We visit almost annually for Llamafest. It's always a good time, with an opportunity to walk a…read morellama around the property, feed a llama, and see the llamas use the obstacle course! It's a free event, and there's usually also a few things for sale too. In addition to llamas, there were several different types of birds wandering around the property.

These folks offer a one of a kind hands-on educational experience learning about llamas at their…read morefarm in Wyoming County Visitors to the farm can book a 1.5 mile Llama Hike or an educational farm visit. We met these majestic llamas at a summer vendor event, and were pleasantly surprised to find the animals to be very tame, so eager to engage with us. Folks can celebrate their special events on the llama farm. When attending a wedding, llamas are outfitted with tuxedos! Definitely going to plan a day for field trip with our grandchildren this summer!

With all the COVID restrictions, this place has had to make some changes and is offering private…read moretours of their farm and land. We had 10 people in our group with every age from young kids to seniors, and we all thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent there. Laura started by telling us about all the different animals on the farm, from the large draft horses, to the ponies, cows, goats, sheep, bunnies, chickens, turkeys, pigs, and ducks. The kids got to gather the chicken eggs, pet most of the animals including a week old calf and week old bunnies. Then they learned about feeding the goats and got to go into the goat pen to pet them up close and personal. After that, they each got to ride a pony around the goat pen a couple times, they loved it! We finished up with a ride out to the pumpkin patch where we each got to choose a pumpkin to take home. There was a store for us to purchase additional pumpkins, cider, jams, decorations, etc. as well. It was so much fun for the kids and adults and I would love to go back. They also offer similar services in the winter, with fresh cut, or cut your own trees, along with horse drawn carriage rides, and Santa sightings! There is a venue for weddings as well. Great place, great time, so enjoyable!

My now husband and I had the privilege of having our wedding here 9/14/24. It's an absolutely…read morebeautiful and stunning venue. It's the first and last venue we looked at; I knew immediately I wanted to marry the love of my life here. The entire staff is top tier; they pay attention to detail and make sure everything is perfect for your big day. The owners are the sweetest and purest people I've met. Marilyn and her daughter-in-law Mary made the process easy as heck for us. Sarah and Lisa were our day of coordinators and they were beyond amazing all day and night. They're all genuine people who love love, as most people do. If I could get married here every year, I would do it in a heartbeat. We're blessed by God to have met the people of Akron Acres who gave us a pinterest perfect wedding day.

Alpine Made mainly makes some absolutely awesome soap products, all entirely organic and made from…read moregoats' milk! Their farm is based out of South Wales, so it's all locally made. You can find them at Farmers' Markets in the city, local art festivals, the Wegmans on Losson Rd. and the one on Alberta, as well as a couple of local shops downtown and on their website (look, a convenient link to their find-a-store map! https://alpinemade.com/alpine-made-locations/ ) My cousin introduced me to their stuff when they were selling at Horsefeathers a few years ago - back before they exploded in popularity (not to be all hipster about it, but I digress). I quickly fell in love with the herbal salve they make. My hands suffer terribly during the wintertime, and all lotions failed to keep me comfortable and moisturized. All I remember is having a grand epiphany as I sampled their salve. My hands weren't dry, aching and cracked up anymore. It was seriously a miracle. I bought a container of the stuff in a heartbeat. Most of my exposure to Alpine Made's products have been at art festivals and markets. If ever I have questions about the products they sell, they always have a knowledgeable representative ready to explain anything I may have to wonder. I've always had great, friendly conversation with the Alpine Made staff, and it makes me all the more excited and eager to buy their soaps! Commercial skin care products have never worked for me, and so I recently bought their Black Coal soap - it's supposed to be good with acne prone skin, and I can't wait to start using it. I've never been out to the farm, but I think it would be cool if they did tours. It's super awesome that they've got the goat yoga sessions running this summer though. I've been thinking about signing up for those even though I've never done yoga in my life. I just want to play with the baby goats!

What a lovely spot. Once a church, this is now the home of Alpine Made soaps, lip balms and more…read more Since it was a church, it has plenty of easy parking (I always love that!). I've bought her soaps in the past at Buffalo farmers markets and stores. They are great and make a welcome gift. She's offering "goat yoga" now too, which is what got me out here. I wanted to experience the newest yoga craze, even though I'm terrible at yoga. In the same space there are other local artists selling their wares, hand made spoons (using reclaimed wood), pottery, some notecards and perhaps more. All local artists working together to support each other. These types of "cooperatives" are all over the place these days. Supporting the locals is easier than ever. Thanks for helping keep an old church active with a new purpose.

