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SUMMARY:Winter Weekends at the Farm
DESCRIPTION:February is a Winter Wonderland at Billings Farm! \nEnjoy scenic winter landscapes among the barns and pastures of Billings Farm & Museum in February. Open each Saturday & Sunday from 10am-4pm\, plus the week of President’s Day with engaging activities indoors and out for visitors of all ages. \nFarm Animals & Winter Fun  Visit the sheep\, chickens and goats all cozy in the Small Animal Barn. \nDon snowshoes – bring your own or rent from the nearby Woodstock Inn & Resort Nordic Center – and venture through the picturesque snow-covered farm fields and along the Ottauquechee River. \nBring your sled to speed down the small hill next to the orchard. Gather round the fire pit and warm up with hot cider and s’mores. Families can enjoy a poetic stroll along the Story Walk pasture fence featuring “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost. \nDip a candle to take home. \nVermont’s Rural History  Explore the Farm Life Exhibits to see what life on the farm was like in the 1890’s and find the snowpeople hidden within the exhibits. Learn about the families and history of Billings Farm in our Upon This Land Exhibit. A Place in the Land\, the Academy Award® – nominee film which chronicles the development of Billings Farm is shown throughout the day in the Visitor Center Theater. Guests are invited to view re-creations of both the Sitting and Dining Rooms from the 1890 Farm Manager’s House within the Activity Barn.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/winter-weekends-at-the-farm/2021-02-07/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210214T233000
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SUMMARY:Life in Synchro\, Woodstock Film Series Online
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Angela Pinaglia\, this fun film takes us inside the dazzling\, beautiful\, cold\, hard world of synchronized ice skating – the toughest sport you’ve never heard of. Women\, young and old\, show what’s it like to bring precision\, grace and women’s unity to the rink as they perform the improbable. \nPurchase tickets and passes and view the complete list of films here. \n 
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/life-in-synchro-woodstock-film-series-online/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210220T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210220T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
CREATED:20210122T133028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T015154Z
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SUMMARY:Torchlight Snowshoe
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/february-torchlight-snowshoe/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210228T233000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T160500Z
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SUMMARY:The Booksellers\, Woodstock Vermont Film Series Online
DESCRIPTION:D.W. Young’s The Booksellers explores the small but fascinating world of antiquarian booksellers\, populated by obsessives\, intellects and dreamers. The New York Times designated the film a “Critic’s Pick” and wrote\, “Eccentricity and charm abound.” \nPurchase tickets and passes and view the complete list of films here. \n 
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/the-booksellers-woodstock-vermont-film-series-online/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210227T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
CREATED:20201228T211612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T165326Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Weekends at the Farm
DESCRIPTION:February is a Winter Wonderland at Billings Farm! \nEnjoy scenic winter landscapes among the barns and pastures of Billings Farm & Museum in February. Open each Saturday & Sunday from 10am-4pm\, plus the week of President’s Day with engaging activities indoors and out for visitors of all ages. \nFarm Animals & Winter Fun  Visit the sheep\, chickens and goats all cozy in the Small Animal Barn. \nDon snowshoes – bring your own or rent from the nearby Woodstock Inn & Resort Nordic Center – and venture through the picturesque snow-covered farm fields and along the Ottauquechee River. \nBring your sled to speed down the small hill next to the orchard. Gather round the fire pit and warm up with hot cider and s’mores. Families can enjoy a poetic stroll along the Story Walk pasture fence featuring “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost. \nDip a candle to take home. \nVermont’s Rural History  Explore the Farm Life Exhibits to see what life on the farm was like in the 1890’s and find the snowpeople hidden within the exhibits. Learn about the families and history of Billings Farm in our Upon This Land Exhibit. A Place in the Land\, the Academy Award® – nominee film which chronicles the development of Billings Farm is shown throughout the day in the Visitor Center Theater. Guests are invited to view re-creations of both the Sitting and Dining Rooms from the 1890 Farm Manager’s House within the Activity Barn.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/winter-weekends-at-the-farm/2021-02-27/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210227T233000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
CREATED:20210113T212556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T135805Z
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SUMMARY:Planning Your Garden with Master Gardener Ben Pauly
