2010 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 4th
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 6th Annual Harvest Festival presented by The Farm City Celebration
Saturday, November 6th
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, petting zoo, 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, wool spinners, Farm City Dinner Dance Tickets, 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 10th
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 13th at 9:00 a.m. at the Butte County Farm Bureau office at 2580 Feather River Blvd., Oroville, or call 530-533-1473.
Harvest Dinner Dance
Saturday, November 20th
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds-Commercial Building
Fair Street, Chico
6:00pm - Midnight
Kick up your heels and join your friends and family at this ever popular event celebrating the end of the harvest season. Enjoy a wonderful tri-tip dinner prepared by the Butte County Cattlemen, with all the trimmings. Tickets are $20 each or 10 for $150. Proceeds benefit Farm City Celebration events. VISA/MC accepted. For more information, contact Amy Gore at 530-514-9251 or Email at mrsgoreex2@yahoo.com.
