Farm City Celebration - Howard County Economic Development

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Farm City Celebration - Howard County Economic Development
Schedule of Events for Howard County Farm-City Celebration
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
11:15 am
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Learn proper techniques to preserve fall
produce
Reservations Required
University of Maryland
Extension-Howard County
www.howardcounty.umd.edu
Ages infant-23 months with adult;
20-30 min. Drop in, except where noted.
Stories, Baby Games, and Musical
Activities.
Howard County Library –
Savage Branch
www.hclibrary.org
Days End Farm Horse Rescue Fall
Festival
Horse Costume Contest, Trainer’s
Challenge, Games & Music
Admission $2.00/adult, $1.00/children
under 12 or $5.00/family
Days End Horse Farm (2)
www.defhr.org
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Opening Weekend
Clark’s Elioak Farm
www.clarklandfarm.com
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Historic Ellicott City Old Town
Market
The Wine Bin & Little French Market,
Old Ellicott City
www.ellicottcityoldtownmarket.com
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Howard County Farmers’ Market
Maple Lawn Center
8191 Westside Blvd., Fulton
www.HowardCountyFarmersMarket.com
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Glenwood Community Farmers’
Market
Howard County Library –
Glenwood Branch
2350 MD-97, Cooksville
9:00 am – 5:00pm
20th Annual Howard County Farm
Heritage Days
$5.00 Admission Fee
Ages 12 and above
Living Farm Heritage Museum (4)
www.farmheritage.org
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pick Your Own Apples, Vegetables,
Pumpkins, Apple Fritters,
Hayrides, Straw Maze, and Boo Barn
(Ages 3-7)
Larriland Farm (3)
www.pickyourown.com
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Hayrides to Pick Your Own
Pumpkins
Feed the Farm Animals; Scarecrow
Making; Face Painting
Fall Pansies, Mums, Indian Corn, &
Much More
Educational Corn Maze & Mini Maze;
Country Store
Sharp’s at Waterford Farm (6)
www.sharpfarm.com
The Bounty of Fall Produce
10:15 am
Monday Fun Days
Ages 3-5 with Adult; 30 min.
Ticket Required.
Join the Fun as We Celebrate Unique
Holidays with Stories, Songs, and a Craft.
Howard County Library –
Central Branch
www.hclibrary.org
10:15 am
Down on the Farm Twist and Shout
Ages 2-3 with Adult; 30 min.
Registration Required.
Celebrate Farm-City Week with music
and Movement for Little Ones.
Howard County Library –
Miller Branch
www.hclibrary.org
10:15 am
3, 2, Fun!
Ages 2-3 with Adult; 30 min.
Stories, Songs, and Activities.
Howard County Library –
Savage Branch
www.hclibrary.org
Play Partners
1:30 pm
All Together Now
All Ages; 30 min. Drop in, except where
noted.
Stories, Songs, and Activities for
Children and Adults to Enjoy Together.
Howard County Library –
Savage Branch
www.hclibrary.org
2 pm – 6 pm
Howard County Farmers’ Market
Howard County Library –
Miller Branch
9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City
www.HowardCountyFarmersMarkets.com
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Forcing Bulbs for an Early Spring
Pat Greenwald* Teaches How to Force
Spring Bulbs for Indoor or Outdoor
Bloom in Pots or Window Boxes.
Howard County Library –
Savage Branch
www.hclibrary.org
11:30 am
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ST
Ages 3-5 with Adult; 30 min. Ticket
Required.
Join the Fun as We Celebrate Unique
Holidays with Stories, Songs, and a
Craft.
Howard County Library –
Central Branch
www.hclibrary.org
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Monday Fun Days
11:30 am
Down on the Farm Twist and Shout
Ages 2-3 with Adult; 30 min.
Registration Required.
Celebrate Farm-City Week with Music
and Movement for Little Ones.
Howard County Library –
Miller Branch
www.hclibrary.org
7:00 pm
Pajama Time
All Ages; 30 min.
Stories and Music Just Before Bedtime.
Pajamas, Teddy Bears, and Blankets
welcome.
Howard County Library –
Savage Branch
www.hclibrary.org
Pick Your Own Apples, Vegetables,
and Pumpkins
Larriland Farm (3)
www.pickyourown.com
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Petting Farm, Pumpkin Patch &
Enchanted Pine Tree Forest
Clark’s Elioak Farm (1)
www.clarklandfarm.com
10:15 am
Just For Me
Ages 3-5, Ready for an Independent
Class; 30 min.
