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Experience the Great Fall Festival 2025 Fun!

Experience the Great Fall Festival 2025 Fun!

Experience the Great Fall Festival 2025 Fun!

Join us for the Great Fall Festival 2025, an unforgettable celebration of autumn’s beauty and community spirit! This year, we are excited to bring together families, friends, and neighbors for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities. Set against the stunning backdrop of fall foliage, the festival promises a vibrant atmosphere that captures the essence of the season.

The Great Fall Festival 2025 will feature a variety of activities suitable for all ages. From pumpkin picking and hayrides to live music and craft vendors, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Children can participate in exciting games and face painting, while adults can explore local artisans showcasing their handmade goods. Don’t miss the chance to indulge in delicious seasonal treats, including apple cider, caramel apples, and hearty fall dishes from local food trucks.

One of the highlights of the Great Fall Festival 2025 is the community spirit it fosters. Local organizations and businesses come together to support this event, creating a sense of unity and pride. Attendees can learn about community initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved in local projects. This festival is not just about fun; it’s also about building connections and strengthening our community bonds.

As the sun sets, the festival will come alive with evening entertainment. Enjoy live performances from talented musicians and dancers, creating a lively atmosphere that will keep you dancing into the night. The Great Fall Festival 2025 is the perfect opportunity to make lasting memories with loved ones while celebrating the beauty of the season.

Mark your calendars and join us for the Great Fall Festival 2025! Whether you’re a long-time attendee or a first-time visitor, we can’t wait to welcome you to this cherished community event. Stay tuned for more details on activities, vendors, and special guests as we approach the festival date. Let’s celebrate fall together!

Experience the excitement of the Great Fall Festival 2025, an event that promises to be a highlight of the season! Set against the stunning backdrop of autumn foliage, this festival is designed for families, friends, and community members to come together and celebrate the beauty of fall.

The Great Fall Festival 2025 will feature a variety of activities that cater to all ages. From pumpkin picking and hayrides to live music and artisan markets, there’s something for everyone. Children can enjoy face painting, games, and a petting zoo, while adults can explore local crafts and indulge in delicious seasonal treats. Don’t miss the chance to savor warm apple cider, homemade pies, and other fall favorites that will tantalize your taste buds.

One of the highlights of the Great Fall Festival 2025 is the array of entertainment options. Local bands and performers will take the stage throughout the event, providing a lively atmosphere that encourages dancing and celebration. Additionally, workshops and demonstrations will be available, allowing attendees to learn new skills, from crafting to cooking.

As you plan your visit, be sure to check out the festival schedule for special events, including contests and parades. The Great Fall Festival 2025 is not just about fun; it’s also an opportunity to support local businesses and artisans. By shopping at the festival, you’re contributing to the community and helping to sustain the local economy.

Mark your calendars for the Great Fall Festival 2025! This event is more than just a festival; it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and the joy of the fall season. Whether you’re a local or visiting from afar, you’ll leave with cherished memories and a heart full of joy. Join us for a day of fun, laughter, and connection at the Great Fall Festival 2025!

We’re Headed to The Great Fall Garden Festival at Petals from the Past!

Mark your calendars, pack up the fam, and get ready to roll up your sleeves—Black’s Tropical Homestead is heading to Jemison, Alabama for one of the best garden gatherings of the season!

🗓 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 | ⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM
📍 Petals from the Past | Jemison, AL
🎉 Admission is FREE and open to the public!

This isn’t just another Saturday—it’s The Great Fall Garden Festival, a full-day celebration of homesteading, gardening, and community, all set in the beautiful grounds of Petals from the Past. And guess what? We’ll be right in the mix, representing our homestead and sharing the passion behind what we do.

🌿 What to Expect:

Whether you’re knee-deep in compost or just dreaming of raised beds, this festival has something for you. Get ready for hands-on workshops, homesteading how-tos, and a chance to connect with some of your favorite YouTubers and creators in the garden space—including us!

Sherrie Black will be leading a can’t-miss workshop on Medicinal Herbs—come learn how we grow and use healing plants right from the homestead. From teas and salves to tinctures and tonics, she’ll be sharing the practical knowledge that’s been passed down through generations.

🌟 Workshop Lineup Includes:

• Growing Fruit in the Southern Garden (Dr. Arlie Powell)

• Goat Milk Soap Making (Laura Spencer – Ticketed)

• Beginning Beekeeping (Roy & Rachel Gomes)

• Mastering Pig Processing (Eric “Stumpy” from Perry Hill Farms – Ticketed)

• Medicinal Herbs (Sherrie Black – Don’t miss this one!)

• Backyard Gardening for Beginners (Destin Noak)

• Bird Watching for Kids (Beth Roberts)

• Restore Cast Iron the Easy Way (Jason Smith)

👋 YouTuber Meet & Greet

We’ll be hanging out with fellow creators like Cog Hill Farm, Walker Farm Fam, Just Dig It Farms, and many more. If you’ve been following us on YouTube or social media, this is your chance to meet us in real life—snap a pic, say hello, or just talk all things gardening and growing.

