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would give tickets to pickers to tell how many quarts they picked. ese tickets became known as "strawberry tickets" and could be redeemed for credit at the McNeal store for cash. If traded for cash, the value was about one to two cents per ticket. One of the most successful seasons yielded 153 train carloads. e McNeal store building still stands and was home to Bailey's Furniture, but is currently empty. today's Farmington is growing, family friendly town is poised for growth as Northwest Arkansas continues to prosper. With a population of 8,067 in 2023, Farmington is currently growing at a rate of 2.04% annually, and its population has increased by 6.37% since the 2020 census, which recorded a population of 7,584. e town's amenities include Farmington Public Library, Farmington Senior Activity & Wellness Center and the Farmington Sports Complex. Here are some more of the amenities and events that make Farmington a community worth visiting … or calling home. Creekside Park Creekside Park is a feature park in the city that offers a walking trail, picnic tables, benches, large playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis/pickle ball courts, crossfit workout area, disc golf course, and a pavilion that can be rented. A recent expansion added a new pavilion and playground, two tennis courts, two basketball courts, upgraded bathroom facilities, new parking lot with over 100 spaces, extended walking trail and sidewalks, and landscaping, as well as several other amenities like barbecue grills and bleachers. Creekside Park is an ideal area to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. Fall Festival e Farmington Fall Festival, sponsored by the city's Economic Development Committee, is held at Creekside Park. It features a wide range of activities that include pony rides, live music performances, food and merchandise vendors, an art show, games, cra projects, demonstrations, and face painting. e Farmington Garden Club hands out free daffodil bulbs for residents to plant. ere's something for everyone at the Fall Festival! FreedomFest Farmington's annual FreedomFest is hosted by Farmington Kiwanis Club and celebrates the July Fourth holiday every year. e festival features free food and drinks supplied by local churches, as well as bouncy houses for the kids, music, raffles and giveaways. And of course, no July Fourth celebration would be complete without an impressive fireworks display. Back to School Bonanza Every year, Farmington has a Back to School Bonanza for kids from preschool to twelh grade, and aims to provide various items to students to help prepare them for a successful school year. e event is held at Farmington United Methodist Church and provides for hundreds of students from around the area. e variety of services provided includes free dental screenings, haircuts, shoes and socks, backpacks, and even dinner for the families to take home. is event has become a source of pride for the community as it continues to grow and provide for so many students in Farmington and its surrounding communities. Photo courtesy Enterprise-Leader Patsy Pike with Farmington Garden Club helps Greta Schmeckenbecher, 7, of Farmington, learn how to plant a daffodil bulb at the Farmington Fall Festival. Ad Number: 040523NWR8851 Michael Moore, Owner 65 W. Main Street, Suite 3 • Farmington • 479-267-4751 AUTO GLASS MIRROR INC. & Est. 1948 Ad Number: 040523NWR0581 4363 W Wedington Dr. • Fayetteville www.WedingtonAnimalHospital.com 479-444-6600 Hours: 7:30am-10pm - Monday-Friday 9:00am-5pm - Saturday & Sunday Find us on We're all about ta king ca re of business 10 | 2023 West Washington County Directory