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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky farms are serving up family fun and flavorful Kentucky Proud food for this fall festival season. Corn mazes, pumpkin patches, live entertainment, crafts and many other attractions will greet visitors to Kentucky’s fun farms in the weeks to come.
“Many farms are opening their doors to families as a way to make more money on the farm,” Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer said. “It also gives people a taste of everyday farm life. A family can enjoy a day on one of Kentucky’s fun farms without having to go very far or spend a lot of money.”
“Kentucky travelers have more choices than ever for fun fall outings,” Tourism Commissioner Randy Fiveash said. “With gas prices at record levels, agritourism destinations offer inexpensive, enjoyable and educational activities close to home.”
Governor Ernie Fletcher has declared September Agritourism Month in Kentucky to honor farm-based family destinations in Kentucky. He will issue the proclamation in ceremonies Sept. 8 at Lambert Land Maize near Owensboro.
Guests at Lambert Land Maize can test their skills in the corn “maize,” go on a hayride, pick out a pumpkin or find other fun things to do. Go to www.lambertlandmaize.com for more information.
Chaney’s Dairy Barn in Bowling Green opened its Kentucky Proud corn maze Sept. 1. Chaney’s offers a free scoop of ice cream to folks who complete an answer sheet from questions posted on signs as they wind their way through the three-acre corn maze. Crazy Carl’s Haunted Corn Maze will run Oct. 14-31. For more information, log on to www.chaneysdairybarn.com.
The Apple Festival at Evans Orchard and Cider Mill east of Georgetown is Sept. 9-10. Guests can enjoy fresh apple cider, fried apple pies, apple butter, sliced caramel apples and other Kentucky Proud foods. Live entertainment, craft booths, hay rides, pony rides and more activities are on tap. The Evans Orchard Web site address is www.evansorchard.com.
Farms all over Kentucky will offer fun events through October. To find out more, go to www.kentuckytourism.com, click on Interest Finder, and choose Agritourism in the Select Interest drop-down box.
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