Baked Goods and Backyard Farms Event Set For Aug. 6

CARTERSVILLE, GA -- The Bartow History Museum will host a fundraiser designed to help its operations and give residents an inside look at local farming.

The Baked Goods and Backyard Farms event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. This unique event combines the organization's annual fundraiser with a look at local farming.

Organizers say they want to provide members and visitors the opportunity to "dig into history and discover how farming has evolved over the years in Bartow County and its impact on the community, while also giving individuals who have a curiosity in hobby farming, the chance to cultivate their interests," the History Museum said in a press release.

To make this event a reality, organizers are teaming up with several local UGA Extension offices, Bartow County master gardeners and Tony Ross of YNot Apiary.

These partners will be on hand to share their knowledge on a number of subjects including raising backyard chickens, becoming a bee keeper, planting herbs and growing your own organic garden. As an added feature, members of the Gordon County Antique Engine and Tractor Club will be displaying an assortment of antique tractors that are sure to delight the young and old.

Kids will be able to a ride on a barrel train, visit a petting zoo, and participate in other fun activities, including making a bee bath. No need to worry about lunch, hot dogs and lemonade will be available for purchase. We will even make sure we have some theme appropriate decor on hand in our museum gift shop for those who want to incorporate a touch into their own home.

The day will kick off with the bake sale fundraiser at 9 a.m. Featuring baked goodies from local restaurants and friends of the museum, this event will be a great way to pick up a tasty treat while helping to ensure that we can continue to offer educational opportunities throughout the year. Participants in this year’s sale include Grand Oaks, Sweat Pea’s Bakery, Johnny Mitchell’s Smokehouse, Stonewall Manor, the soon to open Table 20, and more.

All activities are free for museum members. For not yet members, museum admission covers admission to the museum, presentations, crafts, barrel train rides and petting zoo. No admission is required to enter the bake sale or to see the antique tractors. For those wishing just to enter the petting zoo or take a ride on the barrel train, the cost is $1 per activity. Hot dogs and drinks will also be available for purchase.

Whether you have sprouting interest in backyard farming or just love reminiscing about the past, we hope that you will experience the museum with us on this day.

For more information and to see a schedule of events, visit the Bartow History Museum website.

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