BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pumpkin Vine Family Farm - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pumpkinvinefamilyfarm.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pumpkin Vine Family Farm REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T140000 DTSTAMP:20251124T230447Z CREATED:20220328T202601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T230447Z UID:928-1765105200-1765116000@pumpkinvinefamilyfarm.com SUMMARY:Yule Goat Event DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the magic of the season at our special Yule Goat celebration here at the farm in Somerville on Sunday\, December 7th\, 2025!  Inclement Weather Date will be December 14th \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Scandinavian tradition\, the Yule Goat brings presents to children at Christmas accompanied by the Tomten\, farm gnomes who look after the well-being of the animals. Visitors are encouraged to come wearing the Tomten’s traditional red hat (or borrow one of ours) and get a special holiday photo with one of our Yule Goats! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn about the tradition with a special story and nature-based crafts\, then join one of our Yule Goat walks (leaving at 11:30\, 12:30\, and 1:30). \nBring your market basket and shop our very special Christmas Market\, filled with local produce and crafts. Grab a mug of hot mulled cider\, some traditional German donuts\, and gather around one of our many fire pits to enjoy the season in the company of friends. \nThis is a FREE event! URL:https://pumpkinvinefamilyfarm.com/event/yule-goat-event/ LOCATION:Pumpkin Vine Family Farm\, 217 Hewett Rd.\, Somerville\, Maine\, 04348 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T150000 DTSTAMP:20260515T235520Z CREATED:20220307T000111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T235520Z UID:228-1779620400-1779634800@pumpkinvinefamilyfarm.com SUMMARY:Kid Hugging DESCRIPTION:Hug a Furry Baby  on Sunday\, May 24th between 11-3 at Pumpkin Vine Family Farm\, 217 Hewett Rd in Somerville\, ME! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This spring we had 95 baby goats (aka “kids”) born at the farm\, and we don’t have enough hands to pat them all!  So\, come help us spread the love – and get a little furry therapy yourself : ) \nLike kids everywhere\, these baby goats love to jump and play\, so be prepared for an enthusiastic greeting! \nBe sure to remember your appetite: Red Stove Farm will be serving lunch here at the farm! They’ll have Chicken Shawarma (Spiced – but not spicy!)  and their Chickpea Hummus Wrap. Gluten Free options will be available as well. \nWe’ll also be holding our First Farmers Market of the season! The farm will be bursting with baked goods\, veggies\, mushrooms\, fiber\, local meat\, plants and of course goat cheese and smoothies!!! \nWhether this is your first visit\, or an anticipated spring tradition\, you don’t want to miss this warm and fuzzy experience! This is a free – and very busy – event\, so registrations are not required. \nDonations to support our educational opportunities are always welcome and can be made in the cheese shop. URL:https://pumpkinvinefamilyfarm.com/event/kid-hugging/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T140000 DTSTAMP:20260617T152857Z CREATED:20260617T152719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T152857Z UID:3655-1782036000-1782050400@pumpkinvinefamilyfarm.com SUMMARY:Bird Walk And Turtle Talk! DESCRIPTION:We hope you’ll join us Sunday\, June 21st\, as we enjoy a Bird Walk and a Turtle Talk right here on the farm! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are thrilled to share the farm with 2 amazing conservation experts this Sunday – which also happens to be Father’s Day! \nFirst is our Field Bird Walk from 10-11\, led by Laura Lecker of Ag Allies. Grab your binoculars and come take a walk through Pumpkin Vine Family Farm’s beautiful bobolink and pollinator habitat.  \nWe’ll focus on the protection of bobolinks on farm fields\, with the opportunity to observe parents and juveniles in protected habitat. If you are interested in revitalizing an old field to improve grassland habitat\, this workshop is the place to get advice on starting that process. \nWe will also discuss the life history of our steeply declining grassland bird species and conservation practices that can be implemented to help them.  \n\nThen It’s Time for Turtle Talk from 12-1. Join wildlife rehabilitator Pam Meier\, founder and director of The Turtle’s Back\, Inc.\, and get to know Maine’s incredible native turtle species—face-to-face during this special talk here at Pumpkin Vine Family Farm! \nLearn how fascinating and different they all are\, why they are in decline\, how to identify different species and genders\, what to do (and not do) if you find a turtle\, what rehabbing these ancient reptiles is all about\, and how you can help! \nAdmission to this event is free\, but donations to support the important work of these conservationists is greatly appreciated. \nWe’ll also have our Sunday Farmers Market happening. So bring your market basket ready to fill with local meats\, seedlings\, veggies\, cheese and goat milk\, baked goods\, and remember something special for Dad too! URL:https://pumpkinvinefamilyfarm.com/event/bird-walk-and-turtle-talk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T160000 DTSTAMP:20260629T163001Z CREATED:20260629T161534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T163001Z UID:3663-1783260000-1783267200@pumpkinvinefamilyfarm.com SUMMARY:Live Music At The Farm With Katherine Liccardo DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, July 5th\, 2026 at 2pm for a special concert under the big checked tent here at the farm! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are thrilled to invite you to the first of our 2026 live musical performances on July 5\, when we welcome back our dear friend & virtuoso extraordinaire\, Katherine Liccardo\, on solo violin and electronics. Her performance starts at 2 under our red-checked tent. You are welcome to arrive beginning at 1:30 to find a spot on your favorite bench – or bring your own preferred lawn chair – for an unforgettable afternoon of music. The suggested donation is $25: bring whatever you can to support this amazing artist…  but at least bring yourself!  \nKatherine has been performing at the farm since 2022\, and we immediately realized we were in the presence of a tremendous talent. Katherine burns with a quiet intensity. It is obvious that she has poured her soul into her music\, whether it is sublime classical music or joyful folk. Now\, it seems\, her intensity has been unleashed\, and we are excited to witness her new solo offering\, to which we all can relate: \nWhat the Body Remembers is a haunting exploration of pain and healing through the medium of solo violin and electronics. Drawing from the work of contemporary composers\, the program moves through the spiritual\, psychological\, and embodied aspects of pain with unsparing authenticity and blessed relief. \nViolinist Katherine Liccardo (Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center\, The Kennedy Center) transforms the body of the violin into a percussive heart beat and the strings into a rasping breath. She unleashes raw walls of sound\, hypnotic recursive loops\, and ecstatic melodic lines in a bravura performance that pushes the boundaries of the violin. Based on Liccardo’s own journey of injury and recovery\, this deeply personal hour of music opens the doors of private suffering into a shared\, communal experience of recognition and catharsis. \nMusic by: Dai Wei\, Jeffrey Fong\, Sungji Hong\, Kenji Bunch\, Che Buford\, and Gian Torrano Jacobs \nNYC born and trained Katherine Liccardo began playing violin at the age of 3 and has devoted her life to her instrument. Based in Maine since 2020\, Liccardo is the associate director of Vigorous Tenderness\, an immersive outdoor concert series that amplifies marginalized voices in classical music and democratizes new/experimental music. Katherine also works with Shelter Music Maine\, a fledgling organization that brings music to unsheltered communities across the state of Maine\, and is a dedicated pedagogue with a full studio of students. URL:https://pumpkinvinefamilyfarm.com/event/live-music-at-the-farm-with-katherine-liccardo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T150000 DTSTAMP:20260710T215640Z CREATED:20220324T233125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T215640Z UID:854-1785063600-1785078000@pumpkinvinefamilyfarm.com SUMMARY:Open Farm Day DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows farming is hard work\, but it’s also LOTS of Fun! \nJoin us for a memorable day of learning & laughter\, fun & food Sunday July 26th from 11am-3pm as we celebrate Maine Open Farm Day 2026 here at Pumpkin Vine Family Farm! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Check out our activities to plan your visit :\nRed Stove Farm will be serving lunch\, so you can dine under our shady tent or picnic in our beautiful sunny fields: ) \nBaby Goat Frolic between 12 – 1. Join a mob of this years’ kids as they run\, prance\, skip and jump on a trip to the back field. Leaves at noon\, so get here early if you want to join in the fun. We recommend walking shoes\, a hat\, and a water bottle! \nFarmers’ Market is open from 11 – 3 Fill your market basket with baked goods\, meats\, veggies\, olive oils\, goat milk soaps\, & of course our goat dairy products! \nFarm Tours run from 11 – 3 and include: \n 1) fascinating farm history by Kelly\, including historic photos and readings from her book Birth\, Death and a Tractor \n2) personal time with our fabulous goats : ) both kids\, milkers\, and stinky bucks ; 0 \n3) cheese samples! Try them all; including our hard cheese!!!  \n4) an insider look into our state of the art milking parlor with Anil. Our cascading stand that allows us to milk 12 goats at once and transports the milk via pipeline.  \nWe’re all looking forward to seeing you at the farm! URL:https://pumpkinvinefamilyfarm.com/event/open-farm-day-interactive-goat-games/ LOCATION:Pumpkin Vine Family Farm\, 217 Hewett Rd.\, Somerville\, Maine\, 04348 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T150000 DTSTAMP:20260710T221417Z CREATED:20230725T171618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T221417Z UID:3178-1786878000-1786892400@pumpkinvinefamilyfarm.com SUMMARY:Pumpkin Vine Dairy Queen: A Goat Pageant DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 16th between 11am – 3pm for our Fourth Annual Crowning of the Dairy Queens!  \n(The Rain Date for this event is August 23rd) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In some states\, she’s a human\, but around here the goats steal the show! \nEach year we select our top ten goats from among our hard-working\, high-spirited\, and undeniably beautiful herd. And YOU can vote for your favorite Dairy Princess from this year’s group of baby goats : ) \nInspired by both Alpine and Indian traditions\, we have planned a full day to celebrate these amazing animals. The goats have been grazing in our hill pastures since the spring\, producing milk for our goat cheese\, yogurt\, and smoothies\, and we’re excited to give them a day to shine! \nOur special “Goature” fashion team have hand-sewn glamorous outfits for the goats’ big day\, and winning goats will receive hand-crafted flower crowns. You can join in the spirit of the day by making your own flower crowns and ribbon wands – free of charge! –  \nGrab lunch – and sweet treats! – from Red Stove Farm and B&T Baked Goods. Fill your market basket with the best local veggies\, sausage\, syrup\, soap\, spices\, and olive oils\, as well as our full line of goat dairy products. Make a day of it\, and take some time to celebrate the animals that give us all so much! \nThe Day’s Schedule:11 – 12: Vote on your Favorite Dairy Princess from among this year’s doe kids and fill your basket at the farmers market. Have fun making your own willow crown and ribbon wand \n12: Parade of Bells: Welcome the goats as they descend from their hill pastures \n12:30 – 1:30 Crowning of Top Ten Dairy Queens: Cheer this year’s winners in 10 different categories (Hint: personality matters too!) \n1:30 Presentation of the 2026 Princess – Meet the audience favorite when the kids come on stage! \n2-3: Spread your blanket on the lawn\, make giant bubbles\, color your own dairy queen\, shop the farmers market\, and eat fresh delicious treats! \nPlease Note: We’ll have photo ops with all the winners afterwards\, so bring your camera! \nFor our animals’ comfort (and yours) this event will be postponed if temperatures exceed the high 80s\, or in case of rain. URL:https://pumpkinvinefamilyfarm.com/event/pumpkin-vine-dairy-queen-a-goat-pageant-puppet-show/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR