Join Us for a Day on the Farm with Gentle Giants!
Step into autumn with Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue at our 6th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, November 7th - held right on our beautiful working farm, surrounded by our magnificent draft horses!
Experience the magic of fall with live music, thrilling mounted archery demonstrations, mouthwatering eats from local food & beer trucks, classic carnival-style games, and cozy hay rides through the fields. And yes, our gentle giant draft horses will be all around you as part of the experience!
Every moment of fun helps fuel our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome these incredible horses. Come celebrate, support a great cause, and make unforgettable memories on the farm.
Bring the whole family - there's something for everyone!
Special Performance by world-renowned horseman
GUY MCLEAN
We are incredibly excited to welcome world-renowned Australian horseman Guy McLean to Fall Fest for a special performance. A two-time Road to the Horse World Champion, Guy has spent decades captivating audiences around the world with extraordinary horsemanship built on communication, trust, and an incredible connection with his horses.
His performances are a poetic combination of liberty work, storytelling, and Australian stockmanship. He and his horses have performed at some of the world's biggest equestrian events and in front of crowds of thousands.
And this year, you can see him right here at Gentle Giants.
Watching someone achieve remarkable things with a horse is impressive. Watching it happen through communication, partnership, and an extraordinary understanding of the one another is something else entirely. Guy's performance is one you do not want to miss.
Music, Games, Memories, & More!
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon at the Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue Fall Festival! From noon to 6 PM, the farm will be bursting with energy, music, and the incredible presence of our rescued draft horses.
Live Music All Afternoon – Feel the rhythm with nonstop performances from local bands that will keep the festival vibe going strong.
Old Fashioned Fair Games – Test your skills, win prizes, and let the kids (or grown-ups!) join in the fun.
Hay Rides – Hop on for a classic fall favorite and enjoy the sights of the rescue in true harvest-season style.
Local Artisan & Makers Market – Shop unique creations, handmade crafts, and local treasures—perfect for treating yourself or finding early holiday gifts.
Equine Showcase – Don’t blink during our thrilling mounted archery demonstrations- fast-paced, skillful, and unforgettable!
Special Guest Guy McLean – Experience the incredible horsemanship and one-of-a-kind equitainment of this world-renowned horseman!
Festival Eats & Beer Tent – Savor delicious eats, sweet treats, and seasonal brews to keep you fueled for all the fun.
Meet the Bands
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The Brown Brothers Band
Austin & Connor 🎶
Born and raised in the Blue Ridge Mountain region of Maryland, brothers Austin and Connor Brown officially joined forces in 2021. Built on hard living, Appalachian roots, and razor-sharp musicianship, the Brown Brothers blend the soul of traditional country with a gritty modern edge and a distinctly vintage sound. Their debut single, “Back Across the River,” was inspired by their years living in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and captures the rugged authenticity, river-town grit, and lived-in storytelling that have become hallmarks of the Brown Brothers’ sound.
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Nelly's Echo Music
"Storyteller with a groove"
Baltimore-based, Nigerian-born singer-songwriter Nelson Emokpae—known as Nelly’s Echo—brings a vibrant blend of alternative, folk, pop, and soul with uplifting storytelling at its core. A former contestant on Season 3 of NBC’s The Voice, his cover of Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine” soared to #7 on the iTunes R&B charts. With a career that’s taken him everywhere from national stages to performing for troops at Guantánamo Bay, Nelly’s Echo delivers music full of heart, energy, and positivity.