About Farm Days at Appleton Farms

Celebrate the beauty of autumn with our annual Fall Celebration: Farm Days at Appleton Farms—a seasonal tradition filled with farm fun, crisp air, and colorful countryside views. Spend the day exploring all that fall has to offer on one of the oldest working farms in the country.

Whether you’re looking to visit the barnyard animals, listen to live music, wander scenic trails, or savor farm-fresh treats, there’s something for everyone in the heart of the harvest season. Be sure to grab our incredible wood-fired pizza and baked goods, handcrafted from the Appleton Culinary Team. DownRiver Ice Cream and The Lobster Roller will also be on site all weekend!

Tickets include access to the farm and all of the daily activities listed below! Please Note: Hayrides, Appleton wood-fired pizza, Food Trucks, & Local Beer Vendor purchases are sold separately. They are not included in the ticket.

• Games and activities for all ages

• Sack races, obstacle course & lawn games

• Farm education areas

• Children’s craft activities

• Barnyard animals

• Meet the machines

• Live music

Farm Days On-Site Vendors

Craft Beverage Vendors on site:

• Notch Brewing (beer, wine, cider)
• True North Ales

Live Music Schedule:

• Saturday 9/19: Orville Giddings 12:30-2:30pm | Labor in Vain 3-5pm
• Sunday 9/20: Chuck Doran & The Players 12:30-2:30pm | Ruth and Ben String Band 3-5pm

Ticketed entry times are 12:00PM, 1PM, and 2:30PM. Space is limited and pre-registration is strongly suggested. We recommend bringing blankets or camping chairs. Participants may be required to walk several minutes to get to the event from overflow parking through our crop-field paths or dirt roads.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Program Refunds/Cancellations: In the event that a program is cancelled due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify you as soon as possible by email and issue you a full refund within 14 days of the cancellation. If you cannot attend a program as planned, contact appletonfarms@thetrustees.org at least 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund or transfer to another date/class. Refunds and/or class transfers will not be granted for registration cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program. There are no refunds for missed events. Appleton Farms reserves the right to change program locations, schedules, or instructors when necessary.
• Where to park: When you arrive at the farm from the main entrance off of 1A, you will be directed by our parking attendants. Please note that some parking will require several minutes of walking through crop fields or dirt roads to get to the event center. Please notify the gate attendant if you require special parking accommodations or a drop-off as proximity parking is limited.
• Are dogs allowed at this event? Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed at any of our farm areas or at events. However, please feel free to bring them to the Grass Rides area off of Highland St. for a hike another time!
• Can I bring my own food? Food will be available to purchase onsite, but picnics are permitted. No outside alcohol allowed.
• I am a Trustees Member. Do I need to purchase a ticket? Yes, all attendees will need a ticket. Tickets will be available per car load. Member Carload: $25/ Nonmember carload: $35
• Membership Lookup: To locate information about your Membership, including Member ID, expiration date, and more please visit: https://explore.thetrustees.org/manage.
• Need to see an existing order? To look up your tickets or re-send an email confirmation, please visit: https://explore.thetrustees.org/order-lookup.
• The Trustees reserves the right to photograph or video visitors and program participants for promotional use, and usage of its properties implies consent. See the full policy at Photo and Video Policy – The Trustees of Reservations.
• Buy out a class/private events: Have a group that wants to take a class or program together? We have options to buy out our classes and/or create private events. Email appletonfarms@thetrustees.org for more information.

While you’re here: Don’t forget to visit the Farm Store open daily Tuesday- Sunday.

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