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Pioneer Day

Step back in time and join us for a day in the life of a pioneer. See inside our 1800’s Log Cabin and the Graham Chapel School House. Enjoy vendors, activities performances, animal programs, and more in the Pioneer Area. Dressing up in time period clothes is highly encouraged. FREE for WPP Members. Park admission for non-members.

$5 Hayrack Rides into the Bison and Elk Pasture | 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m. & 1 p.m.

  • Hayrack leaves from the CEFCU Pavilion
  • Wristbands can be purchased August 30th at the Gift Shop inside the Visitor Center only
  • Limited Seating. First come, first served

Performances/Shows
11:30am | Keeper Chat
12 – 2pm | Traditional Folk and Celtic Music by February Sky at the CEFCU Pavilion

Trade Vendors & Demonstrators | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Food Vendors | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Activities:

  • Barrel Cart Rides
  • Obstacle Course at the Pioneer Cabin – Teeter Totter Challenge, Steps, Leap of Faith, Low Crawl, Tanks a Lot, Water Bucket Tote, Tarzan Bell Kicker, Real Horseshoe Toss, River Crossing, Slack Line, Hoop & Stick, Stilts
  • Cabin Activities – Block and tackle, Two man saw
  • Pioneer Craft - cloth doll making and tin punching
  • I Spy Game in the Graham Chapel Schoolhouse
  • Quill Pen Writing outside the Graham Chapel Schoolhouse

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Wildlife Prairie Park - 3826 N. Taylor Road, Hanna City, IL 61536
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