Ag + Art Tour at Doko Farm
The Ag + Art Tour of Richland County is a FREE, self-guided tour of participating farms and agricultural sites, featuring local artisans at each stop! Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9, 2024 (9 AM - 4PM each day)
The Ag + Art Tour is a Rain or Shine event.
Ag + Art Tour of Richland County Interactive Map
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Please check back for event updates as we get closer to our tour date...
An Invitation
When researching our farm's history, and that of the surrounding area, we came across a multiple meanings for the name Doko, the original name of the train station that later became the town of Blythewood. One meaning that especially resonated with us was "gathering place." We hope that Doko Farm will become a gathering place for our family, friends and community. We invite you to spend part of your day with us. It seems that there is always something going on at Doko Farm!
Saturday, June 8, 9 AM - 4 PM
Doko Farm's Locally Famous Chicken Race (10:15 AM and 1:15 PM) Cheer on your favorite hen in an egg-citing race for the finish line!
Farmer-Led Tour (10:30 AM and 1:30 AM) Join Joe on a walking tour of Doko Farm and learn about our heritage breeds of livestock.
Self-Guided Tours (All Day) Follow the farm trail at your own pace. You will be able to read signage to learn a little about our heritage breeds of livestock. End your tour at our Farm and Artisan Market in our historic barnyard.
Scavenger Hunt (All Day) Pick-up your scavenger hunt at the check-in table. "Looking High and Low Thru Doko Farm We Go" is an all ages scavenger hunt that blends art and farm. When you are finished take your scavenger hunt to Moxie Creations Art in our historic barnyard and claim your small prize!
Artisan Demos (All Day) Join local artisans in our historic barnyard. Artisans will be working on projects as time permits.
Sunday, June 9, 9 AM - 4 PM
Doko Farm's Locally Famous Chicken Race (10:15 AM) Cheer on your favorite hen in an egg-citing race for the finish line!
Farmer-Led Tour (10:30 AM) Join Joe on a walking tour of Doko Farm and learn about our heritage breeds of livestock.
Farm Anniversary Celebration (1 - 4 PM) Join Doko Farm in celebrating our 15th farm anniversary! 🎉
Self-Guided Tours (All Day) Follow the farm trail at your own pace. You will be able to read signage to learn a little about our heritage breeds of livestock. End your tour at our Farm and Artisan Market in our historic barnyard.
Scavenger Hunt (All Day) Pick-up your scavenger hunt at the check-in table. "Looking High and Low Thru Doko Farm We Go" is an all ages scavenger hunt that blends art and farm. When you are finished take your scavenger hunt to Moxie Creations Art in our historic barnyard and claim your small prize!
Artisan Demos (All Day) Join local artisans in our historic barnyard. Artisans will be working on projects as time permits.
Visiting Artists (updates coming soon...)
Crazy Creative: Two teens pouring their creative energy into one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, cute keychains, watercolors, and delicious baked goods made just for you! (Cash only)
Caroline McKay Illustration and Designs: I’m an award-winning illustrator and designer with a background in children's publishing and greeting cards. For the tour I am focusing on my soft pastel artwork and will be working on a pastel painting throughout the event. I will have prints, postcards, greeting cards, and other merchandise featuring my artwork for sale. The farm baby animal coloring activity that I designed will also return as a fun and free take-home souvenir for our young guests! www.carolinemckay.com
Moxie Creations Art: Something for everyone, hostess gifts, candles, funny gifts, hand painted candles. Visit my booth for a scavenger hunt prize. (No digging required) A special craft will also be available. www.instagram.com/Moxie_creations_art
Barbara Teusink Fine Art: A contemporary realist, Barbara’s subjects include florals, animals, still life, land and seascapes. Barbara continually seeks to improve through self-study, classes and workshops. She strives to capture and preserve the fleeting moments of life; an expression or gesture, the light, the season, or a striking arrangement. Find her online here: https://www.bteusinkart.com/
Zettels Wood Creations: Everything from one of a kind burl coasters to one of a kind coffee tables www.zwcreations.com
Blue Herring Studio: My work is primarily sculptural tiles and magnets inspired by nature - shark's tooth magnets, beetle/scarab tiles and painted/glazed clay canvases. Visitors can see me creating and sculpting small clay pieces during the weekend. www.instagram.com/blueherringstudio
Siara Yazmin Arts LLC: I am a contemporary oil painter specializing in portraiture work, through realistic portrait pieces (both for people and pets) as well as characters I imagine myself. www.siarayazminarts.com www.instagram.com/siarayazminarts
Local Farm Products from Sustainable Farms
Doko Farm is preserving diversity in our food system, and bringing flavor back to the table, through the conservation of heritage breed livestock. Our products are listed on the Slow Food Ark of Taste as flavors worthy of preserving. Taste the difference for yourself. Take home something delicious, from our family farm, for your family table. Learn more about Doko Farm's Products.
While we are happy to try and run cards for payment, during the Ag + Art Tour, please know that our rural internet can be spotty at best. We recommend you bring cash for purchases, and a cooler to keep your farm purchases fresh.
Doko Farm's Guinea Hog Pork: Well marbled, flavorful cuts of pork and sausages that cook up perfect every time
Doko Farm Cooler Bags: Stylish bags that keep your purchases cold while you are out touring local farms. See them here
Greenleaf Farms: (Visiting Farm, Saturday Only) Local organic veggies and started plants for your garden, grown by Master Gardener "Mr. Greenleaf" himself! Stop by to chat about your garden and take home something uniquely delicious. www.hrhcsa.com www.instagram.com/greenleaf_farms_sc www.facebook.com/greenleaffarmssc
Please read the following guidelines for a safe farm visit.
While we do everything we can to ensure our visitors' safety, please remember that Doko Farm is a real, working farm. As such, there are some hazards, including: fire ants, ticks, mosquitoes, poison ivy, farm tools, equipment, electric fences, barb wire, and livestock. Visitors must wear enclosed shoes, for safety and comfort. We also recommend sunscreen and long pants. Please stay on the marked farm tour trail for your safety.
Supervised children are welcomed and encouraged to visit Doko Farm.
Non-service pets are not permitted.
Health and Safety
Doko Farm will be following biosecurity protocol. This will include having guests sanitize their shoes before entering the farm, and having hand sanitizer and hand washing stations available.
Parking
Parking is available in the driveway at Doko Farm. Please pull in and allow a parking volunteer to direct you. We will also have reserved parking for those with limited mobility, adjacent to the barnyard market area. A parking volunteer can show you the way.
Restrooms
We will have a port-o-potty available for your convience. You can also find public restrooms at the gas stations located at Blythewood Road and Hwy 321, or at the gas station located at Campground Road and Hwy 215.
Calling All Volunteers!
The Richland County Ag + Art Tour will be here before we know it!
All volunteer spots for the sign in table at Doko Farm are now filled- Thank you so much!
There is still a need for volunteer support at some Richland County Ag + Art Tour locations. Use the link to see where help is needed and sign up.
Ag + Art Tour at Doko Farm 2019
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