October is Harvestfest month at E.Z. Orchards. Started in 1996 as a way to bring people into closer contact with the fields, orchards and animals of E.Z. Orchards, we are still providing that “real contact” with the farm. Through the years we have added more and more features to experience.
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The Agriculture Facts Corn Maze – Petting Zoo – Pumpkin Patch – Gold Sluice -Tractor Drawn Hay Rides – Pony Rides – Live Bluegrass Music -Pedal Tractors – Slide – Steer Roping Ring Toss
This is a great chance to combine family fun and education in a wonderful farm setting! So bring the whole family — As you journey through the Corn Maze, which is in the shape of a tractor, you will be greeted by various fun and interesting agricultural facts. Who says learning can’t be fun!?
Fall Treats:
Weekends: Caramel Apples, Apple Cider, Apple Cider Donuts, Pumpkin Donuts, Apple Cider Slushies, Sausage, Hot Dogs, Kettle Corn, Curly Fries, Apple and Marionberry Pie, Espresso and Ice Cream Treats.
Weekdays: Caramel Apples, Apple Cider, Apple Cider Donuts, and Pumpkin Donuts.
Admission:
Please see individual dates on the schedule below. Rates are different for weekdays and weekends. Our rates reflect the number of activities that are available to our farm guests. In the event of rainy weather fewer activities may be offered, the admission prices may be reduced on rainy days.
Here are the comparison prices for other popular activities in our area:
State Fair – $11.00 adults, $6.00 children, plus $2.00 – $5.00 per carnival ride, pony rides $5.00 for five minutes.
Movie – $10.00 adult, $7.50 children, 90-120 minutes of passive entertainment.
Minor League Baseball – $7.00 and up.
E.Z. Orchards HarvestFest – $7.00 everyone over 2 years old. Includes all activities; as many hay rides, pony rides, visits to the petting zoo, trips through the Corn Maze, as you would like, and live bluegrass music.
2011 Event Schedule:
Weekend Activities Mid-week Activities
October 1, Sat (10:00-5:00) – Tractor drawn Hay Rides, Ag Facts Corn Maze, Gold Sluice, Petting Zoo, Pumpkin Patch, Steer-Roping Ring Toss, and Pedal Tractors. Admission is $4.00 per person.
October 2-3rd: CLOSED
October 4th-7th, Tue-Fri (9:00-6:00) - Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo(free), Corn Maze($3.00), pre-scheduled school and group tours (teachers please see school tour page for more details).
******Oct. 8th & 9th is Family Building Blocks Benefit Weekend******
($2 of every admission will be donated to www.familybuildingblocks.org)
October 8th, Sat (10:00-5:00) – Pumpkin Patch, Tractor-drawn Hay Rides, Pony Rides(12:00-4:00), Ag Facts Corn Maze, Gold Sluice, Silver Crick old time music (12:00-4:00), Pedal Tractors, Pioneer camp, Steer Roping Ring Toss, and Pie Eating contest. Admission $7.00 per person.
October 9th, Sun (11:00-5:00) – Pumpkin Patch, Tractor-drawn Hay Rides, Pony Rides(12:00-4:00), Ag Facts Corn Maze, Silver Crick old time music (12:00-4:00), Gold Sluice, Pedal Tractors, Pioneer Camp, Steer Roping Ring Toss, and Pie Eating contest. Admission $7.00 per person.
October 10th-14th, Mon-Fri (9:00-6:00) – Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, Ag Facts Corn Maze ($3.00), pre-scheduled school and group tours (teachers please see school tour page for more details).
October 15th, Sat (10:00-5:00) – Pumpkin Patch, Tractor-drawn Hay Rides, Pony Rides(12:00-4:00), Ag Facts Corn Maze, Wild Hogs in the Woods live Bluegrass music(12:00-4:00), Gold Sluice, Pedal Tractors, Pioneer Camp, Steer Roping Ring Toss and Pie Eating contest. Admission $7.00 per person.
October 16th, Sun (11:00-5:00) – Pumpkin Patch, Tractor-drawn Hay Rides, Pony Rides(12:00-4:00), Ag Facts Corn Maze, The Kindreds (12:00-4:00), Gold Sluice, Pedal Tractors, Pioneer Camp, Steer Roping Ring Toss, and Pie Eating contest. Admission $7.00 per person.
October 17th-21st, Mon-Fri (9:00-6:00) – Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, Ag Facts Corn Maze($3.00), pre-scheduled school and group tours (teachers please see school tour page for more details).
******October 22nd is Easter Seals Oregon Benefit Weekend******
October 22nd, Sat (10:00-5:00) – Pumpkin Patch, Tractor drawn Hay Rides, Pony Rides(12:00-4:00), Ag Facts Corn Maze, Matthew Price live music, (12:00-4:00), Gold Sluice, Pedal Tractors, Pioneer Camp, Steer Roping Ring Toss, and Pie Eating contest. Admission $7.00 per person.
October 23rd, Sun (11:00-5:00) – Pumpkin Patch, Tractor drawn Hay Rides, Pony Rides(12:00-4:00), Ag Facts Corn Maze, Orchard Mt. String Band live Bluegrass music (12:00-4:00), Gold Sluice, Pedal Tractors, Pioneer camp, Steer Roping Ring Toss, and Pie Eating contest. Admission $7.00 per person.
October 24th-28th, Mon-Fri (9:00-6:00) – Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, Ag Facts Corn Maze ($3.00), pre-scheduled school and group tours (teachers please see school tour page for more details).
October 29th, Sat (10:00-5:00) – Pumpkin Patch, Tractor drawn Hay Rides, Pony Rides(12:00-4:00), Ag Facts Corn Maze, Gold Sluice, Pedal Tractors, Pioneer camp, Steer Roping Ring Toss, and Pie Eating contest. Admission $7.00 per person.
October 30th, Sun (11:00-4:00) – Pumpkin Patch, Tractor drawn Hay Rides, Ag Facts Corn Maze, Gold Sluice, Pedal Tractors, Pioneer camp, Steer Roping Ring Toss, and Pie Eating contest. Admission $7.00 per person.
October 31st, Mon- Pumpkin Patch, Steer Ropin’ Ring Toss, Petting Zoo(free), Corn Maze($3.00),
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