2011 Schedule of Events
Farm City Celebration Awards Reception
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
1075 E. 20th Street, Chico
Join us for our annual awards reception honoring those outstanding individuals and businesses dedicated to agriculture and our community. For more information, contact the Butte County Farm Bureau at 530-533-1473 or Email at buttecfb@sbcglobal.net.
Kid's Day at the CSU, Chico University Farm
Thursday, November 3rd
California State University, Chico-University Farm
Hegan Lane, Chico
Local 3rd graders descend on the CSU, Chico University Farm for a fun day of learning at 8-10 agricultural learning stations. Kids get to experience farm life up close. Pre-registration is required for this event. For more information, contact Joan Webster at 530-624-1608 or Email at joanwebster33@msn.com.
The 7th Annual Harvest Festival presented by The Farm City Celebration
Saturday, November 5th
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
525 Esplanade, Chico
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
A FREE family fun event featuring activities including: kids arts & crafts, interactive animal displays, bounce house, calf roping, antique and modern farm equipment, butter churning, food booths, nutrition education, bee demonstrations, Bidwell Mansion tours, food available from Madison Bear Garden, plant sale, horse-drawn carriage rides and much, much, more. Bring your family and enjoy this great day at the home of Chico's first farmer, John Bidwell. For more information, contact Theresa Schneider at 530.518.9914 or Email at tmbschneider@msn.com.
Farm City Celebration Agri-Business Bus Tour and Lunch
Wednesday, November 9th
California State University, Chico-University Farm
Hegan Lane, Chico
7:30 am
Join us at the wonderful Agri-Business Bus Tour and Lunch. After coffee and pastries at the University Farm, you will board a chartered bus and begin a tour of five local farms and agri-businesses where you will learn all about their operations and contributions to Butte County's agricultural industry. After the five stops, you will return back to the University Farm where you will enjoy a fabulous lunch featuring the now famous barrel chicken prepared by local farmers, Farm City rice, salad and rolls, all provided by Safeway™, and lunch time entertainment. This event is always a sell-out, so be sure to get your tickets early. Tickets go on sale October 12th at 9:00 a.m. at the Butte County Farm Bureau office at 2580 Feather River Blvd., Oroville, or call 530-533-1473.
Agribee™
Friday, November 18th
Patrick Ranch Museum, Durham
The Agribee™ is a define and spell bee, using agriculturally related words for third and fourth grade students. The contest is open to schools in Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Tehama and Yuba/Sutter Counties. Each school will host a school-wide Agribee™ and identify two finalists who will compete in the Final Agribee™ taking place on Friday, November 19 at the Patrick Ranch in Durham, California. For more information on the Agribee™, visit www.buttefarmbureau.com/events/agribee.
Harvest Dinner Dance - canceled for 2011
