HARVEST DAY OUT 2026 - LANYON HOMESTEAD

Grow - Preserve - Sustain

Saturday 21 March, 10am – 3pm

 

Immerse yourself in all things Autumn at Harvest Day Out
This year, we celebrate time-honoured traditions that have sustained and nourished our communities for generations. Discover the art of preserving, pickling, growing, and harvesting your own food through hands-on workshops, engaging demonstrations, insightful talks, and immersive tours. Learn how to embrace these practices in your own life.
 
Harvest Day Out offers something for everyone
Enjoy live music, browse vibrant market stalls, and keep the whole family entertained with activities designed for all ages.
 
Witness the changing of the seasons against the breathtaking backdrop of the Brindabellas
Join us for this unforgettable celebration at Lanyon Homestead, one day only, Saturday 21st March.
 
Register for Harvest Day Out & sign-up for updates for your chance to win a $200 Canberra Theatre Centre gift voucher Donations at time of registration support the ongoing management and conservation of Lanyon Homestead and events such as Harvest Day Out.

FULL PROGRAM

 

WORKSHOPS AND TALKS

TICKETED | Spaces limited - Book Now!

CULTURAL WORKSHOP: Beginner Bracelet Weaving | 1pm - 2pm | Adults $40 - Conc $35 (+bf)

CULTURAL TALK: Traditional Plant Use and Bush Foods | 10.30am - 11.30am | Adults $20 - Conc $15 (+bf)

WORKSHOP: Love Lettuce - Growing Leafy Greens | 10.30am - 11.30am | Adults $30 - Conc $25 (+bf)

WORKSHOP: Whip Cracking for Beginners | 11am - 11.30am | Adults $10 (+bf)

DEMO: Making Mrs Calthorpe's Marmalade and Other Preserves | 12.30pm - 1.30pm | General Admissions $10 (+bf)

CURATOR'S TALK: Through Hoddle's Eyes | 12pm - 12.30pm | Field Room | Pay What You Want

 

TOURS AND DEMONSTRATIONS

FREE | Pre-register to secure your spot or sign up on the day

TOUR: Lanyon Homestead Gardens with James Marshall Head Gardener | 11am - 11.45am (book spot online) & 1.30pm-2.15pm (sign up in person) | Homestead Gardens

DROP-IN | Free and No Bookings Required

TOUR: Lanyon Homestead House Viewing | 10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 3pm | Homestead

DEMO: Whip Making | 10am - 11am and 1.30pm - 2.30pm | Machinery Shed

DEMO: Whip Cracking | 12pm - 12.30pm | Paddock

 

FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN

DROP-IN | Free and No Bookings Required - Sign up on the day

BIRD WALKS: with Canberra Birds | From 10am

KIDS ACTIVITY: Lawn Games | 10am - 3pm | Vinca Lawn

WORKSHOP: Flower Crown Making | 10am - 12pm | Veranda

TICKETED | Drop-in Anytime - Pay on the day

KIDS CRAFTING: Yam Daisy Making | 10am - 3pm | Child $5

WORKSHOP: Hand dipped mini Beeswax Candlemaking | 10am - 3pm | General Admissions $5

 

MUSIC

MUSIC: Paverty Bush Band | 12.30 - 1.15pm and 1.45 - 2.30pm | Free | Lanyon Marquee

A Canberra institution, the Paverty Bush Band deliver an eclectic mix of traditional and original songs, ballads and instrumentals with country, blues, rock, bluegrass, skiffle and jug band influences.

