September may mean back to school for many, but at Great Country, it means back to the farm for freshly pressed cider and apple picking.  Challenge the Stories from the Stars Corn Maze and learn about the constellations of the Zodiac.

Celebrate everything apple with apple picking, our award-winning apple cider donuts, and a romp in our 12-acre play area.

On Saturdays & Sundays, we add in live music, marshmallow roasting, pig races & cider pressing demonstrations.  Check out the Zurschmeide Family’s antique 1865 Cider press. Sample freshly pressed cider and see how it used to be produced!

Included with both Weekday And Weekend Admission Featuring:

The One of a Kind Farm Ninja Obstacle Course

Two 2800 Sq. ft Jumping Pillows

80 ft. Triple Threat Giant Slides

Double Barrel 60ft. Double Slides

18 hole Cow Pie Putt-Putt Golf Course

Jammed Tractor Maze

Pathway Puzzle Maze

Rope Maze

Billy Goats Gruff to feed and visit

Lil’ Farmer play area with GCF veggie train photo ops

The Corn Bin

Rope Swings

Tractor Tire Mountain

Catch & Release Fishing in our Stocked pond with your own equipment

Bouncy Cows for the tots!

Fido is always welcome at the farm.  Please pick up after your dog!

Schedule:

Week Day Activities:

Visit the apple orchard to pick the freshest apples 9:15am-4:30pm (apples are sold separately by the peck and half peck box.)
Get lost in our 1.5 Acre Corn Maze, that takes an average of 30 minutes to complete, so you have plenty of time to enjoy all the farm has to offer.

Romp in our 12 acre play area, featuring The one of a kind Farm Ninja Obstacle Course, two Jumping Pillows, rope swings, Cow Pie Putt Putt Golf Course, farm animals and more!

Shop in the Farm Market for seasonal fresh produce, jams & jellies, local honey, hand dipped Ice Cream and baked goods. We will be featuring fresh cider, 100% natural cider slushies and apples!

Grab a pie or hand dipped ice cream in our Knead It Bakery.

Drive across the street to Bluemont Vineyard to sip on their Autumn Apple Wine and enjoy the view! Receive 10% off wine bottle purchases with your farm wristband! Open 11am-7pm daily. Reservations Recommended on Saturdays & Sundays at Bluemont Vineyard.

Hop in the car and head up the mountain to, Dirt Farm Brewing, and enjoy a flight or pint of their farm fresh beer. Open 12pm-7pm and til 9pm on Fridays.

Saturdays & Sundays also include:

Roast marshmallows over an open fire 11am-4pm

Check out our 1865 Press and learn how much faster our modern Bladder Press can complete the work of pressing a bushel of apples. Demos at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Roosteraunt Snack Bar, open 11-4pm Saturdays & Sundays with pizza, chicken tenders & kettle corn!

Live Music Schedule:

September 2 - Amanda Wilkins  

September 3- Jess Jams with Jessica Paulin

September 4 - Brad the Guitar Guy

September 9 -  Tony M Music

September 10 - Tony M Music

September 16 - Live Music

September 17 - Gary Hoffman Trio

September 23 - Willie White Music

September 24 - Jess Jams with Jessica Paulin

September 30 - Live Music

Weekday Admission:

- $12/child & $14/Adult

- Advance tickets not required at this time for weekdays.

- Open weekdays from 10am - 5 pm. 

- Children 2 and under are no charge.

- Last wagon to the orchard at 4pm.

Saturday & Sunday Admission:

- Advance Tickets are highly RECOMMENDED!  

- $14/child & $16/adult

- Open Weekends 9 am-5pm. Last Wagon to orchards at 4 pm. - Children 2 and under are no charge

Date: September 1 - 30, 2023

Location: Great Country Farms - 34345 Snickersville Turnpike, Bluemont, VA 20135

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