Pineland Farms July Events – New Gloucester, ME

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Pineland Farms has a host of fun events planned for this month, check them out below! For more information contact the Education Department

Story Walk

Date: Every Monday
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Place: Pineland Farms Market
15 Farm View Drive
New Gloucester ME 04260 United States

Join us for a 1-mile stroll on our trails stopping to read along the way.  The StoryWalk project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpellier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

Friday Farmers

Date: Every Friday
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Place: The Education Barn
100B Valley Farm Road
New Gloucester ME 04260 US

Open to ages 3 and up.
Cost is $5 per person.
 
Want to be a farmer? Come get your boots dirty and join the Pineland farmers as they explore the many jobs on the farm. Due to the nature of a working farm, programs may vary.

Ice Cream Making

Date: July 2, 10, and 30
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Place: The Education Barn
100B Valley Farm Road
New Gloucester ME 04260 US
Open to all ages.
$5.00 per person
Pre-Registration Required.
 

Come help mix up a batch of homemade ice cream, and visit our dairy cows to learn where milk comes from. At the end, sample your yummy frozen treat. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to purchase tickets.  Tickets will be sold at the Education Barn on a first-come, first served basis.  Cash or charge accepted.

Udderly Amazing Cows

Date: July 3 and 23
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Place: The Education Barn
100B Valley Farm Road
New Gloucester ME 04260 US
Open to all ages.
10:00am-11:30am
Cost is $5 per person.

Try your hand at milking a cow! Come explore the dairy barns and learn about Holstein cows and how they are cared for. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to purchase tickets.  Tickets will be sold at the Education Barn on a first-come, first served basis.  Cash or charge accepted.

Strawberry Day

Date: July 6
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Place: Pineland Farms Produce Division
752 Mayall Road
New Gloucester ME 04260 US

The 5th annual Strawberry Day will include fun family activities such a strawberry themed scavenger hunt, face painting, and ice cream! You can also pick your own strawberries for $2,50, from 7:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Harvest Lunch

Date: July 9 and 31
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Place: The Education Barn
100B Valley Farm Road
New Gloucester ME 04260 US

Pre-registration required.
Open to ages 3 and up.
$5 per person.

Come with an appetite to eat and learn! You will harvest your own lunch and enjoy a picnic on the farm.

Salsa Making

Date: July 11 and 25
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Place: The Education Barn
100B Valley Farm Road
New Gloucester ME 04260 US
Open to ages 3 and up.
Pre-Registration is Required.
Cost is $5 per person.

Harvest fresh produce and herbs from the Pineland garden and learn how to make a farm fresh salsa. Type of salsa will vary.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to purchase tickets.  Tickets will be sold at the Education Barn on a first-come, first served basis.  Cash or charge accepted.

Picture courtesy of the Pineland Farms’ Blog.

Family Farm Yoga

Date: July 13
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Place: The Education Barn
100B Valley Farm Road
New Gloucester ME 04260 US

Open to ages 3 and up.
$8 per person / Pre-Registration Required

Are you and your little one looking for creative ways to interact with nature? Join us as we move through the farmyard in a casual yoga flow, learning and connecting with our furry friends and natural surroundings along the way. BYO blanket or yoga mat.

Bountiful Brunch 

Date: July 17
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Place: The Education Barn
100B Valley Farm Road
New Gloucester ME 04260 US

Open to ages 3 and up.
$5 per person / Pre-Registration Required
Help harvest and prepare your own brunch with seasonal farm fresh ingredients. The menu could include eggs, cheese, tea, what more could you need?

Tea Party 

Date: July 24
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Place: The Education Barn
100B Valley Farm Road
New Gloucester ME 04260 US

Pre-registration required
Open to ages 6 and up.
$5 per person.
 
Fresh, herbs, sunshine, and tea time in the farmyard. Sound inviting? Come pick and brew some herbal tea and learn a bit about plants and take home a sample tea bag.

Afternoon Tea & Garden Tour

Date: July 10 – September 26
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Place: The Pineland Garden
Freeport Rd.
New Gloucester Maine 04260

Enjoy and relax in the beautiful garden surroundings. Stroll the winding paths or mingle with friends. Staff will be there to answer your garden questions. Iced Tea and light Pineland Farms refreshments will be served. Available Two dates each month this summer from 2:00 pm-4:30 pm. In the event of rain, Pineland will offer rain dates on most of our event dates. Please see the full event schedule including rain dates below:

  • Wednesday, July 10 (rain date July 11)
  • Wednesday, July 24 (rain date July 25)
  • Wednesday, August 14 (rain date August 15)
  • Wednesday, August 28 (rain date August 29)
  • Wednesday, September 11 (rain date September 12)
  • Thursday, September 26

Tickets are $8 per person, and pre-registration is required. For questions contact Pineland via email at #ob#ce#at#cvarynaqsnezf.bet#ob# or by phone at (207) 688-3384. You can also find the event online at https://shop.pinelandfarms.org/products/afternoon-tea-garden-tour.