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Aullwood Farm will hold its annual Farm Babies Fest this weekend. The event is educational and fun, no doubt. But here are a few things you may not know.
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FOOD
Savor sandwiches made with Aullwood's local meats, brick-oven pizzas, lemon shake-ups, sugar waffles, kettle corn, grilled cheese sandwiches, home-baked goodies and Graeter's Ice Cream.
ACTIVITIES
Meet adorable baby farm animals and say hello to new furry friends from Canine Companions, Team Greyhound Adoption of Ohio, Grandview Pet Therapy and Gem City Dog Obedience Club. Visit the century-old bank barn and see live shows throughout the day. Kick off the fun with Duck Tails with Ed Marrinan at 11 a.m., then join Aullwood's own Chris Rowlands and his farmyard friends for Farmin' Fever and sing along with humorous songs at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. At 1 p.m., the Miami Valley Dance Council Square Dancers will perform and invite audience members to join in.
LEARN
Watch live demonstrations of beekeeping, dog training, butter making and duck herding with John Allread. Meet a black rat snake and other animals at Aullwood's Wildlife Wonders show at 3 p.m.
SHOP
Purchase great herbs and flowers to brighten up your backyard from the Greenview Garden Club plant sale.
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Want to go?
WHAT: Farm Baby Fest at Aullwood
WHERE: 9101 Frederick Pike, Dayton
WHEN: Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
COST: $10 per car
INFO: Website
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