DESCRIPTION:Join Woodstock Inn & Resort’s Master Gardener Ben Pauly live by Zoom and get motivated to plan an awesome garden using sustainable practices and a holistic gardening approach. Known for his creations at Kelly Way Gardens and for Billings Farm’s Sunflower House\, Ben will share ideas for plotting out gardens\, attracting pollinators and beneficial insects\, and how and when to start seeds and seedlings. Questions are encouraged! Learn more and register here.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/planning-your-garden-with-master-gardner-ben-pauly/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
CREATED:20201228T211612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T165326Z
UID:10002758-1614506400-1614528000@billingsfarm.org
SUMMARY:Winter Weekends at the Farm
DESCRIPTION:February is a Winter Wonderland at Billings Farm! \nEnjoy scenic winter landscapes among the barns and pastures of Billings Farm & Museum in February. Open each Saturday & Sunday from 10am-4pm\, plus the week of President’s Day with engaging activities indoors and out for visitors of all ages. \nFarm Animals & Winter Fun  Visit the sheep\, chickens and goats all cozy in the Small Animal Barn. \nDon snowshoes – bring your own or rent from the nearby Woodstock Inn & Resort Nordic Center – and venture through the picturesque snow-covered farm fields and along the Ottauquechee River. \nBring your sled to speed down the small hill next to the orchard. Gather round the fire pit and warm up with hot cider and s’mores. Families can enjoy a poetic stroll along the Story Walk pasture fence featuring “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost. \nDip a candle to take home. \nVermont’s Rural History  Explore the Farm Life Exhibits to see what life on the farm was like in the 1890’s and find the snowpeople hidden within the exhibits. Learn about the families and history of Billings Farm in our Upon This Land Exhibit. A Place in the Land\, the Academy Award® – nominee film which chronicles the development of Billings Farm is shown throughout the day in the Visitor Center Theater. Guests are invited to view re-creations of both the Sitting and Dining Rooms from the 1890 Farm Manager’s House within the Activity Barn.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/winter-weekends-at-the-farm/2021-02-28/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210307T233000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
CREATED:20201113T161927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T161927Z
UID:10002523-1614816000-1615159800@billingsfarm.org
SUMMARY:Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops\, Woodstock Vermont Film Series Online
DESCRIPTION:Few films have had the impact and been more timely than Jen McShane’s police documentary Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops that answers the question that many are asking: isn’t it possible for police to de-escalate tensions\, especially with people in crisis. The film follows two extraordinary police officers in highly-charged situations – where we witness their work\, firsthand. The Los Angeles Times wrote that the film is “Moving in its humanity and forceful in its pragmatism. Essential viewing.” \nPurchase tickets and passes and view the complete list of films here.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/ernie-and-joe-crisis-cops-woodstock-vermont-film-series-online/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210321T233000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
CREATED:20201113T162721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T165507Z
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SUMMARY:Advocate\, Woodstock Vermont Film Series Online
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Phillipe Bellaiche and Rachel Leah Jones. For decades and against the odds\, tenacious Israeli human rights lawyer Lea Tsemel has steadfastly defended Palestinians against an array of charges\, never betraying her core principles for justice. With political tensions on all sides\, the film becomes a portrait of courage and faith. \nPurchase tickets and passes and view the complete list of films here.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/advocate-a-woodstock-vermont-film-series-on/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210411T233000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
CREATED:20201113T163222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T163223Z
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SUMMARY:River City Drumbeat\, Woodstock Vermont Film Series Online
DESCRIPTION:River City Drumbeat directed by Anne Flatte and Marlon Johnson\, tells the story of indefatigable Nardie White who has\, for 30 years\, offered a path to empowerment for African American youth through music and drumming. The film provides a powerful testament to all that one person can accomplish by offering children compassion\, opportunity\, and a place to explore their creativity. \nPurchase tickets and passes and view the complete list of films here.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/river-city-drumbeat-woodstock-vermont-film-series-online/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210418T233000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
CREATED:20201113T164041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T164442Z
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SUMMARY:Desert One\, Woodstock Vermont Film Series Online
DESCRIPTION:Two-time Academy Award winner Barbara Kopple’s documentary thriller Desert One takes viewers inside the planning\, execution and aftermath of Operation Eagle Claw\, Jimmy Carter’s failed 1980 mission to free 52 U.S. hostages being held in Iran. The picture features hostages\, soldiers – and Carter\, himself\, in an honest reflection of all that was planned – and failed. The Wall Street Journal calls the picture\, “Superb.” \nPurchase tickets and passes and view the complete list of films here. \n 
