Ovis Hill Farm near Timmonsville and Clemson Extension in Darlington County are teaming up for a full two days of family fun and educational activities this weekend. Part of Darlington County's Farm-City Week celebration, this event provides the opportunity for families and children to learn that "The Farm is where Food is Born."
Ovis Hill Farm is a family-owned livestock farm located in Darlington County just west of Florence and is convenient to interstates 20 and 95. Alice and Charlie Caldwell are currently shepherding about 800 sheep, grazing about 80 dairy and beef cows as well as gathering eggs from a small flock of laying hens. Many of the sheep are historic breeds, such as the Tunis and Cotswold, representing some of the earliest livestock brought into our country. The Caldwells produce and sell USDA inspected hormone- and antibiotic-free lamb and beef.
Ovis Hill Farm and friends established the event eight years ago to share their joy of family farming – livestock production and shepherding. Festival activities are designed for the enjoyment of all ages. This weekend’s festival will feature sheep shearing and Border Collie herding demonstrations, a wagon tour of the farm and a hay bale maze. You can also see how wool is dyed and spun into yarn. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. A variety of locally grown food products and handcrafted items will be available for sale at the Ovis Hill Farm Store. There will be animals to visit, feed, milk or watch, a pumpkin patch, beekeeping, butter making, gourd painting, games, bake sale, music and square dancing. The Naturally Outdoors’ Farmers Market will also be on the farm for the festival.
In addition to the annual festival, educational farm tours are conducted for school children. These tours are also available for other interested groups.
Ovis Hill Farm is located near Timmonsville at 1501 Weaver St. (off the Oates Highway/SC 403, near I-20 Exit 131). The festival times are: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, and 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26.
Admission is $5 per person with a maximum of $20 per family.
For additional information, go to www.ovishillfarm.com or www.visitdarlingtoncounty.org. You may also contact Alma Harris or Trish DeHond at (843) 393-0484 x115 or x112, Charlie Caldwell at (843) 992-9447, or Darlington County Tourism at (888) 427-8720.
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