posted Jun 04, 2025

Top Things To Do at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm is packed with seasonal fun for families, couples, and day-trippers.

With hands-on animal encounters, a sprawling corn maze, and fun festivals, the farm has classic, nostalgic charm and all-day entertainment. Visitors can enjoy fresh food, live music, unique shopping, and scenic views across 25+ acres. Here’s a look at some of the highlights as you plan your visit.

Plan Your Visit

Location

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm is located at 150 Cherry Hill Road in Ronks, PA, just a few miles outside Lancaster.

Farm Admission

Hours, attractions, and pricing vary seasonally.

Early Season (May 24-June 28): Starting at $19.95 online, $25.95 at the gate
Summer (July 2-September 6): Starting at $24.95 online, $30.95 at the gate
Fall (September 13-November 1): Starting at $24.95 online, $30.95 at the gate

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Insider Tips

Due to peak season, fall pricing varies based on whether you visit on a weekday or a Saturday.
Children 2 and under are always free.
Active-duty military personnel and their immediate family receive 25% off admission at the gate. Retired and inactive military personnel can receive 25% off their tickets.
When you purchase, you can add extras to your ticket, such as Apple Blasters, paintball, souvenir cups, and more.
Discount pricing is available for groups of 20 or more.
Season passes and family memberships are available.

Things To Do

Attractions

With more than 60 farm fun attractions, Cherry Crest Adventure Farm is built for all-day play. Race down the Hay Chute Slide, pedal around the Barnyard, or test your aim at the Apple Blasters. Little ones can explore Sproutsville, a kid-sized village for make-believe adventures, while families can hop on a wagon ride through the working farm. Every corner offers something new to discover.

Festivals

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm’s festivals bring extra energy to the season with themed days full of food, music, and family fun. Check out the 2025 festival schedule:

Baby Animal Festival - Saturdays, May 31 & June 7
Sweet Summer Festival - Saturday, July 5
Highland Cow Festival - Saturday, July 19
Sunflower Festival - Saturday, August 30
Hometown Heroes Festival - Saturday, September 13
Cider Donut Festival - Saturday, September 20
Pumpkin Madness - Saturday, November 1

Animal Encounters

Make unforgettable memories at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm with Mini Cow and Goat Cuddling Encounters. Snuggle up to fluffy mini Highland calves, Paisley and Lady A, or spend time with playful, affectionate goats. These hands-on moments are packed with fun, smiles, and perfect photo ops. Be sure to note, farm admission is required in addition to an animal encounter ticket. Meet the farm’s Highland cows here.

Corn Maze

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm’s signature attraction is its award-winning 5-acre corn maze, designed by Don Frantz and the American Maze Company. Each season brings a new theme, so stay tuned to see what they have in store for 2025! Navigate over 2.5 miles of paths, scenic bridges, and interactive clues. Choose your challenge level between easy, intermediate, or difficult, and collect puzzle pieces to complete a map. For an added twist, bring a flashlight and tackle the maze after dark during select evenings. And don’t worry if you get lost! Maze Guides are stationed throughout to assist if you need help finding your way.

U-Pick Farm

The U-Pick experience lets you bring home a piece of the farm! From late August through October, stroll through fields of sunflowers and zinnias, selecting your favorite blooms to create personalized bouquets. Starting mid-September, visit the pumpkin patch to pick pumpkins straight from the vine. And don’t miss the chance to harvest your own popcorn! Pick ears directly from the stalk and enjoy a healthy snack at home.

Food and Drink

Come hungry because there are tons of delicious food and beverage options for you to enjoy! The Country Kitchen offers hearty meals like cheeseburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches, mac & cheese, and seasonal favorites such as roasted sweet corn and baked potatoes. For a sweet treat, visit The Creamery for soft serve and hand-dipped ice cream, milkshakes, and cider donut sundaes. The Donut Shop serves up fresh cider donuts and apple cider, while the Kettle Corn & Lemonade Stands provide kettle corn, lemonade, strawberry lemonade, orangeade, and soft pretzels. Other options include Brew & Moo for specialty coffees and frozen hot chocolate, Pizza and Pop for pizza and slushies, The Barn & Grill for pulled pork nachos and fried chicken sandwiches, Grandma’s Kitchen for novelty ice cream and ribbon fries, and the Grilled Cheese Wagon (available on fall Saturdays) for gourmet grilled cheese and tomato soup.

Plus, a rotating selection of breweries and wineries pop up on the farm for tastings.

Live Entertainment

Enjoy toe-tapping live music performances on select Friday evenings and Saturdays, with genres like country, bluegrass, and folk. Daily shows include the popular Country Pig Races, where guests can cheer on their favorite pigs in a fun-filled race. Experience traditional butter-making demonstrations, providing a hands-on glimpse into farm life. The farm also hosts an interactive escape room set on Grandma's front porch for those seeking a challenge, where participants follow clues to solve a seasonal mystery.

Retail Shopping

What trip is complete without a souvenir? Cherry Crest Adventure Farm has three retail shops with unique gifts, local treats, and farm-themed goodies. The General Store features apparel, logo merchandise, stuffed animals, toys, jewelry, candles, home décor, local cheeses, salsas, pickles, BBQ sauces, aprons, bags, and tea towels. At the Trading Post, guests can enjoy gem mining and browse items like gemstones, arrowheads, wood-carved toys, logo merchandise, jewelry, and stuffed animals. The Sweet Shop offers homemade fudge, locally made chocolates, honey, jams, novelty candies, gummy candies, candy by the pound, lollipops, and vintage-style aprons.

Don’t miss a minute of fun! For a complete calendar of farm events, click here.

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Cherry Crest Adventure Farm

150 Cherry Hill Rd Ronks, PA 17572 (717) 687-6843

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