An event for everyone

An event for everyone!

There are several upcoming events at Gilfillan Farm and with the Historical Society of Upper St. Clair!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
Art at the Farm
The McMurray Art League has organized a food truck event showcasing their Plein Air artwork Proceeds from the event will be shared between Gilfillan Farm and the McMurray Art League.

Go to the McMurray Art League Events Page to purchase entrance tickets. Food and beverage will be available for purchase.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Garden Fete
This year's theme is Farm to Table. Bingham Tavern will be cooking up delicious food incorporating items grown at Gilfillan Farm and from other local farms and vendors. Beer, wine and specialty cocktails will be poured. Andy Masich from the Heinz History Center will be at the Farm for thoughtful conversation. Tours of the big red barn will be available. And event guest will go home with a personal jar of Gilfillan Farm spring honey.

Tickets are $150 and available through Ticketbud.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Harvest Picnic
This annual event is an opportunity to pack a picnic lunch and to come enjoy old timey games at historic Gilfillan Farm. Admission is the donation of a pantry item for the SHIM food pantry.

This is also a great opportunity for middle school or high school student to complete 5 hours of volunteer work.

For more information on volunteering or to RSVP - events@gilfillanfarm.org

EVERY DAY
Every day can be fun at Gilfillan Farm when you volunteer!

Our SHIM garden volunteers meet every Monday morning to harvest produce for the SHIM food pantry. To get involved, email president@Hsusc.org

Every day volunteers from Horses with Hope take care of the sheep and goats. They are gearing up for some small animals programs this falls. For more information or to volunteer email kkisling109@gmail.com

We are looking for volunteers to do some history activities: online research of historic artifacts, on-site at Bethel Cemetery and more. For more information, email president@hsusc.org

Gilfillan Farm

Historical Society of Upper St. Clair

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