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Gibbs Farm Opening Weekend 2018

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Join us Memorial Day Weekend for our 2018 Opening Event! Saturday & Sunday, May 26 & 27 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Enjoy Gibbs Farm Homemade Ice Cream after every tour! Tours Meet our farm animals: Help us feed the goats: 10:15 am 12:15 pm 2:15 pm Name the chickens contest: Ongoing Meet our piglets, […]

Gibbs Farm Ice Cream Sunday

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June 3: Homemade Gibbs Farm Ice Cream A delicious treat for the heat of summer! Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Ice Cream Demonstrations will take place at the following times: 11:00am 12:oopm 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm Ice cream is included in general admission. Admissions: $8 […]

Family Friendly Saturdays: Basket Weaving

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Make your very own woven basket to take home. Demonstration will be led by experienced Gibbs Farm Staff. Recommended age: 10 and up. Admission is limited, so register soon! Two sessions: 11am and 2pm. Basket making activity will take approximately 90 minutes. Pre-registration is required. Pay regular admission on day of event. Please register for one […]

Gibbs Farm Ice Cream Sunday

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June 17: Make your own Sundae! Fathers' Day Special: Dads get free admission! A delicious treat for the heat of summer. We'll provide our own homemade ice cream and a variety of fixins' for you to craft your own sundae creation to enjoy while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Ice cream […]

Family Friendly Saturdays: Tea Party

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Tea Party on the Lawn Saturday, June 23rd Two sessions: 11am and 1pm Join us at a late morning or mid-afternoon tea on the front lawn of the old Gibbs Farmhouse. Costumed Gibbs Farm Staff will serve tea, lemonade, and treats while giving guests an introduction to Victorian Era mannerisms. Pre-registration and payment is required. […]

Gibbs Farm Ice Cream Sunday

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

July 1: Patriotic Ice Cream A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Demonstrations are at 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 1:15, 2:15, and 3:15. Ice cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious dairy […]

Knock on Wood: Trees and Their Uses at Gibbs Farm

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MN Master Naturalists and Gibbs Farm volunteers Kathy Robbins and Cathy Croghan will lead a 45 minute walking tour through the Gibbs Farm site. Learn to identify woody plants and find out how they were used by the Dakota and early settlers of Minnesota. No pre-registration required, the tour is included with admission!

Gibbs Farm Ice Cream Sunday

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

July 15: Root Beer Floats A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Ice cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious dairy products that go into our ice cream. Admissions: $8 adults, […]

Family Friendly Saturdays: Butter Making

We are spreading the fun on this toasty summer! Come join us in a hands-on presentation of pioneer butter making. Use a real churn, learn about "Lazy Daiseys" and try real homemade churned butter! Two, Hour-Long Sessions: 11am & 1pm Participation in this activity is included in regular admission costs.

Prairie Festival: Celebrating the Dakota, Past and Present

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Celebrating Minnesota's First People. Celebrating the Dakota, Past and Present Programs for the day will include stations where guests can learn about the seasonal life of the Dakota of Cloud Man's Village: Wild Ricing, Tipi Life, a tour of our replica Bark Lodge, and much more! U of MN Dakota Language Instructors will be leading […]

Gibbs Farm Ice Cream Sunday

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Ice cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious dairy products that go into our ice cream. July 29: Homemade Gibbs Farm Ice Cream Admissions: […]

Family Friendly Saturdays: One-Room Schoolhouse Program

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Learn all about attending class in our real 1880s Schoolhouse! Children will get to learn 19th century lessons, write on slate boards with chalk, sing along with songs played on our organ, and even participate in a spelling bee! All activities will be led by our costumed School Marm, Miss Lake. Schoolhouse sessions take place at […]