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Description
Goat Fest is a celebration of South Side Park, a fundraiser for the ecological restoration effort, and an opportunity to see invasive-plant-eating goats in action
Where: Parking is at 21st St & Josephine, with a free shuttle to the event entrance at 2000 Julia St. The majority of the event takes place at the Arlington Ball Field behind the Arlington Fire Station. More about parking and directions
Why: There are three goals of Goat Fest: raise awareness about the South Side Park ecological restoration project; raise funds to support this project; and, create memories in the park for the community. Goat Fest is organized by the Friends of South Side Park volunteers. Hundreds of volunteer hours go into this event to share our love of the park with the community.
Cost: Goat Fest is free, but the suggested donation is $25 to support the ecological restoration effort and adopt-a-tree (see adopt-a-tree information below)
- Live music
- Petting zoo
- Working goats from Allegheny GoatScape
- Artisan Market
- Food trucks
- “The EScape Goat”- solve a series of puzzles along the trails to “save” a goat. Difficulty level is appropriate for teens and adults. Solve all the puzzles to be entered to win an exclusive prize! This activity is free but please consider a donation of $25/group or family
- Kids activities
- EScape Goat Junior Puzzle
- Face painting
- Inflatable slide
- Puppet show
- Bubbles and games
- Adopt-a-tree- each option enables the purchase of seedlings and fencing materials for volunteers to replant disturbed areas with native plants . Suggested donation is $25 for a family/household
- Tree planting experience: an educational experience with a volunteer where you and your group can participate in tree planting and learn about the ecological restoration project (good for all ages who like dirt)
- Bonsai tree kit or make-and-take: make your own bonsai mini landscape
- Adopt-a-tree: customize a metal tag and place it on the fence of a newly planted seedling and receive recognition in our newsletter
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Cost
FREEMore Info
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