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Saturday,
October 4th, 11 am - 11 pm, 2008
Full Belly Farm, Yolo County, CA
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Click
Here for 2008 Hoes Down Harvest Festival line-up:
Children's
Area- Kids (aged 0-99) have
their own hands-on area with all sorts of arts and crafts, pumpkin
carving, petting zoo, ice cream churning, and more. Get wet in our
water roller coaster with dunking tank; beat your time through an
obstacle course made of farm found objects; climb on the towering
hay fort; go on a nature walk; and then listen to a story in the
tipi or on the children's entertainment stage. Yahoo, there's so
much to do! Click here to see the Children’s
Area Schedule.
Agricultural
Workshops- Agricultural Workshops-
Learn about organic fruit trees, grassfed beef, cow milking, herbs
and flowers, pest control, sheep shearing, small farm equipment
and more... Some workshops available in Spanish!
Click here to see the Agricultural
Worshops Schedule. |
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Food-
Delectable organic food will be served fresh
- grilled sweet corn, bountiful salads, barbequed kebabs and burgers,
beverages and home-baked apple pies and other desserts!
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Farmer's
Market & Crafts- Shop
for beautiful, handmade farm crafts and gifts. Experience demonstrations
in age old crafts. An all-day farmers’ market boasts the bounty
of the season: fresh-picked melons, apples, nuts, pumpkins and more! |
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Indian Culture and Arts Area - Learn about basket weaving with Bertha Mitchell, Kathy Wallace, & Dixie
Rogers. Learn to Tulle weave along with Diana Almenderiz. Following these demonstrations learn how to make pine nut
bracelets with Roxanne Lucero, Avalon Lucero, Paige Kinter, Briana
Roberts, and Cassey Villalobos. Meet the Game Masters Nate Villalobos and Ramon Segura. Don’t miss the Pomo Nation Dancers on the Main Stage.
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Entertainment-
Enjoy
live music, storytelling, a Contra dance - all guaranteed to move
and groove you!
Click here to see the Entertainment
Schedules.
Farm
Tours- Horse
drawn wagon will circle the 120 acre organic farm throughout the
day. There will also be three hour-long intensive walking tours
throughout the day.
Camping
- Camping - Saturday night only. Cost: $20 per car. Camping
is free to bicyclists. Please note that the campground is very
primitive (i.e. our almond orchard). The only facilities are portapotties.
There is no running water and (obviously) no electricity. No driving
is allowed in the camping area after dusk. Quiet hours begin at
11:00 pm until dawn.
Camping is also available at Cache Creek Canyon Regional Park,
8 miles north of Full Belly Farm. Click
here for Cache Creek Camping. They can be reached at (530)
666-8115
Saturday
Admission Prices - Festival:
Adults $20, Children (2-12): $5,
Under 2: free
Camping:
(Saturday night only): $20 per car
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What
to Bring: A
water bottle, sun hat and sunscreen, bathing suit (for swimming
in the creek), and a flashlight if you plan to stay late.
What
NOT to Bring: PLEASE
NO DOGS! (Dogs will be turned away.) No alcohol!
Volunteer!
Some 300 dedicated and hard working volunteers make this
festival possible. It is truly inspiring to see so many people supporting
and participating in the sustainable agriculture movement. As the
farmers bring in their Fall crops, enthusiasm from others in the
community makes it all seem worthwhile. Click here
to be a part of the Hoes Down Festival community!
Sunday
Events
- Sunday Breakfast:
Get a fresh start with a locally grown, organic breakfast! Open
to all, first come, first serve. Cost: $5 Adults, $3 Children (2-12).
Location: Full Belly Farm Time: 8 - 10 am
- The Celebration continues with
Sunday Activities: A variety of hands - on workshops
and activities throughout the Capay Valley give participants a chance
to deepen their understanding and connection to the food system.
Pre-Registration is required. Click here
for more information.
Sunday Events
All
of the proceeds from the Hoes Down Harvest Celebration go to non-profit
organizations that support sustainable agriculture and rural living.
If
you would like to be part of our community
of sponsors and donate to this event, please contact
us.
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