Nothing Says Fall Is Here More Than A Visit To Vermont's Charming Pumpkin Farm
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Natalie Clunan
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Picking out a pumpkin should be special. Avoid the grocery stores this year and head out to this incredible Vermont pumpkin farm to make your choice. Enjoy scouring the fields for the perfect pick and join in loads of family-friendly activities. Celebrate the arrival of fall with a much-needed trip to the countryside by visiting this captivating farm.
From a giant pumpkin weigh-in to a puzzling corn maze and everything in between, Sam Mazza Farm is the spot for everything fall in Vermont. The long-standing Colchester farm has been hosting family fun during the harvest season for decades.
Beginning September 22, 2018, Sam Mazza Farm turns on the autumn charm full force. Visit on weekends for buckets of fun for the whole family. Begin your time on the farm with a hayride to the pumpkin patch.
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Spend time in the farm's field hunting down your perfect pumpkin. The patch is chock full of all shapes and sizes. After you find the one, hop back onto the wagon for a ride back to the farm.
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Plunge into the 3-mile corn maze. This craftily created natural puzzle has corn stalk walls up to seven feet tall. Visit the numbered stations hiding within to get your card punched. Visit all 12 stations and return your card for a chance to win a prize.
This farm even has some adorable animals. Visit these furry friends for that much needed, "awww they're so cute" moment. There will also be plenty of kids activities each weekend. These will vary throughout the fall, but each one is guaranteed to keep the little ones entertained.
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While all of these events are a terrific way to embrace the harvest season, Sam Mazza Farm is also home to the giant pumpkin weigh-off. Spectate as the most enormous pumpkins from all over the state are weighed in to claim the title of the BIGGEST in the state. The much anticipated yearly event will take place on September 22, 2018 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Bring your cameras out to the farm, there are plenty of pumpkin worthy photo opportunities to be had.
Browse the farm stand to fill all of your fresh veggie needs. The harvest is bountiful and fresh is always full of flavor.
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Inside, you'll find a farm store filled with goodies. Apple cider donuts and fresh pies from the bakery are always tempting. You'll also find things like local honey and maple syrup to restock your pantry.
Harvest Weekends at the farm begin September 22. The farm and all of its activities are open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The corn maze is open seven days a week, Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Maze tickets are not sold within one hour of closing. Visit Sam Mazza Farm at 277 Lavigne Rd., Colchester, Vermont 05446. Learn more by visiting their website or Facebook page.
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