Tractor Days
2020-08-01 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | VT
Saturday, August 1 will feature tractor-drawn wagon rides from 11 AM – 3 PM (riders will be limited by social distancing).
The fun continues Sunday, August 2 with the 20th Annual Antique Tractor Day.
Watch the tractor parade at 11:00 AM and again at 3:00 PM and cheer on your favorite tractor in the “Slow Race” at 1:00 PM. Meet the tractor exhibitors and hear about the historical background and restoration of each tractor.
(Note: All tractor exhibitors have pre-registered and met requirements to participate in this event. If you are interested in exhibiting in future events, call 802-457-2355.)
Both days: Kids can have fun making bubbles and riding pedal tractors! Pedal tractors will be available each day from 11AM-3PM. Take a tractor-themed Story Walk. Bring a picnic and enjoy the scenic pastures, see our farm animals, visit the gardens and learn about Vermont’s rural history. The Dairy Bar opens at 11AM and serves Vermont ice cream and other Billings Farm dairy products. Billings Farm’s award-winning cheeses will be available for purchase at the Dairy Bar and in our outdoor Gift Shop.
On Monday, August 3 watch the parade and learn more about antique tractors ONLINE and on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Note: As of July 1, the Billings Farm & Museum site will be limited to a maximum capacity of 225 people at one time, per State of Vermont guidance, and face coverings must be worn by all guests over the age of 2 everywhere on the site, including the outdoors. Learn more about visiting Billings Farm safely and find a full list of what to visit at Billings Farm here.

Tractor Days
2020-08-02 10:00 - 16:00
Tractor Days fun continues Sunday, August 2 with the 20th Annual Antique Tractor Day.
Watch the tractor parade at 11:00 AM and again at 3:00 PM and cheer on your favorite tractor in the “Slow Race” at 1:00 PM. Meet the tractor exhibitors and hear about the historical background and restoration of each tractor.
(Note: All tractor exhibitors have pre-registered and met requirements to participate in this event. If you are interested in exhibiting in future events, call 802-457-2355.)
Kids can have fun making bubbles and riding pedal tractors! Pedal tractors will be available each day from 11AM-3PM. Take a tractor-themed Story Walk. Bring a picnic and enjoy the scenic pastures, see our farm animals, visit the gardens and learn about Vermont’s rural history. The Dairy Bar opens at 11AM and serves Vermont ice cream and other Billings Farm dairy products. Billings Farm’s award-winning cheeses will be available for purchase at the Dairy Bar and in our outdoor Gift Shop.
On Monday, August 3 watch the parade and learn more about antique tractors ONLINE and on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Note: As of July 1, the Billings Farm & Museum site will be limited to a maximum capacity of 225 people at one time, per State of Vermont guidance, and face coverings must be worn by all guests over the age of 2 everywhere on the site, including the outdoors. Learn more about visiting Billings Farm safely and find a full list of what to visit at Billings Farm here.

Pollination Celebration
2020-08-28 10:00 - 16:00
Enjoy the beauty of our flower and vegetable gardens and learn about the importance of native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators onsite at Billings Farm from August 28 through August 31 and online from August 31 through September 4.
Explore the Sunflower House in full bloom! Play our “What’s Blooming!” game using a guide to the sunflowers provided by Billings Farm. Win Billings Farm cheese in the #VTSunflowerHouse Instagram Challenge! Take your best sunflower pics and tag @billingsfarm on Instagram – make sure to use #VTSunflowerHouse.
NOTE: Masks must be worn at all times on the Billings Farm site, including in the Sunflower House. If there are people in your Instagram Challenge photos, they must be wearing masks for your photo to be considered.
Daily activities include a family-friendly pollinator-themed Story Walk, a self-guided Meditation Walk along the Ottauquechee River. “Bee” sure to stop by the Dairy Bar for our Pollinator Special: Billings Farm Homemade Honey Ice Cream! The Dairy Bar is open from 11:00-4:00.
Bring a picnic and enjoy the scenic pastures, see our farm animals, and learn about Vermont’s rural history. Find bee-centric products in our Gift Shop, including a variety of honey from local producers, and Billings Farm’s Pollinator Recipes, also available online (Download Here).
Special Happenings
Friday, Saturday & Monday
Pollinator craft: Make Wool Butterflies
Saturday
Do the Honeybee Dance: 11:00 & 1:00
Kids can buzz around to music, led by Billings Farm staff
Behind the Magic of the Sunflower House: 12:00 & 2:00
Meet Ben Pauly, creator of the magical Sunflower House, and master gardener at the Woodstock Inn & Resort. Learn how he designed this amazing natural wonder and what you can plant to support pollinators.
Sunday
Do the Honeybee Dance: 11:00 & 1:00
Kids can buzz around to music, led by Billings Farm staff
Meet a Beekeeper: 12:00 & 2:00
Local beekeeper Troy Hall, of Hall Apiaries will speak about beekeeping and answer your questions about raising bees.

Pollination Celebration Online!
2020-08-31 - 2020-09-04
Visit Billings Farm at Home online to learn how to make a simple bee bath for your garden. Find out how Billings Farm became a certified “bee-friendly” farm, and download pollinator information and activities on our website.
