Happy faces everywhere! That’s what you’ll find at Sirna’s Annual Fall Festival, located at 19009 Ravenna Rd. (Rt. 44) in beautiful Auburn Township.
There is so much to see and do at this Festival; you won’t know where to begin. Once inside and after you get your face painted, why not take a ride around the farm on a hay wagon pulled by a tractor? While traveling along the rustic path, you will have the opportunity to see the beautiful fall colors in the trees on the back section of the Sirna Farm. There will be cattle grazing in the fields and you might even catch a glimpse of a wild animal or two. The hay ride is also a great way to meet new friends. You can ask others attending what they liked doing at Sirna’s, if they have been there before, or how far they traveled to get there.
I’ll bet you didn’t know the hay ride is not the only fun ride at Sirna’s to take. Many flocked to have their chance to ride in the blue barrels train, a ride also pulled by a tractor. You just might be one of the lucky ones to have Mr. Craig Sirna himself take you on a trip around the farm. This up and down ride proves to be more fun than a barrel of monkeys!
As a parent, safety and fun are always a concern. You can actually stand or sit in one spot and see your child everywhere they go. This festival is also a great place to safely interact with your child as you travel from one station to the next. Your child will thoroughly enjoy the huge corn box. In fact, why not join in on the fun and hop in the box yourself! Cover up in the corn just as you would with sand on the beach.
Be sure to head on over to the corn maze and take an unknown journey through the corn field, being careful to not take a wrong turn – we wouldn’t want you to get lost! If you need to wait your turn before going through the corn maze, check out the obstacle course. You will take a walk on the crooked balance boards, travel through the long tunnel from beginning to end, and you can even try a little hopscotch. Shoot some basketball, or travel through the Halloween hay tunnel.
The animal farm, located on the northern part of the Sirna farm, houses llamas, goats, ducks and the cutest bunny ever! There are lots of chickens roaming freely about. Here a chick, there a chick, everywhere a chick, chick.
I am sure by this time you must be hungry. You can refuel yourselves by visiting the festival food court; here you find freshly grilled hamburgers and hotdogs. For the sweet tooth, try the freshly cut apples with caramel sauce drizzled over top…delicious! Buy a bag of cotton candy or purchase a freshly made apple fritter. Drinks are also available for purchasing including fresh apple cider. A covered pavilion with picnic tables is provided for your dining pleasure with hand sanitizer conveniently located on the tables.
Unfortunately, all good things do sooner or later come to an end. When it’s time to travel home, stop in the Sirna produce store and check out everything this farm has to offer in fresh fruits and vegetables. A variety of prepackaged, fresh, and canned foods are available including local homemade products. It seemed everyone’s favorite, including mine, is the Sweet Horseradish Pickles. One family purchased eight jars! Yep – they’re that good!
If you haven’t purchased your pumpkins yet, get them here. The price is right and they have a variety of sizes to choose from. I purchased five nice medium sized pumpkins for under $16. Gourds and mums are also available.
Everyone who visited on Sunday was given the chance to listen to some great folk, blues, and rock and roll music provided by singer/songwriter Tom Evanchuck. It did not matter where you were on the farm; his guitar music and singing graced the land. If you would like to know more about Tom and his future tour dates, visit: www.TomEvanchuck.com. Here you can email Tom directly.
It was nice to see so many families enjoy their day at the Sirna Annual Fall Festival.
We had fun, now it’s your turn!
