Downeys Farm http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog A Family Farm for Family Fun! Thu, 03 May 2012 17:48:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 DowneysFarmhttp://feedburner.google.com Sliding your way into fun this summer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DowneysFarm/~3/pgjbVfQMcBU/ http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=238#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 17:48:10 +0000 Farmer Downey http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=238 Continue reading →]]> To keep the Play Area fresh and exciting, we are always updating and adding new activities for our guests.  This year, we are thrilled to announce that our slide is complete…you may have noticed us working on it last year.  Well now the secret is out!  Come out and experience our 40 ft long Goat Mountain slide – fast and fun!

Make the most of your summer with Downey’s Farmyard Season Pass – only $20 until May 31st then the price increases.  A great way to enjoy the outdoors as a family.

 

]]> http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=238 0 http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=238 Springing back into Action http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DowneysFarm/~3/eZ9gZHX5fl0/ http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=234#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:51:21 +0000 Farmer Downey http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=234 Continue reading →]]> Thank you to everyone who came out to Easterfest.  We hope you and your families had a blast and a Happy Easter.

We are now in the process of prepping for our season opener on May 4th.  As always, Downey`s will be open daily from 9am – 6pm for your favorite bakery treats, fresh Ontario produce and fun family time.  Here are some of the great events at Downey`s for 2012

Few other things to check out include

  • Season Pass
  • Brand New Goat Mountain Super Slide
  • Totally Awesome Pedal Cart Track
  • New Treats in Bakery
  • New Sandwich bar
  • Kawartha Ice Cream in the Ice Cream Parlour & by the tub in the market
  • Serving Wine by the Glass
  • LOTS MORE!!!!!

We thank you for your support in the past and hope to see you again in 2012!!

]]> http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=234 0 http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=234 Just in time for Easter…. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DowneysFarm/~3/dTNX7v0mGLc/ http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=230#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:17:24 +0000 Farmer Downey http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=230 Continue reading →]]> Sticking with past year trends of welcoming a grandchild on a yearly basis, we have been blessed this Spring with the arrival of 2 babies.  Congratulations to our youngest daughter & husband who welcomed twins, Ellie & Garnet on March 25, 2012.Ellie & Garnet

The twins are all set for their first Easter as they pose for photographer, Stephen Rollich . Whether it is your 1st, 5th or 40th Easter, bring your camera and family out this weekend to the farm and get your very own shot with Downey’s Easter Bunny.

]]> http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=230 0 http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=230 Easter Weekend at the Farm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DowneysFarm/~3/7kg5YRXl9mM/ http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=223#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:10:00 +0000 Farmer Downey http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=223 Continue reading →]]> The Easter Bunny and his helpers have been working overtime getting ready for all the great events happening at the farm April 6, 7 & 8 for Easter.  Not only have they have been stuffing lots of Easter bags full of treats for everyone, but here’s some more fun they have in store for you and your family:

  • Wagon Rides
  • Baby Farm Animals
  • Puppet Show
  • Steverino the Great Magician
  • Face Painting & Egg Decorating
  • Easter Egg Scramble

The fun happens between 10am-5pm over the three days.

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