No Ice Harvest for 2012

Due to the warm weather, we will not be holding the Ice Harvest this year. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Farm Show the last weekend of September!!

2011 Farm Show Dates

The Farm Show will be held on Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, 25th. Hope to see everyone there!

Annual Ice Harvest set for February 5th, 2011 !!

Howetown Ice Harvest

Come join us at the Howetown Farm Show grounds in Sterling, PA on Saturday, February 5 for an old fashioned ice harvest. See how our ancestors cut and preserved ice in the winter for use during the hot summer months. Ice blocks are cut by hand from the pond and then taken by sled to the ice house with a team of horses. The ice will be packed tightly in sawdust or straw and will last long into the summer.

The ice cutting will begin around 10:00 a.m. and continue until the ice house is full. There is no admission charge for this event and parking is free – just come and enjoy a day reliving the past. Light refreshments will be available.

Remember, this is an all-outdoor event, so please wear sturdy boots and dress warmly. In case of inclement weather, please call 570-503-0501 for more info.

The Howetown Farm Show Grounds are located on Route 196 in Sterling, PA adjacent to Gas Hollow Road. For more information, please call 570-503-0501.

2010 Farm Show Dates

The Farm Show will be held on Saturday, September 25th and Sunday, September 26th. Admission is free so bring the family.

Old Fashioned Ice Harvest!! Come Join Us...

Saturday February 6th, 2010 at the Howetown Farm Show Grounds. See how ice was cut and stored in the winter for later use in the summer. Ice blocks are cut by hand from the pond and taken by sled to the ice house with a team of horses. The ice cutting will start around 10 am. There is no charge and parking is free. Fresh hot soup will be available for sale.

* 15th Annual Howetown Farm Show *

September 26th & 27th, 2009

Come visit the past with us! See fall harvesting the way it used to be…plenty to see and do.

New this year is a steam powered pounding well driller and a team of miniature horses. There will also be numerous demonstrations including corn shelling and grinding, threshing, two-horse treadmill, dog treadmill, rock crusher, shingle mill, mules, draft horses, oxen, antique tractors, and plenty of hit and miss engines.

There will be homemade ice cream tasting, maple syrup, Amish treats, a smokehouse, as well as baked goods from the Sterling Historical Society (HOST).

And don’t forget the fun-filled hay rides!