For children who are ready for an
independent class that includes creative
expression, listening comprehension,
and early reading skills.
Howard County Library –
Savage Branch
www.hclibrary.org
2 pm – 6 pm
East Columbia Farmers’ Market
Howard County Library – East Columbia
Branch
6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pick a Pumpkin from our Patch, Take a
Hayride, Pony Ride & Cow Train Ride.
Explore our Enchanted Pine Tree Forest
and all of the Enchanted Forest
attractions. Face painting and Gem
Mining, too!
Clark’s Elioak Farm (1)
www.clarklandfarm.com
8:30 am
Grow healthy and productive vegetables
by tending to your soil. Kent Phillips*
will explain the importance of soil tests,
how to interpret soil test results, and
how to amend soil with nutrients and
organic material.
Howard County Library –
Miller Branch
www.hclibrary.org
Farm City Celebration Weekend
County Executive Job Exchange
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Pick Your Own Apples, Vegetables,
and Pumpkins
Larriland Farm (3)
www.pickyourown.com
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Howard County Farmers’ Market
Oakland Mills Village Center
5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia
www.HowardCountyFarmersMarkets.com
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
20th Annual Howard County Farm
Heritage Days
$5.00 Admission Fee
For Ages 12 and Up
Living Farm Heritage Museum (4)
www.farmheritage.org
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pick Your Own Apples, Vegetables,
Pumpkins, Apple Fritters
Hayrides, Straw Maze, and Boo Barn
(Ages 3-7)
Larriland Farm (4)
www.pickyourown.com
Petting Farm, Pumpkin Patch &
Enchanted Pine Tree Forest
Clark’s Elioak Farm (1)
www.clarklandfarm.com
10:30 am
Barnyard Bash
Ages 3-5; 30 min;
Registration Required.
Stories and Activities about Farms
and Farming
Howard County Library –
Glenwood Branch
www.hclibrary.org
7:00 pm
Pajama Time
All Ages; 30 min.
Stories and Music Just Before Bedtime.
Pajamas, Teddy Bears, and Blankets
welcome.
Howard County Library –
Savage Branch
www.hclibrary.org
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Hayrides to Pick Your Own
Pumpkins
Feed the Farm Animals; Scarecrow
Making; Face Painting
Fall Pansies, Mums, Indian Corn, &
Much More
Educational Corn Maze & Mini Maze;
Country Store
Sharp’s at Waterford Farm (6)
www.sharpfarm.com
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Farm City Celebration Weekend
Pick a Pumpkin from our Patch, Take a
Hayride, Pony Ride & Cow Train Ride.
Explore our Enchanted Pine Tree Forest
and all of the Enchanted Forest
attractions. Face painting and Gem
Mining, too!
Clark’s Elioak Farm (1)
www.clarklandfarm.com
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Petting Farm, Pumpkin Patch &
Enchanted Pine Tree Forest
Clark’s Elioak Farm (1)
www.clarklandfarm.com
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Pick Your Own Apples, Vegetables,
and Pumpkins
Larriland Farm (3)
www.pickyourown.com
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Petting Farm, Pumpkin Patch &
Enchanted Pine Tree Forest
Clark’s Elioak Farm (1)
www.clarklandfarm.com
10:15 am
Play Partners
Ages infant-23 months with adult;
20-30 min.
Drop in, except where noted.
Stories, Baby Games, and Musical
Activities.
Howard County Library –
Savage Branch
www.hclibrary.org
Better Yield Through Better Soils
FRIDAY. OCTOBER 2ND
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Pick Your Own Apples, Vegetables,
and Pumpkins
Larriland Farm (3)
www.pickyourown.com
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Maple Lawn Center
8191 Westside Blvd., Fulton
www.HowardCountyFarmersMarket.com
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Learn the principles and techniques of
fermentation and pickling
Registration Required
University of Maryland
Extension-Howard County
www.howardcounty.umd.edu
Howard County Farmers’ Market
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Glenwood Community Farmers’
Market
Howard County Library –
Glenwood Branch
2350 MD-97, Cooksville
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pick Your Own Apples, Vegetables,
Pumpkins, Apple Fritters
Hayrides, Straw Maze, and Boo Barn
(Ages 3-7)
Larriland Farm (3)
www.pickyourown.com
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Hayrides to Pick Your Own
Pumpkins
Feed the Farm Animals; Scarecrow
Making; Face Painting
Educational Corn Maze & Mini Maze;
Country Store
Sharp’s at Waterford Farm (6)
www.sharpfarm.com
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Teddy Bear Farm Visit
Free Hayrides for All Children Who Bring
a Teddy Bear.
