The Farmstead Heritage Festival

Saturday July 18th, 2026 10am-5pm at Forrest Green Farm (Louisa, Virginia)

Free Event!

Food, Land and Skills Rooted in Tradition.

Join us for an exciting, free festival to explore the world of ancestral diets, traditional skills, homesteading and regenerative agriculture! Empowering Healthy Living Workshops will be available to inspire your journey towards wellness and help you learn new skills. Don't miss this chance to connect with others and deepen your understanding of these vital topics!

Festival Events

Farm Tour

Join Rob for a tour of the farm and walk through the fields, exploring regenerative agriculture practices! Visit the laying hens, broiler chickens, and cattle.

BBQ & Beer!

VA's Best BBQ Truck • Ice Cream • Beer

Artisan & Local Vendors

Coming soon!

Healthy Living Workshops

2026 speakers coming soon!

2026 Healthy Living Workshop Speakers

More coming soon!

Bailey James: Campsite Candles

HAND-DIPPED BEESWAX CANDLE DEMO: A traditional way of making beeswax candles using a few basic materials and beeswax. I will also discuss the benefits of using beeswax and supplies needed to make candles of your own.

Lara Brooks: Lara's Luffa

GROW & HARVEST A LUFFA GOURD~ AMAZING POLLINATOR AND PROVIDER OF THE LUFFA SPONGE - Have you ever wondered where your luffa came from? Join us as we explore how to grow, harvest and use this unique and beneficial plant- the luffa gourd!

2026 Vendors

More coming soon!

Mr. Z's BBQ

Texas BBQ with a Twist, Made in Virginia! Voted "FAVORITE FOOD TRUCK" in the 2025 Daily Progress Readers' Choice Awards

Southern Revere Cellars

Rooted in Tradition, Crafted with Ambition. A family owned winery and brewery serving finely crafted beers and beautifully blended wines in Louisa, Virginia.