Baby Contest, Kids Mechanical Bull and More at Mokena Farm & Barn Fest

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Mokena’s 10th Annual Farm & Barn Fest is scheduled for this Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Mokena Community Park District’s landmark Yunker Farm, 10824 W. La Porte Road.

A kids mechanical bull called Angus McRodeo, new this year, will be among the attractions, as well as a petting zoo.

A flea market will take place in the soccer fields at The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

At 5:30 p.m., The MG3 Band will performed, followed by Slamabama.

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Another highlight is the Baby Contest: “The 1st Place girl OR boy in each division will receive a trophy and prize package including a piggy bank with $25 cash from State Bank of Illinois-Mokena, TSS photography gift certificate, Four classes of Play & Learn at Gymboree Play & Music Orland Hills and $25 Gymboree Gymbucks, stuffed animal and more! Total prize package value over $200 dollars.” Registration is $5.

There will also be free kids contests, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., every 30 minutes:

“Farm and Barn is an event held annually in the heart of Mokena at Yunker Farm that celebrates the significance of farming life and harvest time in Illinois’ history,” according to mokenapark.com, where you can find more information.