Photograph: Brianna Crane/Axios
The family-run farm is open for the autumn season now by Halloween at its new location in Lancaster, SC.
Anticipate pumpkin selecting, hayrides, household video games and a wholesome mixture of savory and candy carnival meals.
Background: The Corridor household’s unique farm was close to Ballantyne, the place they lived for nearly a century earlier than opening a u-pick strawberry farm in 2008. The land, lower than 2 miles from Ballantyne Company Park, was bought in 2019 by Novant Well being for $21M, in keeping with earlier Axios reporting.
- After on the lookout for about 5 years, the household purchased its new farm in Lancaster in 2018 earlier than the sale occurred. They have been assured they’d ultimately promote, proprietor Lara Corridor instructed Axios.
The brand new farm has a few of the identical crowd-favorites, together with apple cider doughnuts, a youngsters’ space and doughnut sundaes. However the brand new farm is 4 occasions bigger than the unique — 167 acres — Corridor mentioned.
- She added the farm is extra of a vacation spot now, particularly for his or her Charlotte prospects. “Plan to spend the day right here,” she suggested.
Pumpkins: Pumpkins are 70 cents a pound and there are wagons you possibly can load along with your bounty. You pay earlier than you permit the patch, however when you have extra exploring to do on the farm, they’ve a brand new pumpkin pickup space.
- You may depart your findings within the attended space, and drive by to get them in your method out.
- The pumpkins should not on the vine and have been shipped after animals destroyed the crops planted earlier this yr. Don’t fear — there are many pumpkins scattered by the rows.
Foods and drinks: The menu contains burgers, hand-breaded corndogs, rooster tenders and fries, all underneath $5. Dessert highlights embrace:
- Apple cider doughnuts – 91 cents for one, $4.54 for a half dozen.
- Apple cider doughnut sundae – a selfmade doughnut topped with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce and whipped cream for $3.63.
- Apple cider slushies aren’t accessible but.
Actions: The farm is free to enter, and the playground and animal viewing space are additionally free. You’ll want to get tickets for the next:
- Corn Maze – $9 for ages 3 and up, ages 2 and underneath are free.
- Children Corn Maze – $2 for ages 3 and up, ages 2 and underneath are free.
- Bonfire – $75 for two hours.
- Hay rides – $3.50 for ages 3 and up, ages 2 and underneath are free.
- Combo tickets (embrace corn maze and hay experience): $11 + tax for ages 3 and up, 2 and underneath are free.
Professional suggestions: Carry water and put on closed-toe footwear. The farm is large and also you’ll do lots of strolling, plus there are some ant hills.
What’s subsequent: The 167-acre property has a lake that Corridor mentioned they’re planning to develop actions round. She wasn’t capable of share particulars simply but. They’re additionally including an enormous slide for adults.
Particulars: The precise deal with is 445 W Rebound Rd., Lancaster, SC. It’s round 45 minutes to an hour from Charlotte. Hours are noon-7pm Wednesday-Thursday and 9am-7pm Friday-Sunday.
You purchase tickets for the actions and might order meals within the gross sales tent. There’s additionally a small market inside with breads, jams and snacks.
The fields are fairly huge. You’re going to need one in every of these.
