Cow Pie Bingo, Farm Fun Offered At Barn To Be Wild At The Center

PALOS PARK, IL — You can’t beat fun at the Children’s Farm at the Center. If you’re feeling lucky, The Center’s Cow Pie Bingo Game is this Saturday, May 18. Proceeds will benefit the Sustainable Agriculture and Green Education program, while embracing The Center’s farmy roots.

Cow Pie Bingo will take place on the front lawn of the Children’s Farm at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Only 324 tickets will be sold for $20 at this year’s bovine bingo game; each ticket buys a square on the grid. The cow will be turned loose at 10:30 a.m.

A large grid will be painted on the farm lawn and one of The Center’s cows will be turned loose into the grid space. The game involves waiting for the first cow pie to be deposited on the grid. The first square hit with the majority of the cow pie is the winner and will take home a $1,000 cash prize. The remaining proceeds will be used to further the mission of SAGE. Hopefully the cow won’t be shy or constipated.

Cow Pie Bingo is part of the Barn To Be Wild Festival that runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival is a wonderful family friendly day and features hayrack rides, kids games and crafts, live music, concessions and a youth horse show. Admission is $13 per person, kids under 2 are free.

Each square purchased is also good for one complimentary admission to the bingo game and the entire festival. Squares can be purchased online at The Center.