Submitted by Tricia Johnson
Photo courtesy of Tee White.
Thousands of visitors enjoyed Old Farm Day Saturday (May 4) under sunny skies at Pleasant Grove Park in Palmyra.
“With over 140 exhibitors and vendors, there was definitely something for everyone to enjoy at this year’s festival,” said Old Farm Day Committee co-chair Tricia Johnson.
Familiar favorite activities for children, like horse-drawn hayrides, pony rides and the petting zoo, put smiles on the faces of little ones. Live music, vendors and exhibitors of all sorts, and a wide variety of food trucks made all generations happy.
The preview of the Farm Heritage Museum, where about one-third of exhibits are complete, drew crowds to see the antique and vintage agricultural equipment. The new tasting garden, where visitors could sample offerings from local vineyards, a local brewery, and a cidery under shade trees on the lawn of the historic Haden House was a particular favorite.
Photo courtesy of Tee White.
“This truly is Fluvanna’s favorite family festival,” said Johnson. “It is a wonderful thing to see folks from our community – from the littlest children to our elders – celebrating Fluvanna’s agricultural heritage together.”
Old Farm Day is hosted by the Fluvanna Historical Society, and is organized and run by the all-volunteer Old Farm Day Committee and community volunteers.
