4th Annual Plow Day

Postponed until May 12

Teams of draft horses, guided by plowmen, will plow and harrow several acres of farmland in preparation for the 2012 growing season at Skyline Farm, 95 The Lane, on Saturday, May 5 (rain date May 12). Skyline Farm, Deri Farm), and the Farmers Draft Horse, Mule and Pony Club of Maine are sponsoring this free demonstration that brings to life the word "horsepower". The teams will begin at 9 a.m. and finish sometime in the afternoon.

A horse-drawn wagon will shuttle spectators between Skyline Farm and the fields at Deri Farm, which will serve as the demonstration area. There, teamsters will describe the proceedings and answer questions.

Skyline Farm Carriage Museum will be exhibiting horse-drawn summer transportation vehicles. Blacksmith Tim Greene of Parsonsfield will forge objects out of metal using Skyline Farm's antique forge. Master Food Preservers will demonstrate some practical ideas for the kitchen.

In the Skyline arena, pony and horse rides for children will be available for $5 per ride. Lunch refreshments will be for sale. Parking is available in a Skyline Farm field and along one side of the lane. For more information, call Justin Deri, 829-3624, Pam Ames, 829-5708, or email info@skylinefarm.org.

Timetable of Events:

9 am-2 pm (with a lunch break) Teams of draft horses will plow the farmland at Skyline Farm

10-11:30 am In the Skyline arena, pony and horse rides for children will be available for $5 per ride.

10-1 Skyline's Carriage Museum will exhibit horse-drawn summer transportation vehicles. Blacksmith Tim Greene of Parsonsfield will forge objects out of metal using an antique forge. Jim Stampone and Kate LeRoyer of Freeport Harness and Saddlery will use their stitching machine to show how they repair horse blankets, tack, and other equine equipment.

10-11 am Master Food Preservers will demonstrate some practical ideas for the kitchen.

11-1:30 Lunch refreshments will be for sale.