MANITOWOC, WI–Farm Wisconsin invites visitors to farming’s evolution with Heritage Day Saturday, September 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event includes several activities and attractions but emphasizes antique farm machinery. Grandparents also receive a $5 discount on admission for the day’s admission, when tickets are purchased in advance online, encouraging multi-generational participation.
Antique tractors and machinery, provided by Mid Lakes Rustic Iron Club, Patz Equipment of Pound, WI and individual community members—including Farm Wisconsin’s chef—will take over the east parking lot. Individuals who wish to exhibit their farming antiques receive two free admissions to Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, and may register at info@farmwisconsin.org.
Additional activities throughout the Farm Wisconsin property include:
- An observational live beehive from Sunset Apiaries—commemorating National Honey Month
- Goats visiting from Maple View Goat Farm
- A horsepower strength test
- A corn yield activity—highlighting an agronomist’s role in crop harvest
- Farm Wisconsin’s corn maze
- Bingo, and other hands-on fall activities.
“Fall is a great time to get out and celebrate the harvest,” says Abigail Winkel, Farm Wisconsin brand manager. “Hosting this event allows us to not only focus on modern practices, but also recognize how far advancements in agriculture technology have brought us.”
Attendees can connect the past to the present by exploring 10,000 square feet of interactive exhibits that highlight Wisconsin’s diverse agriculture industry and modern technology that keeps it efficient. In addition, the Land O’Lakes Birthing Barn, a highlight at Farm Wisconsin, offers visitors the rare opportunity to witness the live birth of a calf.
The Wisconsin Café will feature a honey apple pancake special made with Sunset Apiaries honey and Whispering Orchards apples. The café serves breakfast, lunch, and homemade soups crafted with locally sourced ingredients from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
All Heritage Day activities are included in the price of general admission to Farm Wisconsin. Tickets can be purchased online or at the reception desk, with the grandparents’ discount available exclusively for online ticket sales.
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center is an interactive agricultural education center located along I-43 in northeastern Wisconsin. Farm Wisconsin connects visitors’ curiosity to the wonder of Wisconsin agriculture and provides guests with a better understanding of their food sources and their importance.
Regular Farm Wisconsin admission rates are $18 for adults, $14 for seniors 62 and older, and $10 for youth 3-18. Children 2 and younger are admitted free of charge. More information can be found at farmwisconsin.org.
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