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Fall Festival Weekends in the BIG BackYard

Finished for the 2023 season.

Hours

Finished for the 2023 season.

Admission

ONLINE TICKETS REQUIRED. Online admission offers reduced prices AND guaranteed entry. Paying in person is $3 per person more expensive.

The first two weekends in September & ALL following Friday’s are discounted 33% off!

Festival Admission Includes

  • BarnYard Buddies
  • Corn Maze Adventure
  • Boo Barn
  • Bale Trail (Large Straw Maze)
  • Grain Cart Basketball
  • King Kong Ping Pong
  • Milburn 500 Racetracks
  • Milky Sway Tunnel
  • Cycle Circle
  • Ground Hog Hill
  • GIANT Sand Dig
  • FarmYard Playground
  • Tractor Tire Tower
  • Giant Spider Web
  • Johnny Appleseed’s Chicken Coop
  • PLUS MORE!
  • See some activity photos below!

& LOTS OF OTHER NEW ACTIVITIES

Additional Upgrades

Available Saturday’s & Sunday’s Only
Not included with admission fee.

Milburn Dollar tickets must be purchased for these activities in person only. Milburn Dollar tickets are available for purchase at the Gift Barn or Snack Shack. $1 = 1 ticket 

Hayrides

5 Tickets
Available Fridays Too!

Hayrides will be available for purchase during your online advance ticket purchase. Riders under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult for safety reasons. 

Be aware that hay may be thrown while on the ride.

Paintball Shooting Gallery

4 Tickets

Apple Sling

2 Tickets

Pony Rides

5 Tickets
*Limited Dates & Hours

Pony rides are provided by Opening Number Riding Academy, starting Saturday, September 17th. Pony Rides are available during Fall Festival Weekends in September on Sat/Sun from 12pm-4pm AND in October on Sat/Sun from 12pm-5pm.  Last day for pony rides is Sun, October 29.

Pull Wagon Rentals

Wagons are available for rent at $5 each or you can bring your own! Perfect for the kids, pumpkins, or both! Our wagon rental shed is in the parking lot across the street from the market.

Fall Festival Admission - guaranteed entry AND reduced entry fees for ONLINE ticket purchases!

WEEKEND DATES & THEMEONLINE ADMISSION (plus online ticket fees from company)
Sept. 1, 2, 3
Labor Day Celebration Weekend
Ages 2-59 $9.30
Ages 60+ $7
Sept. 8, 9, 10
Grandparents Weekend
Grandparents are free ONLY when accompanied by grandchildren this weekend!
Ages 2-59 $9.30
Ages 60+ $7
Sept. 15, 16, 17
Fall Speed Ahead!
Celebrate the start of the fall season on the farm!
Ages 2-59 $14
Ages 60+ $10.50
Friday discounted 33%!
Sept. 22, 23, 24
Milburn's Anniversary Party
Celebrate our 121st year of fall tradition!
Ages 2-59 $14
Ages 60+ $10.50
Friday discounted 33%!
Sept. 29, 30, Oct. 1
Apple Harvest Weekend
Apples galore! Cider, pies, cider donuts, everything apple!
Ages 2-59 $14
Ages 60+ $10.50
Friday discounted 33%!
Oct. 6, 7, 8
Pumpkin Harvest Weekend
Pumpkins of all sizes, shapes, and colors! Fall decorations, gourds, cornstalks, Indian corn, straw bales, and much more!
Ages 2-59 $14
Ages 60+ $10.50
Friday discounted 33%!
Oct. 13, 14, 15
Farm Fun Family Weekend
Celebrate family traditions! Young families start a new tradition...just remember your camera!
Ages 2-59 $14
Ages 60+ $10.50
Friday discounted 33%!
Oct. 20, 21, 22
Autumn Colors Weekend
Come see the beauty of the fall season on our family farm!
Ages 2-59 $14
Ages 60+ $10.50
Friday discounted 33%!
Oct. 27, 28, 29
Trick-or-Treat Weekend
Kids in costume will be "treated" extra special by visiting several stations to receive special treats!
Ages 2-59 $14
Ages 60+ $10.50
Friday discounted 33%!
Nov. 3, 4, 5
Last Call for Fall!
Finish out Milburn's annual fall season one last time before the cold really sets in.
Ages 2-59 $14
Ages 60+ $10.50
Friday discounted 33%!

PONY RIDES ARE NOT AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND.

Rain & Cancellation Policy

In case of rain or unforeseen circumstances when Milburn Orchards will need to close for the day, we will gladly send you an admin coupon code to register for another date.  However, if the BIG BackYard just delays opening for any reason during a morning reservation time, we will still be expecting you to simply show up later in the day, up to 3:30pm. 

You are able to change the date or time of your own reservation (up til 11pm the night before your selected date) by making an account– CLICK HERE to create and log into your account from the home page of our website. You must use email associated with ticket order. Issues with rescheduling? Email olivia@milburnorchards.com

If for any reason you need to cancel, please email us 24 hours in advance so that we can open up your spot to others, since time slots are limited. We will gladly send you an admin coupon code to reschedule for a later date (valued at your original purchase).  Simply email olivia@milburnorchards.com, no need to call, and please give us a little time to get it processed.  ABSOLUTELY NO refunds for “No Shows” OR less than 24 hour cancellation notice provided to the email above, since time slots are limited.  Partial refunds will still be charged the ticket fee. Thank you for understanding.

NO PETS/ESA ALLOWED
Thank you for understanding.  Trained service dogs are permitted, but we ask to please consider having them in their vests, so that our guests and employees can easily identify them. Emotional support animals are not permitted.

**No outside food or beverage permitted, unless you have a reserved, scheduled party or other private event. Birthday parties MUST be scheduled through our events coordinator.**

Current Hours

Farm Market

Temporarily open during the easter Festival on March 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, & April 1

thurs 3/28

11am-12pm

limited hours due to weather

BIG BackYard (Easter Festival)

Temporarily open only for the Easter Festival on March 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, & April 1 – ONLINE TICKETS REQUIRED

closed 3/28 due to weather

(last entrance at 1:30pm, last egg hunt at 2pm)

Exciting Events

Spring Fun:

Enjoy Easter Fun with Easter egg hunts and the festival in the BIG BackYard, PLUS Breakfast with the Easter Bunny in the Farm Market! March 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, & April 1. Click here to learn more.

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