Below are our fun and exciting special events coming up in 2009! Please check back as we add information frequently. If you are interested in having your Corporate Event, Picnic, Wedding, Birthday Party, or Family Reunion at Lambs Farm click here.

Mooonlight Mooovies
Lambs Farm - Farmyard Lawn
Friday Nights, July 3 through August 28 (Weather permitting)
6 – 10:30 p.m.
$4 per person includes popcorn and drink. Movie is FREE!!
Pack the blankets and lawn chairs, and round up the family for a wonderful evening of cinematic entertainment without the cinema price! Each Friday Lambs Farm will select a family friendly theme and show a corresponding movie on the outdoor big screen. Join us as we partake in Lambs Farm’s version of a drive-in theater! To learn about the benefits of becoming a sponsor and the sponsorship levels, click here. Or for more information, call Claudia Stevens at 847.990.3750 or e-mail.
July 3 - Little Big League
Wear your favorite baseball jersey. Activities include pie eating contest, whiffle ball home run derby, and more.
July 10 -Space Jam
Wear your favorite basketball jersey or space outfit. Activities include make your own alien mask, karaoke and more.
July 17 - Hook
Activities include WaterWars, peg leg race (three-legged race), pin the eye patch on the pirate and more.
July 24 - Elf
Activities include pin the nose of Rudolf, Christmas Bingo and more.
July 31 - The Land Before Time
Activities include bone dig, dinosaur tail tag, triceratops toss and more.

25th Annual Lambs Farm Golf Day
ThunderHawk Golf Club, Beach Park, IL
Tuesday, July 21
Check-in at 10:00 a.m., shotgun start at Noon
Foursomes and Sponsorships Available
Join us for a great day of golf at the fabulous, award-winning Thunderhawk Golf Club in Beach Park. Gather up your foursome and hit the links to benefit Lambs Farm! Space is limited. For additional information click here or call Barbara Schwarz Rudzin at (847)990-3733.

Down Syndrome Development Council (DDC) Buddy Walk
Sunday, September 20, 12:00-5:00pm; walk at 1:30 p.m.
Please join the DDC at their annual Down Syndrome Awareness Buddy Walk. This event is open to the public so come and have a family fun day with music, games, food, raffles, inflatables and all the other fun stuff that Lambs Farm has to offer. For more information, contact Debbie Pogose at 847-973-1622, www.theddc.org.

Lambs Farm Popcorn Days
Friday, October 2 & Saturday, October 3
In celebration of National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month and National Popcorn Month, Lambs Farm and The Popcorn Factory have come together to raise needed funds to support Lambs Farm’s various programs and to promote the contributions and skills of workers with disabilities. The second annual Lambs Farm Popcorn Days will take place on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3. Volunteers are needed to help collect funds on various streets and storefronts throughout our local community. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Martha Neigel at (847)990-3749 or e-mail.

Barn Burner BBQ
Lambs Farm
Friday, October 16, 5 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, October 17, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free to spectators, $3 to judge chili contest
Things get hot and spicy as Lambs Farm hosts the 4th Annual Barn Burner BBQ Competition sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. The smoky food festival features the Chili Challenge Cook-Off, contests, demonstrations, raffles, vendors, Miller Beer Tent, live music and more!
The public is invited to compete in or judge the chili competition, and learn expert tips from the barbeque competitors. Learn the trick to cooking low and slow. One lucky chili entry will be proclaimed the People’s Choice. There will be several winners in the barbeque competition, and the Grand Champion will be invited to the Great American Barbeque and the American Royal Invitational, and entered into a drawing for a chance to compete at the Jack Daniels World Championship. For a barbeque competition entry form, click here. For more information, call Claudia Stevens at 847.990.3750 or e-mail. To learn about the benefits of becoming a sponsor and the sponsorship levels, click here.
Click here to see a list of our 2008 Sponsors.

Haunted Harvest
Farmyard of Lambs Farm
Saturday Nights, October 10, 17, 24 & 31
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
ALL NIGHT PASS $15 per person, Kids under 3 FREE (with purchase of adult pass)
Individual activity pricing also available: Graveyard Golf $5, Creature Walk $3, Enchanted Carousel $3, Train of Terror $5
The Haunted Harvest of Lambs Farm is a spooky celebration full of fun and adventure for thrill-seekers of all ages, featuring our unique Train of Terror! This event transforms the Farmyard with delightfully frightening activities including the CreatureWalk, Graveyard Golf, an Enchanted Carousel and the Monster Midway. This is a kid-friendly event. To learn more about the benefits of becoming a sponsor call Claudia Stevens at 847.990.3750 or e-mail.

29th Annual Lambs Farm Holiday Art & Craft Show
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
Thursday – Sunday, December 3– December 6
$8 per person (The city of Rosemont charges an additional parking fee)
Shopping for the holidays was never so easy! Choose from the fine art and craftwork of more than 600 vendors at Chicagoland’s largest show of its kind sponsored by Art Plus. Stop by the Lambs Farm booth for delicious, homemade products like our famous butter cookies, chocolates, and jams – a guaranteed hit for those on your gift list. Crafters interested in booth space should call Art Plus at (630)325-8080 or click here.

