Friday, July 7

We had seen this advertisement in previous years when we were in Ohio for TFC’s Truck Rally, but always had other things to see. This year we decided to stop.

One of the first things I noticed was goats on the roof of the barn – and wondered how they got there?

Upon closer observation I noticed the ramps.

Tickets are needed for any of the rides. The petting area is free.

A rather peaceful looking bull.

Most animals were in pens, but there were a few free range sheep who hoped the people would feed them.

Food could be purchased for the animals.

This large, beautiful, gentle horse was in an entrance pen – always looking for food.

This man had a carrot for him.

Across the aisle was a mother and baby.

A broad view of the barnfull of farm animals.

Close ups of several animals

Horse rides

The barn and buildings were full of visitors.

Pony ride

Carriage ride

I wanted to photograph these pretty chickens, but struggled with the focus due to the wire surrounding their pen.

Not bad

After looking at the animals and going through the antique and craft shops, we sat down and shared an order of fries and a fresh peach sundae. The only thing we bought.

Yum

A carriage ride returning to the barn

There was a delightful scent coming from this area of a building – so I investigated to see what he was making. It was kettle pop corn.

As soon as it began popping, he covered the kettle with a screen.

A lady was in the background putting the finished product in bags.

Another batch ready to be bagged.

This sign was near where they were making popcorn and the produce area.

Across the road

Then it was time to go back to the motel and relax a bit before going to Kidron Auction where the trucks would be gathering for the 7:00 PM parade of trucks.

We got into a downpour before getting to the motel.

Then we were back in sunshine again, with very wet roads.

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Tomorrow night – The Parade of Trucks – from Kidron Auction to Mt Home Auction.