On June 4, 2016 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. the Friends of LeDuc and Historic Hastings will sponsor their Annual Rhubarb Festival.
Rhubarb will reign as the main feature of this event – bunches of fresh rhubarb, potted rhubarb plants and baked rhubarb treats will all be offered for sale. Sharing the stage with rhubarb this year will be herbs. There will be demonstrations on how to use various herbs in salads and cooking and suggestions for which herbs to include in your own garden to provide sanctuary and food for bees and butterflies. A variety of potted herbs will be offered for sale as well.
This family event also offers an opportunity to engage in art projects, story time, games and walks in the woods. The LeDuc chickens will be providing their usual entertainment and visitors may encounter costumed entertainers as well.
Entrance to the LeDuc grounds is free.
The LeDuc house will be open for guided tours at scheduled times and rates, information available at www.dakotahistory.org.
LeDuc Historic Estate, 1629 Vermillion Street, Hastings, MN 55033
The LeDuc Historic Estate is owned by the City of Hastings and managed by Dakota County Historical Society.