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Springfest: A Celebration of Gardens and Baby Animals

Date

Saturday, May 10, 2025 - Sunday, May 11, 2025

Time

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location

14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH

Price

$0-$60

Springfest: A Celebration of Gardens and Baby Animals

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Overview

Springfest: A Celebration of Gardens and 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 and over): $24
* Children (ages 3 to 17): $12
* Children (under 3): free (ticket required)
* Family (2 adults and children under 18): $60

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