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• Goats on a Float

  • When
    Saturday, August 13, 2022
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival

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  As the 2021 winners of the Grand Marshal's Award AND the 2019 winners of Best Float, 5 Fridges Farm is looking forward to defending our title in the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival with our and we want YOU to walk with us!

  Rules of Engagement All participants will Walk alongside our float Be accompanied by a parent if under 18 years old Wear a green or goat-themed t-shirt Have a lot of fun

  T-Shirts Wear a "Herd Nerd shirt from a previous year or request a shirt when you sign up (limit 3 per family please). Shirts will be given out as we line up for the parade - only adult sizes are available (we will do our best to get your requested size, but we can't guarantee it)   Too small for a shirt? Wear your own green one!

  https://thecarnationfestival.com/events-entertainment/parade/

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• Pie Contest

  • When
    Saturday, August 13, 2022
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival

  Did somebody say pie???

  5 Fridges Farm is proudly sponsoring the

  Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival

  

  2 CATEGORIES
  * dessert pie *
  * All-Colorado Dessert Pie - made with CO ingredients*

  3:00 PM - Judging
  3:30 PM - Awards
  4:00 - Slicing an Selling

  All proceeds support Family Tree of Wheat Ridge

  For more information
  https://thecarnationfestival.com/events-entertainment/specialty-food-events-2

  Contest Rules Enter Your Pie

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• Cheese Class

  • When
    Thursday, August 25, 2022
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    5 Fridges Farm - 11100 W 38th Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Have you been dreaming of making your own fresh goat cheese? Join Farmer Amanda as she shares her knowledge of cheese-making. She will guide you through the entire process from milk to curd. The class will include a combination of cheese history and guided cheese-making. You'll walk away with fresh homemade Mozzarella and the knowledge to make cheese whenever your heart desires! NOTE: Class may run longer depending on class size, questions, etc.

  What to Wear/Bring? This class will be held inside in our commercial kitchen. The space is big enough, and the class small enough, that we can maintain social distancing. Masks optional. Please wear closed-toe shoes and DO NOT bring any pets to the Farm.

  Where to Park Drive into the driveway and park in the back to the left (follow the signs).

  Cancellation Policy Full refund if cancelled at least 2 weeks prior to class date.

  Alternate Dates Click to see scheduled cheese classes.

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• Online Farmers Market

  • Start
    Wednesday, September 07, 2022
  •  
    7:00 AM
  • End
    Monday, September 12, 2022
  •  
    12:00 PM

  Online Farmers Market All vendors are involved with the Farm and are local Colorado producers
  The Vendors BackyardGRDN * Blue Moon Arts * Cosmic Greens * East Denver Food Hub * From the Scrap Yard * Mama Bee Well * Pickles & Potions * Quiz Bee Farms * Rock River Ranches * Round Here Ranch * Uproot Teas

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• Seed Collecting + Saving - An Event by Regenerate Wheat Ridge

  • When
    Wednesday, September 14, 2022
  •  
    8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    Happiness Gardens - 4300 Ammons

  The city of Wheat Ridge is offering Regenerative Agriculture Programming through a series of local community, educational events. Seed Collecting + Saving 8:00-9:30 am

  Taking our learning to the seed level, this workshop will be an interactive seed saving opportunity with discussion about how to collect seeds for saving. Bring your questions, leave with tips, ideas, and some seeds! Workshop will be led by Backyard Gardening Maven at Labrador Farms in Wheat Ridge, Kathleen Martell.

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• Cheese Class

  • When
    Thursday, September 29, 2022
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    5 Fridges Farm - 11100 W 38th Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  Have you been dreaming of making your own fresh goat cheese? Join Farmer Amanda as she shares her knowledge of cheese-making. She will guide you through the entire process from milk to curd. The class will include a combination of cheese history and guided cheese-making. You'll walk away with fresh homemade Mozzarella and the knowledge to make cheese whenever your heart desires! NOTE: Class may run longer depending on class size, questions, etc.

  What to Wear/Bring? This class will be held inside in our commercial kitchen. The space is big enough, and the class small enough, that we can maintain social distancing. Masks optional. Please wear closed-toe shoes and DO NOT bring any pets to the Farm.

  Where to Park Drive into the driveway and park in the back to the left (follow the signs).

  Cancellation Policy Full refund if cancelled at least 2 weeks prior to class date.

  Alternate Dates Click to see scheduled cheese classes.

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• Online Farmers Market

  • Start
    Wednesday, October 05, 2022
  •  
    7:00 AM
  • End
    Monday, October 10, 2022
  •  
    12:00 PM

  Online Farmers Market All vendors are involved with the Farm and are local Colorado producers
  The Vendors Cosmic Greens * East Denver Food Hub * Mama Bee Well * Quiz Bee Farms * Rock River Ranches * Round Here Ranch * Uproot Teas

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• Tree Planting + Overwintering - An Event by Regenerate Wheat Ridge

  • When
    Wednesday, October 12, 2022
  •  
    8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    TBD

  The city of Wheat Ridge is offering Regenerative Agriculture Programming through a series of local community, educational events. Tree Planting + Overwintering 8:00-9:30 am

  Learn the appropriate techniques for replacing and siting trees, proper amendments and depth for successful planting, maintenance, and overwintering, as well as appropriate types of trees for an urban environment based on size and adaptability. Discussion around native vs. non-native trees and how trees contribute to regenerative agriculture. Learn why Wheat Ridge is a Tree City and about the City’s tree maintenance program. Workshop will be led by Jim Roemmelt, Wheat Ridge Forestry Technician and ISA Certified Arborist and Mike Orellana, Wheat Ridge Forestry Assistant.

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• Cheese Class

  • When
    Thursday, October 27, 2022
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    5 Fridges Farm - 11100 W 38th Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • Spaces left
    5

  Register

  Have you been dreaming of making your own fresh goat cheese? Join Farmer Amanda as she shares her knowledge of cheese-making. She will guide you through the entire process from milk to curd. The class will include a combination of cheese history and guided cheese-making. You'll walk away with fresh homemade Mozzarella and the knowledge to make cheese whenever your heart desires! NOTE: Class may run longer depending on class size, questions, etc.

  What to Wear/Bring? This class will be held inside in our commercial kitchen. The space is big enough, and the class small enough, that we can maintain social distancing. Masks optional. Please wear closed-toe shoes and DO NOT bring any pets to the Farm.

  Where to Park Drive into the driveway and park in the back to the left (follow the signs).

  Cancellation Policy Full refund if cancelled at least 2 weeks prior to class date.

  Alternate Dates Click to see scheduled cheese classes.

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• Online Farmers Market

  • Start
    Wednesday, November 02, 2022
  •  
    7:00 AM
  • End
    Monday, November 07, 2022
  •  
    12:00 PM

  Online Farmers Market All vendors are involved with the Farm and are local Colorado producers
  The Vendors Cosmic Greens * East Denver Food Hub * Mama Bee Well * Quiz Bee Farms * Rock River Ranches * Round Here Ranch * Uproot Teas

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• Online Farmers Market

  • Start
    Wednesday, December 07, 2022
  •  
    7:00 AM
  • End
    Monday, December 12, 2022
  •  
    12:00 PM

  Online Farmers Market All vendors are involved with the Farm and are local Colorado producers
  The Vendors Cosmic Greens * East Denver Food Hub * Mama Bee Well * Quiz Bee Farms * Rock River Ranches * Round Here Ranch * Uproot Teas

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