Breakfast with Santa
Country Inn Restaurant of Lambs Farm
Saturday & Sunday, December 12, 13, 19 & 20
Seatings at 10 a.m. & Noon
$14.95 per person (Children under 23 months eat free with a $7.95 charge for all activities and photo with Santa)
Enjoy a delicious brunch with the one and only Santa Claus! After brunch, kids will enjoy a variety of crafts and activities, and a visit and photo with Santa. Please call the Country Inn Restaurant to make a reservation at (847)362-5050.

Below are 2009 special events that have already taken place.

Bunny Brunch
Country Inn Restaurant of Lambs Farm
Friday and Saturday, April 10 & 11
Seatings at 10 a.m. & Noon
$14.95 per person (Children under 23 months eat free with a $7.95 charge for all activities and photo with the Bunny)
Join us at Lambs Farm for a delicious buffet and some fun with the Easter Bunny! Kids of all ages will enjoy a variety of activities including a photo with the Bunny. For reservations, please call the Country Inn Restaurant at (847)362-5050.

Easter Brunch
Country Inn Restaurant of Lambs Farm
Sunday, April 12
Seatings at 10 a.m., Noon and 2 p.m.
$18.95 for adults
$9.95 for children 12 & under
(Children under 23 months eat for free)
Don’t miss this Lambs Farm tradition! Our elegant buffet features freshly carved meats, breakfast classics, fresh fruit, garden vegetables, and a country dessert table filled with treats from our very own bakery. For reservations, please call the Country Inn Restaurant at (847)362-5050.

Mother’s Day Brunch
Country Inn Restaurant of Lambs Farm
Sunday, May 10
Seatings at 10 a.m., Noon and 2 p.m.
$18.95 for adults
$9.95 for children 12 & under
(Children under 23 months eat for free)
An extraordinary buffet that is sure to please any mom. Start with breakfast and enjoy fine entrees including freshly carved beef and ham and our famous omelets-to-order! Desserts from our bakery make the perfect end to an outstanding meal. This event sells out quickly! Please call the Country Inn Restaurant at (847)362-5050 for reservations.

Blue Knights IL XII Challenge Run 2009
Starts: Lambs Farm, Libertyville, IL
Ends: Buffalo Wild Wings, Vernon Hills, IL
Sunday, June 14
Registration 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Bikes Out 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Last Bike In 2:30 p.m.
$15 in advance per person, $20.00 per person day of the event
Join the Blue Knights IL XII for a 75 mile poker run through northern Lake County to benefit Lambs Farm. Coffee and donuts will be provided at registration. The event will conclude with food, door prizes, raffle prizes, and a 50/50 drawing. For additional information, e-mail bkil12yelbik@comcast.net.

Woofstock presented by

Lambs Farm - Pet Shop Lawn
Saturday, June 20
10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Admission is FREE!
BRING YOUR PET...Pet enthusiasts are sure to love this event dedicated to “man’s best friend.” Exciting activities take place throughout the day culminating in the Canine Couture Fashion Show. Witness a world record attempt as we unveil the world's largest dog biscuit - expected to weigh nearly 400 pounds. Samples from the mammoth treat will be available for all four legged attendees. Shop unique pet product and service vendors and even make crafts with your pooch! For additional information click here.

Father’s Day Brunch
Country Inn Restaurant of Lambs Farm
Sunday, June 21
Seatings at 10 a.m., Noon and 2 p.m.
$18.95 for adults
$9.95 for children 12 & under
(Children under 23 months eat for free)
Dad will love our hearty buffet featuring country favorites made from scratch. Feast on our country fried chicken and breakfast favorites including french toast, and the ever-popular omelets-to-order! Delicious desserts made fresh in our very own bakery round out the perfect meal. For reservations, please call the Country Inn Restaurant at (847)362-5050.

Lake Shore H.O.G. Chapter - On the Lamb!
Starts and Ends: Lambs Farm, Libertyville, IL
Sunday, June 28
First Bike Out 10 a.m., Last Bike Out 11:30 a.m.
After Party at Lambs Farm 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Single Rider $20, Rider and Passenger $30
Enjoy a scenic ride through more than 70 miles of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin's best country roads. After the ride, party at Lambs Farm with live music, food and access to all of Lambs Farm's shops and attractions. Prizes for correct ride observations and a raffle are included. Proceeds support Lambs Farm's programs for people with developmental disabilities. To obtain a pledge packet, email pledgeride@lakeshorehog.com.

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TIMES AND DETAILS:
Call the special events hotline at 847.362.0048, press 5.
Located 35 miles north of Chicago just off I-94 on Route 176.
Email us at events@lambsfarm.org for more information.