GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (May 26, 2021) – In the “mooo-ed” for summer fun? Cool off at Nash Farm’s Dairy Day on Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to Noon. Learn about 19th century dairy processes, including cheese making, butter churning, hand-cranked ice cream, early refrigeration methods and more. Nash Farm also will have cooking with dairy demonstrations on their wood-fired stove. Guests of all ages will enjoy learning through hands-on activities and educational demonstrations by Southwest Dairy Farmers. Nash Farm is located at 626 Ball St. in Grapevine, Texas.
All New For 2021: Learn to milk a goat! In addition to drinking it, goat’s milk may be used in making cheese, yogurt, fudge and candy as well as soaps and lotions. Goat milk soaps and lotions will also be available for purchase at this event.
Southwest Dairy Farmers will be onsite with its mobile dairy classroom, which features a live cow. Guests will watch milking demonstrations, learn about the importance of dairy and hear the process of how milk travels from the farm to the carton in the refrigerator.
Other activities throughout the event include wagon rides; interactions with heritage animals, such as sheep, turkeys and chickens; shopping at the Nash Farm Store; tours of the Historic Farm House and more. Admission for the event is $3 per person and includes all activities. All proceeds support education programs at Nash Farm.
For more information about Dairy Day, Nash Farm or to purchase tickets, please call 817.410.3185 or visit NashFarm.org.
About Nash Farm
Nash Farm, circa 1859, is the oldest operating farmstead in Tarrant County. Through interpretive programs, events and exhibits, Nash Farm educates the community about the heritage and importance of the Grape Vine Prairie and Grapevine’s pivotal role in the development of North Texas. A variety of programs and special events such as First Fridays at the Farm, Heritage Workshops, and Nash Farm Fall Round-Up offer guests unique learning experiences in a historic setting. Volunteer opportunities at Nash Farm are available through the Nash Farmhand Program.