The Heritage Farmstead Museum

10/06/2026

✨ LIVE AUCTION SNEAK PEEK! ✨
Get your bidding arms ready! This year’s Friends of the Farmstead Live Auction features unbelievable experiences and dream getaways you won't want to miss. Take a look at what’s up for grabs:

🏔️ Item #1: Camp Be Jolly, New Mexico Getaway
Escape to a tranquil 4-night retreat in Red River, NM! This cozy cabin comfortably sleeps 4 (2 bedrooms, 2 baths) and is located just 45 minutes from Taos. Enjoy hiking, skiing, and flexible dates with no blackout dates!

🍷 Item #2: Taste of Tuscany – Italy’s Best Kept Secret
A 5-night stay in Cortona, Italy for 4 guests in a private 2-bedroom apartment! Includes two curated seasonal signature experiences, plus Winspire booking and concierge services.

🍽️ Item #3: Private Dinner for 10 at the Farmstead
Enjoy a custom, chef-driven 4-course farm-to-table meal by Chef Jeff Qualls of Roots Hospitality. Starts with cocktails on the Ammie Wilson House porch and ends with handcrafted desserts around the fire.

🏝️ Item #4: 7–10 Night Stay in Barbados
Unwind with an adult-only Caribbean getaway at The Club Barbados. Located on the sought-after west coast, featuring a 3-tier freshwater pool, tennis court, spa, and lush tropical gardens.

Which one are you bidding on? Let us know in the comments! 👇

10/05/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE FOR TABLES! 🚨

We are down to the final few tables for the 15th Annual Friends of the Farmstead — truly the Best Night of the Year! 🌾✨

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable evening of community, incredible food, and supporting local history and preservation at the Heritage Farmstead Museum. Once these tables are gone, we are completely sold out!

🎟️ Grab your table now before they’re gone: https://www.heritagefarmstead.org/event/15th-annual-friends-of-the-farmstead/

10/02/2026

New look, who dis? 🚜✨

We are so excited to announce the launch of our brand-new website! Take a look around and explore everything happening at the farm: https://www.heritagefarmstead.org/

A huge shoutout and thank you to Luke Shertzer from Ribbit Multimedia for bringing our vision to life with such a fantastic design. Luke isn’t just a talented designer - he’s also one of our official 2026 "Best Friends of the Farm" for our upcoming Friends of the Farmstead fundraiser on October 17th! 🌾💚

Head over to the new site to check out the fresh design, and mark your calendars for 10/17!

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10/01/2026

✨ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! 🎟️🎄

Get ready for an ALL-NEW Lights on the Farmstead at Heritage Farmstead Museum! Back for its 6th year, our favorite holiday tradition is bigger, brighter, and more magical than ever before. 🌟

Step into a holiday wonderland featuring:
✨ Over 1 MILLION twinkling lights
🎄 11 giant illuminated displays (over 20 ft tall!)
🌟 A spectacular 30-foot Christmas tree
📸 7 interactive photo spots for the whole family
🎅 Visits with Santa Claus
👑 Special Character & Theme Nights
☕ S’mores, hot cocoa, donuts & more!

🗓️ Dates: Nov 20 – Dec 30
📍 Location: Heritage Farmstead Museum (Plano, TX)

👇 Tap the link in bio / grab your tickets here:
https://brushfire.com/heritagefarmstead/lotf2026

10/01/2026

Attention Farmstead Fans:

Due to the severe weather and for the safety of our visitors, volunteers, animals and staff, the Heritage Farmstead Museum will be closed today, Thursday, October 1st.

Stay safe and dry today! Hope to see you at the farm soon!

09/29/2026

Miss our last Little Farmer Friday? 🌾 Don’t worry—you still have one more chance to join in on the fun!

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 23 because Little Farmer Friday: Fall Harvest is officially the LAST ONE of the fall season! 🍁 Bring your little farmers out to celebrate autumn on the farm with wagon rides, fall crafts, livestock visits, and milking Buttermilk the cow!

📍 Heritage Farmstead Museum
🗓️ Friday, October 23, 2026 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
🔗 https://www.heritagefarmstead.org/event/little-farmer-friday-fall-harvest/

09/26/2026

🎉 15 years. One unforgettable night. And a whole lot of reasons to celebrate!

The 15th Annual Friends of the Farmstead is coming up on October 17, and we’re ready to celebrate everything that makes the Farmstead so special. 🌾✨

Watch the video for a little sneak peek of what’s in store, then get your tickets and join us for a night under the Texas stars featuring:
🍹 Craft cocktails & drinks
🔥 True Texas BBQ
🎟️ Live & silent auctions
🎶 Live music from Jay-B & the Zydeco Posse
💃 Dancing & plenty of fun
❤️ And a special celebration honoring our 2026 Best Friends of the Farmstead, Jennifer & Luke Shertzer

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 6–10 PM
📍 Heritage Farmstead Museum

This is our 15th anniversary celebration—and you won’t want to miss it!
🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://www.heritagefarmstead.org/event/15th-annual-friends-of-the-farmstead/

09/25/2026

🍂 Did everyone else do a double take when they walked outside today? That little taste of cooler weather can only mean one thing... Fall at the Farmstead is back! 🎉

Grab the kids and join us tomorrow for a day of farm fun! Feed the chickens 🐓, climb aboard a tractor ride 🚜, play in the General Store 🛒, explore the historic 1891 Wilson House 🏡, and enjoy a beautiful day making memories together.

The chickens are ready. The tractor is waiting. All that's missing is YOU!

🍁 See you on the farm!

📅 Open Saturday, September 26
🕙 10 AM–2 PM
🎟️ Admission
• $5 General Admission
• $2 Wagon Ride
• $5 Wilson House Tour
• Chicken feed available for purchase 🐓

09/25/2026

Looking for a discount on Lights on the Farm tickets? 🎟️✨ For the first time ever, Heritage Farmstead Museum members get 25% off!

Become a member today to unlock your savings. As an exclusive perk, all current and new members will receive a unique discount code sent straight to their inbox this Monday.

Don’t miss out on the magic (or the savings)! Join the Farmstead family today: https://www.heritagefarmstead.org/join/

PlanoTX

09/22/2026

🌾 Celebrating the Best Friends of the Farmstead! 🌾
This year, we’re thrilled to honor Jennifer & Luke Shertzer as our 2026 Best Friends of the Farmstead at the 15th Annual Friends of the Farmstead celebration!
For years, Luke and Jennifer have been incredible supporters of Heritage Farmstead Museum and the work we do to preserve, share, and celebrate our community’s history. ❤️
Watch the video to hear a little more about this special couple and why we’re so excited to celebrate them!
Join us for an unforgettable evening honoring Luke & Jennifer and celebrating 15 years of Friends of the Farmstead with Texas BBQ, cocktails, live music, dancing, auctions, and plenty of Farmstead fun.
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 6–10 PM
📍 Heritage Farmstead Museum
Come raise a glass, hit the dance floor, and help us celebrate two very special friends of the Farmstead. We can’t wait to see you there! 🥂
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.heritagefarmstead.org/event/15th-annual-friends-of-the-farmstead/