Autumn is here, and there’s no better way to soak in the season than at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons’ Hometown Harvest Festival. From Saturday, October 11 to Monday, October 13, enjoy family-friendly fun, delicious food, and unforgettable fall experiences.
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What to expect
This isn’t just any fall festival. Hometown Harvest at Sainte-Marie blends history, culture, and seasonal fun.
Set against the stunning backdrop of a 17th-century historic site, guests can explore live music, hands-on crafts, and interactive games.
Highlights include:
- Artisan Market: Browse over 20 local vendors offering handmade goods, from fresh baked treats to pottery.
- Heritage Animals: Meet cows, pigs, and chickens from Sainte-Marie’s heritage breeds, or join a guided farm tour (small additional fee).
- Traditional Fun: Try candle dipping, roast bannock over open fires, hunt for artefacts in a family scavenger hunt, or play pumpkin tic-tac-toe.
- Cultural Experiences: Sample the famous Three Sisters soup, sip mint tea straight from the gardens, play traditional First Nations games, and watch historical demonstrations.
- Dining Experiences: Relax in the on-site beer garden, grab hot apple cider at the snack bar, enjoy a casual meal in the dining room, or reserve a three-course Thanksgiving-style dinner featuring turkey and all the fixings.
“It’s the perfect chance to make new memories with friends and family while celebrating the joys of autumn.”
Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming
Hearth to Table: Dine like it’s 1648
On Saturday, October 11, a special edition of Hearth to Table will take place. This harvest-themed evening feast is inspired by 17th-century cuisine.
Guests will enjoy dishes like turkey ragout, pumpkin pottage, and spiced apple tourte in a chapel transformed with seasonal foliage. This experience already sold out for 2025, but it’s worth keeping on your radar for next year.
Tickets & visitor info
Admission is $15 per person (tax included). Kids 5 and under, Indigenous persons, Canadian Armed Forces members, and support persons accompanying guests with disabilities get in free. Season passes are valid for entry.
Dress for the weather and prepare for a full day of outdoor fun. Services animals welcome.
For full details and ticket purchases, visit: saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca
