friends while enjoying s-mores around a fall campfire.

Event Price:
Free - Donations to the storytellers appreciated

Event Location:
Visitor's Center Back Porch



Fiber Art Demonstrations

Event Dates & Times:
Saturday, October 21st at 12pm-4pm
Sunday, October 22nd at 12pm-4pm
Saturday, October 28th at 12pm-4pm

Event Description:
Malabar Farm Spinning and Weaving Guild members will be on site to share their talents as they demonstrate various fiber projects. Visitor’s may even be able to try their hand at a few of them! Some Fiber Art items will be for sale.

Event Price:
FREE

Event Location:
Visitor's Center



Old Fashioned Film Feature

Event Dates & Times:
Saturday, October 21st at 7pm-10pm

Event Description:
It's movie night at Malabar Farm!
Snack on popcorn and sip hot chocolate in the Main Barn while watching Bromfield's books take life on the big-screen.

Film Shown: "Mrs. Parkington" based on the novel by Louis Bromfield

Food Available

Event Price:
FREE

Event Location:
Main Barn



Fall Photo Workshop

Event Date & Time:
Sunday, October 22nd, 10am- 4pm

Event Description:
Photograph the splendor of fall at historic Malabar Farm State Park. Learn professional techniques while visiting Mt. Jeez, Rock City Cave, Junglebrook Trail and the famous Big House, former home to Pulitzer Prize winning author and conservationist, Louis Bromfield. Plus, enjoy photographing live farm animals! Sigma Pro Photographer David Fitzsimmons will share his favorite locations and techniques from his four decades of photographing Malabar. Practice landscape, macro and architectural photography and see demonstrations of the best equipment and software for making your images shine.

Event Price:
$119 (Includes instruction and a light lunch)

Pre-Registration is Required
Call Victoria Cochran at 419-892-2929 or Register via email at: mffspecialevents@yahoo.com

Event Location:
Pugh Cabin
3991 Bromfield Rd., Lucas



Art Inspired - Big House Tours

Event Dates & Times:
Sunday, October 22nd at 1pm
Saturday, October 28th at 3pm

Event Description:
Learn about the well-known and obscure artwork found throughout Louis Bromfield's Big House, with Malabar Farm Foundation members Thomas Bachelder and Fred Malone. These 1-hour tours will offer attendees a deeper look at the artwork that adorns the walls, those that have been stashed away for years and some that were event painted by Bromfield himself.

Preregistration is Required
Call 419-892-2784

Event Price:
$5.00 for Adults
$4.50 for Seniors
$3.00 for Youth



Vintage Memory Box

Event Dates & Times:
Tuesday, October 24th at 6pm-8pm

Event Description:
Join Malabar volunteer and local artist, Pat Edwards, as she teaches a hands-on method of transfer art using digital download nostalgic prints and vinyl graphics. This vintage Halloween postcard print will make a great addition to your seasonal decor. Choose from the following prints; Phrase 'Halloween Greetings' will fit on the print you choose.

Preregistration is Required - Space Limited
Call 419-892-2929 or Via Email at mffspecialevents@yahoo.com

Event Price:
$20 per Person (Includes Instruction & materials)

Event Location:
Pugh Cabin
3991 Bromfield Rd., Lucas



A Tisket-a-Tasket We are Making a Basket

Event Dates & Times:
Thursday, October 26th at 10am-2pm

Event Description:
Learn the art of basket weaving from seasoned weaver, Sybil Burskey, and complete a flat reed Market basket (approximately 7”x14” with a handle). Accent colors will be available. Refreshments available for your enjoyment.

Event Cost:
$35/person(includes instruction & material)

Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch; hot and cold drinks will be available.

Space Limited - Preregistration Required
Call Victoria Cochran at 419-892-2929 or via email at mffspecialevents@yahoo.com

Event Location:
Pugh Cabin
3991 Bromfield Rd., Lucas



Getting to Know You: Grandma Moses

Event Dates & Times:
Friday, October 27th at 5pm-7pm

Event Description:
Listen as Grandma Moses recounts stories of her life, community and how she became a renowned painter in the backdrop of the Big House, where two of her original pieces hang.

Light refreshments to follow.
 
Event Price:
$15 per Person

Pre-Registration is required
Call Victoria Cochran at 419-892-2929 or Register via email at:
mffspecialevents@yahoo.com

Event Location: Big House, please park at the Visitor's Center



Harvest Barn Dance

Event Dates & Times:
Saturday, October 28th at 7pm-10pm

Event Description:
Continuing a Bromfield tradition, Square & Line Dancing with live music and caller. Beginners are welcome!

Food Available

Event Price:
$1.00 Donation Requested at the door for ages 12+



*Proceeds from these events will benefit Malabar Farm State Park*



Malabar Farm State Park
4050 Bromfield Rd., Lucas





Photo Credit: Staff Photo