Wrap up your fall excursions with a trip to Waters Farm on October 19 & 20th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., where the past & present combine to produce a family-oriented weekend full of activities & educational experiences.  Waters Farm is a not-for-profit (501c3) all-volunteer run living history center located on 120 beautiful acres in West Sutton, MA.  

The Ken Ethier Memorial Antique Tractor Show will pay tribute to show organizer and board member, Ken Ethier, who passed away on June 30th.  We were so blessed to have his leadership and knowledge. He is dearly missed by all.   The Chapter 18 International Harvester Club and other enthusiasts from New England will be displaying and demonstrating their antique tractors, implements, and doodlebugs. The Sten Brote Memorial Engine Show honors his decades of collecting, restoring and promoting antique engines.  This year features a special engine that was donated to the farm from his prized possessions.  We are truly grateful for Ken and Sten’s commitment to the farm and the hobby.

Shop at our large selection of craft vendors.  Enjoy lunch, apple crisp and baked goods from our food vendors.  Watch the apple pie baking contest on Sunday at 12:30p.  Watch the Antique Farm Tractor Pulls both days.  There will be demonstrations from yesteryear including our working Blacksmith Shop, Shingle Mill and Maple Sugar House.  See an antique Hammer Mill demonstration processing grain near the Shingle Mill.

The restored hearths in the Waters Farmhouse will be in operation to enhance your house tour.  Stop by the Peddler’s Shop on your way out of the house to purchase clothing and gifts.   Be sure to visit the Darling Barn to see pottery demonstrations and other artisans. Check out local history with the Sutton Historical Society and meet with Ross Weaver to see if you share lineage with the Waters family.  

Children’s activities include games, contests, barrel train rides, inflatables, and bottle rockets.  The Sutton Robotics Team will be onsite as well as the Scouts, emergency vehicles and plenty of interactive presentations.

The Animal Showcase, sponsored by the Sutton Agricultural Trust, includes 4-H animals, goats and small farm animals, cattle projects, and the Angel Hair Alpacas.  Other exhibitors include horses, donkeys, mules, working teams of oxen, pet rescues, dog agility demonstrations and so much more.  Some demonstrations are for one day only.  Don’t miss a thing… Your paid membership includes free admission for a year.    

Music will be provided by Cruisin’ Bruce Palmer.  Food and beverages are available onsite.  Wagon rides, provided by Whittier Farms, run throughout the day traversing the grounds. 

Sunday features include the Bruce Nichols Memorial Car Show in the upper field.  The annual apple pie baking contest is next to the Apple Crisp Shed at 12:30pm.  Rules and information will be available on our website.

Exhibitors and volunteers are always welcome.  Craft vendor spaces applications are being accepted.  Please visit our Facebook page (Waters Farm Preservation Inc) or website at www.watersfarm.org.