Everyone prepares for the Sunshine Valley Alfalfa Festival, practicing what they do best. Alfred becomes increasingly unhappy because he feels he has no special skills. The others help him find his talent - making others laugh.
When Lucinda discovers she has a real talent for singing, she gets carried away, excluding the others. She thinks she can do it all on her own, but finally realizes that while she may be the best, everyone deserves a turn.
The animals are planning a trip to Grandma MacDonald's, but Celeste can't get ready because her feed bag has mysteriously disappeared. Poppycock learns not to take without asking, no matter how great the perceived need.
Lucinda is distressed to learn that an egg contains a new baby sister or brother for her and fears there won't be enough love to go around. But when she rescues a baby frog, she realizes that being a big sister can be fun.
When Old MacDonald finds an old trunk of circus costumes and posters, the Barnyard Buddies decide to stage their own circus. In the preparations, everyone takes advantage of Celeste's good nature until she blows up. Old MacDonald helps her speak up for herself.