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Public invited to a FREE Garden Faire at Fort Hunter Park on May 1

Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front Street, Harrisburg

By Dauphin County Parks & Rec, sponsored advertising content April 27, 2016
Enjoy lively music, dancing, blooming plants, tasty foods, exhibits, a variety of crafts and Victorian cake walks at Dauphin County’s free Garden Faire from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 1 at scenic Fort Hunter Park.  

A variety of colorful annuals, herbs and old-fashioned perennials will be available for purchase. Knowledgeable gardeners will also be on hand to offer gardening tips. New craft vendors are among 46 participating vendors that will offer garden wares, soaps, accessories, jewelry and more. 
Stroll over to the Tavern yard where children can use stilts and try other fun activities. At the Tavern, visitors can purchase a tasty lunch, including overstuffed pretzel sandwiches. The lower lawn of the Tavern will feature the Doc Fritchie Chapter of Trout Unlimited. They will offer fly fishing demonstrations and other hands-on opportunities.  The Susquehanna Art Museum is hosting a plein air painting exhibition on the mansion lawn as well as bring VanGo! for families to enjoy.

 
Visitors can see many aspects of Victorian life. Try on a corset or cage crinoline and dress up in Victorian-clothing (reproduction) provided by the Victorian Dance Ensemble.  The ensemble will provide lively 1860s dancing with music from the Susquehanna Travellers. Visitors can participate in cake walks and win a cake provided by The Pennsylvania Bakery. 
  
This year’s event will also feature Fort Couture, a display of dresses made out of fresh spring florals. Mansion tours which include viewing the display are provided for a minimal fee.

The Harrisburg Chapter of Ikebana International will hold their biennial Ikebana exhibition for the Centennial Barn and the Susquehanna Bonsai Club will exhibit several bonsai specimens in the 1810 Stable. The Paxtang Art Association’s show and sale will be featured, once again, at the event.  In case of inclement weather, some outdoor activities may be canceled. 
            
WHEN: May, 1 from 10 am – 4 pm
WHERE: Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front Street, Harrisburg
For more info, contact Dauphin County Parks & Recreation at 717-599-5188 or www.forthunter.org