Tuesday, March 20, 2012

River Hills Spring Poultry Expo 2012

Saturday April 14, 2012
Beginning at 7:30 a.m.
at Silex R-1 School in Silex, Missouri

The day will feature:
- A large farmers’ market with poultry and small stock, one of the largest of the year.
- Demonstration on laying hen selection
- Displays of rare and heritage poultry and livestock
- An egg hunt and special youth auction
- Poultry show
- Country auction
- Raffle
- Many free educational material handouts

No admission charge.  Plenty of free parking.  Food will be available on the grounds.

The farmers’ market that day will feature a wide range of farm goods including; heritage breeds of poultry and small stock, hatching eggs, plants, crafts, baked goods, garden supplies, poultry equipment, cages, and much more.

The market is open to all farmers and growers. The vendor’s fee is $10.00, free to market members.

A highlight of the day will be some of the rarest of poultry breeds and many prize winning birds have been bought at this event in the past.

Location: At Silex R-1 School on Hwy. UU on the western edge of Silex, Missouri. Silex is 30 minutes north of I-70 at Wentzville and just 5 minutes off Hwy. 61 on Hwy. E. Silex is less than an hours drive from St. Louis.

Sponsored by: River Hills Farmers Markets in Silex, & Troy
For more information call 573-485-7261 or 660-456-7565

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