November 8th - 10th, 2024
@ Homeplace on Green River
5807 New Columbia Rd. ~ Campbellsville, Ky 42718
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Advanced Registration
(All Weekend - Friday morning -Sunday afternoon) $35 per person $50 for family (2 adults and children for one family vehicle) *Add an additional adult (18 and older) for $20 up to one carload of people. |
At the Gate
$20 per person, per day $10 per 3-Hour Class Session
Vendors
(Scroll down for more details) $20 for Attendants $35 for Non-Attendants |
*We will have a continuous Tanning Demo all weekend with Jack Bartlett and Kimbro Pittman
*There will be a Fellowship Dinner on Friday night. *Our Vendor Market will be open to the public from 2:00-8:00 PM on Saturday |
Instructor List
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Class Descriptions and Instructor Bios
Sponsors Wanted!
Click HERE for Sponsorship Information!
Homeplace on Green River is Proud to Partner with The Homestead Education Program, to host and support Central Kentucky's 3rd annual Homesteading Conference. Join us for a weekend of fellowship and knowledge at The Heartland Homesteading Conference. Immerse yourself in hands-on workshops and lectures about a huge variety of great topics from highly experienced and dedicated individuals. Enjoy the beautiful scenic surroundings at the historic Farm while you make new friends and develop your skill base. Classes at this family-friendly conference will include deep dives into topics like animal husbandry, gardening, orchard care, butchering, and food preservation. Learn to defend your family against hard times with something no amount of inflation can take away: KNOWLEDGE!
Join a great group of people to learn about a wide variety of topics including:
Join a great group of people to learn about a wide variety of topics including:
Plus handmade/homegrown Vendors and Sponsor Stations!
Primitive Tent Camping Space available
$20 for the whole weekend |
Camping OptionsAttendees are invited to reserve a space for their family's tent or RV. The spaces are on open grass, next to cropland. Tent spaces are not well defined, and there is plenty of room to spread out. Tent spaces will be a minimum of 15 feet x 15 feet. Individual fire pits are not allowed, but there is a communal fire pit. Portable toilets will be available as well as indoor restrooms.
Yard hydrant spigots are also accessible 24-7. |
RV Space available, no Hook-Ups, Boondocking style only
$30 for the whole weekend |
Vendors
$20 for
Conference Attendees $35 for Non-Attendees |
Vendor MarketOpen to the Public from 2:00-8:00 on Saturday November 9th
We welcome vendors of homemade/handmade or homestead related products. Items must be made by vendor, no resale items. We ask our vendors to make sure to arrange their weekend so that their booths are attended during all market hours which are:
The vendor space will be open to the public (non-attendants) on Saturday
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The Vendor Market space will be on the lawn. Vendors will be required to bring a canopy tent. If it looks like significant rain will be in the forecast, we may move the vendor market to the feedlot, which is covered, but on a slight slope, so tables will need to be leveled. We can provide some boards to prop the lower ends of tables.
Questions? Email [email protected] |
Meals
Meals will be available for purchase at food trucks with the exception of a reduced Sunday Breakfast offered by the organizers (pancakes, eggs, and sausage) in the metal building from 8:00am to 10:00am
Attendees may also bring their own meals, or leave to visit a local restaurant.
Attendees may also bring their own meals, or leave to visit a local restaurant.
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BathroomsThe Metal Building has indoor men and women's restrooms with multiple toilet stalls and sinks. There are NO SHOWERS on the premise, however there are are spigots (yard hydrant style) to which a hose may be attached and used for washing needs. We will also have portable restrooms available.
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Conference Rules and Policies
- Campsites and Vendor booths must be reserved in advance, no "at the gate" camp registrations.
- Refunds will not be given for cancellations except at the discretion of the Program Director for Homeplace on Green River. Please reach out to Lyn Stanton [email protected].
- All children under 12 must be with their guardian at all times
- No Illegal Drugs or Alcohol
- No firearms except for law enforcement and security.
- No fireworks or explosives of any kind are permitted.
- Any participant who is deemed disruptive or who violates the rules and policies of Homeplace or the conference may be asked to leave by the staff without a refund.
Additional Information about the Conference and Venue
Homeplace on Green River is a Historic Farm. The conference will be on the 12 acre campus which has several barns and other buildings that will be used for classes, lectures and workshops. There is a beautiful hiking trail which is open during daylight hours. In the evenings, the "bank barn" will be open and participants may gather to socialize or even play music if people would like to bring instruments. There are several places where personal electronic devices like phones and tablets may be charged.
Camping Rules
- Camping is restricted to designated areas only
- The hiking trail is closed after dark
- Primitive tent camping and boon docking RV only. No electrical or septic hookups.
- Please note there is a lovely RV park about 5 miles away with hookups and wifi. Last we checked, they charge just $35.00 per day, in case you wanted to set up your RV there and take a second vehicle to the conference daily. Check out their website HERE.
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