Seasonal Activities on Our Farm

Seasonal Activities

With the change of each season, there is always something different to look forward to in Amish Country. See what’s happening during your time with us Amish Country.

Click on a season to see events and activities

Summer Fall Winter Spring

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Summer (May-September)

The summer is the most active time on our farm, and for the Amish – who are busy in their gardens and farm fields. Be sure to take an Amish buggy ride on our farm – or even try our popular Goat Yoga!

What You’ll See in the Amish Countryside:

Fields flourishing with tobacco, alfalfa, and corn.
Amish girls and boys walking bare foot in the fields or along the road.
Beautifully manicured gardens full of produce ready for canning or placed at roadside stands.
The rolling hills of Lancaster County painted with the vibrant colors of summer.

What To Expect on Our Farm:

Amish Chicken BBQ Barn is a delicious option for lunch.
From May-September we offer buggy rides on our farm grounds.
While visiting our farm, you can meet different artisans.
Our corn maze, quilt pattern, is open from July to October.

Special Summer Tours & Events:

Goat Yoga classes are offered throughout the summer.
Petting Zoo Days

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Fall (September - November)

Fall is a great time to visit Lancaster County if you enjoy cooler temperatures and beautiful fall foliage. Our Fall Farm Days take place in October and feature pumpkin chuckin’, face painting, and many more fun activities. Highlights of 2020: Fall Farm Days + Trick or Treating

What You’ll See in the Amish Countryside

You might spot Amish farmers harvesting crops in their fields.
Weddings are celebrated on Tuesdays & Thursdays during this time of year.
Roadside stands are filled with pumpkins, gourds, and fall vegetables.
Beautiful fall foliage on the back roads.

Special Fall Tours & Events

Petting Zoo Day See more information
Trick or Treating See more information

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Winter (December - March)

Do you enjoy the cooler months and want to avoid crowds? Visiting during the winter might be a good option! In December, we have a popular Amish Christmas Cookie tour which stops at Amish homes for samples of cookies. The highlight for Winter 2020: Santa & Goats. Come get your picture taken with our friendly baby goats in front of Santa's sleigh.

What You’ll See in the Amish Countryside

This is a peaceful and quiet time on the backroads
Frozen ponds with Amish kids skating.
There are fewer tourists during this season.
Snow covered fields with cattle, sheep, and horses.
Many Amish stores are filled with Christmas gifts.
Mud sales start near the end of winter (usually March).

Winter Tours & Events

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Spring (March - May)

Planting season in Amish country! Spring is when Lancaster County awakes from winter hibernation and begins to enjoy the outdoors. You’ll see Amish farmers working in their fields planting for late summer harvest. And May is typically when our baby goats, lambs, and piglets are born – so cute!

What You’ll See in the Amish Countryside

Amish women and children planting rows of peas, radishes, carrots and cabbage.
Farmers plowing fields and planting their summer crops.
Baby animals are born.
Roadside stands slowly start to emerge with produce.

What To Expect on Our Farm

Our baby goats, lambs, and piglets are born in May.
Warmer weather allows for activities like riding Amish scooters on the farm
Amish Baked Goods

Spring Tours & Events

Sheep Shearing Days
Strawberry Festival
Goat-A-Thon
Baby Goat Yoga Classes

See what’s happening on our farm during your visit to Amish Country!