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Rural Romp in Wellington County tomorrow

The ninth annual Spring Rural Romp will give residents a taste of local agriculture.

Saturday's romp features 11 locations, including farms, markets, butcher shops, plant nurseries and a bed and breakfast in Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North.

Rompers will have the opportunity to meet local farmers, visit farm animals, go on wagon rides, participate in activities and purchase seedlings, flowers, plants, spring produce and local foods. Many Rural Romp locations will feature "Must Taste" food samples including organic ice cream and sheep milk gelato. Plus, at each location visitors can find out the answer to a unique treasure hunt question.

Visitors can enjoy the free self-guided tour between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Participants are encouraged to take a felfie (farm-selfie) at each location and share the fun via social media using the hashtags #RuralRomp and #tastereal. All felfies and treasure hunt ballots will be entered in a draw to win local food prizes. Rompers also have the opportunity to participate in the Spring Romp Photo Contest. Prizes will be awarded for the best photo in three different categories: farmscapes, family fun, and food.

This year, Rompers are invited to stop at Wellington County’s Green Legacy Tree Nursery Open House in Damascus from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Visitors can enjoy breakfast before learning to transplant a tree and receive a free sapling.

For more information on the photo contest, or to download your copy of the Rural Romp Guide, visit www.tastereal.ca.

While on the Romp, visitors are encouraged to pick up a Butter Tarts and Buggies brochure, a unique year-round guide highlighting experiences across Mapleton, Minto, Wellington North and neighbouring Southgate and West Grey townships.

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