Special Events

The Ferndale Heritage Society coordinates several annual special events throughout the year. Some of the events are in conjunction with the Old Settlers Association, the city of Ferndale, and the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce. Pioneer Park’s historic cabins are opened for public viewing during the Old Settlers Weekend, the last weekend in July. Other opportunities to view inside the log cabins for admission are during the summer tour season (May 15 through September 15) and during the Olde Fashioned Christmas event (first weekend in December) at the park. Special tours can be arranged by contacting the society. Heritage Society members volunteer during these events.

Lighted Christmas Stroll Through Pioneer Village 2023

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Lighted Christmas Stroll Through Pioneer Village

 DECEMBER 8, 9, and 15, 16,  2023

 

Due to the overwhelming turnout the last two years for the  Lighted Stroll, volunteers of the Ferndale Heritage Society will again host a “Lighted Christmas Stroll Through Pioneer Village” event. This event is a “giving back to our community” labor of love after the restricted year we have all endured. The second and third weekends in December, Pioneer Village will be open Friday and Saturday evenings,  DECEMBER 8, 9, and 15, 16,  2023, 5 – 8pm. Thanks to those board stamped concrete sidewalks, you won’t even get your feet wet as you stroll around the cabins, see all the park lit up, hear Christmas music and see costumed volunteers greet you as you feel the holiday cheer spill into the winter air.

            “Each year the park gets beautifully lit up with outside decorations, during these Lighted Stroll weekends there is no access into any of the cabins” explains event organizer Tom Brand. Cabin fronts, roofs, porches as well as the main gate and center of the park, will be decorated. “It’s truly a step back in time as we help you begin your holiday season.”

            Young guests are encouraged to prewrite their letters to Santa and mail them in the Santa mailbox that will be located by the Barrett Post Office. The letters need to have their names and a legible mailing address to help Santa return them. Hot beverages are available onsite,  to keep you warm as you stroll. Bring your cameras as a photo booth will be created at the Barr Barn lean to.  Unfortunately, Santa hasn’t committed to make an appearance, but you just never know. An addition this year will be a “seek and find the Snowman” challenge. Click here to download the Letter To Santa.

            Pioneer Village is home to 15 historic log cabins. Only certified service animals allowed within all the fenced areas (Pioneer Village), per City Municipal Code 12.26.010 C. 3.

Lighted Christmas Stroll Through Pioneer Village is open the second and third weekends in December. Friday and Saturday evenings,  DECEMBER 8, 9, and 15, 16,  2023, 5 to 8 p.m. Free admission. Pioneer Park is located at 2004 Cherry Street in Ferndale. For more information, please call (360) 384-6461 or visit www.ferndaleheritagesociety.com.

Click here to download Lighted Christmas Stroll Flyer

Plant Sale

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NEW LOCATION: Along Riverside Drive, East of Dairy Queen across from North Coast Credit Union, parallel to Main Street. 

Look for our signs 

Ready, Set, Grow... Stop by  and get all the plants you'll need. Members of the Heritage Society have potted up everything from annual flowers, and vegetable starts, to trees and berry plants to sell. Not a green thumb? Then stop by and check out our garden art, gardening how to books and all the other miscellaneous items for sale.

All proceeds go towards the purchase and maintenance of the flower beds that surround the cabins at Pioneer Park. Stop by, shop and support our society.

Hours are 9am till we're sold out or noon, whatever comes first. Quality, inexpensive treasures go quickly.

Plant Sale Flyer

View the Plant Sale Gallery

Old Settlers Weekend 2023


July 28, 29, 2023, 127th year

Pioneer Park is the spotlight of this annual community celebration in Ferndale, occurring the last weekend of July.

Ferndale Heritage Society volunteers open the park's historic cabins for public viewing.

The overall event is organized by the Old Settler's Association.

For a full list of activities, Check out https://www.whatcomoldsettlers.com/#Entertainment 

 Saturday Evening Adult Dance at the “Barr Red Barn” 9PM – 12 AM

$5.00 entrance fee,  Music by NorthstaR - classic rock and roll based in Bellingham, WA

On Saturday, 11 AM – 12:30 PM Grand and Junior Parade (Through Downtown Ferndale)

The weekend includes  baseball tournaments, crafts, food vendors,  musical entertainment, car show and beer garden.

It is the longest continually running annual picnic in the state.

View the Old Settlers Weekend Gallery

Olde Fashioned Christmas December 1, 2, 2023

 Volunteers of the Ferndale Heritage Society are in the planning stage and will host the 30th annual Olde Fashioned Christmas celebration for the public, Dec. 1, and 2, 2023.

            “Each year visitors come out to share in this tradition”. Organizer Linda Harkleroad. “It’s truly a step back in time as we help you begin your holiday season.”

            Changes implemented in the last two years due to our overcrowding caused by enthusiastic visitors will be part of the event again. After touring the cabins, visitors will venture into the Pioneer Pavilion where all the children crafts, refreshments and a visit to Santa will be happening.   While inside buildings, guests will follow any state mandated requirements if there are any in December. 

            Pioneer Village is home to 15 historic log cabins. Children can visit the one-room schoolhouse to write a personalized letter to Santa or access the template and write those letters prior to attending the event. Deliver those letters to the one-room post office for mailing to the North Pole. Click here to print off the "To Santa Letter Template".

            Shoppers of all ages find inexpensive trinkets for their loved ones at the Parker House cabin, which is now the general store. The stately Shields House offers baking scents, and the Foster house will showcase a huge working model train display. The log church offers quiet reflection time. Gentle giants, known as the draft horses, greet visitors in the Barr Barn.

 Many local entertainers and musicians volunteer their talents for your enjoyment. Only certified service animals allowed within all the fenced areas (Pioneer Village), per City Municipal Code 12.26.010 C. 3.

            Olde Fashioned Christmas is open Fri., Dec. 1 from 4 to 9 p.m., and Sat., Dec. 2 from 4 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children. Click here to open the Olde Fashioned Christmas Flyer. Pioneer Park is located at 2004 Cherry Street in Ferndale. For more information, please call (360) 384-6461 or visit www.ferndaleheritagesociety.com.

Sincerely,

The Ferndale Heritage Society

P.S. Also check out our "Lighted Christmas Stroll Through Pioneer Village"  event. We hope you join us the second and third weekends in December, Friday and Saturday nights, 5 -8pm. Free admission.