Old MacDonald's Farm

June 1-6, 2009

Experience the legacy of our agricultural history!

Our community offers a wide variety of shopping, entertainment, and high-tech activities for children and families, but hundreds of residents have literally never had contact with farm animals or the legacy of our rich agricultural history.

The 40th Annual Old MacDonald’s Farm is again coming to town to offer families an opportunity to get back to their roots and learn first hand about an important part of our American culture. The temporary farm runs from June 1-6 at the Chemung County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County and the Elmira Kiwanis Club, the event is open to the public and offers free admission.

The week-long farm experience draws over 6,000 visitors including school children during the weekdays and families on evenings and throughout Family Day. Special school programs will be held during the week including Agriculture Science Day for fourth graders. The agriculture program includes segments on bees, dairy, composting, soil and water conservation, Pizza Wheel and the Chemung Valley Farmer's Museum.

The weekend highlights a Dog Show-N-Go Clinic from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm. Saturday activities include children’s activities: Petal Tractor Pull, several make and take activities and a Chicken BBQ with presale tickets available at the Extension office. Please call the office at 734-4453.

Times open to the public:

• Monday to Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  

For more information call the 4-H Department at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County, 734-4453.