Egg-cellent Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt At Wakeman Town Farm
Wakeman Town Farm on Saturday hosted one of Westport’s most beloved family traditions, its annual Spring Eggstravaganza, sponsored by Citizen’s Bank. The sold out event began for the 97 families with the egg hunt where the children searched the grounds for toy eggs which could then be exchanged for a rice crispy treat provided by Sweet P Bakery. This non-profit nonprofit bakery's mission offers training and employment for adults with disabilities. Morning coffee was provided by The Granola Bar.
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After the children turned in their eggs they enjoyed a variety of activities such as egg-themed games, storytime readings with the Westport Book Shop and photo opps with Big Bunny who was everywhere greeting the delighted children.
The finale of the morning was the "egg toss", where partners tossed real eggs to their teammates who then had to catch them without breaking. Many of the families queued up for this fun competition. Photos and Story By J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com Click on an image to enlarge and open gallery.
The very large “chicken” distributed eggs to the competitors to begin the game. As the space between the teams got wider and wider, more teams were eliminated as their eggs hit the ground. This year, there were two teams of co-winners who outlasted all the others.
Wakeman Town Farm's wonderful animals also became focus of the visitors. The little ones were enchanted as they were able to visit with the Farm's three beautiful alpacas.
They also enjoyed a great opportunity to get up close and personal with the two baby goats who are on loan from a local farm. Above, Judy Panzer, Animal Ambassador at Wakeman Town Farm snuggles up with baby goat Lily who took a moment to get to know a Dad and his little girl. These cuddly baby goats will be available for personal "Meet & Greets" with visitors through the end of May. Each 30 minute visit with their unbelievably adorable baby goats is available for twenty dollars per session.
Click here to register: Baby Goat Socials
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The face painting and crafts were a big hit, and First Selectwoman Jen Tooker got in on the fun as she received a "tattoo" from one of the volunteers who offered them to the kids. We don't know if this was her only tattoo.
One of the projects Wakeman Town Farm is working on is the “Restore The Barn” project, which is illustrated bottom right which will create a beautiful new space for visitors to enjoy. Wakeman Town Farm relies on generous donors to fund the work of the Farm and to create events for families all throughout the year. To help with that mission and learn more, click here: Support the Farm.
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Many volunteers are needed to make these events the great success they always are. Pictured here are some of them working the day’s event.
