New Petting Zoo Coming Saturday to Park District's Autumn Fair

The Geneva Park District Foundation welcomes families from near and far to enjoy a day of fun at the annual Autumn Fair at Peck Farm Park. This event will be held on Saturday, September 22 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at Peck Farm Park located at 4038 Kaneville Road in Geneva.

Visitors will enjoy pony rides, family activities, children’s games, crafts, a birds of prey exhibit, and musical entertainment.  New this year, patrons can mingle with animals in a large petting zoo as well as learn how to milk a cow. Those looking for a more interactive experience can feed the animals and milk a cow themselves.  Plus, it is the final opportunity to visit the award-winning Butterfly House and watch as hundreds of butterflies fly, feed, and flutter around you. Chili, brats, hot dogs, pop, water, pie slices and more will be available for purchase.

Visitors can also test their luck and purchase tickets for $5 each to win raffle baskets filled with great products and services from area businesses. Descriptions for the baskets are available online atwww.genevaparks.org/foundation. Some items to be raffled off are a one-night stay at the Herrington Inn, a 20-person skybox reservation for a Kane County Cougars Game, golf rounds at various Geneva golf clubs and other suburban golf courses, as well as Geneva Park District family fitness memberships and family pool passes. Tickets for the Basket Raffle are available for purchase at Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center, Sunset Community Center, and Peck Farm Park Interpretive Center.

“This popular event is a great kick off to fall, providing an afternoon of affordable entertainment for all ages,” says Sheavoun Lambillotte, Executive Director of the Geneva Park District and Secretary of the Geneva Park District Foundation.

The Geneva Park District Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all residents in the Geneva Park District by securing donations for open space, parks and recreational facilities. Autumn Fair at Peck Farm Park is an annual fundraising event that supports their mission. All proceeds from this event will benefit the continued development of the park system and the Geneva Park District Foundation.

SOURCE: Geneva Park District press release