I have such deep roots in this family, as I went to Sunday school & played the church bells for…read moreNancy Merle!!! I remember touring her chicken & maple farm as a young girl, enamored in the buisness!! Years later (I'm 32 now), and I went with my mother, to tour the ORIGINAL maple house that Florence Merle & her children used to call home! It's since been turned into ONE of the MANY maple factories that are thriving in the maple business in 2025. They have perfected the art of maple syrup, maple water, maple candies (sugar & hard), fudge (walnut or original!!), and 1 of my personal favorite is maple cotton candy. Even doggie treats for your pup! They are simply THE BEST NATURAL MAPLE PRODUCTS OUT THERE!!!! ****DID I MENTION THEY HAVE PRODUCE, EGGS, AND MUCH MORE!!!!****

Second and final weekend of Maple Weekend 2022. If you're…read morelooking for a unique activity, may I recommend Merle Maple in Attica. Tractor tour of the maple trees is free. Free tour of the maple sap processing. Full menu of yummy food to buy and eat there, or take with you. And, really nice folks!

Last weekend we attended the Lewiston Garden Festival. It was there that we met Eastern Monarch…read moreButterfly Farm. They had a booth that was an instant attraction for our kids. Included in their set-up was a screen room full of big, beautiful monarchs, feasting on their fave milkweed. There was also a small net enclosure on their counter with a big, fat colorful caterpillar inside. Caterpillars are the only bug I wish I could snuggle with--this guy was just TOO CHUBBY AND CUTE! But I digress. :-P The booth was manned by Eastern Monarch's staff (maybe the owners?), who could not have been friendlier and more engaging for our kids. They shared with us interesting info about monarchs, their flight path, what they like to eat, and the importance of propagating monarch-attracting indigenous plants in our area. Our son asked what the "brown dots" were in the caterpillar enclosure, and we also learned that caterpillar poop is called frass. So that was a fun fact for our ten-year old son! :-D For sale were mature and healthy milkweeds that were planted in eco-friendly self-composting containers. It was Father's Day, my dad has a nice garden, these butterfly people were way cool, so I purchased one of the plants for my dad's yard. For $20, it was a solid investment and a little bit of support for this lovely eco-forward local business. When we got the plant home, my dad LOVED it, and can't wait to bring more monarchs to Cheektowaga! :-D If you check out Eastern Monarch Farm's website, you will see that they are very involved in the community, and offer a variety of outreach programs for youth and more. If you are looking for an educational program of this nature, and/or you want to purchase butterfly-attracting plants that support our area's local eco-footprint, you absolutely cannot go wrong with supporting this sweet local business.

Came here for a solo day trip all the way from Toronto & I had a great time! The property is…read moregorgeous, staff are super friendly, and entry itself is extremely affordable-- it's only $8 for admission and they give you a coupon for a free non-alcoholic drink or you can also use it as a discount for other food & beverage (including alcohol) items at the cafe. Obviously food and picked berries during peak season will cost you extra, but you can still do a lot on admission alone as there are free activities and little trails to walk around. Food is delicious, all of their hot food is prepared fresh upon ordering and they use high quality, locally sourced ingredients (including the ice cream trolley below the hill). They also have little snack features at different times of the day like free popcorn until sunset, or you can purchase a smores kit to use at one of the bonfire tables. Blueberries are one of my favorite fruits so you could imagine how stoked I was to see blueberries incorporated in almost everything they sell here! I highly recommend the sweet gum pizza & the bee sting (shot of honey plus a mint leaf and buzzbutton/electric daisy bud) which gave a unique sensory experience. I also really appreciate how much time and effort went into the execution of the treehouse, the design, details, and usage of building materials are seriously impressive-- especially the playground which is SO cool! Makes me wish I was a kid again. Sadly blueberry season just ended but I was still able to find a few late bloomers in some of the bushes! Nothing too crazy & they weren't the sweetest but it'd be nice to come back for the full experience, or on another day where they have more to do. !!! Something very important to take into consideration is that while it is family friendly, this is NOT the best place to bring someone who requires mobility assistance and/or has a bee allergy. At the end of the day it is a farm with added attractions, nonetheless a unique and great place to visit.

Pictured: Italian Cypress panini, Dogwood panini, and an Oreo dirt cup…read more BuffaliciousBites gives The Blueberry Treehouse Farm 5 stars!

My review is not for the actual maze , but for the bounce houses and games for the little ones …read more I absolutely adore this place . Located on Niagara Falls Blvd in the Wheatfield area . I have driven by year after year and thought I really need to check it out . One year (maybe more ? )they were not there for the season and I was saddened , so when I saw them open , I made a point to get there . Upon entering you will see many blow up bounce houses. Sadly, the big tiger you can see from the road is "retired" but , man he is cool ! There is also a little track for kids to be able to drive kid cars around . I would say this is great for probably the 4-5 year olds , but flexible. There are many tables set up for "pumpkin tic tac toe" . I thought it was an adorable idea. There are food huts/vendors set up with the typical carnival offerings of kettle corn, cotton candy , soft pretzels etc. What I found fun , is that there is a whole second area that you have to walk a short way through a corn maze to get to . I had no idea it existed ! Here is where you will find some more great bounce attractions and game areas , blow up slides and even a kids zipline attraction . So much fun. My 2 1/2 yr old grandson had such a great time . I recommend this for the little ones , especially 2-6ish years old . You will have a great time watching them have a great time . Lastly , we paid I believe $12 for an armband(did not have to pay for adult bands) which allowed for all day access to all of the bounce houses, we also were able to get a mini pumpkin included in that price . It was well worth the price ! I believe you can purchase individual tickets , but much more cost effective to get the all day bracelet. Pack up your kids, or your grandkids , or even your friends kids , and go ! :)

Very entertaining to watch kids bounce or jump from one blown up rubber pumpkin to the next. They…read morelooked like little warriors. Lots of nice sized pumpkins to choose from. Kids enjoyed going through the maize. Fun night.

