At season's end

Historic Downtown Farmers' Market to hold fall event

— "A Day at the Farm" is planned from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Historic Downtown Farmers' Market in the Transportation Plaza at Orange Street.

A "pumpkin patch" photo backdrop with fall crops and hay bales will be provided.

Amateur photographers can bring their entries for a farm photo contest involving pictures of farm produce, farm landscapes and farm animals.

The event will also include music from the Briar Point Bluegrass Band, Caney Creek Bluegrass Band, Family & Friends Bluegrass Band and the Malvern Music Company Entertainers.

There will be a farm animal petting zoo, some "old-fashioned" children's games, plus contests, refreshments, face painting, story telling, a fall plant sale and craft demonstrations.

Most activities will be free of charge.

New at this year's event will be a display of antique farm vehicles, along with a silent auction to benefit the construction of a permanent farmers-market facility.

Quality handmadecrafts will be sold along with a variety of produce from local farmers. The event marks the last day of the farmers-market season.

More information is available by contacting Corey Pelton (501) 282-1418.

Tri-Lakes, Pages 63 on 10/25/2007

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