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Upcoming Events for 2009
4th Annual
Eastern Bluebird Nest Box Workshop
Saturday, February 7
9:30am - 11:30am - First Church of Christ, 81 High St., Suffield, CT
Reservations: 860-668-5753 or email events@fofah.com
Donation Requested
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Build a nest box.
Watch a video filmed inside a nest box.
Learn more about this beloved bird.
Adopt a next box for the season.
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30 boxes available. One box per person or family with priority to first time registrants.
A Special Thanks to the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection for donating responsibly harvested wood for the boxes.
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Gardening Workshops
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| Friends of the Farm at Hilltop is presenting a gardening series at Hilltop Farm this spring and summer focusing on your home garden and ways to become more “green.” Kevin Sullivan, noted horticulturalist and owner of Chestnut Hill Nursery, will lead the seminars and demonstrations. Families, and gardeners of all ages and capabilities, are welcome. Hands-on participation is encouraged. |
Programs are scheduled on Sundays from 1 - 3 pm. |
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May 17 Gardens for Fun and Food
Learn the basics of planning and planting your vegetable garden and how to make it work in your yard.
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June 28 Herbs and Flowers for Grilling
Try something new and different for your summer dining. Learn about simple herbs and how to grow them in your garden.
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July 26 Trees for Shade and Fruit
Our focus will be selection, planting and maintenance of appropriate trees for summer shade and some potential added benefits. Learn methods for planting all types of trees.
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Pre-registration is required. There is a $5 supply fee for each program. For further information or to register, please email events@fofah.com or call 860-668-5753.
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Kevin Sullivan, owner of Chestnut Hill Nursery and Landscape Design, has been in the horticulture business for more than 25 years. Kevin has the right mix of knowledge, enthusiasm and talent to help us grow a better and greener garden. For additional information, visit www.chestnutnursery.com.
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George Hendee Day
Indian Motocycle Rally
July 19th 10am-4pm |
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Sponsors:
JT's Sports House
1664 Main St., Agawam, MA |
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On Sunday, July 19 from 10am - 4pm, The Friends of the Farm at Hilltop (FOFAH) is holding their first annual George Hendee Day, an Indian Motocycle Rally.
George Hendee was the co-founder of the Indian Motocycle Company in Springfield, MA. During his lifetime, he was a bicycle racing champion, bicycle and motorcycle builder, philanthropist and gentleman farmer. At the rally, his history, bicycles, motorcycles and vendors with motorcycle related products will be on display. Many of the motorcycles are restored and are still ridden today.
For many years, the Indian Motorcycle Museum just 8 miles away in Springfield, MA held a rally. Over 2000 people would gather to see the Indians. Many that traveled a long distance would camp at the farm of Russell Longey in Chester, MA and travel to the rally in the morning. The museum closed four years ago and the rally stopped. The link to George Hendee was lost but Russell and the Pioneer Valley Cycle Rally continued the annual gathering. Now we have it back, an Indian Motorcycle Rally on the property that Hendee built.
For more information click here
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| Being a vendor or sponsoring the Rally would be a great opportunity for your business to have people of all ages and backgrounds see your name and hear your message. |
For a Vendor/Exhibitor Application click here |
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For a Sponsor Application click here |
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Farm Fest 2009
Labor Day Weekend
September 5 & 7 |
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Annual Harvest Dinner
& Silent Auction
September 5th
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Join us for a Harvest Dinner& Silent Auction featuring delectable dishes using produce, herbs and other
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ingredients from our Partner Farmers all prepared by chefs and students from Connecticut Culinary Institute.
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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.
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We're glad to welcome them to this year's Harvest Dinner at Hilltop FarmFest! For more information about Fast Lane Band visit their website: http://www.fastlaneband.net/ |
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You don’t want to miss this event - the 2007 and 2008 dinners sold out!
For a list of "Partner Farmers" who contribute produce for the dinner click here.
For ticket orders click here . Print the form. Fill out the requested information and return it with your payment. All tickets will be held for pick-up at the event entrance.
For more information, click here put “Harvest Dinner” in the subject line and submit your questions.
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7th Annual Farm Fest
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Directions to Hilltop
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September 7
10am-4pm
Farm Fest is underwritten by a generous grant from the Amiel P. Zak Public Service Fund at Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
FOFAH is able to celebrate Farm Fest due to the continued support and generosity of
The Connecticut Culinary Institute.
Celebrate our agricultural heritage! Enjoy farm animals, pony & horse drawn 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.
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Become part of the festivities!
Young and old can join in the action by entering one of our many exciting contests we have to offer. On the day of Farm Fest you can try your hand at the:
Two contests that can be prepared before Farm Fest are:
- Vegetable Decorating Contest
- Scarecrow Contest
Entries for these two contests will be accepted at the Information Booth at Farm Fest. Contests are open to any person, group or business. You can even get a special Hilltop ribbon for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for each category. Categories for the Vegetable Contest and the categories for the Scarecrow Contest will be available soon, as well as, a schedule of the day's events.
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