Have you ever wanted to know what farm life is like in Rowan County? Or wanted to see local artists in action? At Rowan County’s 4th Annual Arts & Ag Farm Tour you'll be able to learn and see just that! The tour will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. This original self-guided tour presents arts and agriculture like never before. The tour will showcase 10 Rowan County farms and agricultural education locations, view artist presentations at every stop, meet some of Rowan County’s 40+ working farmers, explore the local art community, and purchase local art and produce alike. Nowhere is there a tour like its kind.

 

Meet the Farms & Artisans…

Along your self-guided tour, you will discover several farms and educational agriculture displays. Here are the ones that you’ll be able to catch this year on your tour:

 

Main Street Marketplace

Circle D Farms

Millbridge Elementary School

China Grove Roller Mill

Ranchside Veterinary Clinic

John Weddington Greenhouse

Douglas Vineyards LLC

Patterson Farm, Inc.

L.L. Goodnight & Sons Goodnight’s Greenhouse

Goodman Farm Supply

 

In addition to these agricultural businesses and farms, be sure to keep your eye out for Pleine Aire Painters who will be performing painting demonstrations at each farm.

 

Quilt Squares in the Grove Trail

While participating in this year’s Farm Tour, take your time to explore China Grove to see original barn quilt squares on the unique, Quilt Squares in the Grove Trail. You will be able to view quilt squares at the following participating businesses:

 

Sweet Curves

Town of China Grove

Main Street Marketplace

Candy Shoppe on Main

State Farm

Old Town Soap Shop

Tea for Two Organic Eatery

Wanderer’s Rest Home Emporium

French Express Coffee

China Grove Roller Mill

 

To book your stay in advance for the tour on June 4, check out all the original lodging locations Rowan County has to offer you.