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Please look through our events listed below.
Located on and off the farm, Apple Hill Farm has
activities for all ages to enjoy. We have lots of fun things
planned to do, and we hope you will join us!
Events
on Apple Hill Farm…
Farm Tours - May 14th to October 8th
Apple Hill Farm conducts a farm tour every
Saturday at 2pm from mid May to mid October. The
1 1/2 hour guided walking tour starts at the
horse barn, winding around the farm to visit the
main barns and animal sheds. Tour guides will
give information about the specific species and
personalities of animals living on Apple Hill
Farm and explain our fencing, feeding and
grazing practices. Our farm is hilly and we will
be walking the hills. Wear comfortable shoes and
plan accordingly. Don’t forget to bring a
camera!
Adults $10, Children under 10 $5, Children under
3 free.Every Saturday
(mid May - mid October) or call us to schedule
a private or group tour
2PM
Tours also available by appointment daily all year long. (new last line)
Alpaca Shearing Day – June 4, 2011 10am to 2pm
Come watch as our alpacas and llamas go from full fiber to “naked”. North Carolina alpaca shearer Joe Moore will be on hand shearing, teaching and explaining the whole process. This was one of the favorite events of the year last year and this year promises to be even better with demonstrations of fiber skirting (cleaning), washing and processing. Event is free and open to the public. 10 am – 2 pm (or until all the alpacas are naked!)
National Alpaca Farm Day
Apple Hill Farm
Over 1,000 farms will participate across the
country to celebrate National Alpaca Farm Day.
Come take a tour of Apple Hill Farm and see this
year’s Alpaca babies.
Event is open to the public and free of charge.
Saturday September 24th and 25 th
10 AM - 4 PM
Christmas on Apple Hill Farm
Join us this Christmas season as we celebrate Christmas on Apple Hill Farm. Come take a small tour of the farm, purchase a custom designed wreath, and shop for unique gifts at the Apple Hill Farm Store. Call ahead to order a special sized wreath with custom decorations or pick from our selection of beautifully decorated fresh frazier fir wreaths and greenery. Enjoy the Christmas spirit and a cup of homemade hot chocolate or hot apple cider. The farm will be decorated and the animal’s Christmas stockings will be hung early for all to see!
Nov 19-20, Nov 25-27, Dec 3-4, Dec 10-11.
9AM - 5PM (in the case of snow or ice, call us
to confirm times 828-963-1662).
Tour fee $5.00 adults, $3.00 children under 10
(under 3, free).
(Open by appointment on other days)
Events off the farm…
Valle Country Fair
Highway194, Valle Crucis Across from Valle
Crucis Episcopal Conference
Center
Valle Country Fair is a fun fair featuring fresh
pressed apple cider, arts, crafts, live music
and magic shows. Apple Hill Farms will have alpacas on display along with
alpaca socks, scarves, gloves and mittens for
sale.
Free admission, parking $5 Saturday, October 15, 2011
10AM - 4PM
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us
at 828-963-1662,
email us, or use our
online request form.
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