Free Self-Guided Tour Begins at SSES Pavilion Saturday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m.
The 12th Annual Farm Tour hosted by Citizens for Easton is expected to draw lots of visitors to celebrate Easton’s farms and farmers. The event highlights Easton’s agricultural traditions and celebrates local farmers’ valuable contributions to the community.
A map of participating farms and sites will be distributed on Saturday, Aug. 14 at the Samuel Staples Elementary School pavilion, 515 Morehouse Road, Easton, Conn. Map holders will receive free treats at many of the venues.
Activities for visitors of all ages will be held at the pavilion beginning at 10 a.m. From 10 until noon, children’s games will be led by Easton Community Center’s facility director Joel Silkoff and the ECC staff.
Also at the pavilion, the Easton Garden Club will provide a flower-planting event for amateur gardeners of all ages, who will be able to pot sunflower seedlings and take them home to grow. Master Gardeners & Composters and the Easton Courier will also host the events there.
The Farm Tour free prize drawings, a relatively new addition to the event, will include gift certificates from local farms and businesses.
In addition to the farms, the Adams Schoolhouse will be open to the public. For times, consult map. Free goodies at Greiser’s Coffee and Market will be offered to map holders.
This year the self-guided tour includes 14 stops at both farms and sites of historical interest. Maps will include the times of special events and tours at each location.
Free samples of produce, cooking tips, tours and activities for children will be offered throughout the tour.
The farm tour provides young and old a chance to have good, old-fashionned fun. Visitors can sample Easton’s bounteous agricultural products and at the same time support those who work hard to provide them.
More information about Citizens for Easton can be accessed at citizensforeaston.org
