Step into a world where Victorian elegance meets the whimsical Land of Oz. The May Faire at Historic Smithville Mansion invites you to follow the Yellow Brick Road for a day of history, fantasy, and "Technicolor" magic. Admission is free for the whole family.
Stop by for brunch or lunch at Olde World Bakery during your travels! We have pastries and coffee, hoagies, breakfast and lunch. We serve brunch from 9-2pm, and we're open until 4pm for lunch.
Some fun things to do...
Mansion Tours: Step inside the stately home, decorated in period finery ($5 donation to the Friends of the Mansion).
Vintage Sports: Catch a Vintage Baseball Exhibition Game played strictly by 1864 rules between The Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia and the Logan Club of Lambertville.
The Mud Experience: Get a close-up look at the "magic mud" that has prepped every ball for the Big Leagues since 1938, Lena Blackburne Baseball Rubbing Mud!
Historic Wheels: The New Jersey Wheelmen will showcase vintage bicycles, alongside displays of original H.B. Smith woodworking machinery.
Traditional Arts: Watch live demonstrations of blacksmithing, basketry, and spinning,
Garden & Nature: Participate in the Spring Plant Swap, visit the Pop-Up Nature Center, or consult with Rutgers Master Gardeners.
May Faire Traditions: Join the May Pole dance with the Millstone River Morris Dancers.
Shopping & Dining: Browse the Artisan Marketplace for handmade treasures and refuel at a variety of local Food Trucks.
Tea Party: Enjoy a spot of tea with Tea-For-All before your adventure begins.
Kids’ Crafts: Make and take home your own piece of the Yellow Brick Road or a poppy from the Emerald City.
Carriage Rides: Experience the grounds via horse and carriage from 12 PM – 3 PM.
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