Northampton County Open Gate Farm Tour begins Saturday

The Northampton County Open Gate Farm Tour will be held 1-5 p.m. Saturday and next Sunday, with 18 sites offering tours, demonstrations and products. The Open Gate Farm Tour is part of Penn State Extension’s program in Northampton County. Info: 610-813-6613; www.facebook.com/PennStateExtensionNorthamptonCounty.

1. HARDBALL CIDER, 805 Orchard Road, Upper Mount Bethel Township

Hardball Cider, wine and orchard is dedicated to tradition and quality. Apples are pressed on the fifth generation-owned family farm, with local food trucks and live music artists from April through December. Outdoor games and firepits on site as well as pick-your-own pumpkins and gourds. Info: 484-341-3101; www.hardballcider.com.

2. JOHNSONVILLE FARM & GARDEN, 154 Johnsonville Road, Upper Mount Bethel Township

Johnsonville Farm & Garden is an agricultural co-op complex fit with a granary, greenhouses, indoor farmers market and community agriculture space. The farm will offer educational tours and workshops throughout the facility along with tastings of locally raised foods at the market. Games for children and farm equipment on display. Info: 610-559-0683. NOTE: Only open Saturday.

3. MILLER’S EGG RANCH, 96 Mount Bethel Highway, Upper Mount Bethel Township

This 46-acre farm features a farm market selling country crafts, fresh farm-raised meat, dairy, produce, eggs, jams, salsa and much more. There will be a corn maze, petting zoo, pumpkin patch and food trucks. Info: 610-588-4204; www.millerseggranch.com.

4. TOLINO VINEYARDS, 280 Mount Pleasant Road, Washington Township

Tolino Vineyards is a production facility as well as a known place for entertainment. The winery offers tours of the 10-acre property and a view of the production area and tank room. There is live music on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays along with food trucks on Saturdays and Sundays. The site also offer classes throughout the year such as glass paint, goat yoga, succulent classes and wine trail events. NOTE: Only open Saturday. Info: 610-5889463; www.tolinovineyards. com.

5. GLENMAR NURSERY AND GARDEN CENTER,

746 Copella Road, Moore Township

Glenmar Nursery sells and grows quality landscape plants including the largest selections of trees, shrubs perennials and annuals in the Lehigh Valley. The center also sells a vast supply of water garden supplies, koi and fish ponds and bird food and feeders. Fall decorations are also available for sale. And ask to feed the large koi fish in the display ponds. The Bonsai Society of the Lehigh Valley will have a display on various trees and will be available for questions. Info: 610-759-2556; www.glenmarnursery.com.

6. 4-H CENTER OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, 777 Bushkill Center Road, Bushkill Township

The Northampton County 4-H Center was purchased in the mid-1960s as a home base for the 4-H Program and 4-H Fair. The site consists of a display building, kitchens, pole barn and show ring all available for rental by the public. During the Open Gate Tour there will be the Famous 4-H Chicken BBQ, starting at noon while supplies last, food stands, 4-H displays, antique farm equipment displays, the Northampton County Junior Conservation School and more. NOTE: Only open Sunday.

7. JUNIPERDALE FARM/THE PRODUCE CRIB, 1015 Browntown Road, Plainfield Township

This farm is family owned and produces approximately 20 acres of fruits and vegetables, cash crops and farm animals. There will be hayrides to the pumpkin patch with pumpkins still on the vine, small petting zoo as well as fruits, vegetables and refreshments including the farms own burgers and hot dogs. Info: 610-217-7203.

8. EQUI-LIBRIUM, 524 Fehr Road, Bushkill Township

Equi-librium is a nonprofit farm offering therapeutic horsemanship activities. The farm is a premier accredited center of Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship. Equi-librium has provided individuals with physical, developmental and emotional challenged accessible therapy with life-changing outcomes for over 40 years. During Open Gate the farm will offer tours, demonstrations and opportunities to take photos with the horses. NOTE: Only open Sunday. Info: 610-3652266; www.equi-librium.org.

9. KLEIN FARMS DAIRY AND CREAMERY, 410 Klein Road, Forks Township

Klein Farms is a working dairy farm with a store on the property selling products made with the milk from its Holstein cows. A variety of cheeses and yogurts are sold in the store along with locally supported farm produce. Twenty-five different flavors of ice cream are available daily and made right in the store. Weekends allow visitors to see the cow barns, tour the facilities and take a hayride out to the pumpkin patch. Info: 610-417-0974; www.kleinfarms.com.

