Fall Events

Anticipated Bloom, September 10th, 2024 thru September 29th, 2024

Sunflowers are a weather-dependent crop. Severe heat, wind, rain, and cold can affect the bloom.

• Purchase a "Pick & Play" Pass with the cashier for $7.50 + tax per person over the age of 2 prior to heading to the field
• Our Sunflower field is filled with great photo opportunities

Our Pumpkin Patch Opens, September 21st 2024

Bring the whole family out to find the perfect Jack-O-Lantern. Our pumpkins grow in a wide variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Simply purchase a “Pick & Play Pass” from our cashiers, grab a wagon and head on out to the patch.

• Choose any size pumpkin from the patch for $8 each!
• Pick & Play Pass $7.50 + tax per person over the age of 2, required for picking
• Planning on picking more than twice? Season Passes are available!

We understand that family outings can be costly, which is why we’ve priced our Pick & Play Pass at just $7.50 + tax per person over the age of 2. If you purchase your tickets online in advance, you’ll be able to budget your day better, and skip lines to start having fun even faster!

Pumpkins Require Cold Weather Care

• Prior to harvesting pumpkins, inspect your pumpkin thoroughly for any signs of deterioration, rodent damage and signs of injury.
• After harvest, display your pumpkin on a piece of wood, not directly on the ground or cement.
• Any time temperatures drop below 34 degrees, cover your pumpkin with a towel or blanket to protect them from freezing and frost. Unprotected pumpkins are likely to experience increased rotting prior to Halloween.

Grab a season pass and get access to the farm ALL season long! Your season pass membership allows access to everything the Daily "Pick & Play" Admission gets you. Attain access to the Barnyard Playarea, Apple Orchard, Pumpkin Patch, and the Sunflower field throughout the fall season, beginning August 31st through October 31st. Passes are $18.95 + tax per person over the age of 2.

Please note: an adult MUST accompany children under the age of 13. If you do not purchase a season pass for yourself and just the children, you must buy a daily "Pick & Play" admission pass for yourself.

• A great option for not only the whole family but if your child visits the farm with various adults - get them their own pass! That way, the adult would just have to purchase admission for themselves, not the child.
• Must present a pass to an employee at admissions to get a daily sticker
• Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable

Purchase Season Pass

After purchasing the season pass, you will receive an email from Helene's Hilltop Orchard My Pass Tracker system inviting you to upload your own picture for each season pass holder. A separate email will be sent to each person. Once Helene's Hilltop Orchard receives your photo, the pass will be activated and automatically emailed to you. Store the pass on your phone or print it out and present it to a Helene's Hilltop Orchard employee to get your sticker for admission.

*If you are purchasing a season pass as a gift, please put in their email so the My Pass Tracker selfie uploads and season passes will go directly to them. If it's for a family, only one email is required for contact.

Gift a Pass

Looking for a gift for a local family? Consider a season pass!

We're excited to share with you the story of our delicious apple cider! Our Farm Store is home to our state-of-the-art cider mill, where we press fresh apples weekly to create our 100% pure apple cider. We don't add any sugar or preservatives. We use low-temperature ultraviolet light to help remove any potentially harmful pathogens, ensuring that you can enjoy our cider with peace of mind.

Our apple cider is perfect for making hard ciders, wines, and kombucha. We offer large quantity pricing for those interested. Stock up on our cider while it's in season - it can be frozen for up to one year!

At our farm, we take pride in creating a sustainable and environmentally-friendly operation that is economically viable. To achieve this, we utilize an Advanced Integrated Pest Management program that ensures the safety and well-being of our crops while minimizing any negative impact on the environment.

Throughout our farming practices, we make conscious decisions to promote natural plant defenses, reduce excessive or unnecessary use of pesticides, manage pest populations, and increase the survival of beneficial insects. We also use natural processes instead of chemicals whenever possible. For instance, we leave fallen apples on the ground to act as a natural fertilizer.

We believe in the quality and safety of our products, and we're committed to promoting the long-term health of our land. Unlike produce that travels long distances to reach grocery stores, our farm provides locally grown produce that reduces our carbon footprint and supports the local community. Thank you for choosing us as your go-to farm for fresh, sustainable produce.