WASHINGTON CITY — It was melee meets joy on the farm Saturday morning as hundreds of people descended on Staheli Family Farm to participate in the “Spring Into Easter” event.
The annual event invites the community to enjoy a day on the farm complete with baby animals, farm-style rides and games and all capped off with a chaotic Easter egg hunt in the field.
It is a popular event for Staheli Family Farm which also hosts a slew of fall activities including a corn maze and haunted corn field. Though “Spring Into Easter” typically draws a large crowd, organizer Sherrie Staheli said that even she was overwhelmed with the amount of people who turned out Saturday.
And indeed the crowd sizes, particularly during the Easter egg hunt, were quite large. The scramble to get eggs saw many children running around in chaos and a few frustrated parents.
“We’re going to improve,” Staheli said, adding that she felt like everybody was still having a good time.
Despite the melee, participants of the egg hunt were rewarded with a paper bag full of Easter goodies and toys. Beyond the mad dash for eggs on the field, children were able to meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny and enjoy all the games and attractions Staheli Family Farm has to offer.
One highlight of the event was the opportunity for families to get a hands-on experience with many of the farm animals. Children were seen smiling with joy as they held fluffy bunny rabbits and little chicks. Other animals at the farm included donkeys, ponies, horses, llamas, goats, cows, pigs and more.
Staheli was quick to express her gratitude to everyone who took their time to come out and support the farm and the event.
“We have just been overwhelmed,” Staheli said. “We are so thankful for everyone that came out and supported us; it’s so fun.”
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Staheli Farm bustles with activity during the Staheli Farm "Spring Into Easter" event, Washington City, Utah, April 8, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News L-R Hayden Burt and Maddison Burt hold bunny rabbits during the Staheli Farm "Spring Into Easter" event, Washington City, Utah, April 8, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News Lennon Timothy has fun with the roping practice cows during the Staheli Farm "Spring Into Easter" event, Washington City, Utah, April 8, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News Thomas Babcock (4) enjoys the rope swing during the Staheli Farm "Spring Into Easter" event, Washington City, Utah, April 8, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News Throngs of families line up to participate in an Easter egg hunt during the Staheli Farm "Spring Into Easter" event, Washington City, Utah, April 8, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News Easter eggs dot the field while eager children await an Easter egg hunt during the Staheli Farm "Spring Into Easter" event, Washington City, Utah, April 8, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News The Easter Bunny greets families during the Staheli Farm "Spring Into Easter" event, Washington City, Utah, April 8, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News A young girl awaits the Easter egg hunt during the Staheli Farm "Spring Into Easter" event, Washington City, Utah, April 8, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News The Easter Bunny greets families during the Staheli Farm "Spring Into Easter" event, Washington City, Utah, April 8, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News L-R Sherrie Staheli and the Easter Bunny give the countdown to the Easter egg hunt during the Staheli Farm "Spring Into Easter" event, Washington City, Utah, April 8, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News Children race across a field at Staheli Farm during an Easter egg hunt during the Staheli Farm "Spring Into Easter" event, Washington City, Utah, April 8, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News Children race across a field at Staheli Farm during an Easter egg hunt during the Staheli Farm "Spring Into Easter" event, Washington City, Utah, April 8, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News Nixon Abbott, age 2, collects Easter eggs at the Easter egg hunt during the Staheli Farm "Spring Into Easter" event, Washington City, Utah, April 8, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News Children enjoy a ride on the tractor train during the Staheli Farm "Spring Into Easter" event, Washington City, Utah, April 8, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News Children enjoy a ride on the tractor train during the Staheli Farm "Spring Into Easter" event, Washington City, Utah, April 8, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News L-R: Havana Reina and Isabella Norton enjoy petting a horse at Staheli Farm during the Staheli Farm "Spring Into Easter" event, Washington City, Utah, April 8, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News A little goat provides guests at Staheli Farm the opportunity to get up close and personal with farm animals at the Staheli Farm "Spring Into Easter" event, Washington City, Utah, April 8, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
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