WNY Farm Show at the Erie County Fairgrounds
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 02/03/2018
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The Farmer Elite Toss returns, a hay bale throwing competition that is open to the public. Guests can try and toss a hay bale the farthest to try and win prizes compliments of CINTAS. Participants can sign up beginning at 1:30pm daily inside the Agriculture Discovery Center.
The Harvest Theater, inside the Agriculture Discovery Center will host a variety of workshops and seminars. The WNY Farm Show will host Pesticide Re-certification courses once each day. Each session will feature a different topic and is free to the public, however, space is limited. These courses are an excellent opportunity to earn free spray credits prior to the 2018 growing season.
On Friday, February 2, there will be a Mechanics Competition open to high school students. Six stations will test the competitor’s knowledge of the assembly, tools and skills required to maintain and repair equipment. New this year, the addition of the 'Real World' Mechanics Competition that begins at 9:00am on Saturday, February 3.
In addition to vendors and seminars, the WNY Farm Show offers fun for the kids as well. Inside the Agriculture Discovery Center, kids will be treated to free Ag-tivities. Concessions will also be available throughout the show.
The WNY Farm Show will run Thursday, February 1 from 10:00am-4:00pm, Friday, February 2 from 10:00am-4:00pm, and Saturday February 3 from 9:00am-3:00pm.
Guests may enter the Hamburg Fairgrounds via McKinley Parkway at the gate closest to Quinby Drive. Those travelling with a GPS should use the address 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NY 14075. The WNY Farm Show is located just 20 Minutes south of Buffalo.
For more information, visit WNYFarmShow.com or email wnyfarmshow@ecfair.org. or call 716-649-3900 ext. 6488
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