Father’s Day at the Farm
2023-06-18 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Celebrate Father’s Day at Billings Farm!
At 2PM step up to the plate for a friendly, action-packed game of historic base ball. Following rules from 1860, the game will be played on a field beyond the pastures with wood shaving baselines, canvas bases filled with straw, along with a metal pitcher’s plate and home plate. Players will use ash bat reproductions and follow the tradition of playing barehanded.
Visitors of all ages can join the team or grab some ice cream from the Farmhouse Scoop Shop and cheer from the bleachers for one of the original American pastimes. Test your skills in a three-legged race or egg and spoon race. Visit the farm, Quilt Exhibition, and Farm Life Exhibits too. Historic base ball, crafts and activities included with regular admission. Purchase in advance or at the Admissions Desk on arrival.

Today's Schedule
2023-06-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-27 10:00 - 17:00 and 4 more dates | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States

37th Annual Quilt Exhibition
2023-06-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-26 10:00 - 17:00 and 5 more dates
Join the celebration of local quilters as they stitch together tradition and storytelling in the 37th Annual Quilt Exhibition at Billings Farm & Museum.

The incredible display of artfully crafted quilts will transform Billings Farm’s Historic Barn from June 3 – July 23, 10:00AM – 5:00PM. The juried exhibition features contemporary quilts made by Windsor County quilters, historic quilts from the Billings Farm collection, and “Beatles” themed challenge quilts made by members of the Heart of the Land Guild.

Learn about the techniques, themes, patterns, materials, and collaborations each quilt represents, and the touching personal stories behind each quilt’s creation.

See demonstrations and activities including a quilt-themed reading corner and quilting on a quilt frame.

Test your eagle eyes in the Quilt Scavenger Hunt to discover interesting elements hidden among the stitches.

Vote for your favorite quilts for the People’s Choice Award!
Admission is required to view the exhibition. Admission to Billings Farm & Museum includes the Animal Barns, Vermont Farm Life Exhibits, the Interpretive Walking Trail and the 1890 Farm Manager’s House. The 1890 Farm Manager’s House features the creamery, the kitchen and in-home innovations that were considered state-of-the art for the time. Visitors can meet the farm’s cows, draft horses, sheep, goats, and chickens in the barns and scenic pastures and enjoy ice cream and snacks at the Farmhouse Scoop Shop.
Love quilts? Become a Quilt Hall volunteer! Shifts available in the Quilt Hall daily.
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Learn more about the Annual Quilt Exhibition

Fleece to Yarn: A Four-Part Series
2023-06-20 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-06-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Date: Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 5:30-7:30PM
Series Price: $160/person, $150 member
Ages: 16+
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Explore fascinating fiber fusion as this four-part series delves into the fleece to yarn process. Students will experience the transformative stages from evaluating and selecting materials to processing, washing, and carding raw wool in preparation for spinning. In this class workshop instructor and owner of Aker Fiber Farm, Patty Williams, will demonstrate the difference between roving for fluffy consistency and combed top, for a sleek and uniform result. Students will also learn how to spin worsted-style ply which produces a bulky weight yarn that is great for knitting.
No prior experience is necessary to take this class. Registration required in advance. Students are welcome to bring fleeces, spinning wheels, drop spindles, and carders. Equipment and materials are available for use.
About Patty Williams:
Patty Williams is the owner of Aker Fiber Farm in Enfield Center, NH. Knitter, spinner, dyer, designer, and instructor, Patty grew up in all things fiber. She truly lives the farm to fiber lifestyle, and has had her own farm for ten years. She has been in fiber arts for over 30. She has taught fiber arts to folks of all ages for over 20 years up and down the east coast. Patty enjoys introducing new skills to students and helping them overcome fiber fears.
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Cancellation Policy: There are often waitlists for our workshops, so please let us know in advance if you are unable to attend. Refunds are available up to 7 days before the class is held. There are no refunds within 7 days.

Youth Invitational Dairy Show
2023-06-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-25 10:00 - 17:00
June is National Dairy Month! With its 150-year tradition of agricultural excellence, Billings Farm & Museum will pay tribute to the next generation of dairy farmers by hosting the Youth Invitational Dairy Show.
On Saturday, get a peek behind the scenes at the care and grooming of show cows, as youth from local 4H groups prepare to compete. The animals receive an impressive full body makeover by their young handlers who wash, brush, blow dry, clip, and groom their show cows.
On Sunday, exhibitors will have the chance to show off their cows and the hard work behind preparing cattle for show. The youth will compete for showmanship awards and scholarships to be presented in three categories with one overall winner.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday Under the Show Tent
11:30 & 1:30 Dairy Cow Judging Demonstrations
12:30 & 3:30 Fitting & Showing Demonstrations
Saturday Around the Site
Visit the Show Barn! Meet the competitors & their cows
10:30 & 12:30 -Take a Photo with a Jersey Cow
11:00 & 3:00 -Ricotta Cheese Demo
11:30 & 1:30 -Brush a Bovine
12:00 & 2:00 -Butter Making Demo
1:00 & 4:00 -Rocks to Cheese Program
Sunday Under the Show Tent
10:30 Showmanship Competition
12:00 Youth Invitational Dairy Show
Sunday Around the Site
1:00 -Rocks to Cheese Program
2:00 -Butter Making Demo
3:00 -Ricotta Cheese Demo
Saturday & Sunday
Make a Dairy Cow Headband
Sample Billings Farm & Cabot Cheeses
Getting Hungry?
Visit the Wicked Awesome BBQ Food Truck offering food for purchase from 11:00AM-4:00PM
For a tasty treat, visit the Farmhouse Scoop Shop offering Vermont-made ice cream and snacks from 11:00AM-4:30PM

Thanks to our generous 2023 Season Sponsor!

Thanks also to our Youth Invitational Contributing Sponsor:
