Farmer Brown will showcase Fairytale Town's friendly barnyard animals at the fifth annual Farms, Friends and Fairytales program on Saturday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This celebration of all-things agriculture features live sheep shearing, wool spinning, a mini-farmer's market, hands-on art activities and more fun for the whole family.
The highlight of the event will be a live old-fashioned sheep shearing. Fairytale Town's twin Babydoll sheep, Reading and Writing, will be sheared, and their wool will then be spun into yarn on a spinning wheel. Children and parents will also learn about the daily lives of some of Fairytale Town's rare and miniature animals.
Multiple agriculture-themed hands-on art activities will be stationed throughout the park. Children will also learn how to make their own ice cream. Plus, local area farms and organizations will be on hand to share their experience bringing agricultural products to market.
"Most urban children do not have the chance to see live farm animals," said Kathy Fleming, Fairytale Town's executive director. "Fairytale Town is a unique environment where children can learn how animals contribute to society as well as represent the fairytales children know so well."
This program is made possible in part by generous sponsorships from Whole Foods Market and Farm Fresh to You. For more information, visit www.fairytaletown.org or call (916) 808-7462.
Event Details
What: Farms, Friends & Fairytales
When: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Park hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (weather permitting)
Cost: Free with paid park admission: $5 weekends and holidays, children 1 and under are free
Where: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento CA 95822
Phone: (916) 808-7462
Website: www.fairytaletown.org
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