10. LA FARM, 3118 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township

LaFarm is a three-acre diversified vegetable farm owned by Lafayette College. The produce, grown using organic methods, is distributed to dining halls on campus as well as to community members in Easton. This year, the farm is transitioning to no-till growing methods. Staff will provide a tour of the farm where they will demonstrate some of the methods they are adopting and discuss the benefits and challenges they’ve encountered so far. Info: 484-212-1417.

11. RAUB’S FARM MARKET AND CORN MAZE, 1429 Tatamy Road. Palmer Township

The Raub family has been farming in Palmer Township since 1918. Their store offers a wide variety of farm fresh fruits and vegetables along with a variety of homemade canned goods. Enjoy their 14-acre corn maze, hayrides and pumpkin patch. They also have mums, gourds, apples, apple cider and much more for sale. Info: 610-2531419; www.raubsfarmmarket.com.

12. DALE KOEHLER & SON FARM,

4209 Freemansburg Ave., Bethlehem Township

Dale Koehler & Son Farms is family-owned and operated by eighth- and ninth-generation father and sons. This Bicentennial Farm, established in 1789, specializes in beef, pork and grain production. A farm market is located directly on this working farm selling beef, pork, and eggs. Other items sold include milk, ice cream, bread, cheese, honey, seasonal produce and fall decorations, all from local sources. Info: 610-868-3742; www.facebook.com/dkoehlerfarm/.

13. BURNSIDE PLANTATION, 1461 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem

Burnside Plantation is a restored historic farm originally established in 1748 by Moravians James and Mary Burnside. The plantation features the original farmhouse and barn and farm buildings dating to the mid-1800s. Tours of the house and barn are offered throughout the year during scheduled open hours and special events. NOTE: Open Sunday only. Info: 610-6916055; www.historicbethlehem.org.

14. MONOCACY FARM PROJECT, 395 Bridle Path Road, Hanover Township, Northampton County

The Monocacy Farm Project is an educational nonprofit farm that distributes organically grown produce to soup kitchens and food pantries throughout the Lehigh Valley. The Farm Project also includes a “pick-your-own” program, community garden plots, educational programs and volunteer opportunities. NOTE: Only open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Info: 610-867-8494; www.monocacyfarmproject.org.

15. CAMEL’S HUMP FARM ON JOHNSTON ESTATE, 1311 Santee Mill Road, Bethlehem

Camel’s Hump Farm is the 300- year old historic farmstead on the estate of the first mayor of Bethlehem, Archibald Johnston. The farm has been preserved as open space and a nature education center. The farm will offer historic talks, walks and fun things to do with the kids. Come meet the goats, wear your boots and learn about this lovely haven in the city. Info: 484-241-6117; www.thefriendsofjohnston. org.

16. UNANGST TREE FARM,

7300 Beth-Bath Pike, East Allen Township

Unangst Tree Farms is a 190-acre Christmas tree and pumpkin farm. Its products are mainly sold as pick your own. Their fall season products include pumpkins, decorations, apples and cider. Weekend activities include corn mazes, pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides, petting zoo and apple cider donuts. Christmas tree sales start on Black Friday. Info: 610-8377531; www.unangst-treefarm.com.

17. SEIPLE FARMS, 5761 NorBath Blvd., East Allen Township

This is a fifth-generation farm celebrating over 130 years as a family property. The farm will offer a free hayride to and from the 32-acre pumpkin patch and a 22-acre corn maze. There will also be farm animals to visit, pony rides, amusement rides and a food trucks. The gift shop will be open with fresh apple cider available as well as other local vendors. Info: 610-837-0847; www. seiplefarms.com.

18. VALLEY FRUITS & VEGGIES,

5309 Colony Drive, East Allen Township

Valley Fruits & Veggies provides a family friendly experience with pumpkins, corn maze, play area, barrel train, pumpkin pie, milkshakes, gyros and more. They have strawberries in the spring and pumpkins/ corn maze in the fall. Info: 484-212-1417; www.valleyfruitsandveggies.com.