Join us for a day of agricultural exploration and community support at the annual Farm in the Park & 4-H BBQ event. This family-friendly gathering promises a fun-filled afternoon for all ages. First stop: Explore agriculture at Farm in the Park at Central Park in Aledo, Ill. from 3:30 - 6 p.m. Enjoy free hands-on educational activity stations, petting zoo, games, crafts, jump house, and more!
Then head next door to the 4-H BBQ at the Fire Station to buy a grilled pork chop sandwich or hot dog meal to support Mercer County 4-H, serving from 5 - 7 p.m. Dine in or Carry out. Pork chop meal is $10 for sandwich, baked beans, applesauce, & dessert. Hot dog meal is $5, includes chips, applesauce, & dessert. Drink included with dine-in. Whole pies will also be for sale at the event.
The fun continues at dusk when you can watch a free movie in Central Park. Farm in the Park is brought to you by: Event brought to you by Mercer County Agriculture Education, Illinois Extension, ROE 33, Mercer County Farm Bureau, Mercer County Soil & Water Conservation, and Mercer County YMCA.
Farm in the Park 3:30 - 6 pm at Central Park:
- Hands-On Educational Stations: Engage with interactive exhibits that showcase various aspects of agriculture.
- Petting Zoo: Get up close and personal with friendly farm animals.
- Games and Crafts: Enjoy games, crafts, and activities that celebrate rural life.
- Jump House: Kids can bounce and play in the inflatable jump house.
4-H BBQ 5 - 7 pm at Aledo Fire Station (next door to Central Park)
- Menu:
- Grilled Pork Chop Sandwich Meal: $10 (includes sandwich, baked beans, applesauce, and dessert)
- Hot Dog Meal: $5 (includes chips, applesauce, and dessert)
- Dine-In Option: Drinks included with dine-in meals.
- Carry-Out Option: Perfect for those on the go.
- Whole Pies for Sale: Don’t miss the delicious homemade pies available for purchase.
Evening Entertainment: As dusk settles, gather in Central Park for a free outdoor movie screening. Bring your blankets and enjoy a family-friendly film under the stars.
Event Sponsors: Mercer County Farm in the Park is brought to you by Mercer County Agriculture Education, Illinois Extension, ROE 33, Mercer County Farm Bureau, Mercer County Soil & Water Conservation, and Mercer County YMCA.
