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We had so much fun at the 41st annual Bob Evans Farm Festival, in Rio Grande, Ohio. From the very first day we were there, it was just such a great place to be, fun and VERY family-friendly.
Friday night was the Bob Evans “Friends of the Farm” Party, and my Little Man (who thinks he is an Amish Farmer) was just in his glory. He was driving his mother INSANE, lol, but he was just thrilled with life.
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| Singing a song about being a farmer, (yes, he is a songwriter, LOL) and eating mac and cheese and hot dogs. For real- what kid DOESN’T want to be here? |
Set up on the other side of the fairgrounds in a large white tent, was the party.
First you were to pick up your food from the Bob Evans buffet line (serving all your favs from the restaurant!) and find a seat. There was a very close-knit feeling of this party, like as if it were a wedding or baptism or some kind of family gathering. Close friends and family only, and I honestly felt kind of “outsider-y”- but not in a bad way. Not that it was awkward at all. You can just tell that the event and the party really meant something to the people who were there, and most of them seemed to know each other.
The people of Bob Evans put a LOT of work into the Farm Festival, and they gave out awards to their co-workers, chefs, and business partners. There was a lot of laughing and good-natured teasing. My Little Man was being a bit of a beast, he kept needing to “go potty” then not “going”, and honestly that dinner was not a proud time in my mommyhood (it was one of “those” moments, I nearly cried, he was making me insane!) but everyone around us was really nice. One older lady patted me on the back and said “We’ve all been there! It’ll pass.” I know that a lot of people would have been aggravated with a jumpy kid, but everyone was super nice.
You know “those days”? Where they are not being really bad, but they are just not behaving and won’t stay still? Yeah. Coming off an 11 hour car ride (spread over 2 days) and no Daddy, he was antsy and taking full advantage of momma, haha.
The tent was right next to the farm, and there was a horse very close by. Little kept wanting to go “visit” the horse, and thought it would be great to feed him some macaroni and cheese, LOL. Don’t worry, he didn’t! The whole night was really lovely, and at the very end the Bob Evans team brought out an awesome cake- in multiple flavors paired with several different carefully chosen Velvet ice creams. For real- it was like a dessert sommelier stepped in, LOL.
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| My Meema (my grandma) is concentrating VERY hard on the cake, LOL |
All in all, a good night for friends and food, and a wonderful opener to what would be a fun weekend “Down at the Farm” with Bob Evans! More fun to come, stay tuned! 🙂
~Samantha
Darn all these food posts! Hungry!
I live in Canada but watch a lot of US TV since I’m in a border city and so when I see Bob Evans commercials, I want to try it out so bad!
Looks like you had fun and yes I’ve been there with the kid who isn’t quite bad but isn’t an angel either.
There are no bob evans near us – the closest one is like an hour away but we def want to make a trip out there. Everyone we know loves their food!
Your son sounds like a little character. lol
I wish there was a Bob Evans in Vegas. You made me so hungry!
Aw, man, I know your pain. Those are traumatic times in motherhood. I’m glad that you were at least in an enjoyable atmosphere. Looks like they had lots of fun stuff going on.
Mmm, the food sounds really yummy! I’m sorry you were stressed out, but it certainly sounds like your son had a blast even if his momma was tearing her hair out! LOL!
Sounds like a wonderful trip, perfect for the season! It’s so close to me, too. Great to know this is an annual event!
My son (insert: eye rolling) went through a love affair with… portable restrooms… when he was younger. Shudder. I’m certain the restroom at the farm was more than your little farmer could resist! 🙂
SOOOO wish there was a Bob Evans in MN. Had some when we were in VA for Christmas! YUM!
~Mimi
Now you’ve gone and made me hungry!
Love the photos. Sounds really great!
Lol..I’m sure your lil amish man was right at home.
Think grammie will share?
I want that cake too. I think I need the cake. 🙂 Sorry “little” was not at his best but it sounds like a great time was had by all.
now im hungry :p
I want CAKE! Do you think she’ll share?
Oh don’t you just love it when they know that they can get one over on you. Little Bit does this from time to time and it always seems to be when Daddy is no where to be found.
It does look like a really cool event. Perhaps next time Hubs can tag along?
That sounds like such a good time! Sorry your little man was giving you such a hard time. Lucky he is so cute, huh?