53 THE QUEENS COURIER • APRIL 15, 2022 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM
Queens County Farm Museum unveils diverse lineup of spring events
BY CARLOTTA MOHAMED
CMOHAMED@SCHNEPSMEDIA.COM
@QNS
Queens County Farm Museum has announced
its spring event schedule which includes
the annual Barnyard Egg Hunt, Apple
Blossom Carnival, Bee-A-Pollinator Earth Day
Service and the Sheep Shearing Festival.
With 325 years of continuous farming and
as a model for biodiversity, Queens Farm
features these iconic events to connect people
to the 47-acre historic site and to celebrate the
environment.
“Queens Farm is hopping this spring,” said
Jennifer Walden Weprin, executive director
of the Queens County Farm Museum. “Th e
Barnyard Egg Hunt kicks off our spring event
season. Visitors can meet our new fl ock of hens,
visit the alpaca, sheep, goats, steer and pigs as
the farm bursts into bloom. It’s an egg-citing
time in Queens!”
Here’s a lineup of this season’s events:
Barnyard Egg Hunt
For over 20 years, Queens County Farm Museum
has hosted the largest egg hunt in Queens.
Whiskers the Bunny will be ready for family photo
ops and egg hunts will be ongoing throughout the
day. Bring-your-own-basket is encouraged.
Th e Barnyard Egg Hunt also features a farmwide
scavenger hunt, Bunny Hop dancing, and
egg-cellent local food vendors. Visitors can
enjoy the farm’s animals and tour the 47-acre
site on a hayride. Advance tickets only for this
event; tickets are $12 for all ages and can be
purchased at queensfarm.org.
Saturday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bee-A-Pollinator Earth
Day Service Day
Th is free program includes an aft ernoon of
hands-on farm projects for all ages, highlighting
simple ways to support Queens Farm and
give back to Mother Earth. Tasks include sift ing
compost, a trash fl ash mob, spring garden prep
and mulching apple trees.
Th e program also includes apiary talks
with the farm’s resident beekeeper, a farmwide
scavenger hunt and free giveaways. For
an additional fee, visitors can enjoy hayrides
and feed the farm’s goats and sheep. In addition,
Queens Farm will host weekly service
days every Tuesday and Sunday through
The Queens County Farm Museum’s annual Barnyard Easter Egg Hunt will kick off the spring season at the 47-acre site on Saturday, April 9.
Nov. 1, 2022, for adults ages 18+ to work in
the fi elds alongside Queens Farm’s farmers.
Service Days at Queens Farm help foster New
York City’s environmental citizens through
education and volunteerism. Th e program
is open to all ages and no previous farming
or gardening experience is necessary. Th e
Bee-A-Pollinator Earth Day Service Day is
free and advance registration is required at
queensfarm.org.
Friday, April 22, from noon to 4 p.m.
Apple Blossom Carnival
Th e farm’s orchard showcases the annual
Apple Blossom Carnival, which runs for two
consecutive weekends. Daily admission includes
unlimited carnival rides and recycling
craft s for kids at the Con Edison ecology booth.
Visitors can enjoy hayrides, midway games and
classic carnival fare from local food vendors.
Advance tickets are $12.95–$21.95 for all ages
and can be purchased at queensfarm.org.
April 23 and 24, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
April 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; April 30
and May 1, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day
Sheep Shearing Festival
Time to get a little bit of country at the farm’s
annual Sheep Shearing Festival. Th e farm’s
fl ock of sheep will prepare for the warmer
weather by getting their much-needed spring
“haircuts.” Sheep shearing demos will be shown
throughout the day.
Th is special event will highlight the cycle of
fi ber production with artisan wool spinning,
natural dyeing and weaving demonstrations.
Th e program also features the live bluegrass
sounds of New Orleans-infl uenced Mama
Juke. Farmer-led tours will detail the growing
practices and mission of the farm across
its 47-acre historic site. Queens Farm veggie
seedlings and other annuals will be available
to purchase for home gardens. Guests can
see the farm’s animals, hop on a hayride, and
Photos courtesy of Queens County Farm
enjoy tasty treats from local food vendors.
Advance tickets only for this event; tickets
are $12; $8 (ages 4-11) and can be purchased
at queensfarm.org.
Saturday, May 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Queens County Farm Museum is located
at 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy. in Floral Park.
Th ere is free event parking and a bicycle rack
is available on-site. Farm grounds and restrooms
are accessible. For more information
or to plan your visit, go to queensfarm.org or
call 718-347-3276.
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