Upcoming Events
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4th Annual Pickle Fest
Join us on the farm when we celebrate all things pickled for the 4th year in a row! Event is free to attend but an online $20 Pickle Tasting Ticket is required to visit the new and improved pickle sampling tents where you can sample more than 50 pickled foods! The Crazy Cucumber will be here selling their amazing pickles and they are bringing their deep fried pickle chip truck, The Crispy Cucumber. The bar will feature pickle margs and pickle martinis plus more briny drinks! The pickle gift shop will be stocked for all your pickle loving merch! BUY TASTING TICKETS HERE.
Independence Party
We're opening up the farm in the evening for the first time ever to celebrate America's Independence! You can see most of Utica's firework display from our parking lot and we will have our market, the Donut Hut, and Happy Apple Eatery open! Yard games, bubble stations, and free 3-D glasses for the fireworks.
Prizes for best USA attire. Red, white, and blue sprinkle cones and waffle nachos at the Hut. Smash burgers and more at the Eatery.
Free play area and Free fishing on our pond - no license needed but please bring your own pole and bait.
Come hang out and celebrate our country with us on Wednesday, July 1st from 5pm until fireworks end.
July Kid Craft Time
Join Mrs. McCutcheon in the new Flex Space for guided crafts for kids of all ages. Craft time will start at 10am on the second Wednesday of June through September.
No supplies are needed.
After crafting, each child will receive a donut and a cup of sparkling apple cider. The play area is open and free for fun after crafting.
Fee is $12 per child. Registration is required. Go here to register.
Junk in the Trunk Vintage Sale
Join us for vintage shopping behind the market from 10am-4pm on the second Saturday in July. Clothing, pottery, household decor, and so much more! Come chill, shop, eat, and be with us on the farm!
Taste of Branstool Orchards Free Tasting Event
Join us from 10am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday, June 13 & 14, to sample more than 40 Branstool Orchards jarred goods. Try our new garden fresh peach salsa that includes tomatoes unlike our normal peach salsa which does not. Lots of salsas, jams, butters, pickles, sugar free jams, sauces, dressings, etc. So much to try and explore!
Farm Animal Day
Join us on Saturday, May 30, from 10am-2pm to visit with bunnies, chickens, goats, mini pigs, donkeys, and horses from For Them Farm behind the market at Branstool Orchards in Utica.
Free to attend and all ages are welcome.
Market will be open 10am-5pm. Donut Hut and Happy Apple Eatery food truck will be open 10am-3pm.
Free play area for kids.
August Kid Craft Time
Join Mrs. McCutcheon in the new Flex Space for guided crafts for kids of all ages. Craft time will start at 10am on the second Wednesday of June through September.
No supplies are needed.
After crafting, each child will receive a donut and a cup of sparkling apple cider. The play area is open and free for fun after crafting.
Fee is $12 per child. Registration is required. Go here to register.
September Kid Craft Time
Join Mrs. McCutcheon in the new Flex Space for guided crafts for kids of all ages. Craft time will start at 10am on the second Wednesday of June through September.
No supplies are needed.
After crafting, each child will receive a donut and a cup of sparkling apple cider. The play area is open and free for fun after crafting.
Fee is $12 per child. Registration is required. Go here to register.
Painting Party w Charcuterie
Join us for a painting party in the new flex space by the market. It’s heated and has AC so let’s put it to a creative use! No experience needed. No supplies needed. Mrs. McCutcheon will lead you step by step. June's 11x17 painting will be a strawberry still life.
Charcuterie and sparkling apple cider will be provided. Class is approximately 2 hours long.
Classes are capped at 10 people so register early to save your spot. REGISTER HERE
Taste of Branstool Orchards Free Tasting Event
Join us from 10am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday, June 13 & 14, to sample more than 40 Branstool Orchards jarred goods. Try our new garden fresh peach salsa that includes tomatoes unlike our normal peach salsa which does not. Lots of salsas, jams, butters, pickles, sugar free jams, sauces, dressings, etc. So much to try and explore!
June Kid Craft Time
Join Mrs. McCutcheon in the new Flex Space for guided crafts for kids of all ages. Craft time will start at 10am on the second Wednesday of June through September.
No supplies are needed.
After crafting, each child will receive a donut and a cup of sparkling apple cider. The play area is open and free for fun after crafting.
Fee is $12 per child. Registration is required. Go here to register.
Farm Animal Day
Join us on Saturday, May 30, from 10am-2pm to visit with bunnies, chickens, goats, mini pigs, donkeys, and horses from For Them Farm behind the market at Branstool Orchards in Utica.
Free to attend and all ages are welcome.
Market will be open 10am-5pm. Donut Hut and Happy Apple Eatery food truck will be open 10am-3pm.
Free play area for kids.
Walking Club
Join one of our amazing staff members beside the market at our new Flex Space by 10am each Friday to go on a walk through the orchard. This free event is open to all ages but please be aware that strollers do not do well in the field and especially the rolling hills. Come soak in the beauty of the farm!
Walking Club
Join one of our amazing staff members beside the market at our new Flex Space by 10am each Friday to go on a walk through the orchard. This free event is open to all ages but please be aware that strollers do not do well in the field and especially the rolling hills. Come soak in the beauty of the farm!
Walking Club
Join one of our amazing staff members beside the market at our new Flex Space by 10am each Friday to go on a walk through the orchard. This free event is open to all ages but please be aware that strollers do not do well in the field and especially the rolling hills. Come soak in the beauty of the farm!
Taste of Branstool Orchards Free Tasting Event
Join us from 10am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10, to sample more than 40 Branstool Orchards jarred goods. Try our new garden fresh peach salsa that includes tomatoes unlike our normal peach salsa which does not. Lots of salsas, jams, butters, pickles, sugar free jams, sauces, dressings, etc. So much to try and explore!
Junk in the Trunk Vintage Sale
Join us for vintage shopping behind the market from 10am-4pm on the second Saturdays of May, June, and July. Clothing, pottery, household decor, and so much more! More than 10 vendors in May!
Opening Day for 2026
Join us for Opening Day of our Farm Market for the 2026 season! We plan to be open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in May from 10am-5pm.
The Donut Hut and our new food truck, Happy Apple Eatery, will be open from 10am-3pm.
Spring plants, houseplants, and gifts for mom will be stocked and ready!