HOMETOWN HARVEST FESTIVAL AT SAINTE-MARIE

Hometown Harvest Festival

October 10 to 12 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate the abundance of the fall season at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons! Experience the beauty of the harvest with friendly farm animals, live music, and hands-on activities for all ages. Shop our marketplace featuring more than 30 talented local artisans offering exclusively handmade goods. Complete your visit with a traditional three-course Thanksgiving meal at Restaurant Sainte-Marie.

How to Buy Tickets: From the menu below, select the date you wish to attend and the number of adult, senior, student, and youth tickets you would like to purchase. Please note: All sales are final.

How to Meet the Animals: Scroll down to the "Book a barn tour" section and add tickets for each member of your party. Kids 3 and under can meet the animals for free.

How to Book a Thanksgiving Meal: Scroll down to "Add a dining experience" and add the number of adult and child meals you require, along with your preferred seating time (2 p.m. or 5 p.m.) from the drop down menu. Note that gratuities are included. If you are joining another party, or if anyone in your group would prefer to order from the regular menu, or if you'd prefer to book the 6:30 p.m. (seating available on Saturday and Sunday only), please call Restaurant Sainte-Marie at 705-321-2912 directly to make your reservation.

Free Admission Programs: The following groups receive free admission: Children 5 and under; First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people with valid ID; Season pass holders; Retired and active members of the Canadian Armed Forces with valid ID; A support person accompanying a paying guest with a disability. If you are eligible for free admission, no advance purchase is required. Simply present your ID upon arrival. If you get free admission and would like to book a Thanksgiving meal, please contact Restaurant Sainte-Marie directly.

Stay the story! Book an overnight experience and stay in one of our cozy four-season waterfront cabins located just off the historic site. Each cabin stay taking place between October 10 and 12 includes two tickets to the Hometown Harvest Festival, a voucher for $25 at Restaurant Sainte-Marie, two tickets to Pumpkinferno at Discovery Harbour, and a Harvest Gift Pack.

Want to Save Money? If you typically visit Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, Discovery Harbour, or Nancy Island Historic Site two or three times a year, check out our season passes. For just $35 (tax included), enjoy unlimited admission to both historic sites, including most special events.

*Huronia Historical Parks does not resell discounted tickets, and a two-step authorization may be required.