Friday, April 12, 2013

Barnyard Babies at AG Hall of Fame April 27

Staff Report

Spring on the farm is a time for sprouting crops, blooming flowers and baby animals!

And that’s what folks can find from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at the National Agricultural Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs. There will be an assortment of farm animals including chicks, calves, alpacas, sheep, goats, bees, pigs, horses, burros and more!

Ride the Shriner’s Fire Wagons, hay wagons and miniature train. Enjoy pig races, milking and sheep shearing demonstrations, soil tunnel trailer, fire safety house, hands-on kids farming activities, blacksmith, and living history. There will be free ice cream from Blue Bell. Food vendors also will be available.

The event is hosted by the Leavenworth County Farm Bureau.

Special discounted rates apply: $5 adults, $3 children (4-16), under 4 free, members free.

The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame is located just northeast of I-70/K-7 interchange in Bonner Springs, two miles west of the Kansas Speedway.

For more information call 913-721-1075, e-mail info@aghalloffame.com or visit us at www.AgHallofFame.com.