Billings Farm

Harvest Celebration
2021-10-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-09 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | VT
Dig in the dirt and do-si-do at the Billings Farm & Museum’s Harvest Celebration on Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10, from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. The weekend features traditional harvest activities, homemade foods, and a barn dance set in the colorful backdrop of green, red, and golden hills.
Activities and demonstrations for all ages are offered on both days:

Help harvest vegetables from our heirloom garden at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 4:00 pm.
Swing your partner in a rousing barn dance with live traditional music at 12:00, 2:00, and 3:00 pm.
Sample homemade Apple Butter and Cider Cake and see how they are prepared.
See demonstrations of cider pressing from 11-3
Learn about pumpkins and squash.
Families can stroll along the pasture fences and follow the children’s StoryWalk Before We Eat: From Farm to Table.
Take a scenic walk along the Ottauquechee River Walking Trail.
Try your hand at pumpkin bowling and make a leaf rubbing.
Sample different varieties of local apples along with Billings Farm cheddar cheese.

Billings Farm & Museum will offer several food options over the weekend.

Warm up with a cup of squash soup made by the chefs at the Woodstock Inn & Resort, along with hot and cold local cider and cider donuts!
The Dairy Bar features Vermont-made ice cream, including this month’s special: pumpkin ice cream, plus Billings Farm cheeses and other snacks.

While at Billings Farm, guests can also visit Voices from the Land, a photography exhibition on display through October 20. In this exhibition of 22 stunning, large-format photographs by celebrated Vermont photographer Jim Westphalen, each picture tells a story, through indelible images of rural structures and landscapes of Vermont.

Harvest Weeks: Pumpkins & Squash
2021-10-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-04 10:00 - 17:00
Harvest Weeks at the Farm. As the end of the gardening season approaches, learn about autumn harvest activities and preserving foods through interactive demonstrations and food tastings each week:

Pumpkins & Squash – Oct. 4-10 and Oct. 18-24. Did you know pumpkins and squash are actually considered a fruit? Learn about the different varieties of these two fruits and how they are stored for the winter.
Apples – Oct. 11-17.There are 2,500 varieties of apples grown in the United States. Find out which ones are grown locally here in Vermont. Sample several varieties and taste the differences.
Putting Food By – Oct. 25-31. Help harvest food from our gardens. Learn methods to preserve food to last through the winter, including canning, drying, and pickling.

Voices from the Land, A Photography Exhibition by Jim Westphalen
2021-10-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-03 10:00 - 17:00 and 4 more dates
Sept. 18-Oct. 20
Traveling through Vermont, we might assume rural beauty to be commonplace. But what do we “see” when we pass an old barn or outbuilding? In this exhibition of 22 large-format photographs by celebrated Vermont photographer Jim Westphalen, hosted by Billings Farm & Museum, each picture tells a story, through indelible images of rural structures and landscapes of Vermont.
The photographs are available for purchase and a portion of the proceeds will support Billings Farm & Museum.

"Foodie" Fridays
2021-10-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-01 10:00 - 17:00
Discover how we use seasonal ingredients from our farm and gardens to make delicious recipes. Culinary demonstrations and interactive garden programs.

Harvest Weeks: Apples
2021-10-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-28 10:00 - 17:00
Harvest Weeks at the Farm. As the end of the gardening season approaches, learn about autumn harvest activities and preserving foods through interactive demonstrations and food tastings each week:

Apples – Sept. 27-Oct. 3 and Oct. 11-17.There are 2,500 varieties of apples grown in the United States. Find out which ones are grown locally here in Vermont. Sample several varieties and taste the differences. See how we make Mini Apple Pies – enjoy a sample and take home the recipe!
Pumpkins & Squash – Oct. 4-10 and Oct. 18-24. Did you know pumpkins and squash are actually considered a fruit? Learn about the different varieties of these two fruits and how they are stored for the winter. See a demonstration of our Squash Gnocchi recipe and enjoy samples.
Putting Food By – Oct. 25-31. Help harvest food from our gardens. Learn methods to preserve food to last through the winter, including canning, drying, and pickling. See a quick pickling demonstration and enjoy a sample.

Time Travel Tuesdays
2021-09-28 10:00 - 17:00
Travel back in time with 1890 farm activities! Guess the artifact, butter making, hands-on crafts and games.

10:30 & 4:00 Garden Programs
11:00-4:00 Historic Recipes in the Learning Kitchen
11:00-3:00 Guess the Artifact in the exhibits
12:00 & 2:00 Butter Making Program on the Farmhouse Terrace
Time Travel Activity near the Garden Shed
Croquet on the front lawn of the 1890 Farm Manager’s House
