Apple Hill Growers Invite Families to Celebrate Johnny Appleseed
Special events and activities honor the legendary apple farmer
Johnny Appleseed began planting apple trees in Pennsylvania in the late 1700s and, as legend has it, he walked across the nation, planting as he went. In honor of the fabled farmer and outdoorsman, the Apple Hill Growers are hosting a day of fun, family activities on Sunday, September 19. For a printable map and flyer, CLICK HERE
“The Apple Hill Growers might not be here without Johnny Appleseed,” said Chris Delfino of Delfino Farms and President of the Apple Hill Growers Association. “Johnny Appleseed Day is a great way to teach kids (and adults!) about agriculture and nurture a love of farm fresh produce.”
On September 19, families can enjoy a variety of activities and treats at a dozen Apple Hill Growers farms:
- Abel’s Apple Acres: Johnny Appleseed measuring tree, plus a fact sheet and coloring page
- Apple Pantry: Make your own apple turnover from 10am to 1pm
- Boeger Winery: Special wine and sweet treat pairing
- Delfino Farms: Farm egg races, cooking classes, mini-pie eating contest and mini-pumpkin decorating (sign up in person for activities)
- Denver Dan’s Apple Patch free apple for kids 12 and under – 530-644-6881
- Fenton Herriott Vineyards: Hands to Harvest Tours every hour from 12 – 4, complimentary with tasting flight
- Grandpa’s Cellar: special apple flights
- Harris Tree Farm: scavenger hunt and kids activities
- Hidden Star Camino: enjoy special Johnny Appleseed Birthday donuts
- O’Halloran’s Apple Trail Ranch: special Apple Hill cake, visit a tree grafted from one of Johnny’s trees, free apple for kids under 12
- Pine-o-Mine Ranch: $1 U-pick entry fee for kids under 12 (apples not included)
- Rainbow Orchards: free Vintage Apple Hill Harvest Run t-shirt for apple lovers 12 years and under
- Sloan Winters Mountain Orchard & Garden: 10% off you-pick, coloring page and tractor rides
- Smokey Ridge Farmstand & Winery: one free apple per kid (kid’s choice!)
- Wofford Acres Vineyards: 15% off two or more bottles of South Fork hard cider (reservation required)
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