09/22/2026
The Henry Ford has so much to see to celebrate fall in our beautiful state!
Celebrate the first official weekend of fall during our last Detroit Central Market Weekends program of the season. September 26-27 we are featuring a special theme of apples and the fall harvest, woven throughout the village through programming and experiences.
Make sure to stop and explore vendors in Detroit Central Market with goods available for sale from local farmers, artisans and makers. Plus, enjoy:
π Chef demonstrations in Detroit Central Market on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. with September's guest chef, Thomas Kelly
π Apple butter demonstration at Firestone Farm with Living History Contractor, Jamie Burton
π Themed foodways demonstrations at Daggett Farmhouse, Ford Home, Firestone Farm, William Holmes McGuffey Birthplace, Giddings Family Home, Mattox Family Home and Edison Homestead
π Historic C***r Mill operations
π Grist Mill operations at the Loranger Gristmill
π Afternoon yard games and craft demonstrations at Ford Home and Edison Homestead
π Hands on make and take cornhusk doll craft activity in Liberty Craftworks
π Historical musical performances throughout the village featuring Ranka Mulkern, Neil Woodward, A. Trae McMaken, JJ Przewozniak and Reverend Jones
π Fall themed hats available for purchase at Cohen Millinery
π Themed postcard at Phoenixville Post Office available for purchase
π Fall harvest activities throughout the village, including colonial b**r brewing demonstrations at Daggett Farmhouse, plus sauerkraut making demonstrations, orchard tours at Firestone Farm and more
Please note that programming details are subject to change. Learn more about Detroit Central Market weekends at THF.org/marketweekends.
Image: "Oct. 31st: We'll Stir the Apples, Round About, And Watch the One Who Gets them Out...," 1910