Stone Fort Museum to host Old Stone Harvest Fest

Stephen F. Austin State University's Stone Fort Museum will host the Old Stone Harvest Fest from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the museum on SFA's campus.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- Stephen F. Austin State University's Stone Fort Museum will host the Old Stone Harvest Fest from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the museum on SFA's campus.

According to Carolyn Spears, Stone Fort Museum director, the family-friendly event will feature traditional cooking demonstrations, heritage crafts and live music.

"Old Stone Harvest Fest is about savoring the past while we celebrate the future," Spears said. "We welcome everyone to join us for an evening of music, food and hands-on fun."

The event will consist of a jelly-making demonstration using native plums from the museum's Spanish Colonial Demonstration Garden and paired with Dutch oven cornbread. Owen Flynn, chef and owner of O'Geez food truck, will share tips on foraging and using local ingredients as he prepares a traditional stew.

Guests can enjoy live music from the local acoustic band Camino Real de Nacogdoches, followed by alternative country rock performances from Sons of Atlantis and an open mic showcase celebrating local talent. Visitors are also invited to weave a bookmark in the heritage handcrafts makerspace and explore the museum's current exhibit, Fabricating Fashion.

Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, contact museum staff members at (936) 468-2408 or [email protected].