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Gaver Farm

4.0 (165 reviews)
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Felicia B.

This farm was amazing!! It's a great place to let the kids play, pick apples, petting zoo, pick pumpkins and get homemade treats. My only 2 stops were the concession stand and the store. They had the best warm cider I've had in a long time. The apple cider donut was just as delicious! Overall a fun place to take the kids and have a homemade treat.

Alexandra H.

New Tradition Unlocked!!! Absolutely loved our experience at Gaver Farm! Chopping down our own Christmas tree was such a fun and memorable tradition to start. The whole process was incredibly simple, and we found exactly the tree we wanted. Could not have asked for a better experience -- friendly staff, beautiful trees, and a truly festive atmosphere. We'll definitely be back next year!

Yummy everything! Hot fries and Hot hotdog, tasty fresh cider-donuts, apple slices with caramel to dip!
Rich S.

Great Upick and picked apples (Sep 2025), free hay ride, kids' area, petting zoo, food vendor, and store We've been to Gaver Farm in December for their christmas trees, and it was fun to bring visiting-friends out for some apple-picking in the fall! I'd call this New Market, about a third of the way from Mt. Airy to Frederick. Just north of I-75 at exit 62, turn right onto Old Frederick and left after a few houses onto Detrick Rd, and you're right there. Plenty of free parking. You come in through their apple and hard-goods store, with lots of fun seasonal items . If you want to enter the large play-area, there's a charge for kids older than two, and you can buy food for the petting zoo and some extra activities like digging for gems! (Tickets online or to the right of the store.) We checked out the current apple varieties in the store, then headed straight to the free hay-ride, or really tractor-and-cart, and got our bag at the orchard for picking apples. Of course, people pick the close-in and lower-branch apples first, but there were plenty more and we filled our bag to bursting. Wear sun-screen and a hat, there's not a lot of shade in the orchard! When we got back, we stopped outside the store for some snacks at the food stand. The apple-cider-donuts were fresh and soft and sweet :-) Kettle-corn was hot and fresh and crisp, always a favorite. We loved some apple slices with caramel to dip it in! The cider at the stand reminded is to grab a gallon in the store to take home. Yum! The other food at the stand was like fair-food: burgers, dogs, fries, tenders. Fun, but not the main attraction. Next to that is a large open covered-building with picnic tables for around 75 people, which was a nice place to relax. We had lovely early-fall day picking apples, tasting fresh cider and cider-donuts. We'll bring the young kids to the play area when they are in town. Pumpkins will be here soon, and christmas trees are ready in late November and December! See you there!

Tati S.

Pumpkin Patch! It was the best family day out with truly something for everyone to do. There were so many activities to keep us entertained, including a corn maze that my big kids got lost in The hayride out to the patch was a highlight, allowing us to pick our own pumpkins straight from the field. Before leaving we checked out the food vendors and tried the hot cider and the apple cider donuts. They both were amazing! We left with a wagon full of pumpkins (literally) and a little of everything from the food stand. Will def be coning back next year!

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Christina B.

Christmas Tree Farm: We drove the hour outside of DC so my friend could cut down a Christmas tree. They have a great selection and even carried a whimsical, rare tree type that we ended up choosing. They don't serve any hot drinks if you go on a weekday, sadly. They provide a saw and a cart, and help "package" it. In their indoor market, they also sell fresh apples, baked goods, fresh wreaths, and more.

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Teresa R.

We set our on stopping here last Friday when my son was off of school and my friend was visiting. Unbeknownst to us, all of Maryland had the day off of school. There were so many cars and kids. We decided to just go to the Donut Hut for some cider, cider donuts, and coffee. The cider and donuts were AMAZING! The coffee was horrible. Don't buy the coffee. Our second and last stop was at the Farm Market in the barn. There are so many good things to buy like bread and butter pickles, all kinds of jellies, potpourri, pumpkins of various sizes and colors, sauces, candles, snacks, and so on. The prices are a little on the pricier side like everything else these days. Everyone that works there seems pretty helpful and friendly.

