Visitors take in the scenery and sounds at Angers Conway Farm
Colton Westgate, 18 months, and Adeline Burns, 5, play on the farm grounds. Photos by Sandy Quadros Bowles 
One of the farm's horses greets a visitor. 
Friends, from left, Andrew Cabral, Nate Wronski and Chase Lynch, all 13, chill out in the sun. 
The farm's donkey in his barn.
John Raymond, Jeannie Kruja and Toby the dog take in the tunes.
Peter Freitas and Liz Tiago relax on the lawn. 
Miles Kruja, 3, takes a break. 
A sure sign of a working farm. 
The Band Undercover performs some classic rock tunes. 
The farm's cat rolls around to the rock and roll.
Colton Westgate, 18 months, and Adeline Burns, 5, play on the farm grounds. Photos by Sandy Quadros Bowles
One of the farm's horses greets a visitor.
Friends, from left, Andrew Cabral, Nate Wronski and Chase Lynch, all 13, chill out in the sun.
The farm's donkey in his barn.
John Raymond, Jeannie Kruja and Toby the dog take in the tunes.
Peter Freitas and Liz Tiago relax on the lawn.
Miles Kruja, 3, takes a break.
A sure sign of a working farm.
The Band Undercover performs some classic rock tunes.
The farm's cat rolls around to the rock and roll.
LAKEVILLE -- Angers Conway Farm in Lakeville cultivates hay and cranberries on their sweeping property on Southworth Street.
They also hope to grow something more intangible but perhaps equally valuable: Exposure.
Introducing the public to the 106-year-old farm is one reason the farm owners host various events throughout the year, including their latest, Pasture Palooza, which took place Saturday, July 25.
The eight-hour event featured local bands on the farm’s stage, which fifth generation owner Liam Conway said sometimes gets overlooked at other festivities.
Performers included The Band Undercover, Valerie Barretto, Sonic Revival and Moxie. Conway said he wanted to showcase local musicians.
With a small stage and farm views in the background, “this is such a beautiful place for them to play,’’ Conway said.
There were also food trucks, safe, soft axe throwing and lawn games such as cornhole.
For years, the market for hay and cranberries, the farm’s primary crop, has gone down, he said. “We have to think of creative ways to supplement’’ this decreasing harvest, he said.
About three years ago, the farm staff decided to open the property to the community.
This would provide some added income while allowing visitors to enjoy the land and understand the importance of maintaining the farm, he said.
It didn’t hurt that the day may have boasted perhaps the best weather of the season.
“Today is gorgeous,’’ Conway said of the bright sun, light breeze and lack of humidity. “This is the best day we’ve had for an event yet.’’
Ryan Nee, who tossed a Frisbee around, said he is close to the family that owns the farm and believes in “supporting local business.’’
Heidi Bellar said the “beautiful day’’ drew her out for the family-friendly event.
“We support the cause of the farm,’’ Heather Lynch said. “We want to preserve the land.’’
