The Ice Harvest scheduled for Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 has been cancelled. 

Ice Harvest 2013 Postponed

The Ice Harvest is being postponed due to lack of ice.  New date TBA.

Howetown Ice Harvest

Come join us at the Howetown Farm Show grounds in Sterling, PA on Saturday, February 2 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 11:00 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. 

We are also hoping to present an ice sculpting demonstration.

Remember, this is an all-outdoor event, so please wear sturdy boots and dress warmly. 

The Howetown Farm Show Grounds are located on Route 196 in Sterling, PA adjacent to Gas Hollow Road.  For more information, please call 570-595-0452. 

Howetown Farm Show

September 29 – 30, 2012

Time:  10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Route 196, Sterling, PA (south of Hamlin)

A fun and educational show about early farm life.  See live demonstrations of antique farm equipment including a mule-powered treadmill operating a threshing machine, hit & miss engines, corn sheller, rock crusher, shingle mill, steam engines and much more.  Watch us make home-made ice cream and enjoy a free sample.  Observe the ladies spinning, quilting and weaving.  Take a horse-drawn hay ride.  Free admission and parking.  Food available for purchase.  For more information, call 570-595-0452.

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.