2nd Annual Loma Rica Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch a Success
This year’s event, held on October 21, 2006 was a delight! With nearly 3000 people in attendance, the community showed curiosity for Loma Rica and a great show of enthusiasm. The many free activities for children were inundated throughout the day and smiling faces were abundant. The Farm Hilltop was opened this year, so attendees were able to stroll and visit the historic barns and nearly 15 acres of orchard and berry crops. That the local citizens feel Loma Rica is part of the greater Grass Valley area, and part of an accessible, integrated community is one of our primary goals – and this event went a long way towards that end.
The organic food, wagon rides, pumpkin patch, haunted house, draft horse demonstrations and other participating organizations all added to the richness of the event. In addition, raising awareness about local growers and the importance of eating local food is beginning to permeate this community and Loma Rica is proud to be a part of it.
Special thanks to the Small Farm Progress Days, Rock-n-Horse Ranch, all our wonderful volunteers and generous sponsors!
 
2008 Calendar of Events
Nevada County Earth Day
- Saturday, May 3rd from 11am to 7pm
Celebrate Earth Day at the historic Lake MacBoyle at Loma Rica Ranch. This FREE event will include ecological displays, non-profit and Earth-friendly vendors, food and kids crafts, all in a beautiful setting, perfect for a picnic! Enjoy poets, speakers and live music.
For more information visit the Nevada County Green Party website or call 530-274-0360 or 530-277-0610.
Loma Rica Organic Farm Plant Sale
- Mon-Sat, May 5-10th from 9:30am to 5:30pm
 Stock up on organic vegetable and annual seasonal starts at our Spring Plant Sale. Our heated greenhouse is packed with tomatoes, summer squash, herbs and flowers waiting to be planted in your home garden. Rock-n-Horse Ranch will giving wagon rides around the farm on Saturday, don't forget to bring the kids!
The farm is located at 10980 Brunswick Road, Grass Valley (near the Brunswick Basin)
For more information contact Loma Rica Ranch at 530-274-9059.
Loma Rica Ranch Organic Farm Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch
- Saturday, October 11th from 11am to 6pm
Join us as we delight the region with tantalizing sights, sounds and tastes! Local organic chefs and growers will be on hand to offer their most savory dishes and local beer and wine producers will help you select the perfect pairing. Always a class act, Rock-n-Horse Ranch will present the finest Belgian Draft horses for wagon rides and demonstrations. Special care has gone into this 3rd annual event and it promises fun and entertainment for all ages, with local bands and many free games and crafts for the kids.
 The whole community has come out for this event: artists will display their wares and other eco-friendly groups will be on hand to tell you about solar panels, green fertilizers, bicycling resources and how to get involved with the local food movement. And don't forget, this is a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County and Sierra Nevada Children's Services. So come support the kids!
The farm is located at 10980 Brunswick Road, Grass Valley (near the Brunswick Basin)
Entry fees are $10 for adults, $5 for 11-17 yr. olds, and $5 for seniors 65+. Children under 10, FREE.
For more information contact Loma Rica Ranch at 530-274-9059.
Interested in being a vendor? Contact Tamara at tfadel@carvillesierra.com
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