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/desert-one-woodstock-vermont-film-series-online/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
CREATED:20210104T143216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T203740Z
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SUMMARY:Sheep Shearing & Herding
DESCRIPTION:Billings Farm’s annual Sheep Shearing & Herding takes place on Saturday and Sunday\, April 24 & 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nReserve your entrance time to receive expedited entry! \nCelebrate all things sheep and wool with a weekend of shear fun! Meet herdsman Jim McRae and his team of Border Collies and watch demonstrations of herding sheep in the farm fields during narrated programs at 11:30 a.m.\, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. each day. \nThe farm’s Southdown sheep will receive their spring “wool cuts” by Craig & Philo Marcotte at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30\, 2:30\, and 4:30 p.m. \nSpinning\, and carding demonstrations will highlight the skills needed to turn fleece into yarn. Visitors are invited to help skirt a fleece (the process of preparing the wool for washing)\, try their hand at carding\, and make a wool butterfly. \nIn the Learning Kitchen from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.\, see a cooking demonstration for Spanakopita made with sheep milk cheese and enjoy a sample! \nWhy reserve an entry time? \nEvery guest\, regardless of age\, must provide a name and phone number for contact tracing purposes. We require at least one phone number per group. By reserving the entrance time for you and each member of your party\, you can save time when you arrive and help us ensure a safe flow of guests through the site during the day. \nThe reserved entry time is the window in which you should plan to arrive at Billings Farm & Museum. This reservation is not your admission ticket. You must still purchase a ticket when you arrive or proceed to the member table to check in if you are a member. The reservation does not reserve a spot at any of the timed demonstrations. Once you have completed a health screening and paid for your admission\, you may stay and enjoy the demonstrations and programs for as long as you’d like. \nReservations must be made at least 24 hours before your selected entry time. Walk-ins are welcome\, however advance reservations are strongly recommended. \nReserve your entrance time for Sheep Shearing & Herding \nVisiting safely Billings Farm & Museum enforces safety standards in compliance with Vermont State guidelines. We take the safety of our staff\, animals\, and our guests seriously. Each person must answer health screening questions and follow the Vermont’s travel guidelines. Contact tracing information and temperatures are taken for each visitor. Face coverings must be worn by all guests over the age of 2 everywhere on the site\, including the outdoors. For more about visiting Billings Farm safely\, updates on our site capacity\, and to learn which spaces are open\, visit billingsfarm.org/safety. \n 
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/sheep-shearing-herding-2021-04-25/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
CREATED:20210428T193044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T184021Z
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SUMMARY:"Foodie" Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Discover how we use seasonal ingredients from our farm and gardens to make delicious recipes. Culinary demonstrations and interactive garden programs. \nFridays in June: Watch as we make Fannie Farmer’s Cream Cake with Cream Filling and Rhubarb Sauce.  Enjoy a sample of this delicious treat!
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/foodie-fridays/2021-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
CREATED:20210428T193044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T184021Z
UID:10002654-1620986400-1621011600@billingsfarm.org
SUMMARY:"Foodie" Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Discover how we use seasonal ingredients from our farm and gardens to make delicious recipes. Culinary demonstrations and interactive garden programs. \nFridays in June: Watch as we make Fannie Farmer’s Cream Cake with Cream Filling and Rhubarb Sauce.  Enjoy a sample of this delicious treat!
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/foodie-fridays/2021-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
CREATED:20210428T193044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T184021Z
UID:10002655-1621591200-1621616400@billingsfarm.org
SUMMARY:"Foodie" Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Discover how we use seasonal ingredients from our farm and gardens to make delicious recipes. Culinary demonstrations and interactive garden programs. \nFridays in June: Watch as we make Fannie Farmer’s Cream Cake with Cream Filling and Rhubarb Sauce.  Enjoy a sample of this delicious treat!
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/foodie-fridays/2021-05-21/
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://billingsfarm.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/MicrosoftTeams-image-27.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
CREATED:20210428T193044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T184021Z
UID:10002656-1622196000-1622221200@billingsfarm.org
SUMMARY:"Foodie" Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Discover how we use seasonal ingredients from our farm and gardens to make delicious recipes. Culinary demonstrations and interactive garden programs. \nFridays in June: Watch as we make Fannie Farmer’s Cream Cake with Cream Filling and Rhubarb Sauce.  Enjoy a sample of this delicious treat!
