Special Events at Wagner Farm
Special Events at Wagner Farm
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2008 Event Calendar
| March 15th |
EGGstravaganza |
| May 17th |
Springtime at the Farm |
| June 14th | Seventh Annual Dairy Breakfast
and Farm Day |
| September 13th | Picnic Supper, Barnyard Dance and Ice Cream Social |
| September 27th |
Harvest Bonfire |
| October 11th |
Build
Your Own Scarecrow |
| October 18th |
Corn
Harvest Festival |
For
more information about any of the events below, please call Wagner Farm
at (847) 657-1506.
EGGStravaganza
Come to Wagner Farm for some “egg-citement” this spring. Children of all ages will have a hopping good time at an old-fashioned egg hunt. $5 per participant. Children under 2 are free. Admission sales begin at 10:30 am. Event runs from 10:30 am until 12:00 noon, and egg hunt begins at 11:00 am.
Springtime at the Farm
Springtime is a time of new beginnings on the Farm! Visit Wagner Farm animals, help with spring chores, work the fields with the farmers and enjoy other outdoor activities. Admission: $3 per person and hours are from 12:00 noon until 3:00 pm. Not recommended for children under 2 ½ years.
Seventh Annual Dairy Breakfast and Farm Day - Illinois Parks & Recreation Association's 2006 Special Event of the Year!
According to the Midwest Dairy Association, June Dairy Month originated in 1937. It was established to help stabilize dairy demand during periods of peak production, as well as to celebrate the dairy industry and its many contributions to our society.
June Dairy Month continued to evolve over the years and entire communities across the country, both rural and urban, have embraced it and have become involved in many ways. Some celebrate with dairy food demonstrations. In others, dairy princesses have distributed product samples at creameries, grocery stores, and local banks. Some rural communities sponsor cattle shows and princess contests with coronation ceremonies. One of the traditional highlights is a parade, featuring county and regional dairy princesses, town officials, floats and marching bands. Other activities included cow milking contests, cow visits at zoos, or banks offering free milk and ice cream cones.
Celebrate Dairy Month at Wagner Farm with a delicious farm breakfast, demonstrations, hay rides and tours. The menu includes a variety of dairy items, fresh fruit, coffee, milk and juice. Admission is $10 for adults and children over 10; $5 for children ages 2-10; children under 2 free. Hours are from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm. Named the 2006 Special Event of the Year by the Illinois Parks & Recreation Association, the Dairy Breakfast is sponsored by Egg Harbor of Glenview.
Picnic Supper, Barnyard Dance and Ice Cream Social
Pack a picnic supper and bring the family to the farm! Wagon rides, live music, a square dance caller and all the fixins' for ice cream sundaes. Event runs from from 4:00 until 8:00 pm, and live music begins at 5:00 pm. Admission is $6/person and children under 2 are free.
Harvest Bonfire
Cider and s'mores for everyone under the autumn night sky. Kick off the harvest season at the farm from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Admission is $3 per person.
Build Your Own Scarecrow
Bring the kids and some old clothes and we’ll provide a pumpkin head, the straw and the know-how to help you build your very own scarecrow! Fees vary according to the size of clothing you bring to stuff. Event runs from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
Corn Harvest Festival
Meet the farm animals and experience harvest time from an earlier era with horse-drawn wagon rides, farm tours, corn picking by hand, apple pressing and participation in a variety of farm activities. Harvest food treats will be available for purchase. Even hours are from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Admission is $3 per person and children under 2 years are free.
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