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Barnyard Bash Mississippi – Kimberlin Farms

October 18, 2025

Join us for our annual free event for families, friends, and individuals of all ages living with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Enjoy games, a hayride, food, and dancing! All food is provided, but if you would like to provide a dessert, you may! We are excited to partner with Longview Heights Baptist Church, Compel Church, Brown Missionary Baptist Church, and The Arc of Northwest Mississippi.

*Please note, volunteers will not serve as one-on-one buddies for participants at this event.
Event Schedule
  • 4:00 – 5:45 p.m. Farm Activities: Accessible Hayride, Petting Zoo, Horses, Games, Face Painting
  • 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. Dinner
  • 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Dancing
Barnyard Bash FAQs

This is an outdoor event. There is some cover in case of inclement weather.

Yes! Rain or shine the Barnyard Bash will still be in full swing! We have plenty of space for you to enjoy the day even if it rains.

Upon arrival, our parking team will direct you to our convenient and accessible drop-off point. Once you have reached the unloading area you will be given instructions to park in the designated parking area.

Yes! We make necessary adjustments around the farm to provide an environment that is accessible for wheelchair users.

Yes, everyone is welcome! The Barnyard Bash will be a great day of fun and fellowship for all ages.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies. If you or a family member have food allergies, we encourage you to bring your own food to enjoy at the event.

Only volunteers are required to register prior to the Barnyard Dance. If you are joining the event as a participant, family impacting by disability, or group home, you are welcome to join us without registering online prior to the event.

Joni and Friends Mississippi invites you to volunteer at our Barnyard Bash! The event features fellowship, delicious food, hayrides, horses, and dancing—a joyful and accessible time for families living with disability.

Event Schedule

  • 3:00 p.m. Volunteer Arrival (If you are unable to make it at this time, please come when you are able)
  • 4:00 – 5:45 p.m. Farm Activities: Accessible Hayride, Petting Zoo, Horses, Games, Face Painting
  • 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. Dinner
  • 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Dancing
Barnyard Bash FAQs

This is an outdoor event. There is some cover in case of inclement weather.

Yes! Rain or shine the Barnyard Bash will still be in full swing! We have plenty of space for you to enjoy the day even if it rains.

Upon arrival, our parking team will direct you to park in the designated parking area.

Volunteers will serve in various roles throughout the day (face painting, games and activities, horse station, hayride assistance, food stations, etc.)! After completing your online volunteer registration, you will select your specific area of service upon arrival at volunteer check-in on the event day. (Volunteer roles will be assigned based on the greatest area of need.)

We ask that volunteers arrive at volunteer check-in by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18th. Volunteers will receive a brief training and then be directed to their area of service for the event!

Register to Volunteer