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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Howard County Farm-City Celebration
September 17 to October 2, 2016
“Farmland Forever…Building Healthy Families ”
Howard County farms have
been producing food and
fiber for more than 200 years.
Today, you can still taste a
crisp, fresh-picked apple, touch a
newborn calf and enjoy a beautiful
drive through the County’s rural west
to see autumn in its brightest hues.
Howard County is known for its
diversity, and we celebrate it with
the multitude of religions and
holidays.With each holiday, there
are traditional dishes that can
utilize farm-fresh ingredients.
Fall is the perfect time to celebrate
the County’s strong agricultural
heritage and to promote the
mutual benefits farmers and their
“city cousins” share. The Howard
County Farm-City Celebration
is 16 days of fun for families,
learning experiences for kids of
all ages, and an opportunity to
appreciate the contributions our
farms make to the quality of life
for all Howard County residents.
From September 17 to October
2, farms are opening their doors
to visitors and holding Fall Harvest
Festivals. Special programs are
scheduled in the schools and
at library branches. And, don’t
miss visiting Farm Heritage Days,
Sept. 24-25, across from Howard
County Fairgrounds (12985
Frederick Road,West Friendship).
This following is your guide to
all the events scheduled during
this unique celebration.
Please come join us and enjoy!
THE MISSION of the Howard County Farm-
City Celebration is to provide opportunities for
interaction between urban citizens and farmers in
Howard County.This celebration highlights our farm-
city interdependence and promotes understanding
and appreciation between people on either side of the
imaginary boundary separating town from country.
Please note some activities may require a fee and/or parental
supervision. Some activities may be cancelled due to
inclement weather. All Events are subject to change. Please
check the websites for the most up to date information.
Saturday, September 17
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Historic Ellicott City Old Town Market
The Wine Bin & Little French
Market, Old Ellicott City
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Howard County Farmers Market
Maple Lawn Center
8191 Westside Blvd., Fulton
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Glenwood Community Farmers
Market
Howard County Library – Glenwood Branch
2350 MD-97, Cooksville
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pick Your Own Apples, Vegetables,
Pumpkins, Apple Fritters
Hayrides, Straw Maze, and
Boo Barn (Ages 3-7)
Larriland Farm
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Farm-City Celebration Weekend
Get a jump start on Howard County’s
Farm-City Celebration by joining us
Saturday and Sunday for our Pumpkin
Patch opening. Come get your pumpkins,
play in our Enchanted Pine Tree Forest,
enjoy facepainting and all our great rides!!
GEM MINING, too. Enjoy some Scoop &
Paddle Ice Cream, CJ’s Pit Beef and fresh
local cider.
Clark’s Elioak Farm 1
10:15 am
All Together Now
All Ages
Stories, songs, and activities for children
and adults to enjoy together.
Howard County Library-Central Branch
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Ask a Master Gardener
Discuss Gardening questions
Howard County Library-Miller Branch
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fall Festival
Admission is $2 for adults; $1 for children
under 18, and children under 5 are free!
A fun family day in the country! The
day’s highlight will be a contest with the
horses in costume, pony rides for the
kids, a band on the front lawn for all to
enjoy, and lots of great local vendors!
Days End Farm Horse Rescue 2
11:30 am
All Together Now
All Ages
Stories, songs, and activities for children
and adults to enjoy together.
Howard County Library-Central Branch
Sunday, September 18
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Howard County Farmers Market
Oakland Mills Village Center
5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia
Farm-City
Maryland
Ho w a r d C o u nty
MISSION STATEMENT
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