Learn about farming and rural traditions at Farm City Day event

Farm City Day will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 5 at Jackson Park, 640 Glover St., Hendersonville.

Farm City Day was started in 1955 and is annually scheduled for the first Saturday in October. The event celebrates rural traditions and introduces the urban population to agriculture, which is one of Henderson County's most important industries.

On this day about 50 acres of Jackson Park becomes a petting zoo along with urban, rural, and educational displays, antique and modern farm equipment and crafters from many generations. A youth area will feature hands-on activities including petting farm animals, old-timey demonstrations, wagon ride and a fishing pond. Planned entertainment includes the Local Artist Showcase Stage with three bands performing throughout the day. Food and displays by local non-profit organizations cover two fields.

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Admission is free. Farm City Day is hosted by Henderson County Cooperative Extension and Henderson County Parks and Recreation.

This article originally appeared on Hendersonville Times-News: Learn about farming and rural traditions at Farm City Day event