Barn Activities and Events - 2015

Another horse-pulled plowing demonstration at the Horse Fair
While two horses pull this single plow, Major Bell employed three horses for the same task.

Bell Barn - 20 July 2015 - new sign
New Informational Sign by the Entrance - New Sign

Bell Barn and Garden at the Horse Fair
Bell Barn and Garden during the annual Horse Fair.

Bell Barn Horse Fair advertisement
Slated for 15 August 2015 - Bell Barn Horse Fair advertisement

Bell Barn in the afternoon sun.
The later afternoon sun brings out the fine details of the Bell Barn's round stone wall.

Bell Barn Shelter Belt Development since 2008
Shelter Belt growth

Bell Barn Shelter Belt Development since 2008
Shelter Belt growth - facing north

Childrens activities at the Horse Fair
Student activities inside the round stone barn durinng the annual Horse Fair.

Grader on display at the R M of Indian Head Ratepayers Supper
RM Ratepayers Supper held at the Bell Barn, with the RM grader brought along for display

Hidden Creek Ranch Mule Wagon ride at the Horse Fair
A wagon and mules provided by the Hidden Creek Ranch

Historic farm equipment
Close-up of McCormick-Deering Mower No. 7 - McCormick-Deering Mower No. 7McCormick-Deering Threshing Machine

Historic farm equipment
Close-up of McCormick-Deering Mower No. 7 - McCormick-Deering Mower No. 7

Historic farm equipment
Outdoor display

Historic farm equipment
Outdoor display - April 2015 - Historic farm equipment

Historic farm equipment
McCormick-Deering Threshing Machine

Historic farm equipment
Outdoor display - April 2015 - Historic farm equipment

Historic farm equipment
Outdoor display - April 2015 - Historic farm equipment

Historic farm equipment
Historic farm equipment

Horse plowing demonstration at the annual Horse Fair
Horse Plowing Demonstration at the Annual Horse Fair - much as it was when Major Bell's employees broke the open prairies in the 1880s.

Horse plowing demonstration at the Horse Fair
Horse plowing demonstration at the annual Bell Barn Horse Fair.