'Tater Traditions to be held Aug. 7 at Potato Creek SP

Indiana DNR Release:

For generations rural traditions were carried out through games and recreation in southwest St Joseph County on what is now Potato Creek State Park. A few of those crafts, toys and games will be brought back to life during ’Tater Traditions on Aug. 7.

The day begins with the dedication and tour of the newly reconstructed spring house at 10 a.m. The park interpretive naturalists will then conduct an afternoon of special programs from 1-4 p.m., focusing on the rural lifestyle of the mid 1900s at the Potato Creek nature center. Activities will include contests, such as corncob darts, corn shucking, sack races, games and various crafts. There will be a $1 charge for materials for the craft programs that will include simple wooden jewelry, candle dipping and making butter.

Starting at 1 p.m. and throughout the day, there will be ongoing Food Ways Demonstrations in the nature center auditorium. Some hands-on demonstrations and activities include pickling, canning techniques, preparing herbs and snapping beans. Laney Honey of North Liberty will also demonstrate honey techniques and varieties.

To finish the day, The Northern Hoosier Hearth will be presented at 7 p.m. by Angela Quinn.

No advance registration is required, and the activities are open to all. The normal park gate fee of $5 per Indiana vehicle and $7 per out-of-state vehicle will be charged. For more information call the park, (574) 656-8186.

Note: The Food Ways Demonstrations and The Northern Hoosier Hearth have been made possible in part by support from the Indiana Humanities Council in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the Indiana Humanities Council.