North State Parent October 2019

2019 Harvest Happenings
Historic Hawes Farms: Starting
September 28
Even though “history” is part of its name, Historic Hawes Farms
offers families a wide range of modern fun, including bumper cars,
go-karts, zip lines, haunted attractions, a roller coaster, a mechanical
bull, a pumpkin blaster and more! Those with a taste for more
traditional harvest activities will love the pony or stagecoach rides,
the six-acre corn maze and the 8-acre pumpkin patch that boasts
more than 50 pumpkin and gourd varieties for visitors to choose
from. In addition to these ongoing activities, the farm hosts special
events every weekend. This year they'll be hosting their first major
recording artist, Gabby Barrett, of American Idol fame. She'll be
playing on October 19th at 8:00 p.m. They're also hosting Red
Bluff native Chad Bushnell on October 5th. October 12th is their
annual Taste of the Maize. Look for the North State Parent magazine
booth and others for a goody in the maze. Western Weekend,
October 19-20, and Cornfest October 26-27. 6465 Deschutes Rd.
Anderson. Get details on other acts and purchase tickets online
at www.HistoricHawesFarms.com. (530) 365-2332.
Dairyville Orchard Festival:
October 19th
For some real country fun visit the Dairyville Orchard
Festival at Lassen View Elementary School, Highway
99E in Los Molinos on October 19th, from 10am-4pm.
Sample and purchase freshly harvested local goods,
including walnuts, almonds, pecans, olives and the
festival’s famous chocolate-covered prunes! Enjoy the
artisan marketplace with over 60 vendors, food trucks,
live entertainment, children’s activities and antique
farming equipment. Find treasures at the silent auction.
To date, this community-run festival has raised
and awarded over $258,000 in scholarship monies.
Free admission. Info: www.dairyvillefestival.
Country Pumpkins: Starting October 1
True to its name, Country Pumpkins in Orland has five acres of pumpkins and interesting gourds for visitors to
explore, plus a country store with a variety of jams, jellies, local honey, pumpkin butter and syrup, and other
farm products. Families can have bales of fun on the hay pyramid and hay slide. This family-owned and operated
farm also offers an observation beehive to introduce children to the important role these insects play in
agriculture. One of the farm’s most popular attractions is its 10-acre corn maze, uniquely designed each year
by the owner’s family. The proceeds of the maze benefit 4-H programs and other local non-profit organizations.
On six select nights during October, the “brave at heart” (10 years and older) can visit the haunted
version of the maze to get a dose of the Halloween thrills. The daytime maze costs $3/person; the nighttime
maze costs $10/person. Parking and general entry are free. Look for signs between Road P and Stony Creek.
7152 Highway 32, Orland. www.countrypumpkins.org.
Chico FFA Henshaw Farm:
Starting September 29
Located on Henshaw between Guynn and Alamo Avenues, the
Chico FFA Henshaw Farm carries on a proud legacy of agricultural
education at Chico High School. Among other skills, students
in FFA (Future Farmers of America) learn how to plant, irrigate,
manage pests, market and sell agricultural products, all through
hands-on practice. The students welcome the community to get
a taste of fall by visiting their pumpkin patch, starting on Saturday,
September 29 at 9:00 a.m. The Henshaw Farm will be open
to pumpkin hunters 4:00 p.m. to dusk Monday through Friday,
and from 9:00 a.m. to dusk on the weekends. For more information,
contact Elva Anderson (eanderson@chicousd.org) or visit the
Chico FFA Chapter on Facebook. www.chicoffa.com.
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Hillside Poms’ Fall Harvest
Hillside Poms' Fall Harvest invites guests to come pick their own
pomegranates or simply purchase a pre-picked box of delicious,
chemical-free pomegranates to juice, jelly, or eat fresh. This
unique, seed-like fruit offers not only a refreshing, crisp flavor,
but great health benefits, including high quantities of antioxidants
and Vitamin C. Hillside Poms’ harvest has increased each year,
and the season typically runs from October through late December.
As a family-owned farm, Hillside Poms welcomes families
with children of all ages. Kids love using the farm’s simple and
effective juicer to squeeze the sparkling red juice from the fresh
fruit. Check Facebook for opening date and hours. 1271 Capay
Rd, Corning. www.hillsidepoms.com. (530) 228-3050.
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