July 24, 2024

Farm Tour and Harvest Sale on Saturday-Sunday, July 27-28, Will Feature 24 Locations to Buy Fresh Produce, See Farm Animals and Explore Craft Beverage Industry


The 2024 Montgomery County Farm Tour and Harvest Sale on Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, will have 24 agricultural locations open to visitors. The Farm Tour offers a chance to explore the County’s Agricultural Reserve by shopping for locally grown food, seeing farm animals and learning about farming as a way of life. The Farm Tour will offer a rare chance to visit many farms that are only open to the public during this special weekend event.

Two farms will join the tour for the first time, including Deere Valley Farms in Dickerson and Koiner Farm in Silver Spring. The Koiner Farm will be the first nonprofit urban farm on the tour.

The Visit Montgomery Adventure Planner “Farm Tour Digital Passport” is available to plan the weekend.

During the weekend, open sites will include farms, orchards, breweries and wineries. Most are free to enter and explore. However, a select few charge a nominal fee for entry or activities. Food/drinks, farm products, pick-your-own and other local items are available for purchase at each farm.

The Farm Tour also will present a fun-filled weekend of family-friendly activities. It is a unique educational opportunity for children to connect with nature and learn about where their food comes from before it reaches their table.

Tourgoers can get a behind-the-scenes look at agriculture from robotic cow-milking to butter churning. Participating farms will offer a variety of activities including hayrides, pony rides and tractor rides. Some locations will have arts and crafts. Tours are self-guided in that families can choose to visit one, two or all 24 farms as their time and schedule allow.

Tourgoers can take part in the Buy Local Challenge to pick fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers or simply appreciate the peacefulness of the Ag Reserve.

During the Farm Tour weekend, all 24 participating venues will be open on Saturday, July 27, and 20 will be open on Sunday, July 28. Tourgoers should check the 2024 Farm Tour website for each farm they plan to visit for any additional costs, details on hours and activities or to make any necessary reservations. No pets are allowed except service animals for persons with disabilities.

The participating agricultural locations, farms, orchards, breweries and wineries will include:
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