The second busy July weekend is a success, more to follow

  • Cross Creek Catering gives “charcuterie” the best look of all.
    Cross Creek Catering gives “charcuterie” the best look of all.
  • A little guy shows off his love for Faith Acres Farms.
    A little guy shows off his love for Faith Acres Farms.
  • People enjoyed the shelter from the rain as they toured Rose Hill Farm Winery. Jenny Beetz, owner, made sure wine slushies were available along with Martha Lynn’s treats from Cross Creek Catering.
    People enjoyed the shelter from the rain as they toured Rose Hill Farm Winery. Jenny Beetz, owner, made sure wine slushies were available along with Martha Lynn’s treats from Cross Creek Catering.
  • Faith Acres Farm introduced visitors to their establishment with a miniature layout of the farm. The greenhouse, the store, the chicken coop, and other features are visible in the model.
    Faith Acres Farm introduced visitors to their establishment with a miniature layout of the farm. The greenhouse, the store, the chicken coop, and other features are visible in the model.
  • This donkey lives a good life at Hilltop Highlands Cattle Farm.
    This donkey lives a good life at Hilltop Highlands Cattle Farm.

    By Carolyn Reid

     

    Pendleton Farm Tour

    Our “quiet little county” has not been quiet this month. Last week, fireworks and July 4 festivities filled the days. This weekend, both tourism and Kincaid Lake State Park celebrated events--tourism holding an inaugural event and Kincaid holding a 65th birthday party.

    Saturday, at least 100 people or families enjoyed Pendleton County Farmer's Market Inaugural Farm Tour, according to tourism’s Melanie Hartzel. Eight farms and the farmers’ market participated in the event that included Mains Farms, Total Equine Services, Faith Acres, Hilltop Highlands and Triple G Farms, Rose Hill Winery, Reclaimed Ranch, Licking Valley Farms, and Blacksheep Farmstead.

    The farms offered everything from wine slushies (Rose Hill) to Fry’s Party Essentials inflatables and food trucks along with contact with animals and explanations of the farm life. Products were of course available for purchase.

    This tour will not be the last considering the popularity of the event.