Draught Horse and YesterYear Festival

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Sat 21 Nov 2015 - Sun 22 Nov 2015

Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead , located at 71 Wellington Road, Wandin North, is hosting a draught horse and yesteryear festival on the weekend of 21st-22nd November 2015.



Featuring many working displays of activities from a bygone era, this is the perfect place to bring your children to show them what country life would once have been like.



Some of the demonstrations and displays taking place over the weekend include:
- draught horses guided by skilled handlers to plough fields, and rake and bale hay
- vintage machinery, including pumps, tractors and other agricultural machinery, and stationary engines
- vintage cars, with the opportunity to talk to some of the car owners to find out what makes their car special
- blacksmiths - the forges will be fired up, and blacksmiths will be crafting a range of practical and artistic items
- wood turning - skilled craftsmen will turn beautiful timbers into a range of creations. Also Robby Bast will be demonstrating his skills in wood carving using a chainsaw.
- working sheep dog displays, and
- wool spinning.

Featuring an 1860s pioneer homestead, furnished with many items from the homes of pioneer families, the Mont De Lancey property is the perfect location for this event. Guided tours of the homestead will be available over the weekend. Also take the time to wander around the grounds and magnificent gardens on the property.



There is also a museum with exhibits including photographs and artefacts of pioneer families.

Mont De Lancey Homestead is located in the Yarra Valley, approximately one hour's drive from Melbourne.

Admission for this event is adults - $10, children free.
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