HECKLERFEST 2025
Saturday, August 23 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Historic Heckler Plains Farmstead
237 Landis Road, Harleysville, PA

Free Admission - Donations Welcome :) 

Step back in time at Hecklerfest — a free, family-friendly celebration of colonial life, crafts, and community. Explore the history of Montgomery County at this one-day event featuring live demonstrations, hands-on activities, and tours of historic buildings.

Event Highlights:

Colonial Craft Demonstrations, Tours of the 1850's Farmhouse and 1761 Barn, Sampling of Fresh-Baked Pies from the 1700s Outdoor Bake Oven

Live Demonstrations & Exhibits:

• Colonial Artist – Ed Kane

• Stone House Histories – Weaving, Spoon Carving & More

• Blacksmith – Nick Tucci

• Musket Demonstrations – Dean Bickel

• Leather Goods – Gary Elsing

• Rug Hooking – Juliana Kapusta

• Genealogy – Merrill Miller

• Privateering – AWI Privateer Museum

• Beading – Clarissa Dillon

• Pie Baking – Sarah Beyer

• Colonial Pastries – Ann Mumenthaler

• Spinning & Weaving – Darlene and Gary Bentley

• Tape Loom Weaving – Stone House Histories

• Heckler Tavern – W.S. Hancock Society

• Colonial Artist/Limner – Gary Elsing

Special Activity:

• 1860s Baseball Clinic with the Brandywine Baseball Club

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