Folk singing with TONY MCGUFFIN,
Noon-4 pm
Pick a Pumpkin, Hayrides, Pony Rides,
Cow Train Ride and Gem Mining.
Clark’s Elioak Farm (1)
www.clarklandfarm.com
10:15 am
Play Partners
Ages infant-23 months with adult;
20-30 min. Drop in, except where noted.
Stories, Baby Games, and Musical
Activities.
Howard County Library –
Elkridge Branch
www.hclibrary.org
Howard County- Iron Bridge
Hounds
Open House - Day in the Life of a
Farmer
Farm Class on Beekeeping and Farm
Crops
Feed Our Friendly Animals, Mini Corn
Maze, Take a Hayride
And Harvest Your Own Pumpkin, and an
Ear of Popcorn
Cost $7.50/Child (Adults are Free)
Registration is Required by October 1st!
Sharp’s at Waterford Farm (6)
www.sharpfarm.com
2 pm – 6 pm
Howard County Farmers’ Market
Howard County General Hospital
5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia
www.HowardCountyFarmersMarkets.com
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Historic Ellicott City Old Town
Market
The Wine Bin & Little French Market,
Old Ellicott City
www.ellicottcityoldtownmarket.com
Learn the Basics of Keeping Chickens in
Your Backyard with presenters Cathy
Hudson and Van Wensil.
Howard County Library –
Glenwood Branch
www.hclibrary.org
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH
Pick Your Own Apples, Vegetables,
and Pumpkins
Larriland Farm (3)
www.pickyourown.com
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Petting Farm, Pumpkin Patch &
Enchanted Pine Tree Forest
Clark’s Elioak Farm (1)
www.clarklandfarm.com
10:15 am
Play Partners
Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30
min. Drop in, except where noted.
Stories, Baby Games, and Musical
Activities.
Howard County Library –
Elkridge Branch
www.hclibrary.org
11:15 am
Play Partners
Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30
min. Drop in, except where noted.
Stories, Baby Games, and Musical
Activities.
Howard County Library –
Elkridge Branch
www.hclibrary.org
All Ages; 30 min. Drop in, except where
noted.
Stories, Songs, and Activities for
Children and Adults to Enjoy Together.
Howard County Library –
Savage Branch
www.hclibrary.org
11:15 am
Play Partners
Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30
min. Drop in, except where noted.
Stories, Baby Games, and Musical
Activities.
Howard County Library –
Savage Branch
www.hclibrary.org
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Howard County Farmers’ Market
Oakland Mills Village Center
5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia
www.HowardCountyFarmersMarkets.co
m
Pick Your Own Apples, Vegetables,
Pumpkins, Apple Fritters
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Teddy Bear Farm Visit
Free Hayrides for All Children Who Bring
a Teddy Bear.
Folk singing with TONY MCGUFFIN,
Noon-4pm
Pick a Pumpkin, Hayrides, Pony Rides,
Cow Train Ride and Gem Mining.
Clark’s Elioak Farm (1)
www.clarklandfarm.com
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Hayrides to Pick Your Own
Pumpkins
Feed the Farm Animals; Scarecrow
Making; Face Painting
Educational Corn Maze & Mini Maze;
Country Store
Sharp’s at Waterford Farm (6)
www.sharpfarm.com
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
www.pickyourown.com
Petting Farm, Pumpkin Patch &
Enchanted Pine Tree Forest
Clark’s Elioak Farm (1)
www.clarklandfarm.com
2 pm – 6 pm
Howard County Farmer’s Market
Howard County Library –
Miller Branch
9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City
www.HowardCountyFarmersMarkets.com
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Pick Your Own Apples, Vegetables,
and Pumpkins
Larriland Farm (3)
www.pickyourown.com
10:00 am– 5:00 pm
Petting Farm, Pumpkin Patch &
Enchanted Pine Tree Forest
Clark’s Elioak Farm (1)
www.clarklandfarm.com
10:15 am
Play Partners
Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30
min. Drop in, except where noted. Ticket
required
Stories, Baby Games, and Musical
Activities.