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/foodie-fridays/2021-05-28/
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://billingsfarm.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/MicrosoftTeams-image-27.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
CREATED:20210428T193044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T184021Z
UID:10002657-1622800800-1622826000@billingsfarm.org
SUMMARY:"Foodie" Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Discover how we use seasonal ingredients from our farm and gardens to make delicious recipes. Culinary demonstrations and interactive garden programs. \nFridays in June: Watch as we make Fannie Farmer’s Cream Cake with Cream Filling and Rhubarb Sauce.  Enjoy a sample of this delicious treat!
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/foodie-fridays/2021-06-04/
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://billingsfarm.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/MicrosoftTeams-image-27.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
CREATED:20210514T202926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T171655Z
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SUMMARY:Billings Backyard: Backyard Goats
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought about adding a goat to your family? Join Tina Tuckerman\, dairy goat farmer and owner of One Chicken at a Time farm\, to learn the basics of caring for a goat of your own. Tina will discuss which breeds may be the best choices for your needs\, daily care and space needs\, and information about milking goats and uses for goat milk. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions\, and for Tina to share all that she has learned over the years. For more information visit Billings Backyard: Backyard Goats. \nA Q&A period with the presenter may continue for up to 30 minutes past the scheduled end time. \nThis workshop will be held in person at Billings Farm & Museum. \nBillings Backyard is a series of workshops designed to teach sustainable living skills to adult participants and is underwritten by a generous grant from the SpringRiver Private Foundation Trust. Each workshop includes hands-on demonstrations and concrete steps for incorporating these skills into everyday life. Find more Billings Backyard Series workshops.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/billings-backyard-backyard-goats/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
CREATED:20210428T193044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T184021Z
UID:10002658-1623405600-1623430800@billingsfarm.org
SUMMARY:"Foodie" Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Discover how we use seasonal ingredients from our farm and gardens to make delicious recipes. Culinary demonstrations and interactive garden programs. \nFridays in June: Watch as we make Fannie Farmer’s Cream Cake with Cream Filling and Rhubarb Sauce.  Enjoy a sample of this delicious treat!
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/foodie-fridays/2021-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://billingsfarm.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/MicrosoftTeams-image-27.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T222418Z
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SUMMARY:Special Member Event: Family Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the Billings Farm 150th Celebration with a Members Family Picnic! \n~ Get a free scoop of our special birthday ice cream flavor: homemade strawberry rhubarb ice cream! \n~ Bring your blanket and favorite picnic foods. The Dairy Bar will be open for ice cream and other treats as well. \n~ Meet our farmers and calves! Kids will enjoy the Hobby Horse barrel races and making homemade butter! \nRSVP to membership@162.241.240.79 by June 16th. There is no fee to attend. In gratitude to members\, attendance is limited to members only.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/special-member-event-family-picnic/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
CREATED:20210428T193044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T184021Z
UID:10002659-1624010400-1624035600@billingsfarm.org
SUMMARY:"Foodie" Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Discover how we use seasonal ingredients from our farm and gardens to make delicious recipes. Culinary demonstrations and interactive garden programs. \nFridays in June: Watch as we make Fannie Farmer’s Cream Cake with Cream Filling and Rhubarb Sauce.  Enjoy a sample of this delicious treat!
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/foodie-fridays/2021-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Father's Day at the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Happy Father’s Day! Fathers receive free admission! \n\nFamilies can participate in the 3-legged races and egg races.\nJoin in a rousing game of historic base ball at 2PM.\nCraft a handprint gift for dad featuring a rooster or a billy goat.\nWoodstock Inn & Resort chefs will be grilling up burgers and hot dogs for purchase from 12:00-3:00.\nSample homemade barbecue sauces and take home the recipes in the Learning Kitchen from 11:00-4:00.\nStop by the Dairy Bar for a root beer float and delicious Vermont-made Wilcox ice cream from 11:00-5:00.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/fathers-day-at-the-farm/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T170000
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SUMMARY:"Foodie" Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Discover how we use seasonal ingredients from our farm and gardens to make delicious recipes. Culinary demonstrations and interactive garden programs. \nFridays in June: Watch as we make Fannie Farmer’s Cream Cake with Cream Filling and Rhubarb Sauce.  Enjoy a sample of this delicious treat!
