Fabulous Free Family Fall Harvest Fun at Fort Missoula on Sunday

The early signs of fall settling into western Montana definitely give off a festive vibe.

And one of Missoula's earliest gatherings to celebrate the season each year is the annual Fall Harvest Festival at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula. And when the admission is free, you can load up all the family and friends who might want to join you.

A HARVEST OF HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND MORE

Join the crew at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula this Sunday, October 5, from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Enjoy a day of celebration and old-fashioned harvest activities.

>Try your hand at cider making with the old-fashioned apple press.
>Visit the Hayes Homestead Cabin to find out what kinds of things people did in the autumn to prepare for winter.
>Tour some of Missoula County’s historic buildings, including the Trolley Barn and Grant Creek Schoolhouse.
>Sawmill Demonstrations.
>Fall-themed crafts and activities.
>Local food trucks.
>Various activity stations with local non-profits and businesses.

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WHAT IT MEANS TO MISSOULA

Fall Harvest is a community favorite. It's a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together, celebrate fall and keep Missoula County history alive.

The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula was established in 1975 to collect, preserve  and interpret the history of Missoula County and western Montana for the education and cultural enrichment if visitors and area residents.

ADMISSION IS BY DONATION

While there is no charge to attend the Fall Harvest Festival, donations are always welcome and appreciated. Attendees are asked to donate to the Friends of the Historical Museum. If you would rather bring food, they will also be collecting donations of nonperishable food for the Missoula Food Bank.

Suggested cash donation is $5 per person or $15 for a family.