Fun on the Farm!

Summer sparkles with family vacations, catching up with friends and children enjoying school break. For many farms in the Valley, summer is the peak growing season and also a time of robust agritourism offerings. In general terms, agritourism is the marriage of farming and tourism, offering farm-based experiences for the public on a working farm. Offerings range from farm-to-table dining and tastings to private weddings, and myriad adventures for children and adults.

To find Fun on the Farm, check out some of these links to get started. Then follow farms on social media (Facebook and Instagram), and sign up for farm newseltters. Events are generally announced through these channels. Have fun!

Pick-your-own (PYO) crops: use this link and filter by crop to find PYO strawberroes, blueberries, peaches, raspberries, apples, pumpkins, flowers, and vegetables.

Sip & Savor: farms that offer tasting rooms, farm-to-table dinners, or other opportunities to eat and drink fall under several categories in our guide. Farms in this category Dates and seasons vary. Many offer music or food options beyond beverages.

Agricultural activities: farms that share agricultural heritage and skills, whether with animals, flowers, or vegetable growing. Many farms offer workshops as events that correspond with the season. Some offer petting zoos or full equestrian events in the “animal fun” category. Others are flower workshops with cut flowers or how to grow a beautiful home garden. The herbal workshops focus on teas, tinctures, and herbal medicine.

Weddings and special events: when you’re planning something really special, farms are an option for a memorable wedding, birthday celebration, or anniversary. See our special events listing for some suggestions.