Howard County Library –
East Columbia Branch
www.hclibrary.org
11:15 am
Play Partners
Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30
min. Drop in, except where noted.
Ticket required
Stories, Baby Games, and Musical
Activities.
Howard County Library –
East Columbia Branch
www.hclibrary.org
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Chickens in Your Backyard
Learn the Basics of Keeping Chickens in
Your Backyard with presenters Cathy
Hudson and Van Wensil.
Howard County Library –
Glenwood Branch
www.hclibrary.org
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Fall crafts, working blacksmith
demonstration, live music & Animals
Cost: $10.00 per car
Howard County Conservancy at
Mt. Pleasant Farm (5)
www.hcconservancy.org
Howard County Library –
East Columbia Branch
Fall Festival
Petting Farm, Pumpkin Patch &
Enchanted Pine Tree Forest
Clark’s Elioak Farm (1)
www.clarklandfarm.com
2 pm – 6 pm
Howard County Farmers’ Market
Howard County General Hospital
5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia
www.HowardCountyFarmersMarkets.com
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Historic Ellicott City Old Town
Market
The Wine Bin & Little French Market,
Old Ellicott City
www.ellicottcityoldtownmarket.com
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Howard County Farmers’ Market
Maple Lawn Center
8191 Westside Blvd., Fulton
www.HowardCountyFarmersMarket.com
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Glenwood Community Farmers’
Market
Howard County Library –
Glenwood Branch
2350 MD-97, Cooksville
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pick Your Own Apples, Vegetables,
Pumpkins, Apple Fritters
Hayrides, Straw Maze, and Boo Barn
(Ages 3-7)
Larriland Farm (3)
www.pickyourown.com
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
All Together Now
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
10:30 am
Hayrides, Straw Maze, and Boo Barn
(Ages 3-7)
Larriland Farm (3)
www.pickyourown.com
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Chickens in Your Backyard
Pick Your Own Apples, Vegetables,
and Pumpkins
Larriland Farm (3)
10:30 am
Ages 2-5 (2 yr. olds must be
accompanies by an adult); 30 min.
Tales, Tunes, and Tons of Fun! Make a
Craft, too.
Howard County Library –
Savage Branch
www.hclibrary.org
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Join us for a 10:30 am Hayride through
our 530 acre farm then
Enjoy the Sight of Horses & Riders &
Lots of Happy Hounds!
Sharp’s at Waterford Farm (6)
www.sharpfarm.com
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Picture Book Parade
www.clarklandfarm.com
10:30 am
Petting Farm, Pumpkin Patch &
Enchanted Pine Tree Forest
Clark’s Elioak Farm (1)
www.clarklandfarm.com
Petting Farm, Pumpkin Patch &
Enchanted Pine Tree Forest
Clark’s Elioak Farm (1)
Fermenting/Pickling
East Columbia Farmers’ Market
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9TH
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Pick Your Own Apples, Vegetables,
and Pumpkins
Larriland Farm (3)
www.pickyourown.com
Free Hayrides to Pick Your Own
Pumpkins
Feed the Farm Animals; Scarecrow
Making; Face Painting
Educational Corn Maze & Mini Maze;
Country Store
Sharp’s at Waterford Farm (6)
www.sharpfarm.com
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pumpkin Craft & Coloring Weekend
Pick a pumpkin.
Take a Hayride, Pony Ride and
Cow Train Ride. Gem Mining, too.
Clark’s Elioak Farm (1)
www.clarklandfarm.com
10:00 am– 5:00 pm
Meet the 4-Hers
Pick your Own Pumpkins
TLV Farm (7)
www.tlvtreefarm.com
10:30 am
Howard County- Iron Bridge
Hounds
Join us for a 10:30 am Hayride through
our 530 acre farm then
Enjoy the Sight of Horses & Riders &
Lots of Happy Hounds!
Sharp’s at Waterford Farm (6)
www.sharpfarm.com
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Howard County Farmers’ Market
Oakland Mills Village Center
5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia
www.HowardCountyFarmersMarkets.com
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pick Your Own Apples, Vegetables,
Pumpkins, Apple Fritters
Hayrides, Straw Maze, and Boo Barn
(Ages 3-7)
Larriland Farm (3)
www.pickyourown.com
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Hayrides to Pick Your Own
Pumpkins
Feed the Farm Animals; Scarecrow
-
Making; Face Painting
Educational Corn Maze & Mini Maze;
Country Store
Sharp’s at Waterford Farm (6)
www.sharpfarm.com
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pumpkin Craft & Coloring Weekend
Pick a pumpkin.
