About Sherri: Sherri lives in Erie, Colorado with her husband Tim and their two children. She worked in the software industry for ten years, and is currently enjoying being a full-time mom. Sherri’s passions are writing, photography, and local food. Sherri earned a B.A. in Political Science and History from Seattle Pacific University.
Miller Farms Platteville, Colorado Visit a local Farmers’ Markets, and you’re sure to run into a Miller Farms booth. Their tables display colorful organic produce from Spring to Fall. During the Fall Harvest Festival, you can visit Miller Farms and pick your own vegetables. A tractor-pulled wagon ride takes you through 180 acres of fields. You’ll stop several times to fill your bags with potatoes, carrots, onions, beets, pumpkins, Indian corn, and more. Miller Farms has a large play area, a petting zoo, a corn maze, and several picnic areas. For the latest hours, pricing, and directions, see the website. Miller Farms Fall Festival runs from September 5 – November 15, 2011. Website: http://www.millerfarms.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MillerFarmsCO
Rock Creek Farm Broomfield, Colorado If pumpkins are your priority, be sure to visit Rock Creek Farm. At the entrance, you will be handed a pair of pruning shears with a set of instructions. Then you are directed to over 100 acres of pumpkin patch, where you can cut your pumpkins off the vine. Many of the pumpkins are right along the road, providing an easy trip back to the car. If you’re feeling more adventurous, you can walk further out into the fields to find your perfect pumpkin. There are three corn mazes, a hay maze, and farm animals. Stop into the store for gourds, Indian corn, caramel apples, and more. For latest hours, pricing, and directions, see the website. Rock Creek Farm opens September 24th; weather permitting. Website: http://rockcreekfarm.com/Default.aspx Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rock-Creek-Farm/112691738789563 Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/rockcreekfarm
Sunflower Farms Longmont, Colorado Sunflower Farms is open for Kids’ Farm Fest during September and October. Attractions include pony rides, a horse-driven hayride, farm animals, giant tree houses, a tricycle and scooter riding area, a hen house and more. Kids can try out the extra long tire swings, the zipline, or the hay maze for some extra excitement. For latest hours, pricing, and directions, see the website. Website: http://sunflowerfarminfo.com/kids_farmfest.htm
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