Harvest Day Out 2025 -  LANYON HOMESTEAD

Grow – Preserve – Sustain

Saturday 22nd March

10am – 3pm

Immerse yourself in all things Autumn at Harvest Day Out. This year, we celebrate time-honoured traditions that have sustained and nourished our communities for generations. Discover the art of preserving, pickling, growing, and harvesting your own food through hands-on workshops, engaging demonstrations, insightful talks, and immersive tours. Learn how to embrace these practices in your own life.

Harvest Day Out offers something for everyone. Enjoy live music, browse vibrant market stalls, and keep the whole family entertained with activities designed for all ages.
Witness the changing of the seasons against the breathtaking backdrop of the Brindabellas. Join us for this unforgettable celebration at Lanyon Homestead, one day only, Saturday 22 March.

Register for Harvest Day Out & sign-up for updates for your chance to win a $200 Canberra Theatre Centre gift voucher.

DROP-IN EVENTS – Free and no bookings required

• TOUR: Lanyon Homestead Mini House Tours | Step into the colonial interiors of the 1850s homestead and hear captivating tales of its past | 10.30am-1pm & 1.30pm-3pm
• DEMO: Whip Cracking | Learn about traditional whip making and cracking, enjoy live whip-cracking demonstrations | 1pm - 1.15pm and 1.30pm-1.45pm
• KIDS CRAFTING: Shadow Drawing and Stick Puppets | Create shadow drawings, puppets, and nature-inspired art | 10am-12pm and 12.30pm-3pm
• WORKSHOP: Flower Crown Making | Stop by the veranda to craft a beautiful flower crown | 10am-12pm
• KIDS ACTIVITY: Lawn Games | Enjoy games, crafts, and outdoor fun on the Bunya Lawn | 10am-12pm and 12.30pm-3pm
• KIDS ACTIVITY: Fire Truck Display | Kids will love the Rural Fire Service display Fire Truck!| 10am – 3pm

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

• MUSIC: The Fuelers | Enjoy live performances from The Fuelers throughout the day | 12.30 – 1.15pm and 1.45 – 2.30pm | Free | Barracks Café
• MARKET STALLS: Food and Community | Browse through handmade crafts, fresh produce, gourmet food and great coffee | 10am – 3pm (full list on our website)
• COMMUNITY: Tuggeranong SEE-Change | Garden Tool Repair and sharpening with expert plant advice | 10am - 3pm

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Getting here by car: Car parking is available onsite. The driveway entrance is on Tharwa Drive, approximately 250m south of Banks. The driveway is unsealed and limited to 40km/hr. Please reduce your speed around other vehicles, people and livestock.
• Getting here by public transport: There is no direct public transport to Lanyon Homestead. Public buses go to Lanyon Marketplace in Conder. You can then catch a taxi or Uber to Lanyon Homestead. For bus timetables, go to Timetables - Transport Canberra (act.gov.au) .
• Need a ride? Visitors who have low mobility can ride in the people-mover from the carpark to the Homestead and Cafe. There is a radio at the carpark that connects you with our Museums Shop and Reception. Or speak to one of our friendly staff.
• Rain or Shine: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable enclosed shoes. Bring a hat and sunscreen, and rainproof clothing if necessary. If severe weather is expected, we will cancel the event. All participants who have pre-registered or booked into a program will be contacted and refunds will be provided for paid ticketed programs.
• Mobile reception & Wifi: As a rural property, there is limited mobile reception at Lanyon Homestead and sometimes the wi-fi can be unreliable. We recommend that you bring cash in case our EFTPOS goes off-line for purchases at the Museum Shop, Café and market stalls.
• Leave only footsteps & take your rubbish home: ACT City Services doesn't make it to Lanyon Homestead. This means all rubbish has to be especially trucked out. Help reduce the environmental impact of the event by taking you rubbish home. Bring your own keep cup if you're planning on getting a take-away coffee.
• Help look after our site: Lanyon Homestead is a heritage site. Please be mindful of historic plantings, gardens and buildings. Take care when walking through the property as there are uneven surfaces in the gardens, paths and homestead.
• Pets and Service Dogs: Please note that no pets, with the exception of special service dogs (ie guide dogs), are permitted on site at Lanyon Homestead. The property includes paddocks with livestock and is surrounded by working farms.
• Smoke Free Site: Smoking is not permitted at Lanyon Homestead.
• Have fun! Most importantly, we hope you enjoy your day at Lanyon Homestead.