Upcoming Events for 2008

Be Earth-Friendly. Compost & Recycle!
Saturday, April 26
1pm - 3pm - On the Farm
Reservations: 860-668-5753

Join teacher Chris Rago for a “hands on” demonstration as she sets up a compost pile at the farm and shows you how to make one in your own backyard. Learn about the three R’s of recycling. Make a newspaper pot and plant a seed to take home. Make a silo “piggy” bank from recycled oatmeal boxes. Take home information on composting and soil testing. FREE.

Information: 860-668-2781

North American Birds of Prey:
The Rapture of Raptors!

Saturday, May 10

1:00-3:00pm
First Church of Christ, 81 High St., Suffield, CT

Learn about the migration of these winged wonders. See several raptors close up. Visit www.wingmasters.net for a full program description. $5.00 members; $8.00 non-members

Information: 860-668-5753

Community Flea Market
Postponed to the Rain Date Sunday, June 1

10am-4pm - On the farm

Love to shop flea markets and find a great deal or that perfect “something” you were looking for? Doing spring cleaning and want your trash to become someone else’s treasure? This flea market is for you!

General admission: $1 (Children under 12 FREE)
Exhibitors: $15 members; $20 non-members
(Exhibitor registration deadline May 25)
Click Here for the Registration Form

Information: 860-668-5753

Plant a Pumpkin Patch
Sunday, June 8

Starting at 1:00pm - On the Farm

Join us as we plant a few different varieties of pumpkins at the farm. Pumpkin expert Todd Mervosh will lead the event. Plant a seed, tend it over the summer and harvest your own pumpkin in the fall. Little farmers are welcome to help! FREE.

Information: 860-668-2781

Farm Fest Weekend
Labor Day Weekend

August 30-Sept 1

August 30
5th Annual Farm Dinner
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us for a Harvest Dinner& Silent Auction featuring delectable dishes using produce, herbs and other ingredients from local farms all prepared by chefs and students from Connecticut Culinary Institute. You don’t want to miss this event— the 2007 dinner sold out!

One of Connecticut's Premier special event bands. The Fast Lane Band has great delivery from a song-list overflowing with Hits of the 60's & 70's, and then some. Crossing over from one music style to another, they cover tunes from the favorites of Country, Pop/Rock , Southern Rock, Soul/Funk. Although the group is led by a versatile female vocalist, all of the Band members sing. Their calendar of engagements is based toward the Connecticut shore, playing Town fairs, Theme Parks, Entertainment Clubs, & Restaurants.

We're glad to welcome them to this year's Harvest Dinner at Hilltop FarmFest!

For ticket orders click here . Print the form. Fill out the request information under "Donations and Orders" and "Contact Information" and return it with your payment.

For more information, click here put “Harvest Dinner” in the subject line and submit your questions.           

Stay tuned for more information about the menu, entertainment and exciting auction items!

    

    

  

Bluegrass Concert
August 31

2nd Annual Bluegrass Concert
3:00 pm -7:00 pm

Bring a picnic and relax on the grounds or under the tent. Enter the “Best Picnic” competition. We’re scoping out musical talent and will have more information as it becomes available.

For ticket orders click here . Print the form. Fill out the request information under "Donations and Orders" and "Contact Information" and return it with your payment.

For more information, click here put "Bluegrass Concert" in the subject line and submit your questions.

Stay tuned for more information about performers.


The Last Fair Deal

"A unique blend of country blues, bottleneck slide and traditional blues."

  

  

6th Annual Farm Fest

September 1
10am-4pm

Celebrate our agricultural heritage! Enjoy farm animals, pony & wagon rides, exhibits, demonstrations, contests, entertainment, and food. Don’t miss the Tractor Parade at noon. Bring your antique, modern, pedal or toy tractor and join in! FREE admission

Information: 860-668-1125

Click Here for Exhibitor Information and Application

Farm Fest is underwritten by a generous grant from the Amiel P. Zak Public Service Fund at Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks to make this weekend enjoyable for the 400 people at the DINNER and CONCERT, and 2000+ people anticipated to attend FARM FEST this year.

Contact:
Harvest Dinner – Janet Banks, 860-668-5650

Bluegrass Concert – Ray Pioggia, 860-668-7712

Farm Fest – Paula Hodge, 860-668-1125
Meetings on Wednesdays, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20,
7pm, at 1457 North St.  Please call 860-668-1125 and leave a message if you plan to attend.


"Pumpkins On Parade" Harvest Party

October 25   

Details are being worked out about the party but it will definitely include our 2nd annual Pumpkins on Parade Auction. Several local artists will decorate faux pumpkins that are sure to become family keepsakes for your holiday tables.

click here to be alerted when more information is available and put “Pumpkins” in the subject line.

Information: 860-668-5753

Call for artists! If you’d like to design a Pumpkin on Parade, call 860-668-5753.

Get Involved

On the 2nd Saturday of every month
Volunteer Day at Hilltop Farm
8am - noon

Join other volunteers, weather permitting, as we tackle a variety of projects – some physical, some not. There’s something for everyone to do!

April 12
May 10
June 14
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 11
November 8
December 13

Information: 860-668-2781     

On the 3rd Wednesday of every month
Farm Fest Planning
7pm at the West Suffield Fire Station, 9 Ratley Road, W. Suffield, CT

Be part of the “behind the scenes” action as we prepare for our 6th Annual Farm Fest. Bring your ideas and creativity!

March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20

Information: 860-668-5753

Learn More about the Farm & FOFAH
EACH MONTH during 2008 we will be working on the farm
on the 2nd Saturday from 8am to 12noon (weather permitting)
Stop by and see us. We’d love to show you around!

April 12
May 10
June 14
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 11
November 8
December 13

Information: 860-668-2781