Start your day off with a visit to the Ellington Farmers’ Market in Arbor Park  (9AM to 12PM), then stroll down to the Nellie McKnight Museum to learn the history of Ellington farming at the Ellington Historical Society’s Farm Exhibit. Next stop at the Hall Memorial Library where you can watch live chicks hatch and kids can create a chicken-themed craft. You can take a cruise around town and visit one or more of the participating farms like Oakridge Dairy and the Modern Milkman and see how a modern-day dairy farm operates. Stop at DeCarli’s Equestrian Center or Hillside Stable for a pony ride and learn about riding lessons and boarding opportunities. Visit SJ Riding Camp to visit their summer camp facilities. Be sure to visit the quaint farm store at Johnny Appleseed’s Farm for freshly picked apples, the Back to Roots Vegetable stand for a variety of veggies, and pick up some hardy chrysanthemums at Back to Roots Mums.  Stop at Dzen Garden Market for farm-fresh products and take advantage of their two-for-one small ice cream cone offer! You will also find Ellington-raised beef at Charter Acres Farm and Star Hardware. It’s going to be a great day to celebrate Ellington Farming!