SRJC’s Oct. 11 Fall Festival features Shone Farm

Santa Rosa Junior College’s Shone Farm will hold its Fall Festival on Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free, family-friendly event features children’s games and activities. The farm is located at 7450 Steve Olson Lane in Forestville.

 This year’s celebration recognizes 42 years of the farm’s history. It offers a chance to experience authentic farm activities, and will include a wood milling demonstration, apple pressing, and Shone Farm’s award-winning wine and olive oil.

Attendees can pick their own pumpkins and vegetables (U-Pick), participate in the rotten tomato slingshot, and enjoy hayrides and tours of SRJC’s 365-acre Shone Farm, including a walk through the forest.

Special children’s activities will feature face-painting, craft projects such as stick horse-making, and exploring how compost gets made. Kids and adults can meet farm animals and learn what’s involved with taking care of horses, sheep and chickens.

All activities will be presented by students in SRJC’s popular Agriculture & Natural Resources Department. 

Shone Farm’s Agriculture Ambassadors encourage visitors to come hungry and enjoy delicious lunch options, featuring fresh Shone Grown ingredients and offerings from popular local food truck Nellie’s Oysters.

A farm stand of Shone Grown™ products, fruits, vegetables, and award-winning wine and olive oil will be available for sale at the Festival.