Barn enthusiasts and supporters can learn about barn maintenance and restoration Aug. 25, 26, and 27 at BarnFest in Desoto, sponsored by Kansas Barn Alliance.

Barn owners, architects, and contractors will speak on building, restoring and maintaining timber frame barns on Aug. 26. Participants will tour Turner Barn in Gardner, Taylor Barn in Lawrence, Somers Barn in Tonganoxie, and Fairchild/Knox Barn in Tonganoxie on Aug. 27.

Participants can attend any or all days of the event, and should register prior to Aug. 12 to save on registration fees.

Registration and additional information is available online at www.kansasbarnalliance.org.