Welcome to Lang Pioneer Village Museum
Since 1967, it has been our mission to preserve and authentically recreate the history of Peterborough County. Each and every day we strive to provide visitors with an accurate and interactive view of the life of a 19th-century settler in rural Ontario.
We invite you to step back in time with us!
Learn about DAILY PROGRAMS, Virtual Educational Programs, VISIT DAILY, SPECIAL EVENTS AND SO MUCH MORE!
SPECIAL EVENTS 2023
26th Annual Father’s Day Smoke & Steam Show
Sunday, June 18 ~ 10 am to 4 pm
Enjoy the Kawarthas’ original tractor show featuring power equipment displays, tractor games, vintage farm trucks, tractor and wagon rides, a tractor parade through the Village and more!
26th Annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show
Sunday, July 9 ~ 10 am to 4 pm
Join us in the historic village as car enthusiasts from across Ontario showcase their antique & classic cars and vintage motorcycles with over 25 trophies to be won. Enjoy historic demonstrations, a huge antique bicycle display, live music, wagon rides and more!
Village by Lantern Light
Saturday, August 12 ~ 7 pm – 10 pm
Tour the village by the soft glow of lantern light and experience the charm of Village life after dark.
Corn Roast
Sunday, August 27 ~ 10 am – 4 pm
Join us for a good old-fashioned corn roast! Come celebrate the start of the harvest season with threshing demonstrations, live music, plenty of fire-cooked corn and more.
Applefest
Sunday, October 1 ~ 10 am – 4 pm
Tempt your taste buds with the sweetest event of the year! Come out to Lang for a colourful fall celebration of apples and the harvest. See the Cider Mill in full operation, enjoy wagon rides, live music, historic demonstrations, apple treats, games and so much more!
Historic All Hallows’ Eve
Friday & Saturday, October 27 & 28 ~ 6 pm to 9 pm
Discover the origins and traditions of Halloween. Featuring games, fortune telling, tractor and wagon rides and more, this all-ages event is sure to get you into the Halloween spirit.
Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, November 18 ~ 10 am to 3 pm
An indoor/outdoor Christmas market offering a fine selection of local and handmade gifts and festive decorations to satisfy all your holiday shopping needs.
Christmas by Candlelight
Saturday & Sunday, December 2 & 3 ~ 4 pm to 8 pm
Get into the merriment of the season with a traditional Pioneer Christmas. Join along in a carol sing, tour the village by wagon ride, meet Father Christmas and learn about the origins or Christmas traditions we celebrate today. On Sunday, witness a live nativity by the Keene United Church. Delight in the sights, sounds and smells of the holiday season with us!
Please Note: All events, programs and operations are subject to change. Lang Pioneer Village Museum will be closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and will make adjustments to event dates and details as necessary to adhere to current safety regulations. Lang Pioneer Village Museum operates in accordance with recommendations outlined by Public Health officials regarding COVID-19.
Please check Event Organizers Website and Social Platforms for ongoing details and updates. (Such as any cancellation, postponement, date and time change, sold out tickets, Covid-19 Protocol, etc.)
Ontario Visited does NOT operate, organize, host, manage any events or activities.
Organization Website URL https://www.langpioneervillage.ca/
Land Use Agreement
We respectfully acknowledge that Lang Pioneer Village Museum is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil and Georgina Island First Nations.
Lang Pioneer Village Museum respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity, and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
