Woodstock Farm Festival 2012 Events
MAY 30
Seed Starting & Planting:
Free seedlings and expert gardening advice with the Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension
Music on the Main Stage:
Byrdsong directed by Nancy Chusid - A local womens a cappella singing group presents an eclectic mix of songs with spirit. Singing along is encouraged!
KIDS:
Musical performance by Astral Alert, a 6-9 year old singing group and My Moon, a 10-12 year old singing group. Starts at 3:30pm
COMMUNITY GROUP:
WAAM - Stop by to find out about the WAAM Benefit Splash! on June 5th and other upcoming events.
June 6th
Music on the Main Stage:
5:00pm The Acoustic Medicine Show - The Acoustic Medicine Show features guitar, fiddle, mandolin, standup bass and 3-part harmonies on original homespun music. Come on people, come on, let's gooooo.
Music in the Farmer's Market:
3:30pm David Baggett - Traditional, modern folk, blues and original compositions. Playing guitar, mandolin, banjo, bouzouki or ukulele.
5:30pm Fiddle Music with Deb Tankard and Friends.
Kids:
3:45pm The Ivy Vine Players Puppet Theater presents a series of songs and tales brought to you by charming puppet characters loaded with personality.Community Group:
Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary - A non-profit organization that works to end cruelty to farm animals and promote compassionate living. Our shelter rehabilitates animals rescued from abuse and neglect, and we educate the public about the devastating effects of modern day agribusiness on the animals, the environment and human health.
June 13th
Music on the Main Stage:
5:00pm Hope Machine - Hope Machine was born at a 2003 Woody Guthrie hootenanny hosted by Woody's granddaughter Anna Canoni. It was named after the Woody quote: "about all a human being is anyway, is a hoping machine."
Music in the Farmer's Market:
5:30pm Fiddle Music with Deb Tankard and Friends.
Community Group:
Pure Catskills / Watershed Agricultural Council - The Watershed Agricultural Council works with farm and forest landowners in the NYC Watershed to protect water quality for 9 million New Yorkers in partnership with NYC DEP, USDA and other funders. The buy local program Pure Catskills helps farm and food businesses connect and bring their regional products to market.
June 20th
Music on the Main Stage:
5:00pm Josh Tyler Band - Americana mix of folk, rock, blues, country, and jazz.
Music on the Main Stage:
5:30pm Fiddle Music with Deb Tankard and Friends.
Kids:
3:45pm Mountaintop School Puppet Shows with Wendy Weinburd Fairy tales and folk tales from around the world told with natural woolen table puppets and silk marionettes
Community Group:
Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary - A non-profit organization that works to end cruelty to farm animals and promote compassionate living. Our shelter rehabilitates animals rescued from abuse and neglect, and we educate the public about the devastating effects of modern day agribusiness on the animals, the environment and human health.
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June 27th
Pie Contest: Strawberries
Think you make the best crust around? Want to have a hand in crowning the best pie in town? Join us to taste, make, or both! The first in a series of pie contests throughout the season celebrating the different fruits of our region.5:30 pm
July 25th
Pie Contest:
Peaches
August 1st
Farm Olympics
Tomato shot put, anyone? Celebrate the London 2012 Olympics with the Woodstock Farm Festival's very own farm Olympics. Join us for Olympic-and-produce inspired games for the whole family. Starts at 4:30 pm
August 8th
Corn Roast
Stop by for an ear of farm fresh grilled corn on the cob. All proceeds benefit the Woodstock Farm Festival.
August 15th
Preserving the Harvest:
Drying - Learn best practices and DIY equipment for drying herbs, greens, and vegetables for use all year round. Starts at 5:30 pm
August 29th
Kids Back-to-School Bash
Make-your-own scarecrow, storytelling, crafts and more!
September 12th
Scarecrow Fest
The Woodstock Land Conservancy and the Farm Festival will once again host Scarecrow Fest. Create your own, unique autumnal sculpture for display at the market and join us for a day of demonstrations, crafts, and fall fun!
September 19th
Preserving the Harvest:
Storing - Learn ways to store whole foods from the market throughout the year. Begins 5 pm
October 3rd
Pie Contest:
Apples