The anticipated family-friendly Country Crossroads Education of Yesterday Farm Show returns October 18 and 19 at 3685 Cass Irish Ridge Road, Dresden (intersection of SR 60 and SR 16). The show will be open, rain or shine, on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Don’t let the words farm show fool you. This isn’t just for the guys! We are an educational and fun show for all ages. You will be glad you came! I think we are a one-of-a-kind show in this area,” said Kendra Moore Hindel of the Education of Yesterday.
Kids can ride the train on the Cracker Jack Railroad, ($1 per ride), or Lil’ Toot, and dig in the dirt with a real digger while supervised by an experienced operator ($1). The kids’ playground with the corn box will be back, along with the roller slide and tube slide. The Captain Bryant Grist Mill, which has a large farm toy display on the second floor, will be open for tours. Antique tractors, machinery, and vehicles will be on display throughout the grounds, and some will even be moving around during the event. Demonstrations will also take place, including a field demonstration (weather permitting) and hands-on demonstrations.
Some scheduled events planned for Saturday include a tractor or anything on wheels parade at 10:00 am. Then the Dresden Fire Department will be on site around 11:00 a.m. Saturday at 1:30 local Co-Mus Hills String Pickers will perform. Tracy Blain, a singer/songwriter from Cambridge will take to the main stage Saturday evening at 6:00. Dinner starts at 5:00 p.m. for an additional minimum donation of $10.00 a person.
On Sunday at 1:00 p.m., kids are invited to dress up in their Halloween costumes or farm-related attire. Prizes for the best in several age groups will be awarded. Also at 2:30 p.m. there will be an animal calling contest for all ages.
The Moore family continues to host the Country Crossroads Education of Yesterday Farm Show each year in memory of Kenny Moore Jr., who was the visionary and founder of the event.
“My late father Kenny Moore Jr, this was his vision and dream, and we are continuing his legacy! It was so important to him to educate the children of today, and with this event, we are doing that in his memory. My own grandchildren now are excited and learning at this event, and it makes me happy. Also, for my son to be involved more and more every year. I am very proud of him! It will be the next generation to take over one day and to continue on with their grandfather’s vision,” explained Hindel.
Anyone, especially the youth, who would like to bring their tractor or equipment to the show can do so.
“We would not be the show we are now without all the wonderful people who bring their equipment to display and run,” said Hindel.
This year’s sponsors include: Hindel Outdoor Solutions, Keith’s Cars LLC, Seth Little Farms & Ag Trucking, Zolman Logging, Martin Trucking, Moore’s Farm Toys, Central Ohio Farmers Co-Op, Heritage Cooperative, The Schweitzer Family, Park National Bank, G.W. Adams Educational Center, Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, M&M Enterprises, The Community Bank, Glenn Mullett, Napa – GKM Auto Parts Inc, The Doughty Family, Jacobs Vanaman Agency, Inc, Kendrick Excavating Inc, Richard Little, P.J. Longstreth, Hudson Family Farms, Sidwell Excavating & Trucking, Three Rivers Energy, Spiker Farms, Frazeysburg Old School Mini Storage & Venus Rentals, Drake Prouty – Muskingum County Commissioner, Mitchell Builders Insulation Inc, Zemba Companies, Destination Dresden, Humble Heart Country Gifts, Friends of Dresden Parks, Ron Scurlock, Federal Elite & Cooling, Williams Asphalt, and Steve Little.
“Words cannot express our gratitude for the support we receive every year from the area and beyond,” Hindel shared. “I just wish our father was here to see it.”
Admission is free, but donations are requested. All monies received go towards future events.
For more information about the show call 740-754-6248 or follow the show on Facebook at facebook.com/EducationofYesterday.