Take a Hayride, Pony Ride and Cow
Train Ride. Gem Mining, too.
Clark’s Elioak Farm (1)
www.clarklandfarm.com
Farms listed below are open daily throughout the week.
Please check their websites for changes or updates to
schedules.
• Clark’s Elioak Farm
• Days End Farm Horse Rescue
• Larriland Farm
• Sharps at Waterford Farm
Please note some activities may require a fee and/or
parental supervision. Some activities may be cancelled due
to inclement weather. Scheduled Events and Events are
subject to change.
Green numbers (1) following the times correspond to farm
locations on the map on the reverse side.
Schedule of Events Information
Air View Farm
Barkley Law Office
Bowling Green Farm
Breezy Willow Farm
Healthy Little Cooks
Howard County Conservancy
Howard County Tourism and Promotion
J. David Mullinix & Sons
Larriland Farm
Love Dove Farm
Maple Lawn Farm
Sharp’s at Waterford Farm
The Wheeler Farm
Walnut Springs Nursery
Bronze $100 - $249
Alice’s AgriMaryland
Clark’s Elioak Farm
Indigo Ink
TLV Tree Farm
www.farmheritage.org
“Farmland Forever...
Building Healthy Families”
September 26th October 11th, 2015
FARMCITY
Celebra tion
Silver $250 - $499
The mission of the Howard County
Farm-City Celebration is to provide
opportunities for interaction between
urban citizens and farmers in Howard
County. This celebration highlights our
farm-city interdependence and promotes
understanding and appreciation between
people on either side of the imaginary
boundary separating town from country.
Mission Statement
Howard County Farm-City Celebration
Howard County Library
Howard County Public School System
Howard Soil Conservation District
Gold $500 - $999
Howard County Antique Farm Machinery Club
Howard County Economic Development Authority
Howard County Farm Bureau
Howard County Government
Howard County Department of Parks & Recreation
Maryland Cooperative Extension-Howard County
Platinum $1000 and up
Many thanks to our sponsors:
HOWARD COUNTY
Howard County Farm – City Celebration: September 26-October 11, 2015
H
oward County farms have been
200 years. Today, you can still taste a crisp,
fresh-picked apple, touch a newborn calf and
enjoy a beautiful drive through the County’s
rural west to see autumn in its brightest hues.
Fall is the perfect time to celebrate the
County’s strong agricultural heritage and
their “city cousins” share. The Howard County
Farm-City Celebration is 16 days of fun for families, learning experiences for kids of all ages,
and an opportunity to appreciate the contributions our farms make to the quality of life for all
Howard County residents.
Celebrating the 12th Anniversary of the
Howard County Farm-City Celebration join us
from September 26 to October 11, farms are
opening their doors to visitors and holding Fall
Harvest Festivals.
And, don’t miss visiting Farm Heritage Days,
Sept. 26-27, across from Howard County
Fairgrounds (12985 Frederick Road, West
Friendship).
This brochure is your guide to all the
events scheduled during this unique
celebration.
Please come join us and enjoy!
Howard County Farms Open to Visitors
Please call ahead for schedules and information.
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Clark’s (1)*
Elioak Farm
10500 Route 108
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 730-4049
www.clarklandfarm.com
Days End Farm (2)
Horse Rescue
15856 Frederick Rd.
Woodbine/Lisbon, MD 21797
(301) 854-5037
(410) 442-1562
www.defhr.org
Larriland Farm (3)*
2415 Woodbine Rd.
Woodbine, MD 21797
(410) 442-2605
www.pickyourown.com
Howard County Conservancy
Mt. Pleasant Farm (5)*
10520 Old Frederick Rd.
Woodstock, MD 21163
(410) 465-8877
www.hcconservancy.com
Living Farm (4)
Heritage Museum
12985 Frederick Rd.
West Friendship, MD 21794
(410) 489-2345
www.farmheritage.org
Triadelphia Lake (7)*
View Farm
15155 Triadelphia Mill Rd.
Glenelg, MD 21737
(410) 489-4460
www.tlvtreefarm
*Indicates
partnership in the
Howard County
Agriculture
Promotion Program
Sharp’s at Waterford Farm (6)
4003 Jennings Chapel Rd.
Brookville, MD 20833
(410) 489-2572
www.sharpfarm.com