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"Lawn Mower Racing at the farm" 

6th Annual St. Mary's County National Lawn Mower Racing
July 9th & 10th, 2010
"This event is made possible by our wonderful sponsors"
Suburban Plumbing & Heating, A&T Enterprises, A-1 Automotive, Abell Auto Glass, ACF Trucking LLC, Avon Dixon Insurance Agency Jason Wilson, B&B Maintenance of MD, Big L Tire, Bowles Trucking & Mulch, C&C Plumbing, Carroll's Equipment, Cater's Welding, Cheseldine Tire & Auto, Community Bank of Tri-County, Cord Cabinetry Inc., Cullins Trucking Inc., D.A. Carroll, Dean Lumber, Dyson Lumber Company Inc., Friends of John F. Wood Jr., Goad Lumber Company Inc., Great Mills Trading Post, Guy Auto Parts NAPA, Guy Brothers Marine, Guy Distributing Company Inc., Hill's Auto Repair Inc., Hoober's Equipment, Lacey Construction, Lexington Park Ford Lincoln Mercury, M&E Lawn Maintenance, Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home P.A., McKays Food & Drug, Mechanicsville Building Supply, Metro Maintenancy System South Inc., Moore or Less Farm, Nelson Pressure Washing & Asphalt Sealing, On-Site Rentals, Pilkerton's Service Center, PNC Financial Serives Group, Pull & Tug Enterprises LLC., Quality Ground Work by Allen Quade, Rita B Catering, Ryce Electric, S&J Heating & Cooling, Southern MD Tire & Muffler, Southern Tire & Auto Centers, St.Mary's Auto Recycling & Truck LLC., St.Mary's Lighting, The Gear Box, Three Mules Welding Supply Inc., Two Guys Collision Center, UAP Thomas Griffie, VanMeter Pulpwood Inc.,
All Proceeds to benefit the Seventh District Rescue Squad & Seventh District Optimist Club Thanks to everyone who came out and supported this fundraising event.  It was a great weekend at the farm. 

For more race details visit: www.letsmow.com

For more event pictures visit: www.thebaynet.com

Other Activities Include:  Children's Rides, Moon Bounce, Kiddy Tractor Pull, John Deere, K-9 Demonstrations, Pony Rides, Tractors on Display, Face Painting and much more...

Camper Sites Available: Special Weekend Rate Contact us to reserve your spot. Terry poguet@facchinaglobal.com 301-539-4333.

No Hook Ups Available  

Event Is Rain or Shine  

This Fall

"Come visit Southern Maryland's Largest Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch" 

This year we will celebrate our 10th year.

 

This year we will celebrate our 10th year.  We also have this in common with RFD TV.  So our 2010 maze will depict our combined celebrations together in the corn!! 

http://www.rfdtv.com/

2010 Corn Maze

7/5/10 - Update!!  On this very hot and dry day our corn field became a maze.  The guys cut the maze out in record time, 5 hours! Now we have to maintain the trails as the corn grows. Hopefully by the end of Aug we will have a aerial picture.   

Fun on the Farm!

Picnics, School Field Trips, Petting Animals, Fall Farm Days, Hayrides, Corn Maze, Pumpkins, Birthday Parties and Special Events all add up to great family fun at Bowles Farms!

 

 

 

          2010 Season Dates

  September 25th to October 31st

 

Upcoming Events (Dates TBD)

KIDS BIKE RODEO

(Kids will be able to test their bike skills on our bike course and learn about bike safety.  Bikes will be provided for all ages or you can bring your own.  Prizes will be awarded at the end).

 

FIRE & RESCUE APPRECIATION DAY

Bring your family out to see; Fire Prevention Trailer/Displays, Fire Truck Rides, Sparky the Fire Prevention Dog and much more.  $2.00 Off admission for Fire & Rescue Members (ID Required)

 

CALLING ALL SCOUTS WEEKEND!

We are setting aside an entire weekend to celebrate all Scouts! Come with your troop or in your uniform and receive $2.00 off general admission + all Scouts will receive a FREE patch to show that they conquered the maze.  Call to book your troops reservation.

ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL

Sat - Weight Class 2,500 to 5,500

Sun - Weight Class 6,000 to 10,500

 

CAR SHOW

Check out the Street Rods, Customs, Antiques and Muscle Cars.  You pick the winners. "People Choice"

FALL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

Lots of great fall activities planned.  Come pick your perfect pumpkin and get all your fall decorative items (mums, corn, straw bales). Take a taste of all home with you with our fresh baked Pumpkin Pies.

 

HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST

Show up in your Halloween Costume and get $2.00 OFF Admission.  A Halloween Parade & Costume Contest will be held at 3:00 PM.  Prize will be awarded.  

 

Activities Here At The Farm During The Corn Maze

Petting Zoo

Kids Barrel Rides

Wagon Ride Around The Farm

Straw Jumping Pit & NEW Kiddy Jumping Pit

(2) Kids Corn Boxes <Like a sandbox but with corn>

Pumpkin Painting

Sponge Bob

Acres of Pumpkins

NEW UPDATED Mini Straw Kiddy Maze

 

  • Crop Display (See how cotton, sunflowers & soybean grow)

  • Special Weekend Events

  • Covered Picnic Areas 

  • Down-Home Country Cooking <provided from state-of-the-art kitchen facilities>

  • Free Parking

  • Air-conditioned/heated restrooms

  • Flat Screen TV in the main barn area (Sunday Foot Ball Games)

 

Operating Dates & Hours

 

Monday - Friday

 

By Appointment Only

9:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday 10:00am to 8:00pm
Note: Last ticket is sold at 7:30 pm.
Sunday 10:00am to 6:00pm
Note: Last ticket is sold at 5:00pm.
 

Admission  (Cash or Check Only) *ATM On-Site
General Admission To The Grounds <Everyone> $10.00 per person
Includes: Maze, Petting Zoo, Children's Play Area, Wagon Rides, Barrel Rides **This does not cover the cost of a pumpkin.
Children 3 and under FREE
Groups of 15 or more Special Pricing Available
Call 301-475-2139

                Birthday Parties (Space Sold Out For Season)

Go to fullsize image Pets are welcome at our farm on a leash. 

Special pricing available for birthday groups of 15 or more. Reserved accommodations are provided for all birthday groups. Please call 301-475-2139 or e-mail bowlesfarms@rcn.com for more information

 

                         

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