2011 Event (Watch for 2012 Activities)

Antique Cars    

Clubs: San Fernando Valley Model A Ford &Simi Valley A's 

Vintage Tractors - Vintage Farm Equipment

Topa Topa Flywheelers & Valley Flywheelers     Tractor Parade 

Ham Radio Demonstrations

Simi Settlers Amateur Radio Club. 30 minute discussion from 12:30 to 1:00 in the Visitor Center, "Natural Disaster, What Happens Now?"  

Chumash Stories & Crafts

Thousand Oaks Chumash Interpretive Center  

Blacksmith Horse Shoeing Demonstration

Ralph Kelly our very own blacksmith  

Crafty Fun For Big Kids and Little Kids

Projects to make: painting, coloring, designing, building  

Sewcranky

Vintage sewing machines to practice on or purchase - Antique hand crank machines fully functional and "green" because you are the power. Crank out a shopping bag on one of these unique machines. All ages welcome.

Living History

Civil War and Cowboy era recreating a time long ago. Chat with the soldiers and cowboys. Find out what it was like during the Civil War or on the trail. Ask questions: Where did you sleep, what did you eat, where did you get your food. how did you communicate? Find out what is was like without a TV, cell phone, comfy beds, etc. 

Yesteryears Dancers

Early California, Mission and Rancho Adobe eras. Learn to dance the Fandango, bring the kids, fun for families or singles. Dancing in the barn from 1:00 to 2:00.  

Murphy's Flaw Band

Bluegrass, Jazz, Blues & Folk Music. Concert in the barn from 2:00 to 3:00. Sing along, dance or just sit back and enjoy the music.    

Photo Ops

Bring your camera and capture the day to share with family and friends. 

Self-Tours of Historic Buildings

Docents available to answer questions at each location.  

All Buildings Open

Saint Rose of Lima Church, Colony House, Simi Library, Strathearn House. Adobe, Barn, Pitting Shed

Kiwanis Chuck Wagon available for lunch
or bring your own picnic lunch