🛍 Vendor Market + Farm Goods

You know we love a good market—and this one’s packed with fresh produce, handmade goods, seeds, crafts, and more from local artisans and growers. Stop by the Black’s Tropical Homestead booth to stock up on wellness products, raw honey, salves, and maybe even snag a few surprises we’ve been working on.

🍽 Food + 🎶 Music

Fuel up at the food trucks (hello Front Porch Grill and La Michoacana 👋), and enjoy live music from JQ The One Man Band while you explore. Bring a chair or a blanket and make a day of it!

Come learn, laugh, and grow with us—we can’t wait to see y’all at The Great Fall Garden Festival!

📌 Pro Tip: Bring your questions, a tote bag, and a phone charger. You’ll want to take notes, grab goodies, and snap lots of pics!

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Our hearts are full. Our spirits are lifted. Our soil family keeps growing.

4th Annual Soil Family Expo Recap

What an incredible weekend in Savannah, Georgia! The 4th Annual Soil Family Expo was nothing short of amazing—and it’s all thanks to YOU. From the very first hug to the final breakfast toast, this event reminded us why we gather: to grow, to learn, to share, and to celebrate this homesteading journey together.

🌟 Thursday: Welcome Dinner at Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ
The weekend kicked off with the smell of hickory smoke and the warmth of reunion. We gathered at Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ, where soil sisters and brothers from across the country came together for our welcome dinner. New faces were welcomed with open arms, and familiar friends picked up right where they left off. Over plates of pulled pork, mac & cheese, and Southern-style hospitality, the weekend officially began with laughter and love.

🍊 Friday Morning: Tour of Savannah Citrus
Friday morning brought clear skies and the sweet scent of citrus as we toured the Savannah Citrus Farm. It wasn’t just a stroll through fruit trees—it was an educational deep dive! We learned how to grow citrus successfully in coastal Georgia’s unique climate, from choosing rootstock to protecting crops through winter. Guests asked questions, took notes, and left inspired to experiment with citrus in their own gardens. It was a standout event for growers of all levels.

🌅 Friday Evening: Meet & Greet at Planet Riverside
As the sun dipped low over the Savannah River, we gathered at Planet Riverside for the Soil Family Meet & Greet. Set right on the riverfront, this event was hot in temperature—but even hotter in vibe. The energy was electric! We mingled, exchanged seeds, shared stories, and posed for photos with fellow growers and content creators. Live music floated through the air, giveaways brought surprises, and the community spirit was stronger than ever.

🛍️ Saturday: Soil Family Expo 2025 – The Main Event!
The big day started early, with vendors setting up at the Savannah Children’s Museum. From the very first booth to the last handshake, the 2025 Soil Family Expo was packed with inspiration and action. Here’s what went down:
Over 20 vendors from across the U.S. offering seeds, plants, fresh produce, herbal remedies, handmade crafts, homestead supplies, and more.

Live demonstrations on gardening, composting, water catchment, and fermenting foods.

Mini workshops throughout the day from homesteading experts, herbalists, and soil lovers.

Giveaways & raffles that kept the crowd buzzing with excitement all day long!

The museum grounds were alive with joy, curiosity, and creativity as families, solo growers, and community groups bonded over a shared love of living off the land and doing things naturally.

🍽️ Saturday Night: Dinner at The Lady & Sons
After a full day of fun and learning, we gathered for a special family-style dinner at The Lady & Sons—Savannah’s most iconic restaurant. Surrounded by laughter, hugs, and heartfelt conversations, we feasted on fried chicken, collard greens, biscuits, peach cobbler, and more. The vibe? Unforgettable. This dinner brought us together not just as homesteaders—but as family.

🥞 Sunday Morning: Farewell Breakfast at Metro Diner
All good things must come to an end—but we weren’t going out quietly! Sunday morning, we met up at Metro Diner for a casual goodbye breakfast. Coffee cups clinked, plates were piled high, and new friends exchanged contact info. It was a soft and soulful sendoff, full of warmth, gratitude, and excitement for what’s to come.

🎉 What’s Next? Our Anniversary Year in 2026!
We’re already gearing up for the Soil Family Expo 2026, and guess what? It’s our 5-year anniversary, and we plan to celebrate it BIG.
🌍 Bigger events.
🎤 More speakers.
🛒 Even more vendors.
💚 And deeper connections.
👉 The official Expo website is currently under construction, and when it launches, you’ll find all the info, ticket links, and vendor registration details in one easy place. Stay tuned—we can’t wait to show you what’s coming!

To every vendor, volunteer, speaker, family, and supporter—thank you for being a part of this movement. Thank you for believing in community, connection, and cultivating a better life. We love y’all and we can’t wait to do it again next year!
Until then—keep growing, keep glowing, and keep showing up. The soil family is strong because of YOU.
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