Great Parks 1800s Harvest Jamboree When: Nov. 2 from noon-6 p.m. Where: Shawnee Lookout, Miami Township What: Take a trip back in time and enjoy a pioneer picnic featuring delicious treats, classic games like ring toss and Tomahawk throwing, candle making and more. Who: Vistra Miami Fort Power Plant and Great Parks Why: This free event is a perfect chance for the whole family to enjoy some quality time and the long-awaited fall weather. Photo: Provided by Great Parks

Step back in time to pioneer days this weekend with Great Parks’ 1800s Harvest Jamboree.

The Harvest Jamboree celebrates the pioneering history of the Cincinnati area with old-time food and games at Shawnee Lookout in Miami Township (Hamilton County). At the Harvest Jamboree, guests can taste recipes from the frontier, including apple tansey, a popular sweet dessert featuring sliced and fried apples, and onion pie, a savory dish made from shredded and fried onions in a pie shell.

Along with the authentic flavors of the era, visitors can also try their hand at tomahawk tossing, a stick and hoop rolling game, the graces tossing game and more. Or, test your strength with the two-person saw and your craftiness by making ragdolls and candles.

Harvest Jamboree runs from 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 2-3 and is free to attend, but some activities require a small fee.

Shawnee Lookout, 2008 Lawrenceburg Road, Miami Township. More info: greatparks.org.

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This article appears in Oct 18-31, 2023.

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