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DayDateTimeProgramLocationAgePriceRegistration Availability
Mon , Sat 08/30
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Draft Horse Days + United States Plowing Contest

Come join us for a weekend devoted to the draft horse. On Saturday, watch as various demonstrations are given highlighting the skills required to drive draft horses. On Sunday and Monday, watch as the United States Plowing Contest is held. Participants from many different states will put their skills to the test to see who the best plow hand is.

Carriage Hill MetroPark All agesFree
Sat 09/06
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sheep for the Sustainable or Organic Farm

Learn which breeds of sheep are best suited to the beginning sustainable or organic farmer. Get hands on experience shearing our Icelandic sheep.

Possum Creek MetroPark All agesFree
Sat 09/20
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Morning Chores

Families can help the farm hand with daily chores. Clean stalls, collect eggs or feed the animals. Dress for the weather and barnyard work. Meet at the big red barn. Reservations required and limited.

Carriage Hill MetroPark 6Y-18YFree
Sat 10/18
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Morning Chores

Families can help the farm hand with daily chores. Clean stalls, collect eggs or feed the animals. Dress for the weather and barnyard work. Meet at the big red barn. Reservations required and limited.

Carriage Hill MetroPark 6Y-18YFree
Sat 10/18
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Possum Creek Harvest Jamboree

Celebrate harvest time at Possum Creek Farm! There will a variety of activities and demonstrations. K-12 Gallery will be present for a creative activity, games, music by Sweet Betsy, antique farm equipment display and demonstration, and a 'Your Best Pumpkin Recipe' contest.

Possum Creek MetroPark All agesFree
 
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