Experience 19th-Century Farm Life at Quiet Valley Farm Animal Frolic
Attend the Farm Animal Frolic in the Pocono Mountains, meet 19th-century farm animals, and experience rural heritage. Register now and book your stay nearby for a memorable family adventure.
Event details
Nestled in the picturesque Pocono Mountains, the Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Stroudsburg, PA, invites you to the Farm Animal Frolic, a festival that brings the charm of 19th-century agricultural life to vivid reality. This event, spread over two weekends in May, is a must-visit for families, history enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by rural heritage.
Step into a world where period-dressed interpreters, portraying descendants of Johann Depper, guide you through the daily routines of a bustling 19th-century Pennsylvania German farmstead. The festival features an array of farm animals typical of the 1800s, including rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, and horses, all living on the historic homestead.
Explore the meticulously preserved buildings, such as the 1850s bank barn, the original farmhouse, and various outbuildings like the spring house, ice house, and smokehouse. The Farm Animal Frolic offers a unique opportunity to experience the authentic sights, sounds, and smells of a bygone era. With its serene setting and rich historical significance, this festival is an unforgettable adventure that connects you with the past in a beautifully preserved corner of America.