Lisa X.

Had a bag of apples from this farm bought this past weekend. Unfortunately you cannot pick any apples at this farm but you can buy a bag of already picked apples. All the apples that I ate were mealy but had a great sweet taste. The apples lost their crispness and crunch. The apple cider donuts were excellent here. And pumpkins looked fresh. I would skip the bag of apples and focus on the other items offered.

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Madison P.

We always go for Fall Fest. It's always an incredible experience- worth the drive and the price. They have a ton of things to do there- fruit picking, farm stand, bouncy ground, ropes course, tons of slides, tractors, all sorts of giant farm equipment adapted so kids can play on it, animals you can feed, games, things to ride on, shows, a corn maze, giant bubbles, sand boxes, corn silos, toy tractors, rubber duck water races, tractor rides, food, picnic tables, port a pots, hand sanitizer, and so much more! It'd be easy to spend a whole day there. It gets wildly crowded especially in October and sometimes the bees get bad too.

Specialty maple cider donut
Brian R.

One of if not the best farms in the area. Their fall festival around Halloween is one of fhe highlights of the fall season. A place you can spend the entire day because of all the activities they have for the kids and family. They staff helpful in the farm store. Their cider donuts are the best in Maryland. In addition to a great fall festival and farm park, they also offer beautiful Christmas trees and a festive holiday market. Our family has enjoyed everything Gaver has to offer and look forward to going back each year.

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Jada C.

I had a fantastic time at a fantastic farm. Plenty of parking, trees, pumpkins, cider, food, games, rides, animals, etc. I went w my niece's and nephew's to this great place and was wow'd!! Pumkin Patches have come a significantly long way since my boys were small 15+ years ago. It was soooo organized pulling up to the property w helpful individuals showing everyone where to park. Plenty of entry lines for online and in person admission sales. This place was the lions, tigers, and bears of Pumkin Patches/ Farms. There were many rows of beautiful holiday trees that lined that backdrop. I'm talking screensaver quality !! If you haven't been to this place, make it a priority!! You will not be disappointed.

Christmas trees
Allie D.

I've been coming here almost every year to chop down a Christmas tree since elementary school, and I've heard their land is at risk of being taken over by a data center. I love Gaver Farm, and I think it's a vital part of the community. No matter what season, they have something to offer. This is where families make memories! If you need pumpkins in fall, trees for Christmas, or you need something fun to do over the summer, definitely support this family owned business.

A cow and a beautiful sky
Maria G.

WONDERFUL WONDERFUL place to take your family to have fun and enjoy the weather while picking fresh apples and pumpkins for the season!!

Sahar R.

One of the best fall festivals out there for families! I paid $13.50 on a weekday for my admission (one year old was free) and I can't believe what I got for it! While certain activities and hay rides were closed, there was a ton to do! We stayed 3 hours and I don't think I saw everything. They advertise that there are over 60 attractions, appropriate for any age including 2 jumping pillows, Chicken Show, farm animals, mini mazes, playgrounds, duck races, ball games, photo centers. That is definitely correct! There are multiple playgrounds, so many slides from tractors or down hills, and petting zoos. There's one giant bounce area that is divided into small kids and bigger kids. Also these giant corn silos with toy trucks that kids love playing and jumping in. There are goats, alpacas, ducks and peacocks to feed. They also have pigs, mini horse and donkeys that you don't really feed. The gift store has lots of fun Halloween decorations and treats. The only downside is that there are no bathrooms, only porta potties. The outdoor sinks by the petting zoo didn't have water, so definitely bring some for post petting zoo cleaning. Definitely a great place to spend a fall day. Well worth the drive!!

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Fun place with corn maze, playground and epic slides. Food isn't great but donuts are to die for. Too many bees. Kiddo got stung.

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“We went for fall festival and brought tickets online - it's a little far about an hour drive from DC but worth it.”

