Different Drummer Farm
55 South Road
Candia, New Hampshire  03034
603-483-2234
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Upcoming Events
- Mommy and Me Farmyard Tea- TBD due to current health advisory
Fairy Festival- Date TBD
Saturday, July 18- Bike and Trike Rally-Date TBD
Wednesday, August 26th-  Stick horse show
Sunday, September 20- Teddy Bear Picnic
Sunday, October 18- Scarecrows and Pumpkins Fall Festival
Saturday, November 14- Farmyard Turkey Hunt (Rain date Nov. 15)
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All event dates are subject to change in the case of inclement weather and current Covid pandemic!  Stay tuned....
Tickets can be purchased for all events on Ticket Leap or at the door with the exception of the tea party.  Advanced tickets needed, limited to 24!


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Date TBD due to health advisory
Mommy & Me Farmyard Tea

1:00-3:00 pm

Join us for an afternoon tea at the farm.  Create a special memory with your child or grandchild. Each child will decorate her own tea party hat with adult supervision, as well as make a lovely necklace suitable for tea! We provide all supplies. petite sandwiches, delectable desserts and tea will be served when all young ladies are ready. After tea, take a stroll around the farm to visit our farm animals.  Space is limited to 24 guests, so reserve your space early.  A great mother's day gift for Mom or grandma.  Dolls are welcomed as well!
Tickets are $25 per person



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 Saturday - TBD 2020
3rd Annual Fairy Festival
1:00-4:00pm


Fairies and gnomes are welcome to this wonderful day on the farm! Enjoy a special performance from Ballet Misha!  Children can join in on a fairy scavenger hunt, ride on a "real" unicorn, or have a fairy sweet treat or sundae. Spend a few minutes fairy dancing with Ballet Misha's dancers.  Build a fairy house, or bring one of your own to enter into our contest.  Stop by our photo spot for a fairy family photo op, or get creative in our fairy craft tent!  "Fairy Outfitters" will be ready to dress your little fairy with lovely wings, wands, crowns and more. Visit and feed our farm animals! It's a day of magic and fun!  

Tickets are just $15.00 per person, or $40 per family

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Saturday - TBD   Due to health advisory
2nd Annual Bike and Trike Rally!
10:00am-12:00


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We are excited to host our 2nd bicycle and tricycle, or ride on toy event! Children age 10 and under are welcome to participate in our parade of decorated bikes, obstacle race and drag race!   An imaginative dirt course will be set for the kids to navigate.  Parents can help assist the younger riders with finding their way. Prizes in different age categories for the fastest time completing the course.  Costumes and bike decorations encouraged. Visit the farm animals and stay for a picnic in the field.  Snacks, treats and refreshments will be sold at our snack bar.
Tickets $20 per entry. Accompanying parents admitted free

Registration due by July 12th!

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New Date!!   Wednesday August 26th, 2020
Stick Horse show!
Beginning at 9:00 am

  Join us for the fun!! Compete on the flat on your stick horse, as well as over a jumper course and cross country course. For those that can't jump, we also have  barrel racing, pole bending classes and more! No riding experience necessary.  Most kids know how to trot, canter, gallop and jump!  Fence heights are set by age division.  Divisions include 6 and under, 7-11 and 12+. Don't have a stick horse? Stick horses can be leased for the day.   Come get your jump on! So much fun!
Prizes for all events.
Click to download a prize list and entry form





Sunday, September 20th, 2020  This event will be on, following guidelines!
Teddy Bear Picnic!
11:00-2:00pm
Rain date, Sunday, Sept. 27th!


Enjoy this wonderful family day on the farm!   Story time, Teddy bear crafts, Bear hunt, optional pony rides, animal visits and so much more!  Order a perfect picnic lunch from us, or bring your own and indulge in one of our sundaes or treats for dessert.   Be sure to bring along Teddy or your favorite stuffed friend. Lots of sweet treats and food available at the snack bar. We will ask that masks are worn and social distancing is kept!  This year, more than ever, we all need a little outdoor magic!

Tickets $15 per person, or $40 per family.  Add a picnic basket lunch (limited quantities) for just $6.00  Picnic basket consists of a "bear" PBJ, chips, apple and drink, or a steamed hot dog
Picnic basket lunches are sold out!!!  Food available at the snack bar without basket!
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Sunday, October 18, 2020
Pumpkins and Scarecrows Fall Festival
1:00-4:00pm


There is no more enjoyable time to be on the farm, than in the fall.  Everything from our scarecrow building contest, to our arts and craft tent is guaranteed to keep you busy and having fun.  Scavenger hunts, animal petting, optional pony rides, wagon rides, country games, live entertainment and more!  It's a great time to be outside with the family. As always, we have plenty of snacks, sweets and treats at our food tent!  Crafty fall items, costume accessories and more are found in our boo-tique and are sure to please all  as well.  Our "Oz" theme is lots of fun.  Anyone welcomed to come in costume!  Bring supplies to build a scarecrow for the contest.  We provide the stakes, you bring the rest! Scarecrow kits available to purchase as well.   Rain date, Sunday, October 25th
General admission tickets are $15 per person, or $40 per family  Click on the ticket link!


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Have a business??  Advertise with a scarecrow!  Inexpensive and fun exposure!
Advertise your business, club or organization with a scarecrow! For a $20 donation, you can build an onsite display with a sign or business cards.  Proceeds will go toward prizes for the family scarecrow contest!

Guests will enjoy visiting them around the farm!
Print entry form!​scarecrow_form_for_businesses.pdf

Saturday - November 14, 2020
Family farmyard Turkey hunt!
10:00-12:00


Bundle up and join us for our last event of the season! Spend the morning at the farm for a good old fashioned turkey hunt!  Families will decorate their hunting bag, then hunt for turkeys (egg hunt style) around the farm. The hunt begins promptly at 10:30.  Each turkey will have a point value.  At the end of the hunt, the family with the most points will win a Thanksgiving basket.  Prizes for 2nd and 3rd place as well. Snacks and refreshments will be served at our food tent and crafts, wagon rides and more fun will be available for the kids!  Spend some time visiting with our farm animals! Feed pails can be purchased for $3.00  We ask our guests to please wear masks when congregating and to maintain social distance.  There is plenty of room at the farm to spread out!
Tickets are $25 per family to participate.  
​Rain date, Sunday, November 15th
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