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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
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Bill Clary
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Celebrate Agritourism Month at a Kentucky farm near you

FRANKFORT, Ky. — September is Agritourism Month, one of the busiest times of the year for the 350 farm operators registered in the state’s agritourism program.

“I invite Kentuckians of all ages to join me in celebrating Agritourism Month,” Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer said. “Go on an agritourism adventure this fall at a farm destination near you.”

Kentucky’s agritourism operators offer clean, affordable family fun close to home. Visitors can enjoy farm experiences, music, corn mazes, u-pick vegetables, hayrides, delicious Kentucky Proud foods and many other attractions for the entire family.

Here are just a few of the special events going on at Kentucky agritourism destinations during September:

  • Starting Sept. 9, the non-profit Life Adventure Center of the Bluegrass in Versailles (570 Milner Road) will open the largest corn maze in Kentucky covering 15 acres Thursdays and Fridays from 5-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Oct. 30. There will also be a hay bale maze, roping stations, hayrides and pumpkin picking. For more information, visit www.kycornmaze.com.
  • On Sept. 9-12, Terrapin Hill Farm in Harrodsburg (3696 Mackville Road) will host its Harvest Festival. The 375-acre organic family farm will host more than 20 regional, national and international bands. For more information, visit www.terrapinhillfarm.com/festival.
  • On Saturday, Sept. 11, Hinton's Orchard in Hodgenville (8631 Campbellsville Road) will host its third annual Apple Festival from 11-6 p.m. There will be several varieties of fresh apples ripe and ready to eat, whether off the tree or in a fresh apple pie, and grilled Kentucky Proud hamburgers from Durham Beef of Hodgenville. Other activities include an interactive corn maze, hayrides, and an expanded play area.  For more information, visit www.hintonsorchard.com.

Many other family-oriented events are scheduled on farms all over Kentucky. To find a schedule of agritourism events and a directory of Kentucky farm destinations, visit the state agritourism Web site at www.kyfarmsarefun.com.

 

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