From Stone Hollow Farmstead: "Event Highlights: Farm Tours: Enjoy a guided tour of the farm, visit our friendly animals, stop by the hen house, and see our egg-washing process. Art in the Garden: Participate in natural dyeing and painting activities with local artists. Beneficial Insect Class & Release: Learn about ladybugs, praying mantises, and green lacewings, and help release them into our garden. Dahlia Education: Join our founder, Deborah, in the Dahlia fields for expert tips on growing your own dahlias. Dahlia plants and mixed-bag tubers will be available for purchase. Walk & Turn: Capture beautiful photos with our scenic backdrop, and possibly some baby farm animal photobombs! Furry Friends: Pet our dairy goats and hens in their paddock. SHF Tasting Table: Sample and purchase our best-selling preserves, pickles, vinegars, and more. SHF Merchandise: Browse and buy exclusive Dahlia Day merchandise and other farm goods. Food & Ice Cream Truck: Enjoy Mexican Street Corn (included with your ticket) and purchase refreshing lemonade. Don't forget your picnic blanket for a relaxing meal in the fields. Live Band: Enjoy live music throughout the day."
The Annual Hold the Fort Races are a simultaneously held timed 5k and 10k and also a 1 Mile Warrior Walk that will be taking place at Oak Mountain State Park in Alabama on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 8 am to 10 am. Proceeds this year are dedicated to raising $1.5 million to construct Blanket Fort Hope's restorative therapeutic home for child trafficking survivors and ensure ongoing operations in training, development, and advocacy in the community. To find out more about their mission, visit BlanketFortHope.org * Prizes for the top three 10k Male & Female * Prizes for the top three 5K Male & Female * Complimentary event t-shirt for first 175 people to sign up (sizes subject to availability) * Road Run in beautiful Oak Mountain State Park; This year Park Admission is included with your registration! (Thanks Mills Pharmacy!) * Awards for 14 categories * Every runner and walker has a chance to win an awesome prize!