The potatoes are dug and it’s time to boil up a pot of “lumpers” to make a batch of everyone’s favourite “Pratie Oaten”: Irish potato oatcakes! 

On Sunday, September 29, come to Moreston Heritage Village at Grey Roots to take part in the Pratie Oaten Irish Festival! From 11 a.m. until 4 p.m, the village will be full of delicious food, costumed interpreters, and entertainment. Enjoy traditional Irish music by Jim, Ann and Dan McGee, Scatter the Cats, Anne Lederman and Peter Jellard, Fiddlefern Country Dancers, and Glowan.

Grab a sample of pratie oaten in the Log Cabin or potato bread in the Farm House! You can also pick up lunch from the Kiwanis food truck and swing by the steam engine at noon for a steamed potato.

Pop into the Log Cabin to see a rope making demonstration before heading to the Saw Mill to see it in action! Then, check out the Kids’ Area at the Orange Hall for a potato monster craft and fanning mill and cross cut saw demonstrations. 

Don’t miss this fun tribute to the early Irish settlers in Grey County!

Grey Roots admission rates apply. Free for Grey Roots Members only - reciprocal memberships not accepted on special event days. For more information about Pratie Oaten, visit greyroots.com. 

source:media release