Flanders Farm School is held monthly

WOODBURY » Flanders offers an exciting program for young children with a caregiver where they can be “a farmer for the day” visiting, learning and helping feed the animals that make their home at the Flanders North Barn. Starting in September and continuing one Friday each month through November the focus will be on a different farm animal. Each program includes art projects, stories, hikes or puppet shows to create an exciting agriculture adventure together!

Farm School kicks off on Sept. 15 with the theme “Baa, Ram, Ewe” when they will be learning all about sheep!

Kids and their caregivers will meet the Flanders Shetland sheep and feel their beautiful, soft wool used for knitting and felting. They will see a yarn-spinning demonstration and learn how a shepherd takes care of these incredible wooly wonders. They will then enjoy a hands on experience using some wool for an art project to take home.

On Friday, Oct. 27 it’s “Harvest Time”. We will be taking a hayride to the pumpkin patch to meet a friendly scarecrow that passes out treats. Learn about the lifecycle of a pumpkin, our busy bee pollinators and pick your own pumpkin for a pumpkin painting party! (Please dress for a mess)

Turkeys are the theme of the Farm School Day being held on Friday, Nov. 3.

Learn interesting turkey facts, discover what turkeys eat, learn about different breeds of turkeys and create a turkey art project for the holiday table.

Activities will be based at the Flanders North Barn located at 644 Flanders Road in Woodbury from 9:30 to 10:30. Pre-registration is required.

The cost is $5 for child and caregiver for those who are Flanders members and $10 for non-members. Those interested may register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, for more information.

Presented as a unique opportunity for all young children to experience and learn about farm animals close up, the program is just one of the preschool program offerings held at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust during the year. Find a full listing of all the programs for kids and adults by visiting their website or on their Facebook page.

Taste of Litchfield to be held Sept. 10

MORRIS » Litchfield is home to so many terrific restaurants and talented chefs. TownVibe and Litchfield Magazine have announced plans to celebrate Litchfield’s food scene by organizing what’s sure to be the food-lover’s party of the year—Taste of Litchfield—on Sunday, Sept. 10, 1-4 p.m. at South Farms in Morris.

The restaurant and spirits list is still growing but to date includes @ the Corner, Amanda Bakes, Hidden Valley Eatery, John’s Cafe, Litchfield Distillery, Marketplace Woodbury, Meraki, New Morning Catering, Nine Main, Ryan Brown Catering, Saltwater Grille, Spring Hill Vineyards, West Street Grille, White Horse Pub, Winvian, and Zaragosa.

The event will also offer various wines, beers, and spirits to create the perfect ensemble—all available for one ticket price. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local area food banks.

Pre-purchased general admission is $50, which includes food, drink, and entertainment all afternoon. A VIP pass is $100 and provides food, drink, entertainment, private parking, and access to a lounge with TV and food service. Children 15 and under are $20.

Day-of-the event tickets are $60 for general admission and $110 for the VIP lounge. Tickets can be purchased at tasteoflitchfield.com.

For more information contact TownVibe at 203-4311708 or Mary Beth Lawlor at mblawlor@townvibe.com.

Goshen Fair returns for 105th year

GOSHEN » The Goshen Fair will celebrate its 105th year on Labor Day weekend at the Goshen Fairgrounds, Sept. 2-4. Gates open at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, to three full days of fun for the whole family. Live music, rides, fireworks and a full schedule of entertainment are part of the fun; take a step back in time with period craftsmen demonstrating their skills, arts and crafts exhibits and livestock shows and competitions.

Childrens’ shows, contests and a petting zoo, truck and tractor pulls, the famous Vater’s Monster Truck Show on Sunday and Monday.

A Motown Band takes the stage Saturday at 7 p.m. followed by a fireworks display. Find a full schedule of events at www.goshenfair.org and Facebook. Admission is $10, free for children under 12, and free parking.