Billings Farm

37th Annual Quilt Exhibition
2023-07-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-09 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) 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

Today's Schedule
2023-07-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-10 10:00 - 17:00 and 3 more dates | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States

4th on the Farm
2023-07-04 10:00 - 17:00
On a day for friends, family, and fun, celebrate the 4th on the Farm with horse-drawn wagon rides, historic lawn games, and crafts for the kids.
EVENT SCHEDULE
11AM – 3PM Take a Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride
11AM – 3PM Live Music with Shady Rill
Think you’re a good speller? Try one of our Spelling Bees with an historic, 19th century vernacular twist!
11AM & 3PM Youth Spelling Bee
1PM Adult Spelling Bee
12PM & 4PM Listen to Children’s Stories
2PM Historic Baseball Game following rules from the 1860s. Play or cheer the teams on from the bleachers.
Getting hungry? Check out our food and snack options including maple cotton candy for sale!
11AM – 4:30PM The Farmhouse Scoop Shop is open for ice cream, snacks & cold beverages
11AM – 4PM Fork in the Road Food Truck serving delicious Mediterranean food for purchase

Thanks to our generous 2023 Season Sponsor!

Farm to Ballet
2023-07-08 17:30 - 20:30
An enchanting ballet performance on the farm. The Farm to Ballet Project is an original ballet about a farm through the seasons. Dancing vegetables, familiar animals, and even the seasons themselves come to life through dance in a joyful and entertaining show. The ballet explores the relationship between farmers and land, natural food cycles, and the human role in ecosystems.
Doors open at 5:30PM.
The performance begins at 6:30PM.
Bring blankets or chairs and a picnic dinner to view the performance against the bucolic backdrop with sheep, cows, and draft horses in the fields.
The Farmhouse Scoop Shop will be serving Vermont-made ice cream, snacks, and beverages. We will also be selling maple cotton candy.
Bar provided by Barr Hill, featuring Barr Hill Canned Gin & Tonics, a sparkling Barr Hill Bee’s Knees, craft Vermont beer, and sparkling Honey Lemonade.
Billings Farm & Museum will use the proceeds from ticket sales to help fund improvements to our sustainability & regenerative agriculture practices.
Tickets sold separately. Purchase tickets here

Farm Discovery Camp Session 1
2023-07-10 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Go in-depth into the world of farming!
What does it mean to be part of a farming community? Farm Discovery Camp is a hands-on program for young people, ages 11-14 (rising 6th-9th graders), who want a deeper understanding of farming and all that it encompasses.
At Farm Discovery Camp you will meet local professionals and farmers who are leaders in their fields — the Billings Dairy Farm Manager, local beekeepers, and a large animal veterinarian. Work alongside our farmers to learn the ins and outs of dairy production. Take part in a local service project — at Billings Farm or in the Woodstock community and make a lasting difference. Along the way, you will gain an awareness of the many ways our food systems and our ecosystems are interconnected. You will have the chance to:

Experience the daily rhythms of farming and learn firsthand how farmers make decisions about caring for the herd and the land
Make farm-fresh food including homemade macaroni and cheese and ice cream with Billings Farm’s jersey cow milk
Meet farmers in our community and learn how to care for a calf, raise bees, and more
Try fiber arts such as felting wool from Billings Farm sheep
Explore the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park with a park ranger
Make an impact on the farm and in the community with organized service projects

Our response to COVID-19 will continue to be updated. Campers and parents will receive prior notice of all other safety precautions and processes implemented at the Farm & Museum.

Aftercare Information:
We understand that everyone’s schedule is a little different and picking up your camper(s) can be a challenge at times. We’re happy to offer an aftercare option for families who are not able to make it to the 4:00 pm pick up time.
Aftercare runs from 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm, Monday through Friday. Aftercare is only available for full-day camps (Junior Farmer Camp & Farm Discovery Camp). You may register your camper(s) for this option on a weekly basis for $60 per camper per week. Your payment holds you spot in aftercare, and you can pay through our website after completing the camp forms.
We have a minimum attendance requirement to be able to provide this service. We will inform you 30 days prior to your camper’s session if aftercare is unavailable. We will process a refund at that time.
Aftercare is a supervised time but not a structured activity time. Campers are encouraged to bring a book or other activity for this time.
Thank you for choosing Billings Farm & Museum’s Summer Camp Program and we look forward to seeing you soon!

2023 Dates:

Session 1: July 10-14
Session 2: August 7-11
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Drop off between 8:45am and 9am. Pick up promptly at 4pm.

To be added to the waitlist for sessions that are FULL, please fill out the registration form below and email gbourassa@billingsfarm.org.
We will go through the waitlist in order if a spot opens up more than one week before the camp session starts. Otherwise, we will send out an email to the whole waitlist and the first one to respond gets the spot.

2023 Pricing:

$300 for Billings Farm Members (see membership for all the perks!)
$350 for non-members
10% discount for the second sibling registered for the same camp session
Not a member? Join today!
Note: Payment is required to reserve your slot.
Refunds can be given if notice is received prior to May 22nd with a $50 processing fee. No refunds after May 22nd. If you are requesting to move your camper to another session, we will do so if there is availability.
Contact Gabi at gbourassa@billingsfarm.org for registration information.
