By the way, this just happens to be the largest heirloom seed company in the world. The fact that it's sooooo close is something everyone should take advantage of!

They have vendors from across the US with all types of plants for sale as well as other goods.

Spring Planting Festival

Come join us for this fun-filled event of seeds, plants, music and the celebration of historic foods. Hear renowned speakers, musicians and entertainers. This event attracted about 5000 people last year.

Come join us for this fun-filled event of seeds, plants, music and the celebration of historic foods. Enjoy a sense of community with fascinating seed collectors, renowned musicians, national speakers, historic demonstrators, food activists, home schoolers, western re-enactors, organic growers, gourmet chefs, free thinkers, Ozarkian crafters, trendier vendors & herbal hippies... Theyre all here at the Spring Planting Festival!

Hear top garden speakers!

Learn all the latest on market gardening, seed saving, gene-altered food, organic pest control, vegetable history and much more.

Mel Bartholomew is author of best selling book "Square Foot Gardening" and was the host of the popular television series by the same name. He is one of the best known names in gardening internationally! www.squarefootgardening.com

Jim Long is the founder of Long Creek Herbs, and author of numerous herb books. He writes for several magazines and is a nationally known speaker with many years of experience in herb growing. www.longcreekherbs.com

Ron Macher Publisher of "Small Farm Today", founder of the "National Small Farm Trade Show" and a leader in the small farm movement which he helped create. www.smallfarmtoday.com

Nancy Smith is the owner of Herbal Comfort, a certified herb nursery and greenhouse. She has been gardening organically for over 25 years and writes for several publications.

Mathew Holderfield is a Master Gardener, who gardens sustainably, using heirloom varieties. He teaches his methods to groups throughout the area.

Vendors offer a huge selection!

Last yearÂs Festival attracted 110+ vendors from many different states! Browse through thousands of items from the many unique vendors selling everything related to heirlooms and the historic way of life. One of the very best selections of plants, trees, seeds, cool garden tools, natural products, hand-crafted items, honey, gourmet foods, herbal soaps, books and so much more! We will be having special sales at our Baker Creek Store!

Enjoy our historic music fest!

Last yearÂs Festival attracted 75 musicians from many different states! Our festival has become a premier event for historic culture and music. YouÂre going to love the Western, Folk, Country, Gospel, Americana, Irish, and Bluegrass music. At this festival the music abounds everywhere with 2-3 stages playing most of both days. Enjoy some of Branson, MissouriÂs finest talent, and you are invited to bring your traditional instruments and join the fun!

New! Heirloom Music Contest (Sunday)

Free for any and all old-fashioned musicians, solo acts or groups. Bring your instrument or voice and win big prizes! Judging will be done by the audience.

(some restrictions apply, not open to our contracted musicians)

Best Music Act- $300 Cash Prize!

2nd Best Act $100 Gift Certificate

New Costume Contest each day!

$50 Gift Certificate to best period dressed.

$25 Gift Certificate to 2nd best period dressed.

New! Garden Charity Auction (Monday)

Come bid on all kinds of garden-related items, plants, tools, books, art, natural products and more. All profits go to garden-related charity work.

Info about our Festivals

The Festival is held at our farm, near Mansfield, MO. Look for directions on page 2 in this catalog. We offer free tent and RV camping; no need to register. There are also hotels in the local area. Some food is available at the festival. Admission: $3.00 per person, pay at the event. Children 14 and under are free.