Springfest: A Celebration of Gardens & Baby Animals
Date and Time
Saturday May 10, 2025 Sunday May 11, 2025
May 10-11, 2025, 10 AM-4 PM
Location
Strawbery Banke Museum 14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH
Fees/Admission
Tickets: - Adults (18+): $24 - Children (ages 3-17): $12 - Children (under 3): free, ticket required - Family (2 adults + children under 18): $60
Contact Information
603.433.1100
info@sbmuseum.org
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Description
Springfest: A Celebration of Gardens & Baby Animals May 10-11, 2025, 10 AM-4 PM Extreme weather dates: May 17-18, 2025, 10 AM-4 PM Celebrate spring at Strawbery Banke with heritage-breed baby animals, heirloom gardens, and historic landscapes!
Meet lambs, calves, and other baby animals—and their moms—while discovering their vital roles in farming history. Explore the connection between animals, horticulture, and the lives of New Englanders past and present. Enjoy live demonstrations, including oxen at work, traditional sheep shearing, sheepdog trials, and honey extraction. Families can join in hands-on activities like gardening and seed-saving, creating lasting memories together.
Discover how the Museum prepares its nationally recognized gardens for summer through guided tours and demonstrations. Don’t miss the chance to bring a piece of history home from the plant sale, featuring the very plants showcased in the historic gardens!
Tickets: - Adults (18+): $24 - Children (ages 3-17): $12 - Children (under 3): free, ticket required - Family (2 adults + children under 18): $60
