The Balik Bukid Experience

I've been wanting to visit Sta. Elena Fun Farms ever since I've read about it in My Mom-Friday's post. They also have the Balik Bukid fair which happens twice a year, one during summer and one in the last quarter of the year.On their first year, we were busy with the wedding preps and I didn't know about them then, the following year, we were busy with parenthood. But finally this year, it happened! Just right on time for Mother's Day! :)))

Since it was our first time, I would like to share with you some of our learnings so you can enjoy your Balik Bukid experience more.

1. It is best to choose the right time you want to go to the fair. Check the schedule posted on their Facebook Page to see what activities will interest you. The fair starts at 8:00am and ends till 6:00pm. If you're coming with babies and toddlers, I suggest going early morning, or late afternoon. Otherwise, lunch time could be a little uncomfortable especially if you're going on a hot summer day.
2. Don't forget to bring stuff that will protect you from the sun. Hats, umbrellas, abanikos, sunscreen, etc. There are available stuff on site as well, but it's still best to bring your own so you won't need to buy and spend extra.
3. Think about having a picnic! Because that's one of the best things you can do during the fair. Bring blankets, pillows, etc. You can just choose a spot and setup and enjoy munching some food you got from the participating stalls or just enjoy an afternoon nap. We're definitely doing this next time.

Here are some of the photos during our visit. We particularly enjoyed watching Ava interact with the animals. She was so ecstatic. Just look at that face. :)

Playing with the Guinea Pigs

Goat Feeding

Bunnnniiiiieeees!

We love how open the spaces were. It allows the kids to interact freely with the animals. They truly lived up to the farm setup. Fresh air, lush greens and more. Just less than an hour drive from Manila and you're here already. I've read some kids having their birthday farm parties here so I will definitely take note of that.

Farm animals all around.

Lazy wild boars. Lol.

Next time we're having a picnic!

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Left: Signages in wooden boards.  Right: Entry to the bazaar and food stalls area.

They have these different life quotes distribute around the farm.

The food stalls and the open eating area.

In case the kids get tired from roaming around, they have a kid's area where you can leave them under the care of volunteers (very friendly I must say!) or you can join your kid and play with them using those old school wooden toys.

We had a mighty grand time and we're looking forward to the Balik Bukid fair this year. Or maybe we can visit the farm with my nephew and nieces too. It's such a great place for kids to enjoy the old school type of play.

In case you are interested, just visit and like Balik Bukid's Facebook page so you'll get updated on when's the next event happening. Definitely a must-go-to place if you have kids! ;)