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It's Time for a Country Fair at Cider Hill Farm!

September 2, 2023

Happy harvest season! Join us on the farm this Labor Day weekend for summer apple picking, hard cider tastings, classic fair foods, fall flower cutting, old time-y games, live music, line dancing, tractor rides & more! Free admission (does not include pick-your-own tickets). Visit www.ciderhill.com for details for a full schedule.



10 Things to Do --- The party has officially started today as we toast to our 1st apple pressing of 2023! 

๐ŸŒฝ FREE Old Timey Games -- On your mark. Get set. Go! Pin the tail, sack races, egg carry, limbo, 3 legged races and donut eating for kids 10-1 (see schedule). Plus, adults join in for a corn shucking contest @ 2 + donut eating contest @ 2:30. Win prizes and bragging rights!

๐ŸŽ PYO -- Pick summer apples, blueberries, cherry tomatoes n' cut flowers from 8-5. See combos! 

๐Ÿงก FREE Line Dancin' & $5 Face Painting -- Kayee, from the Topsfield Fair, is painting faces 10-1. Limited design options. FREE temp tattoos, too! The amazing @LineDancinLLC is leading free, family-friendly, 30 min. intro sessions from 1-3. 

๐Ÿฟ Classic Fair Treats -- YAY to caramel apple plates, cider donut sundaes, corn dogs, kettlecorn, mac n' cheese, fresh corn, freshly pressed lemonade, fried pickles n' more! Plus, @hungrynomadsboston is here Sat. + Sun. and @ecelecticclam on Mon 11-3 with their own classic faves!

๐Ÿšœ FREE Live Music & Hayrides -- Soak up sunshine with music on the lawn and climb aboard for a ride around the farm. ๐ŸŽตSat - Speed the Plough, Sun - @rockwoodtaylor, Mon - Chris O'Donnell. 

๐Ÿ“ธ The Birdie Booth -- Hop inside a renovated camper trailer, to take a high quality family photo as your fair keepsake ($5 for 1 or $8 for 2). 

๐Ÿฅ‚ Apple Tasting & Hard Cider Sampling -- Visit the tent in the courtyard for a guided mini hard cider flight and apple tasting. $12/person. 21+. P.S. There might just be a secret splash of our newest blend.

๐ŸŒŸ 3 FREE Pop Ups:

-Sat 9: @purebarrenewburyport workout 

-Sun 11-3: Try flying a kite with Kiting USA 

-Mon 11-2: Pet bunnies with @ponyrockfarm 

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Win Big -- Visit the Guess How Many Tent to enter your guesses. Closest answers win! AND enter the Fair Raffle to win a grand prize of a 2024 Fruit Share valued at $350. Raffle funds will be split to go to a local food pantry and to help our trike yard renovations.

๐Ÿ‚Pumpkin Time -- The outdoor pumpkin stand has officially opened. And homemade pumpkin goods in the bakery including PUMPKIN WHOOPIE PIES!

RSVP: https://www.ciderhill.com/events/country-fair-september-2-4

PYO Tickets: https://www.ciderhill.com/pick-your-own