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Old Baker Farm kicked off its season with a list of themed weekends planned for the month of October. Cowboy Day and American History Weekend are days that the community shows out for, not only to go home with a pumpkin from the patch, but also to enjoy the farm’s unique attractions. (For the Reporter/Dawn Harrison)

By RACHEL RAIFORD | Staff Writer 

HARPERSVILLE – Old Baker Farm kicked off its season with a list of themed weekends planned for the month of October. Cowboy Day and American History Weekend are days that the community shows out for, not only to go home with a pumpkin from the patch, but also to enjoy the farm’s unique attractions. 

“Both weekends we had absolutely beautiful weather and the most friendly crowds,” said Pam Baker, who helps run the farm. “We’re very grateful for the people that support us and that cash flow for the farm.” 

For Cowboy Day on Oct. 12 and Oct. 13, the farm held live action shootouts, a bluegrass band and a stroll through Tombstone on the way to the pumpkin patch. 

The shootouts consisted of people playing the parts of cowboys dressed in full costume, the same as the stroll through Tombstone. Passersby got to talk to old western dentists, craftsmen and even get their picture taken with props.

“We always love to see families come out and really play into the scenes,” Baker said. “It’s adorable to see everyone get into the spirit of Cowboy Day, especially the children.” 

The following weekend the farm held American History Weekend which consisted of American War demonstrations and  a Southeastern American Indian Camp. 

“All of our demonstrations have well informed historians that are very knowledgeable on everything that has to do with the war they’re reenacting,” Baker said. 

The actors gave demonstrations on how muskets work, how to set up a camp and they even had an open fire and earth oven where they made a few dishes and desserts for visitors to try. 

“It’s very informative and they are real historians,” Baker said. “Even at our American Indian Camp, they are descendants of American Indians.” 

Baker said the American Indian Camps are modeled after the Coushatta Creek Native American tribe. 

“This tribe traveled up as far as our farm, there’s evidence of it all over our land,” Baker said. “We have artifacts and arrowheads from all over our farm, so they did come a little farther north than some people think.” 

While the season is coming to a close, Old Baker Farm does have one more full weekend ahead. Festival Weekend will be held on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The last hayride will be at 5 p.m. with the goal of getting visitors through the farm before dark. 

Old Baker Farm is a “you pick” farm, meaning the entry fee pays for whichever pumpkin attendees pick from the farm. More information can be found on Oldbakerfarm.com. 

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