Project Description

MAY FARM FEST

Thank You for a Fantastic 2024 May Farm Fest!

Our inaugural May Farm Fest was a success, thanks to YOU! From the local makers and vendors to our amazing volunteers and every guest who joined us, we’re grateful for all the energy, smiles, and support that made it an unforgettable day. We can’t wait to make 2025 even better. See you next spring!

Save the Date for May Farm Fest 2025: Saturday, May 10th  9a-3p
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Celebrate Spring on the Farm at May Farm Fest!

Celebrate the season of new growth on the farm with a day full of fun and adventure!  Enjoy:

  • Baby Animal Interactions

  • Touch-a-Tractor

  • Face Painting

  • Food Trucks

  • Mule-drawn Wagon Rides

  • Select Craft Vendors

  • Live Music

  • and More!

We are partnering with Good Green Earth Farm who will bring even more animals to the farm for the Fest.  Farm tractors and other equipment will be out for kids of all ages to explore.  There is something for everyone of every age!

Join us for these free family-friendly concerts on our Marquee Tent stage. 

Sit and listen while enjoying lunch.  All included in the cost of your festival ticket!

*Tickets are required for this event.  Cash not accepted at the gate.  Regular daily admission rates do not apply.

  Thank you for your support of our non-profit educational working farm.

FAQ

Yes, ticket lines will be very limited, so to avoid waiting in line buy ahead of time and get right into the fun!

There will also be “at the gate” pricing of $15-adults, $8- kids and seniors, but if you get them in advance they will be $12-adults, $6- kids and seniors!

*no cash will be accepted at the gate.

Yes, tickets are required for entry to May Farm Fest.  Unlike Sunflower Festival, Gorman Heritage Farm Members do not receive free admission to May Farm Fest.  We encourage everyone to purchase tickets in advance to save on admission.

Village of Evendale residents will not receive free admission to this event.  We encourage everyone to buy tickets in advance to save on admission.

Yes! Gorman Heritage Farm is open to the public Monday-Saturday.  Special animal interactions and other activities are special for May Farm Fest.  We hope to see you on the farm again soon!

Only ADA Service Dogs trained to do work or perform a task for a person with a disability are allowed.

Yes! Our Every Person’s Trail is easily navigated by both strollers and wheelchairs, and leads you directly to our historic farmyard.

On other paths, there are some gravel paths, grassy areas, and hills to traverse. If it’s muddy, wheelchairs and strollers can have a hard time in some areas of the farm.

We will have parking available at the Soil and Stars Education Center, 10020 Reading Road;  Formica, 10155 Reading Road; with accessible parking available at The Dan Beard Council Lot (handicap placard required), 10078 Reading Road.   Parking will not be available at the Gorman Heritage Farm grounds. We will have a continuous parking shuttle from the Formica Lot to the Festival Entrance.

Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds on ticket costs. Please know that the cost of your ticket goes to fund our mission to cultivate a healthy community through farm-based education and experiences about food, sustainable agriculture and the natural world.

No, Gorman Heritage Farm does not have an ATM onsite.

Yes, we run rain or shine! Please dress for the weather.

Other questions? Email us!