FRI · 9:00am
Homegrown Festival
Friday, July 10 at Nelson Produce Farm, Omaha
About
Visit the Nebraska farm where over 1 million watermelons are produced yearly and partake in the deliciousness. There's also corn and cantaloupe, live music, face painting, games and more.
What to expect
The festival is built around crops grown at Nelson Produce Farm: sweet corn, watermelon and cantaloupe. Visitors can dig into juicy melon, enjoy sweet corn fresh from the field, explore the produce and market areas, and take part in family-friendly activities such as face painting, games and farm attractions. (nelsonproducefarm.com)
Why go
Homegrown Festival is a straightforward way to connect with Nebraska agriculture close to Omaha, especially for families looking for an outdoor farm outing with food, music and kid-friendly activities. Nelson Produce Farm describes its mission as connecting families and communities with farming through hands-on experiences, fresh produce and time outdoors, and this festival puts that mission into a seasonal celebration. (nelsonproducefarm.com)
Where
Nelson Produce Farm · 10505 N 234th St · West of Omaha, Omaha NEOpen in Maps