We can’t think of a much better way to celebrate all the goodness of the spring season than by running around a farm, having a picnic and listening to live music with friends. Johnson’s Backyard Garden is hosting their annual Spring Picnic & 5K Garden Gallop on Saturday, March 31, and we’re all invited!
This is a great time check out the 200 acre farm, nestled just along the Colorado River with endless rows of tomatoes, carrot beds, and more. Johnson’s Backyard Garden truly did start in a local family’s backyard but has since grown to a 1,000-member community supported agriculture operation (CSA) serving high-quality organic produce to the Austin community. (Scroll below for more info about the CSA and a discount code for Do512 Family readers).
What’s the Garden Gallop?
This short 5K (3.1 mile) loop through the farm starts at 11 a.m. sharp and is perfect for runners and walkers, alike. It’s a great way to see a working organic farm — skip past composts pile, jog through towers of tomatoes. For small kiddos, there’s also a shorter, Kids Fun-Run. Click here for a course map.
What to Know About the Spring Picnic:
Even if you choose to skip the Gallop all-together, you’re still welcome to the Picnic that runs from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.! Bring a blanket to relax on the lawn, and enjoy some live tunes while the kids explore the surrounding fields and ginormous sand pile or take part in activities such as an “egg” hunt and arts and crafts. Johnny Nicholas and Scrappy Judd Newcomb will be gracing the stage at 11:15 a.m., followed by Oscar Ornelas at 1 p.m. The Ginger Armadillo will be serving some fresh food for purchase. You’re welcome to bring your own picnic, beverages (BYOB) and dancing shoes! (Please leave dogs at home.)
Get Your Tickets: Just $5 per adult pays for both the Garden Gallop and Picnic. Kids under age 12 are free! Please click here to buy your tickets in advance, so they can get a good headcount. JBG Farm Location: 4008 River Road, Cedar Creek , TX, 78612
How does the CSA work? Think you might like fresh veggies delivered right to you door on a regular basis? Johnson’s Backyard Garden CSA offers a weekly or every-other-week delivery of seasonal certified organic vegetables, fruits and herbs freshly harvested from their local fields. A CSA membership comes with plenty of great benefits such as recipes and JBG Member events, farm workshops, gardening and cooking classes. There are plenty of CSA membership levels to choose from. For the full overview and to sign up, please click here. Our friends at Johnson’s Backyard Garden are hooking up Do512 Family readers with a 10% discount on the CSA! Simply use the code DO512 at checkout and 10% off will be applied.
Do512 Family readers get a 10% discount on CSA membership for fresh veggies
We can’t wait to kick back on the farm on March 31! We’ll see you at the Spring Picnic!
