【outside of Tokyo / Kimitsu Sta. / Dude ranch】
MOTHER FARM

August 26, 2017

Fall Fest 2017 is coming soon!

The animals take part in the festivities this Fall at Mother Farm! Take pictures with the Sheep and Sheepdogs at the "Sheepdog and Sheppard's Photo Studio," or walk with the animals at the "Makiba Friendly Walk♡Around." Want to play Janken (rock, paper, scissors) with a horse!? Try the "Janken Pony." There are also fall versions of your favorite events like the "Piglet Races: Sports Day Version," the "Duck Parade: Sports Day Version," and more♪ Harvest the season with "Sweet Potato Picking" and "Kiwi Picking!" So why not get out and get your fill of fall at Mother Farm?

【Date】9/9(Sat)〜11/26(Sun)

①Sheepdog and Sheppard's Photo Studio
Put on the hat and robes and become a Sheppard! Take some photos with the sheepdog and sheep♪
【Date】9/9(Sat)〜11/26(Sun)
【Time】 Weekdays 13:15 Weekends and Holidays 1)11:30 2)13:15
(30min each session)
【Place】 Multipurpose Hall 
【Fee】 FREE
※Photos will be taken with the customer's camera
※Children must be accompanied by an adult
※Schedule may change or the number of customers limited based on the animals' conditions

②Makiba Friendly Walk♡Around
Walk around Makiba with your favorite friends.
Relax and unwind as you walk across the magnificent landscape with the adorable animals.
Which animal do you want to take for a walk?
【Date】9/9(Sat)〜11/26(Sun)
【Times】
〇At the Fureai Bokujo
Goats 10:00 / 14:30 (Each 1hr)
Rabbits 9:30 / 14:00 (Each 30min)
※9:30 session only on Weekends and Holidays
〇At the Midori Hiroba (Weekends and Holidays)
Sheep Dog 9:00 / 13:20 (Each 1hr)
Lambs 10:20 / 14:40 (Each about 30min)
Sheep 11:10 (About 1hr)
※Each group will have 4min turns with the animals.
【Place】 Fureai Bokujo / Midori Hiroba
【Fee】 200 JPY per Group
※Children must be accompanied by an adult 
※Schedule may change or the number of customers limited based on the animals' conditions

③Duck Parade: Sports Day Version
Fall is Sports Day season and the Duck Parade is putting on a special show to match. Watch as the ducks, a bit clumsy on land, unite in a foot race and try the ball toss! Don't miss the adorable duck parade!
【Date】 9/9(Sat)~10/22(Sun)
【Time】 Weekdays・・・1)11:45 2)14:30
Weekends and Holidays・・・1)10:00 2)11:45 3)14:30 (Each 15min)
【Place】 Midori Hiroba
【Fee】 FREE
※Schedule may change based on the animals' conditions

④Piglet Races: Sports Day Version
Piglets are guided to the finish in the "Piglet Race", now with a special fall version! At the new 3pm race, watch as the piglets try to overcome delicious obstacles. The race is sure to have ups and downs! Will the athletes be able to successfully guide the piglets to the goal? Take part in the excitement as both the adorable athletes and piglets scramble to the finish♪
【Date】Weekends and Holidays between 9/9(Sat)〜10/22(Sun)
【Time】3pm Final Race Only
【Place】 Piglet Stadium
【Fee】 FREE to watch, Voting Mascot 500 JPY
※Canceled in the case of rain.
※Participants decided based on lottery before the race.
※Photo is just for reference.

⑤Piglet Race for Adults
Marking it's 55th anniversary, this popular event makes it's return! By popular demand a piglet race that adults can join in. Normally only children are allowed to participate, but now all those adults who missed out when they were younger can have a chance at a medal. Don't miss out on the fantastic opportunity!
【Date】 Weekends and Holidays 10/28 (Sat)~11/26 (Sun)
【Time】3pm Final Race Only
【Place】 Piglet Stadium
【Participants】 Must be age 15 or older, in honour of the 55th anniversary must be an age with a 5 in it.
【Fee】 FREE to watch, Voting Mascot 500 JPY
※Canceled in the case of rain.
※Participants decided based on lottery before the race

⑥ BARREL RODEO
How long can you hold on in the BARREL RODEO!? A rope is slung around the barrel, as you hop up and grab it with one hand the challenge begins! Staff holding ropes that extend to four sides of the barrel pull the barrel in every direction making for a wild ride. If you can stay on for 8 seconds, you walk away with a fantastic prize!!
【Date】Weekends and Holidays 9 /9 (Sat)~10/29 (Sun)
【Time】 12:45~13:15
【Place】 Horse Stables
【Fee】 Free
※For elementary school children and older, must be under 90kg to ride.
※Because of the harsh movement, please do not ride if pregnant.
※Riders must wear a helmet.

⑦Janken Pony
Where and when is a mystery, but watch out as a pony may appear and want to play Janken (rock, paper, scissors). Using a special die marked with rock, papper, and scissors, the pony gives it his best to win♪ Challenge the pony and win tickets for carrots to feed the horses.
7 carrots 300 JPY, with winning ticket 10 carrots!
【Date】Weekdays 9 /11 (Mon) ~11 / 24 (Fri)
【Time】 11:00~12:00
【Place】 Place varies by day
【Fee】 FREE
【Prize】 Win: Year long multiple use ticket for a large serving of carrots; Loose: 1 time use ticket for a large serving of carrots
※Canceled in the case of rain.

※Schedule may change based on the animals' conditions

⑧Feed the Horses
Horses love carrots♪ Try feeding the horses! Be careful not to break or drop the carrots♪ Learn from the staff♪
【Date】 9/ 9 (Sat)~11 / 26 (Sun)
【Time】 10:00~16:00
【Place】 Horse Stables
【Fee】 300 JPY