Lake Metroparks Farmpark will host FarmFest: Ribs, Brew & Music on July 7 & 8. This year's event has been expanded and will feature more live music, kids' activities, craft vendors and food vendors serving BBQ and ribs. Wine from Chalet Debonne and beer from Double Wing Brewery will also be available (5 to 8:30 pm on Friday and noon to 8:30 pm on Saturday). Admission is FREE.
Friday's activities will take place from 5 to 9 pm. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase a meal from one of the BBQ vendors. Kids can enjoy the barrel train, pedal tractor, fishing, Ohio Disc Dogs and the Touch-a-Tractor area. Everyone will enjoy the sounds of the Back Traxx Band.
Saturday's activities take place from 9 am to 9 pm. Kick off the morning with the inaugural "Farmpark Chicken Run" and costume contest. Enjoy the music of the Chardon Polka Band while fishing. Watch wildlife presentations highlighting animals from Lake Metroparks' Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center and a competition featuring the Ohio Disc Dogs. All of Farmpark's regular activities will also be available. Cap off the night with a performance by Sumrada.
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