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Fall Fun at Johnny Wilson Farm ~ Granite Falls

By sponsored October 2, 2014

Johnny Wilson Farm
2547 Dry Ponds Rd
Granite Falls, NC 28630
828-217-1874

Fall Season: October 1  - November 1, 2014
Hours: Open to the public Fridays & Sundays 1pm-5pm and  Saturdays 9am-5pm. School groups and daycares invited by reservation only Mon-Fri.
Admission: $7 per person; infants under 1 year old free

Johnny Wilson Farm is a 63-acre farm that is family owned and operated since the 1880s.  They are located in the Sawmills/Granite Falls area on Dry Ponds Rd. It is a fun and safe environment where classes, families, and other groups can come and learn the importance of agriculture and life on the farm.

Fall fun activities at Johnny Wilson Farm include:

  • Farm Animals: come pet the horses, cows/caves, pigs, miniature horse, sheep, and donkeys!
  • Corn, Hay & Corral Mazes: the corn maze is about 3 acres and the corral maze has a tunnel.  These are great for families with teens and small children.
  • Tram Ride: enjoy a nice 20 min tram ride across the farm, making stops at the corn maze and apple orchard.
  • Pumpkin Patch: pick out a pumpkin to take home; a mini-pumpkin comes with each paid visit. Larger pumpkins and pre-decorated ones available for purchase, along with mums, corn stalks, hay bales for all your fall decorating needs.
  • Apple Orchard: learn how seeds make fruit and gather up some farm fresh apples.
  • Bounce House: The kids can enjoy a fun time while bouncing around in the house.