The Bluemont farm is kicking off fall with apple picking, a corn maze, cider donuts, pig races and plenty of family-friendly activities.
Fall is almost here, and Great Country Farms is celebrating the season with a lineup of classic autumn activities just outside Washington, D.C.
From apple picking and a sprawling corn maze to pig races, cider donuts and fresh-pressed cider, there’s plenty happening at the Bluemont, Virginia farm this September.
The festivities are especially family-friendly, with farm animals, play areas, games and other activities adding to the day.
Whether you’re looking for a fall day trip from D.C. or simply want to get into the autumn spirit, Great Country Farms is bringing plenty of seasonal fun to the area.
When are Great Country Farms’ fall festivities taking place?
Fall fun is officially underway at Great Country Farms in Bluemont, Virginia, with its Apple Harvest, Corn Maze & Pig Races running September 1st through September 18th, 2026.
The farm is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, giving families plenty of time to spend a day picking apples, exploring the farm and tackling the corn maze.
The September festivities will then transition into the farm’s Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival, which runs from September 19th through October 31st and adds pumpkin picking to the seasonal lineup.
There are also special Family Flashlight Corn Maze Nights on September 19th and 26th, when visitors can take on the maze after dark and roast marshmallows around a bonfire. The farm is open until 8:30 pm for those special evenings.
So, whether you want to squeeze in an early-season apple-picking trip or are planning a classic pumpkin-filled fall outing later in the season, there are multiple opportunities to visit.
What to expect if you’re thinking about going
A trip to Great Country Farms is about much more than simply picking apples.
During the September Apple Harvest, visitors can pick their own apples, navigate the 1.5-acre Farmer’s Choice Corn Maze, watch pig races and enjoy fresh seasonal treats throughout the farm.
Here are some of the highlights you can expect:
- 🍎 Apple picking: Pick your own apples during the September 1st–18th Apple Harvest.
- 🌽 Corn maze: Get lost in the farm’s 1.5-acre Farmer’s Choice Corn Maze, which takes about 30 minutes on average to complete.
- 🐷 Oinkintucky Derby Pig Races: On weekends, cheer on the racing pigs at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm.
- 🍎 Cider pressing demonstrations: Learn how apple cider is made and taste fresh cider during demonstrations at 11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm on weekends.
- 🍩 Cider donuts: Pick up some of the farm’s famous apple cider donuts at the Farm Market and Bakery.
- 🔥 Marshmallow roasting: On weekends, roast marshmallows over an open fire from 11 am to 4 pm.
- 🛝 15-acre play area: Kids can burn off some energy with jumping pillows, slides, a Farm Ninja Obstacle Course, rope swings, mazes, Cow Pie Putt-Putt and more.
- 🐐 Farm animals: Families can visit and feed the goats and see other farm animals.
- 🚜 Cow train: A weekend cow train ride is also available for $2 per ride.
The Farm Market also offers plenty of seasonal goodies, including fresh apples, cider, cider slushies, baked goods and other fall treats.
And if you visit on a weekend, the farm’s Roosteraunt Snack Bar serves lunch, while the family-friendly Henway Cider Barn offers craft cider and seasonal flavors.
Is it free to attend?
No, Great Country Farms is not free to enter, although children ages 2 and under can enter at no charge.
For the September Apple Harvest, admission purchased at the gate is $14 per guest ages 3 and older Monday through Friday, while weekend admission is $18 per guest ages 3 and older.
If you know when you’re going, buying tickets online in advance can save you money.
Advance admission for September is listed at $10 for children and $12 for adults Monday through Friday, plus a $1 ticketing fee, while Saturday and Sunday admission is $12 for children and $14 for adults, plus the fee.
Kids 2 and under are free every day, and Great Country Farms also offers complimentary weekday September and October admission for military families with a valid military ID, subject to the farm’s stated restrictions.