FOOD & MARKET STALLS

Eat, Drink & Take Away

Homestead Cafe | Fresh Cafe bites & drinks
Silver Linings Drinks Van | Freshly brewed coffee & cold drinks
Slice Slice Baby | Wood fired pizza
Spud trailer | Delicious baked potatoes with a range of toppings
Tacontento | Mexican Street food
Rotary Club of Tuggeranong BBQ | Classic sausage sizzle, steak, egg & bacon sandwich & drinks
Chameleon Ice creamery | Homemade ice creams, sorbets, & dairy-free treats
ShahBros Lemonade | Fresh Lemonade & sweets
Le Cheeserie | Premium Australian Cheese & accompaniments
Country Women’s Association Canberra | Baked Goods, Preserves & Plants 
Outback Fudge | Homemade fudge

 

Products & Produce

Lanyon Homestead Kitchen Garden | Seedlings & produce from Lanyon Garden
Galleries Museum and Heritage | Books & vintage wares
Funky Frog Boutique | Quality Handmade children's clothing & accessories
Boorowa Bees | Pure, raw local honey, handcrafted beeswax candles, soaps & lip balms
Solid Rocks Jewellery Designs | Local handmade stone & pearl jewellery
The Turning Shed | Woodturning, revealing the inner beauty of wood
Honeycomb Lane | Bee themed items, beeswax wraps, gift packs, & more
Studio34pottery | Porcelain & dark clay cups, sake bottles painted with animal drawings
Lush soy candles & diffusers | Handmade soy candles, Reed diffusers, & sprays
Carmela's Creations | Bespoke succulent & cacti arrangements, potted plants, & ornaments
ReUseabelle | Reusable gifts & homewares
Ross McConchie Photography | Photographs & Cards of Birds from around Canberra
Vintage Kitchen | Vintage kitchen & dining wares
Bukiyou Designs | Polymer clay earrings & homewares
Florapod | Bees wax products, lip balm, beard balm, & furniture polish

Community

Canberra Birds | Information and bird sighting tours
Wombat Rescue | Wombat related merch including mugs, t-shirts, notebooks & more
Tuggeranong Repair Cafe | FREE garden equipment sharpening, repairs, advice & SEE-Change information
Lids4Kids | Recycling services & recycled products made in Canberra
COTA ACT & UPSTAGEING Canberra | Resources, services and information
Canberra Seed Savers | Information & seeds for sale

 

Activity & Displays

Funny Fantasy Entertainment | Face painting
Rural Fire Service | Fire Truck display
SES | Camping Tent display

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Getting here by car - Car parking is available onsite. The driveway entrance is on Tharwa Drive, approximately 250m south of Banks. The driveway is unsealed and limited to 40km/hr. Please reduce your speed around other vehicles, people and livestock.
• Getting here by public transport - There is no direct public transport to Lanyon Homestead. Public buses go to Lanyon Marketplace in Conder. You can then catch a taxi or Uber to Lanyon Homestead. For bus timetables, go to Timetables - Transport Canberra
• Need a ride? - Visitors who have low mobility can ride in the people-mover from the carpark to the Homestead and Cafe. There is a radio at the carpark that connects you with our Museums Shop and Reception. Or speak to one of our friendly staff.
• Rain or Shine - We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable enclosed shoes. Bring a hat and sunscreen, and rainproof clothing if necessary. If severe weather is expected, we will cancel the event. All participants who have pre-registered or booked into a program will be contacted and refunds will be provided for paid ticketed programs.
• Mobile reception & Wifi - As a rural property, there is limited mobile reception at Lanyon Homestead and sometimes the wi-fi can be unreliable. We recommend that you bring cash in case our EFTPOS goes off-line for purchases at the Museum Shop, Café and market stalls.
• Leave only footsteps & take your rubbish home - ACT City Services doesn't make it to Lanyon Homestead. This means all rubbish has to be especially trucked out. Help reduce the environmental impact of the event by taking you rubbish home. Bring your own keep cup if you're planning on getting a take-away coffee.
• Help look after our site - Lanyon Homestead is a heritage site. Please be mindful of historic plantings, gardens and buildings. Take care when walking through the property as there are uneven surfaces in the gardens, paths and homestead.
• Pets and Service Dogs - Please note that no pets, with the exception of special service dogs (ie guide dogs), are permitted on site at Lanyon Homestead. The property includes paddocks with livestock and is surrounded by working farms.
• Smoke Free Site - Smoking is not permitted at Lanyon Homestead.
• Have fun - Most importantly, we hope you enjoy your day at Lanyon Homestead.