Draft Animal Day

See history and tradition come to life at Draft Animal Day, Sunday, May 14 from 10:00AM – 5:00PM. Join us for a day packed full of demonstrations and activities showcasing draft horses, steers, and oxen.

Event Schedule

10:30AM Harnessing a Horse Demonstration 

11:00AM Logging Demonstration

12:00PM Draft Animal Parade  

12:45PM 4-H Club Team Demonstrations 

1:00PM Try Your Hand at Plowing 

3:00PM Draft Animal Parade 

3:00PM Try Your Hand at Plowing 

3:45PM 4-H Club Team Demonstrations 

4:15PM Unharnessing Demonstrations 

4:30PM Logging Demonstration

Plowing Demonstrations all day starting at 11:00AM.

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides loading from 11:00AM – 1:00PM and 2:00PM – 4:00PM.

Special For Kids:

Children’s Story Time: Hucks Way Home at 11:00AM, 1:00PM & 3:00PM 

Make Your Own Pair of Steer’s Ears 

Additional Activities Throughout the Day: 

Leatherwork Demonstrations by Mark Humpal 

Blacksmith Demonstrations by John Hammond 10:15AM – 12:15PM 

Visit New England Ox Supply and Bow & Yokes by Bob Boynton 

Getting Hungry?

11:00AM – 4:00PM Visit the Wicked Awesome BBQ Food Truck serving delicious American BBQ for purchase

11:00AM – 4:30PM Purchase ice cream, snacks and beverages from the Farmhouse Scoop Shop on the patio behind the 1890 Farm Managers House.

Happy Mother’s Day! Mothers receive a 20% discount in the Museum Gift Shop!

Purchase tickets in advance or become a Billings Farm & Museum member for free admission all season!

Volunteer opportunities available! Greet guests, facilitate the craft, assist with Hobby Horse Barrel Racing and more. 

Visiting safely: For updated information please visit billingsfarm.org/safety.