Malabar Farm State Park
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Volunteer Corp Meets the third Saturday of every month at 10am in the Visitor's Center |
Bromfield Book Club Meets the first Monday of every month at 6pm in the Visitor's Center |
Spinning & Weaving Guild Meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6pm in the Visitor's Center. |
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Volunteers at Malabar Farm serve the park and the Malabar Farm Foundation prior to and during events and on planning committees. If you love Malabar and want to give back, this is the group for you! |
Hosted in partnership with the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library, this popular group is a catalyst for conversation regarding the writing of Louis Bromfield and similar authors/topics. |
One of the oldest friends-groups to the park, the Spinning and Weaving guild has a long history of providing unique experiences and crafts to park visitors and it's members. |
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2019 Meeting Dates January 19 February 16 March 16 April 20 May 18 June 15 July 20 August 17 September 21 October 19 November 16 December - No Meeting: Happy Holidays |
2019 Meeting Dates January 7 February 4 March 4 April 1 May 6 June 3 July 1 August 5 September 9 October 7 November 4 December 2 |
2019 Meeting Dates January 8 February 5 March 5 April 2 May 7 June 4 July 2 August 6 September 10 October 8 November 5 December 3 |
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For more information about the Malabar Volunteer Corp call the park office at 419-892-2784 |
For more information about the Bromfield Book Club call the park office at 419-892-2784 or contact the Lucas or Butler Branch Libraries: Butler: 419-883-2220 |
For more information about the Malabar Farm Spinning & Weaving Guild call Guild President, Victoria Cochran at |
Event Dates & Times:
July 28
Noon - 4pm
Event Description:
Guests will travel back to a bygone era with a Sunday Drive to the park to enjoy the cars, music and some old fashioned foods!
Event Price:
Entrance Fee for those entering a car only - Call Victoria Cochran at 419-892-2929.
FREE to the Public
Event Dates & Times:
August 3
10am - Noon (Kid's Farm Fun Day)
1pm - 3pm (Fishing Derby)
Event Description:
Children have a chance to learn about agriculture with Hands-On activities and Children's games from 10am-12pm and a fishing derby from 1pm-3pm (Some fishing poles and bait provided).
Event Price:
FREE
Food Concessions Available
Event Dates & Times:
August 3
7pm - 10pm
Event Description:
Continuing a Bromfield tradition, Square & Line Dancing with live music and caller. Beginners are welcome!
Food Concessions provided by the Malabar Farm Foundation
Event Price:
$1.00 Donation Requested at the door for ages 12+
Event Dates:
August 16 - 18
Event Description:
Join the park in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Shawshank Redemption.
Stay tuned for more event details!!
Visit www.shawshanktrail.com/events/25th-anniversary-2019 for details about area events!
Event Dates & Times:
August 17
8pm - Midnight
Event Description:
Dare to Explore the "normal to paranormal" while exploring murders, cemeteries and haunted houses. End the night with hot dogs and s'mores while sharing stories around the campfire.
Pre-Registration is Required
Call 419-892-2784
Event Price:
$30 per person
Not recommended for ages 17 and under.
Event Dates:
August 31 - September 2
Event Details:
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the fondly remembered barn raising. Celebrate the occasion with activities pertaining to the history of barns and Bromfield Traditions!
Stay tuned for more event details!
Event Dates & Times:
September 28 and 29
10am-4pm
Event Description:
Crafts, primitives, antiques, antique tractors, horses, food, live music, Civil War and 18th Century Living History Camp; Archaeological displays (Sunday only).
Event Price:
FREE
Bringing cash is suggested as some vendors may/may not accept credit cards or checks.
Event Dates & Times:
September 28
7pm - 10pm
Event Description:
Continuing a Bromfield tradition, Square & Line Dancing with live music and caller. Beginners are welcome!
Food Concessions provided by the Malabar Farm Foundation
Event Price:
$1.00 Donation Requested at the door for ages 12+
Event Dates & Times:
October 18 & 19
7pm - 10pm
October 21st
12pm-3pm
Event Description:
Guests will experience a haunted hay-ride and hike around the harvest fields of Malabar, a special movie in the barn and family activities at the Visitor's Center!
Food Concession Available
Event Price:
$3/Person for the hay-ride
Event Dates & Times:
October 19
7pm
MOVIE TO BE DETERMINED
Event Description:
It's movie night at Malabar Farm!
Snack on popcorn and sip hot chocolate in the Main Barn while watching Bromfield's books take life on the big-screen.
Food Concessions provided by the Malabar Farm Foundation
Event Price:
FREE
Event Dates & Times:
October 19
8am - 12pm
Event Description:
Enjoy a healthy hiking day with friends, family and pets and view the autumn site at Malabar.
Sign in at the Visitor's Center; Maps and refreshments will be available in the Visitor's Center Conference Room.
This event is sponsored by the Richland County Health Department
For more information call 419-774-4772.
Event Price:
FREE
Event Dates & Times:
October 19
11am - 1pm
Event Description:
Hike the trails at Malabar through colorful paths while learning about the science behind color-change with a Malabar Naturalists.
Event Price:
FREE - Preregistration is required!
Call 419-892-2784
Event Dates & Times:
October 26
7pm - 10pm
Event Description:
Continuing a Bromfield tradition, Square & Line Dancing with live music and caller. Beginners are welcome!
Food Concessions provided by the Malabar Farm Foundation
Event Price:
$1.00 Donation Requested at the door for ages 12+
Event Dates & Times:
November 2 & 3
10am-5pm
Event Description:
Learn open-hearth cooking skills by cooking an entire Thanksgiving meal using fresh foods and cast iron cookware.
*No Pets allowed; not recommended for children ages 13 and under.
Event Price:
$30 per Person
Pre-Registration is Required and will begin April 1st.
Call 419-892-2784.
Event Dates & Times:
November 9
10am - 5pm
Event Description:
Learn open-hearth cooking skills by cooking an entire Thanksgiving meal using fresh foods and cast iron cookware. Then, explore the history of Malabar Farm with a guided tour of the Big House. *No Pets allowed; not recommended for children ages 13 and under.
Event Price:
$35 per Person
Pre-Registration is required and will begin April 1st.
Call 419-892-2784.
Event Dates & Times:
December 6, 7, 13, & 14 5pm-9pm
December 8 & 15 12pm-5pm
Event Description:
Tour Louis Bromfield's Big House all decked out for the Holidays!
Enjoy freshly baked cookies and hot cider; you may even see Santa Claus himself.
Event Price:
$5 - Adult (ages 18+)
$3 - Child (ages 6-17)
Ages 5 and under FREE
No Registration is required