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/foodie-fridays/2021-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
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SUMMARY:Dairy Celebration Days
DESCRIPTION:Billings Farm is celebrating Dairy Celebration Days and our 150th Anniversary as a Jersey cow dairy and you are invited to join in! \nSaturday & Sunday Activities: \n\nEnjoy a complimentary bite of birthday cake and pair it with our Dairy Bar Birthday Special: homemade Strawberry Rhubarb ice cream\, made with Billings Farm milk\, available for purchase at the Dairy Bar\, 11AM-5PM.\nLearn about Billings Farm’s most famous cows and view artifacts and images from the past 150 years.\nView our “historic” Birthday Cake and miniature farm scene. Sign the giant Birthday Card and share your favorite Billings Farm memories!\nSample award-winning Billings Farm Cheddar Cheese.\nMake a Jersey cow craft (Activity Barn)\nLive demonstration on how to make Cheese Straws\, enjoy a sample! Pick up some of our best dairy recipes and view a recorded demonstration featuring a historic Mac-n-cheese recipe. Learn all about the history of our dairy. (Learning Kitchen)\nAs our gift to you\, take home a Billings Farm Dairy mini milk bottle.\n\n Saturday Only \n\nStep behind-the-scenes and visit with local youth in the Show Barn as they groom their cattle and prepare to compete in Sunday’s Youth Invitational Dairy Show.\n11AM & 1PM Join the Farm staff for the Judging Dairy Cattle program and learn how to identify certain characteristics that make up a prize dairy cow. (Show Tent)\n11AM-3PM Goat’s milk soap making demonstration with Tina Tuckerman of One Chicken at a Time Farm. (Wagon Barn)\n12:00-12:45PM Take an Instagram-worthy picture with one of our prize-winning Jerseys (Outside the Horse Barn)\n2PM Brush a Heifer! (Outside the Horse Barn)\n\nSunday Only \n\nWatch local youth and their cattle compete in the Third Annual Youth Invitational Dairy Show. (Show Tent)\n12:00-3:00PM Purchase a fresh Billings Farm Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Jam and a garden-fresh side salad prepared by the Woodstock Inn & Resort.\n\nBillings Farm Celebrates 150 Years: \nOne hundred and fifty years ago\, Frederick Billings imported Jersey cattle from the Isle of Jersey\, building a prize herd and transforming his Woodstock estate into a model farm that employed the latest sustainable agricultural practices. \nWhile the intervening years brought successes – as in 1893\, when Billings Farm’s Jerseys garnered top honors at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago – and heartbreaking challenges\, as when the herd was sold off during hard times in the 1930’s – the Billings family’s dedication to Frederick Billings’ vision held true. \nToday\, the Billings Farm & Museum breeds and milks a herd of nearly 50 blue ribbon Jerseys\, producing more than 650\,000 pounds of milk\, some of which goes to Agri-Mark for Cabot products and some of which is used to craft award-winning artisan cheeses in partnership with Grafton Village Cheese. The Woodstock landmark is a Vermont destination which attracts thousands of visitors annually with its educational exhibits\, engaging programs and special events that bring to life Vermont’s rural heritage. \n 
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/dairy-celebration-days/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210702T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210702T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
CREATED:20210629T184245Z
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SUMMARY:"Foodie" Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Discover how we use seasonal ingredients from our farm and gardens to make delicious recipes. Culinary demonstrations and interactive garden programs. \nFridays in July: Watch as we make Garden Croquettes with vegetables from our garden. Enjoy a sample of this delicious treat!
