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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
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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
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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!
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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.
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The Last Fair Deal
"A unique blend of country blues, bottleneck slide and traditional blues."
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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.
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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.
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