The 4th Annual Urban Farm and Harvest Festival

Did you know that in addition to other important public lands such as the Sandia Foothills Open Space, the Petroglyph National Monument and the Rio Grande Valley State Park, the City of Albuquerque Open Space Division preserves over 366 acres of farmland within the Albuquerque area?

The Open Space Division is proud to be a part of Albuquerque’s agricultural heritage, and for the fourth consecutive year we’re celebrating with a unique event for the whole family.  We’ve joined forces with local farmers, businesses, and conservation organizations to bring attention to local agriculture and how you can help preserve the traditions of farming in our great city. 

WHAT: A FREE Celebration of Open Space, Urban Agriculture, Local Food, and Community

WHEN: Sunday September 18th, 2011, 10am-4pm.

WHERE: Open Space Visitor Center

6500 Coors Blvd NW between Montaño and Paseo del Norte at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. 

CONTACT: Kim Selving.  Email: kselving@cabq.gov, 505-897-8831

This year’s event includes:

• Healthy food provided by gourmet food cart vendor, the Chopping Block
• Booths from local farmers, businesses, artisans, and more!
• Beekeepers and information about the Open Space Beekeeping program
• Hay bale rides
• Kids Activity Table
• Self-guided tours of our demonstration garden

*Entertainment: 

Enjoy entertainment on our shaded patio overlooking our 18 acre working farm/wildlife preserve.

SCHEDULE:

• 11:00am – 12:00pm:  Red Rooster Trio
• 11:00am – 11:30am:  Farm-Themed Kids Costume Parade
• 1:00pm – 2:00pm:  Facinet Bangoura (Music from Africa)
• 1:30pm – 2:00pm:  2nd Children’s Costume Parade (Farm-themed costumes)
• 2:00pm – 2:30pm:  Pink Elephant Theater
• 2:30pm – 3:00pm: Honey Auction
• 2:30pm – 3:30pm:  E. Christina Herr & Wild Frontier

* Workshop and music schedules are subject to change. 

*Workshops and Presentations: 

Learn more about local and traditional agriculture and how to “bring the farm” closer to your home!

PRESENTATION SCHEDULE:

All presentations take place in the Kiva Room (meeting room) unless otherwise noted.

• ONGOING: Wildlife Rescue with live raptor display
• 10:00 am – 11:00 am:  Topbar Beehive Assembly Demonstration . Matt Wilson . outdoor demo
• 10:30am -- 11:30am:  Cooking with Local Food . Matthew Wayland
• 12:00pm – 1:00pm:  Extending Your Garden into Winter . Joran Viers
• 1:30pm – 2:30pm:  Urban Beekeeping . Les Crowder
• 3:00pm – 4:00pm:  Compost Workshop . Soilutions . meeting room / outdoor demo

* Workshop and music schedules are subject to change.

THANK YOU! 2011 Urban Farm and Harvest Festival Sponsors:

• Bookworks
• Out of the Blue Toy Store
• Flying Star Café
• La Montanita Coop
• Whole Foods Market
• Open Space Alliance
• The Urban Store
  

2010 event sponsors and partners:

• The Open Space Alliance
• Bookworks
• Out of the Blue Toys
• Flying Star
• La Montanita Coop
• Whole Foods
• Keller’s Meats
• The ABQ Backyard Farms Project
• Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension

For more information about the event, call the Open Space Visitor Center at 897-8831.