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Larriland Farm - Pick your own strawberries

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4.2(225 reviews)
8.8 mi
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When the peaches call, you must go! Something in my body told me to check the website to see if…read morepeaches were ready earlier this week, and to my surprise, they had stopped the picking to allow more fruit to ripen. Do you know what that meant!? It means they had already started picking them and I was late! Again! I remembered to look again today and it said it was open but it might not last all day and they highly doubt there would be peaches available to pick for Saturday or Sunday. The website noted the late freeze in April didn't give them a great harvest this year. That meant RUN RUN RUN ‍ so that's exactly what I did. Although I missed two exits getting there SMH, I pulled up, changed my shoes, and opened my trunk to grab my little red wagon. To my dismay, it was not there! I could not believe it because how was I going to haul all my peachesand by myself?! I quickly called my mama and she told me she indeed still had its. I was heartbroken because I was already by myself and no one could come such last minute but now I have to somehow carry the heavy peaches through the field and the hot sun. I looked around and saw wheelbarrows but already knew they would be way too heavy for me to pull around the field so I quickly emptied a reusable bag for my box to go in, and headed to the stand. This year you have to purchase a entry band for everyone that is within the field. That $3 goes towards the farm and whatever they need. Years prior, container size you purchased dictated how many people could go into the field to cleft l collect for that box. Bigger box, more people. I noticed a sign stating I couldn't bring a tote bag in the field and the gentleman explained he would have to check it on the way out. I didn't really care about that and explained to him how I left my wagon and he offered for me to use one of their wheelbarrows. I declined at first because I knew it was going to be too heavy for me to haul around and I instantly had flashbacks of back in the day trying to move that thing. I decided to walk over and see how heavy it was. Guess what!? These wheelbarrows are so lightweight! They're not even made of steel LOL I was so happy and quickly grabed the wheelbarrow, put my box in along with my things, and headed into the field after paying. The smell of peaches fermenting has got to be one of my all-time favorites! It was a warm day today so I definitely took my time and tried to find shade as I picked my peaches. My box quickly filled up so I grabbed one, munched on it and then left after taking some video. What a quick visit. I knew my next stop was to grab my favorite peach butter so I headed to the store. They have less products this year and I wondered how our current climate has been impacting other farms which helps supply their store. They have a few different varieties of mushrooms all boxed for 10 bucks to include lion's mane, porcini, yellow trumpets and others. I made my way around the perimeter of the store and saw some of the usuals like beef jerky, beeswax candles, kraut, cheeses, milk and such. When I got to my favorite spot with my peach butter, there was none! The whole top shelf was empty! This has happened to me before and I had to come back. Hopefully I'll be able to grab some at a later date but if you go grab me a jar lol. I then started looking for to Taharka's ice cream and noticed a deep freezer with a sign indicating the ice cream was inside. I decided not to grab any because I wasn't too sure if I was headed straight home or not. The last time I had to eat both pints so that they didn't melt in my car . . . . . I can't wait for my next adventure at Larriland. The fall will be a great time to visit as well. Oh yeah, right now currently they have onions, tomatoes, potatoes, beets and some other pick your owns in season as well. Happy picking

We came here for their fall festival. Overall, it was an okay experience. Everyone was very…read morefriendly and it's a nice low key farm experience. I'd say it's better suited for the toddler or younger age. My six year old twins enjoyed their time, but it was fairly limited with activities. We bought fall festival tickets in advance and wish we didn't since some of the activities weren't open since it was too early in the season. We also were expecting the fruit and vegetable picking would have been included with our tickets, but they weren't. The market on site was great with a wide range of vegetables, fruits, and pastries. Everything was fresh and we bought way more than we would have normally! We went on the hay ride, which was enjoyable but again more geared towards the little ones as it passes by Disney characters made out of paper mache. After the hay ride, they had a "boo barn" which was a walk through haunted house, which was more like light up goblins in 2 rooms. That was the other item, besides the hay ride, that was included in the $14 dollar ticket for each of us. We didn't think that was really worth the price of over $50. We'd recommend skipping the fall festival tickets. Instead, the real value and fun was the fruit and vegetable picking. We picked raspberries and tomatoes. It was fun! Our advice: skip advance tickets and just do the picking. It was a nice 2 hour detour but not a full day activity like so many other farms nearby.

