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Each spring, the mules and horses were hooked to the plow and the fields tilled for the planting of crops. It was hard work but a fascinating way of life. The tradition continues today, with many families in the area growing large gardens\u2026with improved equipment, of course.<\/p>\n<p>Step back in time in the Big South Fork this spring by visiting the Lora Blevins homeplace (near the Bandy Creek Visitors Center). The day-long festival features plenty of events and is free to the public. Food is available from vendors, or you can bring your lunch.<\/p>\n<p>Events at the festival include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Draft horse and mule-drawn plowing demonstrations<br \/>\u2022 Gardening, herb lore, wood working, blacksmithing, basket-weaving, hand-spinning and the making of lye soap<br \/>\u2022 Craft demonstrations and sales<br \/>\u2022 Farm petting zoo for children<br \/>\u2022 Antique farm and tractor equipment display<\/p>\n<p>The event starts at 8 a.m. and lasts until 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, call 423-286-7275.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_column tdi_10  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_10{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }.tdi_10 > .wpb_wrapper,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_10 > .wpb_wrapper > .tdc-elements{\r\n\t\t\t\t    display: block;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_10 > .wpb_wrapper > .tdc-elements{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: 100%;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_10 > .wpb_wrapper > .vc_row_inner{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_10 > .wpb_wrapper{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t    height: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t}div.tdi_10{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: 33% !important;\r\n\t\t\t\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" ><div class=\"td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title tdi_11 tagdiv-type td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1\"  data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_11\" ><div class=\"td-block-title-wrap\"><\/div><div class=\"td_mod_wrap td-fix-index\"><p><strong>\u00bb More Events:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.discoverscott.com\/main\/events\/winterfest\/\">\u00bb Winterfest<\/a> <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.discoverscott.com\/main\/events\/spring-planting-festival\/\">\u00bb Spring Planting Fest<\/a> <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.discoverscott.com\/main\/events\/firemens-fourth\/\">\u00bb Firemen\u2019s Fourth<\/a> <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.discoverscott.com\/main\/events\/scott-county-fair\/\">\u00bb County Fair<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.discoverscott.com\/main\/events\/brimstone-paragon\/\">\u00bb Brimstone Paragon<\/a> <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.discoverscott.com\/main\/events\/haunting-in-the-hills\/\">\u00bb Haunting in the Hills<\/a> <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.discoverscott.com\/main\/events\/heritage-festival\/\">\u00bb Heritage Festival<\/a> <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.discoverscott.com\/main\/events\/fall-on-the-mall\/\">\u00bb Fall on the Mall<\/a> <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.discoverscott.com\/main\/events\/christmas-parade\/\">\u00bb Christmas Parade<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1646,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1656","page","type-page","status-publish"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - 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