Draft Horse Days in Athens, PA – 4/30-5/1/2011

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The Endless Mountains Draft Horse Club hosts Draft Horse Days
Location: Robinson’s Farm, Front Street, Athens, PA.

Dates: April 30 and May 1, from 10 AM to 4 PM, Weather Permitting

Come to Draft Horse Days! See how fields were plowed a century ago, using teams of draft horses with riding and walking plows. See live demonstrations of horses and antique equipment. Talk to members about their horses, and learn how teamsters harness their horses to work. Club members have experience in a variety of breeds and equipment. Call ahead so we can be prepared to address specific topics of interest to you!

Admission, parking, and horse-drawn wagon rides are always free. Ride in a horse drawn wagon! Food and drinks are available on site at nominal cost. All day long, enjoy hotdogs, hamburgers, and baked goods. Both days, visit a Flea Market, Craft Booths, and an Information Booth.

Easy directions: Take I-86 (Old Route 17 in NY) to Exit 61 (PA Route 220). Go South on Route 220 to the Route 199S Exit (Susquehanna St.). Go East across the Athens Bridge to Front St. Go left just across the bridge. Watch for Signs.

For more information, contact Andy Lyon at 570-537-2128 or do.what.works@gmail.com. Also, visit our website http://www.drafthorseclub.org/plowday2.htm.

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