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/foodie-fridays-3/2021-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210703T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210703T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182827
CREATED:20210104T143920Z
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SUMMARY:Old Vermont Fourth
DESCRIPTION:A weekend of traditional celebration (July 3 & 4) for the whole family! \nBoth July 3 & 4\n\nFamilies can make Uncle Sam bookmarks and Firework Rings crafts\nKids can barrel race a hobby horse and play lawn games including egg races and three-legged races\nEnjoy the Speech Walk\, featuring excerpts of speeches from American history\, around the site\nA Time for Justice\, an Oscar-winning documentary film that captures the spirit of the civil rights movement\, will be shown throughout the day in the Visitor Center Theater.\n\n10:30 am\, 1:30 & 3:30 pm Children’s story readings \n11 am – 4 pm See live demonstrations on how to make Strawberry Shortcake and Quick Pickles in the Learning Kitchen and enjoy samples! \nSpecial on July 4th\n10:45 am – 3 pm Listen to live traditional music performed by Tom McKenzie and Patti Casey \n11 am Youth Bee: Test your 19th century vocabulary skills in a spirited Spelling Bee! \n11 am – 2 pm Enjoy a Wagon Ride around the farm \n11:30 am\, 2:30 & 4:30 pm Get into the patriotic spirit listening to the Presidential Speeches of Calvin Coolidge and Franklin Delano Roosevelt \n12:00 pm Hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence by the local Boy Scout Troop 220 \n1 pm Adult Bee: Test your 19th century vocabulary skills in a spirited Spelling Bee! \n2 pm Old-fashioned fun continues with an historic game of base ball in the Billings’ fields. Join in or cheer on the teams! \nJuly 4th Special Food Options\nTrail Break Taps and Tacos will be serving a variety of tacos\, quesadillas\, street corn\, chips and salsa and Jarritos Mexican sodas.  Enjoy the beer garden featuring draft beer and margaritas. and more plus a beer garden and refreshing non-alcoholic options from 11am-4:30pm.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/old-vermont-fourth/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210709T170000
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SUMMARY:"Foodie" Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Discover how we use seasonal ingredients from our farm and gardens to make delicious recipes. Culinary demonstrations and interactive garden programs. \nFridays in July: Watch as we make Garden Croquettes with vegetables from our garden. Enjoy a sample of this delicious treat!
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/foodie-fridays-3/2021-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210712T113000
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CREATED:20210517T164545Z
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SUMMARY:Billings Bookworms Week 1: Out and About at the Dairy Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join the Billings Bookworms! From July 12 through August 16\, kids ages 6-8 are invited to Billings Farm & Museum each week to read about and explore a farm-themed topic. This is not just a book club! There are activities and crafts each week and Bookworms get to experience all the site has to offer. \nBillings Bookworms Week 1: Out and About at the Dairy Farm  \n10-10:30 Book reading and exploration.  Bookworms will begin their day listening to an educator read Out and About at the Dairy Farm by Andy Murphy to learn about dairy farms just like ours! Our readers will choose a passage to write or draw about and share their creations with the group. \n10:30-10:45 Snack time. A snack will be provided by Billings Farm & Museum. Our educator will begin reading a chapter book called Good Dog: Herd You Loud and Clear by Cam Higgins and Ariel Landy\, which is about a young herding dog working to bring in the sheep.  \n10:45-11:30 Activity time. This week the Bookworms will head down to the dairy barn to milk a Jersey cow and make butter in a jar! \nLearn more about Billings Bookworms and complete the application form. \nBillings Bookworms is for kids ages 6-8 \nOne session: $25 per participant/$20 per BF&M member\n6-week Series: $125 per participant/$100 per BF&M member. \nSpaces are limited!
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/billings-bookworms-week-1/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210716T170000
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SUMMARY:"Foodie" Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Discover how we use seasonal ingredients from our farm and gardens to make delicious recipes. Culinary demonstrations and interactive garden programs. \nFridays in July: Watch as we make Garden Croquettes with vegetables from our garden. Enjoy a sample of this delicious treat!
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/foodie-fridays-3/2021-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T113000
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CREATED:20210514T203404Z
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SUMMARY:Billings Backyard: Backyard Grilling
DESCRIPTION:There is no better way to cook a delicious meal in the summer than being outside in the fresh air and grilling. The art of grilling is easy to master if you know what to look for and how to best utilize your grill for different foods. Follow along with Chef Emery as she leads a class in which participants will learn how to prepare a delicious meal for friends and family entirely on a grill using fresh\, local ingredients including offerings from the summer garden. Whether you are a seasoned at-home griller or new to the game\, this class is perfect for all! For more information visit Billings Backyard: Backyard Grilling. \nA Q&A period with the presenter may continue for up to 30 minutes past the scheduled end time. \nBillings Backyard is a series of workshops designed to teach sustainable living skills to adult participants and is underwritten by a generous grant from the SpringRiver Private Foundation Trust. Each workshop includes hands-on demonstrations and concrete steps for incorporating these skills into everyday life. Find more Billings Backyard Series workshops \nThis workshop will be held at Billings Farm & Museum.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/billings-backyard-backyard-grilling/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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