The Applebarn is the heart and soul of the Taves’ offering to their community. It is a must-see summer and fall adventure for any family or group of friends, offering a host of activities for all ages. We guarantee to bring out your inner child and have you creating memories of a lifetime! Please review the Attractions Availability Chart below to see what is available!
FAMILY OUTINGS | SCHOOL TOURS | DATE DAYS | CORPORATE EVENTS
Fall Family Fun at the Farm
September & October
Open 7 days a week from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
9:00 am – 10:00 am is shopping and U-Pick only
Activities are not open until 10:00 am
Taves Estate Cidery is open from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
By mid August, the fun has really kicked off on the farm! We have most attractions open, our visitors are loving on all the animals, and the jumping pillows and playground are full of the sounds of family fun. Then as August rolls into September, we see u-pick apples, u-pick pumpkins and the pumpkin patch, corn mazes and more! To view current U-pick availability, please visit our U-pick options page.
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See what's open!
Make sure to check back regularly as we update this chart!
✓ = Available now
X = Unavailable at this time
| DAILY ACTIVITIES | |
| Country Store | X |
| Petting Barn | X |
| Mini Maze | X |
| Large Mystery Maze | X |
| Pumpkin Path and House | X |
| Hay Rides | X |
| Tractor Trail (trike area) | X |
| Zip Track Line | X |
| Slides | X |
| Farmville (for more info see below) | X |
| U-Pick Apples (closed for the season) | X |
| Pumpkin Patch with Princess Carriage | X |
| FARMVILLE | |
| Jumping Pillow | X |
| Pedal Karts | X |
| Outdoor Animal Viewing Area | X |
| Playground | X |
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| WEEKEND / HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES | |
| Pumpkin Cannon | X |
| Pony Rides (unavailable the remainder of the season) | X |
| Corn Cannon | X |
Taves Estate Cidery is located on site and is open for tastings almost all year round, from April through December! We welcome you to our Tasting Barn and family-friendly picnic area.
| FALL AVAILABILITY | |
| Applebarn Country Store | X |
| Farmville | ✓ |
| Petting Barn | X |
| Lower Jumping Pillow | ✓ |
| Pedal Karts | ✓ |
| Upper Jumping Pillow | ✓ |
| Playground | ✓ |
| Petting Barn | X |
| Slides | ✓ |
| Hayrides | W |
| Tractor Trail | X |
| Zipline | X |
| Cider Press Demo | X |
| Bee Hive Viewing | X |
| Pony Rides | W |
| Concession Stand | X |
| Corn & Potato Roaster | X |
| Corn Gun | X |
| Pumpkin Cannon | W |
| Sunflower Patch | ✓ |
| Corn Quest Maze | X |
| Mega Corn Maze | X |
| Pumpkin Patch | X |
| Pumpkin Maze | X |
| SPRING AVAILABILITY Mid-March – June 30 | |
| Easter Egg Hunt | X |
| Blossom Festival | X |
| GOATerdays | X |
Summer at the Farm
July & August
Enjoy animal time with Marley the alpaca, Billy the goat, Jelly Bean the donkey, Toasty the bunny, Gander the goose, and our sheep and chickens. We also welcome visitors to start enjoying the playground and picnic tables, lower jumping pillow, pedal karts, and the first U-Pick of the year — Goji Berries!
Spring at the Farm
Mid March to the end of June
Spring brings our Easter events, Blossomfest, and GOATerdays!