Free sunflower field? ABSOLUTELY! Huge sunflower field to explore and you have the option to pick…read moresome too for a cost. Bruce and I just chose to appreciate the beauty of the flowers, and of course take pictures in the cute props along the way! Lots of food options, almost like a fair, and bouncy houses for kids!

This place is the definition of an instagrammable summer spot! As the name implies, this is a HUGE…read moresunflower field, and the sights are incredible. Nothing beats yellow heads of petals, taller than you are, as far as the eye can see! Well, depending on how tall you are, they either tower over you, or are the size of your peers. There is a nice path through the main field, with plenty of opportunity to snap beautiful photos of yourself, your family and friends, or the flowers themselves. Be prepared to bring rubber boots or closed toed shoes if it has rained recently, as the pathway is in a field of dirt! There is a second side where there are all sorts of photo opp items to see, including my favorite, a bright pink tractor! There's painted boards with cut outs for your face, and lots of farm equipment dispersed throughout. You can grab food from the multiple food trucks/stands on the property, sit and eat under their many large tents with tables and benches. There are the typical trinkets and toys for kids to purchase, and they have a big mining setup, which my kid absolutely adores. He spent over 20 minutes just playing with the water! There are other activities throughout the season but we didn't check them out, we opted for a quieter trip where we could walk, and the crowd was smaller. It does get crowded, so plan accordingly! If you have children who can't walk too far, bring a wagon or stroller, but make sure it has big, rugged wheels! And of course, you can choose to cut your own flowers in the cutting field, or you can grab a pre-cut bouquet if you prefer. Also, you can feel free to dry the seeds from the flowers you purchase, and plant them next year- keeping a sunflower patch in perpetuity from just one trip- but that's the gardener in me giving advice. I personally grow a variety of sunflowers in my garden every year, but always enjoy coming to this place to see the majesty of all these flowers in one spot. This is a must do in the summer, at least once!

We had a great time with the grandkids at Stokoe farms today. We bought tickets for the petting zoo…read more- the 20 minute visit was long enough to see, pet, and interact with all the animals. The kids liked the kangaroos the best, the adults liked holding the baby kangaroos, but all of the animals were cool. All the staff were friendly, helpful & knowledgeable. From there we hopped on the wagon (dress warm!) to go get a Christmas tree. For $68, they have 3 types of trees to choose from - Douglas, Frazier & concord (?) and a discount tree area. Saws are available on the tractor/wagon or bring your own. I recommend bringing something to kneel on, but not essential. The ground is rocky, with stumps, so watch your step too. We found a nice tree - saw worked great - easy to load on the cart and staff got it on the back of the tractor. Back at the farm, staff took all the trees over to the bailer (see video) and we went inside to pay. Inside the gift shop there are snacks, fudge, and donuts plus stuffies, ornaments, and other knickknacks. We paid for the tree, picked it up outside, and loaded the tree on the car (bring cords, etc) and ate donuts on the way home. Everyone had a great time and we will probably come back next year!

I visited with my niece and nephew (5 and 7 years old, respectively) and yes, the admission is…read morepricey, but I felt there was enough to do to justify the price. Lots of activities for kids, including a petting zoo, big slides, rides, and games. That day they also had an antique car show and dog show (rescue dogs doing agility and tricks) going on. You can get a slight discount on admission if you purchase a ticket online instead of at the front gate. Overall, I think if you're okay with the admission price, this is a fun place for families to spend a few hours!

Falconer's has been a dependable source for fresh and processed meats for generations. Friendly,…read moreknowledgeable butchers are ready to fill your orders. They serve a large loyal customer base of discriminating consumers! The meats are of the highest quality, and are very reasonably priced. On this day, I found them to be less expensive than TOPS for the same cuts of meat. They stock their sausages and meat sticks in their meat store as well as all the ingredients to make your own sausages at home. They're well known for their butchering service as well as custom bulk orders. I found the facilities to be extremely well stocked with tasty and nutritious foods. On the day that we visited, Falconer Meats was hosting an event called "MEAT US IN THE COUNTRY". Vendors were selling handcrafted items and farm stand produce. There was a BBQ food truck as well as an ice cream food truck. A winery was offering samples! It was an absolute delight to meet the nice folks from llama Adventures at Buffalo Creek, displaying their animals, as well as some of their handcrafted llama fur items. They are well known for their llama events, including birthday parties, weddings, family, reunions, etc..

Service is great. The product that they produce is top notch.read more