Guilford, CT Exit 57: Something special happens at Bishop’s Orchards on May 7th – the annual Donkey and Mule Festival. Participants bring their mules and donkeys from up and down the East Coast to take part in this popular event.
Don’t miss this free event where donkeys and mules compete in categories including: coon jumping, driving classes, riding classes, obstacle course, costume class, a rescue class and games. The animals will include all sizes of donkeys and mules such as mini, standard and mammoth sizes.
The farm family friendly atmosphere offers lots of fun kid engaging activities throughout the day: face painting, moon bounce, kids corner (tractor track and corn kingdom), the Sugar Bakery Cupcake Truck, local vendors, delicious food and wine tasting.
Food will be sold at the Bishop’s Orchards Concession Stand and Ice Cream Stand. There will also be a small charge for face painting and Kid’s Play Corner. The event will only be cancelled in the event that there is steady inclement weather.
Location:Bishops Orchards, 1355 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, CT 06437
Date: May 7, 2016
Time:10am – 4pm
Tel:203-453-2338 x218
bishopsorchards.com