Celebrate fall in Vermont with pumpkin decorating, s'mores and cider, and face painting. Test your coordination skills with farm games, visit with animals in the Calf Barn, capture the moment at our selfie station, and join in our farm animal costume parade.
Start the day hiking with our goat triplets before sampling Vermont maple syrup and bowling with pumpkins.
Be sure to check out the Thirsty Goat Bar, which has over 20 Vermont craft beers and artisan cocktails made with spirits from Barr Hill and Mad River Distillers. Enjoy a beverage while you relax on our expansive outdoor patio while the kids play in Farmhouse Square.
Kids 12 and under are free. Rain or shine. Dogs are not permitted at public events for everyone's safety and enjoyment, as well as the safety of our animals. Service dogs individually trained to work or perform tasks for people with disabilities are welcome.
All Day Activities (10am-3pm)
It's fun all day at the Farm with pumpkin decorating, pumpkin bowling, and face painting. Make sure you enjoy time with our animals in the Calf Barn, strike a pose at our selfie station, and sample Bunker Farm maple syrup in the Market. Roast marshmallows by the fire for delicious s'mores while enjoying hot apple cider.
10:00am: Goat Hike ($10 add on)Take a 1/2 mile walk around the Nature Trail with our goat friends, the triplets. Limited space is available. Get tickets and claim your spot.
10:00am-2:30pm: Open Barn FreeEnjoy time with our animals in the Calf Barn. Staff from our animal program will be on hand to answer questions while you visit the animals inside.
11:00am-2:00pm: Ready, Set, Race!Join in or cheer others on as they participate in the three-legged relay, egg and spoon carry, and burlap sack races.- 11:00am: Three-legged relay- 11:20am: Egg & spoon carry- 11:40am: Burlap sack race- 1:00pm: Three-legged relay- 1:20pm: Egg & spoon carry- 1:40pm: Burlap sack race
11:00-3:00pm: Mach's Wood-Fired PizzaMach's will be on site serving up delicious wood-fired pizza during the event. Want to build your own? Create a pizza just the way you like from 12-1. Select your favorite combination of local toppings for Mach's to create your perfect pie. (Available for purchase on-site)
11:00-2:00pm: Blue Pig Ice Cream Pop upWith flavors created using only the highest quality ingredients, Blue Pig makes incredible ice cream you won’t forget. (Available for purchase on-site)
1:00pm: Pudding PerfectionCome learn about Echo Farm, makers of Echo Farm Pudding! Echo Farm is a family owned farm in New Hampshire that makes all natural, gluten free, Certified Humane puddings. They'll have free pudding samples available.
3:00pm: Animal ParadeOur animals will be dressed in their finest for a parade around Farmhouse Square. Join the parade and wear your favorite Retreat Farm hat or shirt, your best farm attire, or a costume.
We're proud to offer a free ticket option for all Retreat Farm events. Free tickets are available to under-resourced families who need them. No questions asked.No coupon code required to purchase free ticket.
Standard tickets apply to adults & kids over 12. Kids 12 and under are free.No refunds. Tickets cannot be transferred.
Please support Retreat Farm by covering the full cost per person for holding this event. This ticket level helps us cover event costs for free ticket holders to ensure Family Farm Day is accessible for everyone.No refunds. Tickets are not transferable.
Join us for a ½ mile walk around the Nature Trail with our goat friends, the triplets. Limited space is available.NOTE: To participate in the Goat Hike please also purchase a standard or free ticket.
S'Mores
Receive a complimentary s'more pack when you register by Thursday, October 17th.
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