PINNACLE — More than 700 people turned out Saturday for the “Folkways, Fried Pies and Fiddle Tunes” event that was part of the 2nd Saturdays series at Horne Creek Living Historical Farm.

This program encompassed various folkways of the rural North Carolina foothills during the early 20th century. The highlight for many was the music and the fried pies.

Carl Hudson and his wife, Donna, came from Sparta for the day with their grandchildren who are visiting for the summer from Colorado. Ethan Lubson enjoyed trying out old-fashioned stilts with the help of his grandfather. His sister, Brianna, enjoyed playing jump rope with other children at the event.

Mr. Hudson said the family enjoyed trying out the homemade fried pies.

Jannie Stewart brought her children to the farm from Lexington for the day. They all agreed that they liked touring the old Hauser house on the property the best.

“Our music focus today is on the legacy of fiddle tunes and fiddlers of the region, with local groups performing throughout the day,” said Lisa Turney, site manager at Horne Creek.

She said she saw a good turnout that was steady throughout the day. The program was free, but the refreshments were sold for a nominal charge. She said the chocolate and vanilla ice cream sold out quickly.

“We have storytelling, music and butter making. We had someone doing a talk on burial customs at the turn of the 20th century. We had storytelling, children’s games and tours of the Hausers’ farm house. We had a program about garden vegetables and heirloom apples. We also had eight vendors here today ranging from painted furniture to soap making to fine art photography. We try to have a wide-variety of things that will appeal to everybody,” said Turney.

Dale Jessup, assistant manager at the site, said he noticed that people were staying longer yesterday because it wasn’t as hot as previous summer days.

The program is held the second Saturday of each month. The Aug. 14 program is called “Fabric and Fiber Arts.”

“For that we will be focusing on quilting, sewing, natural dyeing, crocheting, good music, food, and talented North Carolina artisans will take center stage at the farm for a celebration of traditional and contemporary fiber arts,” said Turney.

The festival also will feature weaving, tatting, bobbin lace making, felting, darning, embroidery, knitting, advice regarding the care and conservation of textiles, an artisan marketplace, and showcase an exhibit entitled “Common Threads: 150 Years of NC Quilts.”

Turney said the farm is still looking for people who know how to do tatting for that program.

The 2nd Saturdays programs start at 10 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m.

For further information, call Horne Creek Historical Farm at 325-2298.

Contact Mondee Tilley at mtilley@mtairynews.com or at 719-1930.