Festival Fridays at the Farm
FESTIVAL FRIDAYS AT THE FARM - 2024 SCHEDULE BELOW
Back by popular demand: Every Friday evening before the show from 4:00 p.m.--5:30 p.m. all summer long we will be holding an outdoor festival! Come check out the offerings from local farmers and culinary partners who will be setting up tents and booths to sell their products.
On Festival Fridays, Artist Talks run from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., with expert presentations and demonstrations from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. under the white tent. We encourage you to join us to discover more about the theatre, our plays, and how we put them together.
Please note: events are subject to change and no advance booking is required.
Miskin Law & Pastry Peddler are proud to sponsor Festival Fridays in 2024!
"We are so happy to be bringing back our Festival Fridays programming. These live, in-person talks, before Friday shows, allow audiences to meet members of the acting and creative company of summer shows. As well, we will be chatting with some amazing experts in topics related to both plays. I look forward to Fridays all summer long!"
- Kim Blackwell, Managing Artistic Director
FESTIVAL FRIDAYS AT THE FARM - 2024 SCHEDULE
July 5th
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Alison Lawrence—Playwright, Onion Skins & Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes
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A conversation with Bonnie Sitter, co-author of the book “Onion Skins & Peach Fuzz: Memories of Ontario Farmerettes” about all things Farmerettes and the play adaptation of the book.
July 12th
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Autumn Smith—Director, Onion Skins & Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes
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A conversation with Bonnie Sitter, co-author of the book “Onion Skins & Peach Fuzz: Memories of Ontario Farmerettes” about all things Farmerettes and the play adaptation of the book.
July 19th
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Jeff Braunstein—Production & Site Operations Manager, Onion Skins & Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes; Jim Watts: Girl Reporter
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A conversation with a representative of the Peterborough YWCA about the history of the local YWCA and its work in the community
August 2nd
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A conversation with Joan Sangster, author, historian and Vanier Professor Emeritus at Trent University, on Jean "Jim" Watts and her work as a journalist and political activist
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A conversation with Janette Higgins about her father and the book she co-wrote with him, “Fighting for Democracy: The True Story of Jim Higgins (1907-1982), A Canadian Activist in Spain’s Civil War.”
August 9th
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Katie Ryerson—Actor, Jim Watts: Girl Reporter
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Beverley Cooper—Playwright, Jim Watts: Girl Reporter
August 16th
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Anita La Selva—Intern Director/Dialect Coach/Actor, Jim Watts: Girl Reporter
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A conversation with John Boyko, author, historian, Lakefield Town Councillor and retired history professor from Lakefield College School about the history of the Spanish Civil War
August 23rd
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José Andrés Bordas—Actor, Jim Watts: Girl Reporter
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A conversation between 4th Line Theatre Founder Robert Winslow and Managing Artistic Director Kim Blackwell about her 30 years working with 4th Line Theatre.
FESTIVAL FRIDAYS AT THE FARM - VENDORS
Banh Mi Vina
Delicious Vietnamese cuisine. Serving BBQ pork sandwiches and irresistible Vietnamese snacks.
Beau's Sandwiches
Carefully crafted sandwiches that support local and small businesses! Serving Artisan “Oh So” Sourdough, Nesbitt’s meats and farm fresh veggies.
Pastry Peddler
Offering an assortment of delectable sweets from Millbrook’s favourite café.
Vadney's Island Spot
Caribbean is their specialty - specifically dishes from the beautiful island of Jamaica. Serving jerk and fried chicken patties with festival bread (Jamaican fried dough).
Ela Woods Jewelry
Unique, timeless pieces, for the nature lovers and wildlings. All pieces are made with sustainably sourced, and vintage gemstones and re-claimed silver from a Canadian refinery.
Gail’s Creations
Paintings on trivets, coasters, vases and canvas. Each piece is unique!
J&K Sugar Shack
A small family-run maple syrup operation in Cavan, ON. Offering maple products including syrup, butter, sugar and candy.
