Thousands Attend Tilly Foster Farm Egg-stravaganza in Brewster

From Putnam County Tourism

The forecast called for rain all week, but the sun was out on Saturday, April 4 and thousands of people headed over to Tilly Foster Farm in Brewster, where Putnam County Tourism hosted its first Tilly Foster Farm Egg-stravaganza.

“The turnout for this event was amazing; so much more than we could have hoped to have to attend,” said Frank Smith, Deputy Director of Putnam County Tourism. “We are so fortunate to have the community come out and support our events here. The farm is centrally located and has so much space that we can offer an assortment of activities. “

In addition to the egg hunt which got underway a little early because of the gusty winds, the children were able to have their faces painted by the 4H club, do a gardening craft with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County, visit the Antique Farm Machinery Museum, listen to Mother Goose tell a story, see the animals on the farm and have their photo taken with the Easter Bunny.

“After the success of the Egg-stravaganza and the Pumpkin-palooza last fall, we can see that Tilly Foster Farm is set to be a regional destination,” said County Executive MaryEllen Odell. “People are coming from throughout Putnam as well as the surrounding counties and Connecticut to events at Tilly Foster Farm. As we continue working with Putnam County Tourism, and move forward with our partnerships with BOCES and Cornell Cooperative, the farm will be the perfect place for us to hold a variety of events, targeting different age groups and an array of interests. The farm has truly become a place for all the people of Putnam to enjoy.”

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