Eastland Alpacas Fall Open House

Spend a fall day on the farm at the Eastland Alpacas Fall Open House in Mount Joy, PA. This annual Lancaster County event gives visitors the chance to get up close with more than 80 alpacas while learning about the animals and life on an alpaca farm.

Meet the herd, feed an alpaca, try leading one around the farm, and visit with a newborn cria. Guests can also enjoy wagon rides, learn more about alpacas, and watch an obstacle course demonstration by the "Alpacas with an Agenda 4-H Club".

Before you leave, stop by Eastland Alpacas’ Farm Store Boutique to browse a large selection of alpaca products, including yarn, sweaters, scarves, hats, gloves, socks, throws, stuffed animals, and other cozy gifts made from alpaca fiber.

Food will also be available from the Hempfield Church of the Brethren Youth Group, with proceeds supporting their mission trip fund.

Event Hours

• Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Sunday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Plan Your Fall Farm Getaway in Lancaster County

Make a weekend of Eastland Alpacas’ Fall Open House with a stay on a Lancaster County farm, farm-to-table foods, and more one-of-a-kind experiences throughout the area.

Stay on a Lancaster County Farm

Book an immersive Lancaster County getaway when you spend the night surrounded by the farmland.

• Rocky Acre Farm Bed & Breakfast – Located right in Mount Joy, this 200-year-old working farm offers a family-friendly stay complete with farm-fresh breakfast, cows, goats, chickens, a creek, and plenty of room to enjoy the countryside.
  
• Landis Farm Guest House – Stay in a private 1760s-era guest house on a working farm, just a short drive from Mount Joy and other Lancaster County attractions.
• Verdant View Farm – Experience life on a fifth-generation working farm in Paradise, where guests can enjoy a family-style farm breakfast and participate in morning farm activities.

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Taste Lancaster County’s Farm-to-Table Cuisine

Keep the farm-themed weekend going with dinner featuring ingredients grown and produced throughout Lancaster County.

• John J Jeffries Restaurant – Located inside Lancaster Arts Hotel, John J. Jeffries builds its seasonal menus around local and organic produce, grass-fed meats, and sustainably sourced seafood
• Plough – Head into Downtown Lancaster for modern American cuisine featuring farm-to-table ingredients in an upscale setting.
• Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar – This seasonal restaurant works with dozens of local farmers and rotates its menu throughout the year to highlight fresh ingredients and the flavors of each season.

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More Animal & Farm Experiences in Lancaster County

Continue exploring Lancaster County’s agricultural heritage with these experiences and more!

• Wolf Sanctuary of PA – Tour a natural woodland sanctuary in Lititz and learn about rescued wolves and wolf-dogs while observing the animals in their habitat. Advance planning is recommended, as the wolves can only be viewed as part of a tour.
• Kreider Farms Farm Tour – See how a working dairy farm operates on a 90-minute tour featuring barns, calves, the farm’s milking carousel, and a 100-foot silo observation tower overlooking the countryside. Tours require reservations.
• North Museum of Nature and Science – Trade the barnyard for reptiles, amphibians, arthropods, and other creatures in the museum’s Live Animal Room, then explore natural history exhibits and the planetarium.

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