The Motorless Parade
That's right. No motors in this one-hour parade packed with 19th century costumes,
tons of horses, magnificent carriages and marching bands.
The
parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday.
1890's Football Re-enactment|
Our MU guys have the only team in the world that can accurately re-create football of
the 1890's and the night game that started a tradition. It's rugged, fast-paced, and often
humorous. It was called "the killer sport." See why! The re-enactment begins at
dusk.
Balloon Rally
There’s no feeling on earth like floating lazily
below fluffy white clouds hundreds of feet above terra cotta. Fully licensed experienced
pilots provide our balloon rides. Weather permitting, liftoffs take place in Smythe Park
and are scheduled for approximately 7a.m. and 5 p.m. Rides last about 45 minutes and
touchdown can occur whichever way the wind is blowing. Our balloon chase crews will
follow your progress and chauffeur you back to the park. Reservations are required for the
45-minute ride. Tethered rides are also available in the park, and a balloon glow is
offered on Friday night. All balloon events are ‘weather
permitting’.
For more information on prices or for reservations, e-mail Lucia Hall at flying@epix.net or you can sign up at the park office on Friday or Saturday, if space is available. Each ride is approximately 45 minutes.
1890s Museum
Drop by the 1890s Museum for a close-up look at the way things used to be! Filled with
artifacts, photos and displays of life in 19th century America, plus
demonstrations of bygone crafts.
Clyde Peeling’s Reptile Show
Raise your reptilian awareness quotient and get a lesson on the ecosystem with Clyde
Peeling’s fabulous show featuring creatures such as lizards, crocodiles, snakes and
iguanas. The reptiles are from Clyde Peeling’s Reptile Land, north of Allenwood, PA.
Peeling’s informative show covers such topics as reptilian anatomy, environment,
adaptations, habitat, survival and lifespan. The fascinating show is geared for kids
through adults. Peeling’s show has appeared throughout the United States and such
nationally syndicated shows as "The Today Show."
Family Entertainment
Strolling banjo players, bands, games and other family entertainment create a
leisurely, fun day as you experience the color and friendliness of Mansfield in the
1890's.
Activities may include face painting, balloon toss, bell tower, caricature
sketches, duck and fish pond, kiddie rides, tiger bounce bag, karate demonstrations,
boxing demonstration, hot dog eating contest, watermelon eating contest and much, much
more!
Children's Area
Our fully supervised children's area is open from 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday to give parents time to leisurely shop at all the craft booths.
From year-to-yearThe Children’s Area features a mini carousel and a petting zoo plus daylong games and
activities such as bubble blowing, puzzles, coloring, checkers, chess and beanbag toss.
Children can also put their name in a ‘wish bowl’ prize drawing. Winners will be
announced at 5 p.m.
Music
String bands and other live groups provide upbeat music throughout the day. We always have top notch bands performing througout day. We're working on the program right now. Throughout Saturday, strolling banjo player Jim Haner, of
Williamsport will make his way through the crowd, filling requests and entertaining
festival goers with plenty of old time tunes.
Fabulous 1890's Duck Race
Sponsored by the Mansfield Kiwanis Club, this fund-raiser for charity grows every year
with dozens of prizes! Buy your tickets early because the ducks go quickly! Prizes are
usually drawn during halftime of the football game and after the re-enactment.
Early American Life
Our early American Life encampment last year was a huge hit. It included 19th century games for people of all ages, a Native American tent, talks and demonstrations as well as a blacksmith and archeologist. This area will expand this year.
Fabulous Fireworks
A magnificent end to a beautiful weekend! Commemorating Mansfield's role in America's
history, the spectacular 1890's fireworks light up September’s evening sky in sync
with a background of America’s best patriotic tunes from the past two centuries