Enjoy the splendor of autumn at Blandford's Harvest Festival on October 7th, 2023! Bring the whole family to enjoy a day of nettie doll making, pioneer games, freshly pressed apple cider samples, candle dipping, rope making, face painting, wildlife presentations, and goat petting, included in the cost of each ticket! This fun-filled day will also include blacksmith demonstrations, log cabin interpretation, and concessions--including food for sale from El Caribe Food Truck and treats from the Blandford School students. Scarecrow making* will be available for an additional cost of $5.
*One scarecrow per family, please. Ticket may be purchased at admissions. Scarecrow supplies is limited and tickets will be available for purchase while supplies last.
Check-in will be located in front of the Visitor Center. There will be no check-in station or other activities at the Blandford Nature Center Farm.
Wildlife Presentations will occur at 11am and 1pm in the auditorium.
Pricing
Adult/Child Members: $10
Adult/Child Non-Members: $13
3 and under - Free
Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-purchasing tickets is recommended to avoid the line.
This program is intended for all ages including families and children.
Any questions regarding the Harvest Festival can be directed to our Farm Program Specialist, Sarah Bass, at bass@blandfordnaturecenter.org
Please Note: This program will take place indoors and outdoors. In the event of severe weather, the program will be canceled and participants will be notified of their refund options.
Media Disclaimer:
COVID-19 Information: As of January 1, 2023, face coverings are not required while participating in programs indoors or outdoors at Blandford. Blandford continues to monitor local COVID rates and reserves the right to reinstate masking requirements for staff, general visitors, and program participants of all ages, regardless of vaccination status, if community health concerns arise. Blandford will notify program participants if this policy changes before a scheduled program takes place. Participants should not attend a program if they show any signs of infectious illness, including cough, fever, headache, runny nose, vomiting or diarrhea.
