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Saturday, August 17, 2013

PeachFest at Lyman Orchards

Today we took a ride out to Middlefield CT's beautiful Lyman Orchards to participate in their annual Peach Festival (#PeachFest or #PeachFestival).

Lyman Orchards PeachFest

What a great day for a day trip in Connecticut ~ and what a great destination!

Lyman Orchards has been a working orchard for well over a hundred years and their dedication to being an area attraction shows! Not only do they offer a farm market, the Apple Barrel Market, but they also offer "pick your own fruit" seasonally, and host a well played golf course and event venue.

Just about every weekend there is something to celebrate at Lyman Orchards! Whether it be their sunflower maze or corn maze, berry picking, or, as in this weekend's fun, the PeachFest, there is truly something for everyone! Check out their events here: http://lymanorchards.com/events/

Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Market

We started in the Apple Barrel Market, where we picked up come Connecticut native corn, and perused the produce, baked goods (did you see those sunflower cupcakes above?), and, of course PEACHES!

Mmmm! It's coming up on the fall season here in New England, and Peach Cobbler, Peach Fritters, and Peach Cocktails are high on the list!

Peaches in the Apple Market

We then wandered around to see what was in store for Peach Fest, and believe me, there was plenty to do!

Lyman Orchards Activities - Macaroni Necklaces and Hot off the Press Donuts!

For a nominal fee there were fun food items, activities, and rides to participate in! Face Painting, Decorate a Macaroni Necklace, Pony Rides, Kettle Corn, and Wagon Rides! So much fun packed into an easy to navigate and compact area!

Lyman Orchards Pony Rides

And look at the beautiful horses, Tom and Jerry, from Foxglove Farms in Connecticut.

Wagon Rides from Foxglove Farms at Lyman Orchard PeachFest

Then we decided to get a burger off the grill on the deck! Lyman Orchards serves breakfast on the deck seasonally on weekend mornings, as well as burgers and hot dogs at lunch time! And of course, with our burgers, we had to sample a fresh baked cinnamon donut, and Peach Shortcake!

Food at Lyman Orchards Food Fest

And before heading back home, we stayed out on the Apple Barrel Market Deck to listen to some live country music! Yes, that's right, there was a live band helping us all celebrate PeachFest!

Live Entertainment on the deck - Lyman Orchards PeachFest

We had a great afternoon at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield CT enjoying PeachFest! Can't wait to return for their famous Corn Maze this fall! What fun that will be!