Billings Farm

37th Annual Quilt Exhibition
2023-07-23 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | VT
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.
Visiting safely
Learn more about the Annual Quilt Exhibition

Today's Schedule
2023-07-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-30 10:00 - 17:00 and 7 more dates | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States

Junior Farmer Camp Session 3
2023-07-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-25 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Junior Farmer Camp, is designed to help kids discover for themselves by stepping into a farmer’s shoes for a week.
Junior Farmer Camp is as hands-on as it gets. Campers will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the farm’s cows, horses, chickens, and sheep while learning the work that goes into the food we eat. In addition to daily farm chores and activities, we will explore a different farming topics like dairy, gardening, tractors, and draft animals. Other fun camp activities include:

Taking a hayride through the farm fields
Having a pizza party with garden fresh ingredients
Participating in scavenger hunts around the farm
Tie dying a Junior Farmer Camp t-shirt

Campers help with animal chores for the sheep, goats, chickens, and heifers, take tractor-drawn wagon rides, play games, and do gardening, crafts, and cooking. We will take advantage of the adjacent National Historical Park for hiking and learn about Vermont’s natural history. We can’t wait to see you at Junior Farmer Camp!
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: June 19-23
Session 2: June 26-30
Session 3: July 24-28
Session 4: July 31 – August 4
Time: 9 am – 4 pm; Drop off between 8:45am and 9am.
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.

Moos & Brews & Cocktails Too
2023-07-28 17:00 - 19:30 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Join us as the farm comes alive with moos and Vermont craft brews and spirits! Meet our famous Jersey Moos and enjoy offerings from great local breweries and distilleries.
Take your picture with a cow, get up close with an adorable calf, and receive lots of loving cow kisses. Brush a cow, and learn fun facts about the Jersey cows’ personalities and how these sweet gals are cared for.
Enjoy the calm and beauty of the farm after hours. Stroll through the beautiful Farmstead Gardens and get a sneak-peek into the Sunflower House as the first blooms of the season emerge.
Enjoy live music by local musicians and food offerings, including delicious Vermont-made ice cream and Billings Farm cheese.
Play historic (and modern) lawn games, turn cream into butter, make giant bubbles, and take a horse-drawn wagon ride through the pastures.
*Must be 21 or older to attend.
Price: $25 person/$20 member. Ticket price includes one beer with additional libations available for purchase.
Tickets are non-refundable
Proceeds from this event help sustain our farm and our animals and support our education programs.
Please note that:

Infants and children will not be admitted.
IDs will be checked at the Visitor Center Entrance. Please bring a valid photo ID to enter the event.

Sunflower House Opens
2023-07-29 10:00 | VT
Our Sunflower House opens on July 29, kicking off a month of celebrating our local pollinators. This year’s living labyrinth will welcome guests to roam, play, and take lots of photographs! Filled with over 100 different varieties of sunflowers, with heights from 18 inches to 14 feet, the space will feature broad brush strokes of blooms of all shapes and sizes with a colorful palette ranging from orange and red to golden yellow.

Junior Farmer Camp Session 4
2023-07-31 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-01 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-03 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States

Community Day at Billings Farm & Museum
2023-07-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
A Day of Rest & Recovery at Billings Farm & Museum for our Neighbors
On Monday, July 31, Billings Farm & Museum will offer free admission to our community. This includes households in the seven neighboring towns that make up our school district: Woodstock, Pomfret, Bridgewater, Plymouth, Killington, Reading and Barnard.

Many in our towns are now recovering from the floods. The boil water order closed businesses and cancelled childcare and camps. Join us for a joyful day on the farm! Visit Billings Farm from 10AM-5PM, mention your zip code at the Admission Desk and receive admission for the adults and children in your care. We are all in this together!

Antique Tractor Day
2023-08-06 10:00 - 17:00 | VT
A tractor parade, slow race, wagon rides, crafts, and more. A fun day for the whole family!
EVENT SCHEDULE

11AM – 3PM Tractor-Drawn Wagon Rides
11AM & 1PM Tractor Story Time
12PM & 3:30PM Tractor Parades
1:30PM Tractor Slow Race
Make a Tractor-Inspired Craft
Enjoy Samples of Billings Farm Cheddar
Try the Pedal Tractor Obstacle Course
Watch Tractor Talk Videos
Follow the Story Walk featuring All of the Factors of Why I Love Tractors

Has all of the tractor watching made you hungry?
Enjoy Wicked Awesome BBQ 11AM – 4PM
Visit the Farmhouse Scoop Shop 11AM – 4:30PM for ice cream, cold beverages & snacks
Looking for non-tractor fun?
Visit our Sunflower House and Farmstead Gardens
Visiting safely: For updated information please visit billingsfarm.org/safety

ANTIQUE TRACTOR ENTHUSIASTS!
Register to participate in Antique Tractor Day
Bring your antique tractor (pre-dating 1980) and join us for a fun-filled day! Participate in the tractor parades and slow race, display your tractor(s) and share your tractor knowledge and enthusiasm with our visitors.
Registrations accepted through July 17th
TRACTOR EXHIBITOR ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM
2023 TRACTOR EXHIBITOR GUIDELINES

Antique Tractor Day volunteer opportunities!
Greet guests, help with tractor crafts and earn benefits including a free scoop of ice cream.
View volunteer opportunities

Thanks to our generous 2023 Season Sponsor!

Thanks also to our Antique Tractor Day Sponsor:

Farm Discovery Camp Session 2
2023-08-07 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.
