Photo: Mable House: by Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier

Learn about 19th-century farm life at the Mable House Harvest Festival.

This free event, sponsored by the Friends of Mable House, will be held on October 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In a news release Cobb PARKS describes what you will experience as follows:

Immerse yourself in history with captivating blacksmithing, pickling, pottery, and weaving demonstrations. From hand spinning to butter churning for Johnny Cakes, visitors can witness firsthand the daily routines of 1800s farmers. Enjoy close encounters with farm animals at Cricket’s Mobile Petting Zoo and adopt a furry friend from Cobb County Animal Services.

Relax to the sounds of award-winning bluegrass band End of the Line or experience the high-energy percussion performance by Jerry G. White on the Cobb County mobile stage. Bring your favorite chair or a cozy blanket and enjoy the shows. Get hands-on with candle making, letter stamping, and cornhusk doll crafting. Test your skills in the laundry maze or join in the fun with leisure games, potato sack and three-legged races, hoop rolling, and the historic game of graces.

For gardening enthusiasts, don’t miss the inaugural seed swap hosted by the Georgia Native Plant Society and Keep Cobb Beautiful. Exchange heirloom seeds and gardening tips with fellow plant lovers.
Families with young children can enjoy a variety of activities at the Sweet Potato House, where the South Cobb Regional Library will be hosting crafts and story time sessions. The Cobb Bookmobile will also be on site, offering a selection of books for all ages.

The festival will feature free tours of the historic Mable House, hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, and drinks from the South Cobb Lions Club, desserts from the Girls Scouts, and hand-crafted sweets from Penny’s Candies.

The Mable House is at 5239 Floyd Rd SW, Mableton, GA 30126.