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Sharp's At Waterford Farm - Farm store

Sharp's At Waterford Farm

4.5(44 reviews)
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Every year, I love taking Mia, my border collie, to visit Sharp's at Waterford Farm in Howard…read moreCounty, Maryland. With today's weather being perfect, I asked my family if they wanted to join since they open at 12 pm on Sundays. Everyone was excited, especially since no one else had ever been--just me and Mia. Imagine our disappointment when we arrived and discovered the farm doesn't open until September 27! While sitting near the entrance, discussing our sadness, a gentleman with a grey beard (I wish I had gotten his name) approached us on a riding mower. I thought he was going to tell us we were trespassing, but instead, he listened as I shared how bummed I was, saying that fall starts on September 1 in my mind. To my surprise, he said not to worry about it! Even though the stores weren't open, and no pumpkins in sight, he graciously invited us to walk around the farm, pet and feed the animals, and enjoy the lovely space. It was such a kind and thoughtful gesture, and we had a fantastic time! We will definitely be returning when they officially open. Sharp's is a charming place to spend an hour or two, and this experience only made me love it more.

Had a great afternoon visiting for the first time with my dog! There were lots of activities, like…read morewatching farm animals (goats- including baby ones!/kids, cows, bunnies, and chickens), walking to the pumpkin patch, walking around ponds, and enjoying a pizza snack in the picnic area. They also had hay rides but we didn't go because it was a little too sunny for our dog. Everything was free, which was nice! Very free form and you can walk around everything easily. There is also a big farm store in the center with pumpkins, mums, apple cider donuts, pies, jams, etc! The driving is one way so it's easy to get in and out of the farm. The pizza was tasty and ready in 5 min because they precooked the dough. I was hesitant about that technique (never seen pizza dough cooked and stacked like pita bread), but it had a nice crunch and the tomato sauce tasted pure. $23 for credit, $20 for cash. Overall, a nice experience and felt more rustic than more commercial farm places!

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Brookfield Pumpkins

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4.6(11 reviews)
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Firstly, I'm a researcher before I ever step foot anyplace. I did a quick read up on this first and…read moreit was my pleasure to fine on generation who bought the farm in '95 had recently sold to a new family, looking to give the farm an opportunity to raise another generation and keep agriculture alive. Pulling up on a fall day, it is quite literally pretty as a picture. We actually walked to pumpkin patch however you CAN take a tractor ride (you can bet we took one back). There is such an abundance of varieties that it felt like every few feet I was finding a new one that I HAD to take home. Which, resulted in a VERY full wagon. While getting onto the tractor, you're helped to place your pumpkins inside for their ride back to be paid for and taken home. I'm a NY native with the gift of gab, and the gentleman giving us the ride was very genuine and seemed so truly happy to be doing what he was doing. So I had to ask- "are you the new owner?!" With a smile he told me yes and I complimented him and wished him the best of luck on this endeavor, I truly find it SO satisfying when I find people giving life to agriculture. While placing our pumpkin babies in the wagon to pay, I dented on. He very kindly followed us and insisted it be free. I couldn't help but then spend MORE money, so we purchased three mums. A overflowing wagon of pumpkins and three HUGE mums, only $88! What a pleasurable time, what a reasonable price, and what lovely people to be giving my money to. Please consider Brookfield on your pick-your-own adventure!

This was our first year going to Brookfield Farms and we loved it! It's a true pumpkin farm with a…read morehuge pumpkin variety. We'll definitely be back next year.

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