Danada Fall Festival

Danada Equestrian Center in Danada Forest Preserve has a wonderful event for the family. The District will have its annual Danada Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. What will you see. To quote the District's post -

"Main-arena events will feature the Danada Equestrian Center's resident Percherons, American quarter horses and mustangs as well as the Danada volunteer musical horseback drill team. Numerous guest horses and riders will round out the day's performances.

Visitors can take a hayride through the autumn woods; watch as a farrier makes horseshoes; tour the Kentucky-style barn that once housed Kentucky Derby winner Lucky Debonair; and learn about horse care, grooming, and tack. They can also visit the Danada House, the former home of Dan and Ada Rice, and view winners of the Friends of Danada Nature Art and Photo Show, a juried competition featuring local artists. Children can decorate paper hobbyhorses for a romp in the main arena, play in the straw pen, paint pumpkins or stop by the face-painting booth."

Admission and parking is free. There are affordable prices for some activities and food. Come and enjoy this wonderful experience.