What do a mini horse stallion, red Farmall tractor, a Santa-hatted rooster and a wheelbarrow full of bright-hued yarns have in common?
All will converge with people out and about at great events this weekend. Those ambitious enough can pick up cold-weather fresh Brussell sprouts and turnips for the Thanksgiving feast or try bidding on a cutie-pie goat or horse to add to the zoo at home. There's two indoor farmers markets (holidays anyone?) and a fun- for- all tractor pull with Santa on site.
Saturday:
A horse and pony auction happens on Saturday, Nov. 21. Actually, four goats, a Morab, an Arab and seven Quarter horses, and six horses from UConn.
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture auction is at UConn Horsebarn Hill arena. Preview is 10 a.m.; auction at 1 p.m.
For more information call Linda Wenner, state animal control officer, (860) 713-2567.
Hand-crafted gifts, fresh (seasonal) produce and other delights at the holiday (indoor) edition of Hebron Farmers Market on Saturday, Nov. 21. Inside the First Congregational Church Hall, doors open at 10 a.m. Linked is a complete listing of artisans and farm products.
Sunday:
The Running Brook Farms Third Annual Tractor Pull is Sunday, Nov. 22, in Killingworth. Weigh in at 7 a.m.; pulling starts at 8:30 a.m. Kids can visit with Santa; refreshments will be available.
Location is 219 Route 80, Killingworth.
The first ever WinterFresh Coventry Farmers's Market is Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2, p.m. at Coventry High School, 78 Ripley Hill Road (just off Rt. 31) in Coventry.
Seasonal produce (fresh) includes kale, Romaine and green leaf head lettuce, white Japanese hakurie turnips, herbs, baby bok choi, broccoli, garlic, and much more.
Farms include Dondero Orchards: apples, pears, butternut squash, cabbage, made-on-the-farm jams, jellies, pickles, and apple and pumpkin pies; KD Crop Farm: potatoes, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kohlrabi, cauliflower, broccoli, squash, turnips, kale, eggs, and pickles. Grass-fed beef, lamb, and fresh seafood, too.
Beaver Brook Farm will bring lamb, veal, pastured chicken, lamb sausage, and savory lamb stew.
Farm to Hearth Flatbread pizzas will be made to order when you arrive or boxed for take out.
