Fall 2010

There is lots of fun in store for our annual Fall Harvest Celebration!

Remember-- Traditions Start Here....

Enjnoy the Harvest Moon Cider Mill at Critz Farms ~ Our fourth year! Visit our cider pressing facility with the 120 year old antique cider press. Watch fresh sweet cider being made on the weekends, and try our delicious apple cider donuts. Sorry that we can not offer pick-your-own apples this year as our crop was damaged by the hard frost in May when we were in full blossom! We will still have fresh local apples for sale though! Bring some apples & cider home too!

SEPTEMBER

September 13th

Balsam Barn Gift Shop opens. Now open weekdays 10-5. Weekends 10-6. Kiddie Corral Playground, Slide Mountain and Critz Critter Animal Area also open daily. Back by popular demand... We're offering our own sweet, delicious FUDGE! Made right here on the farm ~You won't want to miss it!

September 18th &19th

Grand opening of Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration. Corn maze, wagon rides, apples, cider making demonstrations, pumpkins, gift shop, and more! Open weekends through October 31st, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission $7.00 per person includes Season Pass. Discount Family Pass available online. (For more details, read our Admission Policy.)

The Harvest Moon Cider Mill opens with pressing demonstrations throughout the day. Fresh, hot apple cider donuts, apples and fresh, sweet cider available for sale.

The gigantic "Fabulous Firetruck" corn maze opens. This year's design features a hook and ladder truck. Visitors to the maze will have the opportunity to win a prize by locating five of the seven stations inside the maze. At each station, maze-goers will be able to learn a little bit about fire trucks and the amazing people we count on in the fire safety and rescue business! To kick off the maze, and in honor of these folks, we are hosting FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION WEEKEND! Free admission for families of fire fighters, and all those affiliated with the local fire departments--contact your department for details.

The Critz Café and Grill Tent open for food service. Remain open weekend days 10-5. Check the Cafe page for the menu! Lots of delicious goodies including fritters, French fries and candied apples!

Kiddie Corral and Slide Mountain Playgrounds open daily. These fenced areas have a 45 foot wooden train, a 17 foot wooden pirate ship, sand box, swing set, 22 foot tube slide and more. Returning this year~ The Cow Train! Open weekends only!

The Critz Critter Animal Area opens with over 25 animals including moms and babies! ~Open daily.

Visit the Critz Farms Hop House, a replica of the historic pyramidal hop kilns used in this area in the mid 1800's. Reserve the Hop House Gathering Room for your private fall party or event.

Saturday, September 19th-

Firefighter Appreciation Weekend- Free admission for families of fire fighters, and all those affiliated with the local fire departments--contact your department for details.

Bike Races through the tree fields and woodlands of the farm- Kids race too! More details to follow!

1:00 p.m.: Live Musical Entertainment: John Lou and Friends

Sunday, September 19th

Firefighter Appreciation Weekend- Free admission for families of fire fighters, and all those affiliated with the local fire departments--contact your department for details.

1:00 p.m.: Live Musical Entertainment: Common 'Taters

Monday, September 20th

Educational Farm Tours begin. Tours are available for schools, organizations or other groups, by appointment, weekdays only. Pumpkin Tour curriculum is ideal for preschoolers through grade 3. Apple Cider Tours are designed for kindergarten to grade 4. Call 315-662-3355 to ask questions or book a tour.

September 25th & 26th

Big Toys for Big Girls and Boys Farm Equipment Show. Sponsored by Empire Tractor of Cazenovia for the 10th year in a row! Actually drive a great big tractor! Climb into the driver’s seat of some other really big farm and construction equipment! Local farmers, construction companies and equipment dealers donate the use of their tractors, harvesters, combines, tractor-trailers, etc. We'll even have some antique tractors on hand!

11:00 - Pedal, Pedal, Pull! Children's pedal tractor pull. Open to kids weighing less than 100 pounds. Five different weight classes. Ribbons for all participants!

Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration. Corn maze, wagon rides, apples, cider making demonstrations, pumpkins, gift shop, and more! Open weekends through October 31st, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission $7.00 per person includes Season Pass. Discount Family Pass available online. (For more details, read our Admission Policy.)

The Harvest Moon Cider Mill offers pressing demonstrations throughout the day. Fresh, hot apple cider donuts, apples and fresh, sweet cider available for sale.

The gigantic "Fabulous Firetruck" corn maze is open. This year's design features a hook and ladder truck. Visitors to the maze will have the opportunity to win a prize by locating five of the seven stations inside the maze. At each station, maze-goers will be able to learn a little bit about fire trucks and the amazing people we count on in the fire safety and rescue business!

The Critz Café and Grill Tent open for food service. Remain open weekend days 10-5. Check the Cafe page for the menu! Lots of delicious goodies including fritters, French fries and candied apples!

Kiddie Corral and Slide Mountain Playgrounds open daily. These fenced areas have a 45 foot wooden train, a 17 foot wooden pirate ship, sand box, swing set, 22 foot tube slide and more. Returning this year~ The Cow Train! Open weekends only!

The Critz Critter Animal Area has over 25 animals including moms and babies! ~Open daily.

Visit the Critz Farms Hop House, a replica of the historic pyramidal hop kilns used in this area in the mid 1800's. Reserve the Hop House Gathering Room for your private fall party or event.

Saturday, September 25th

1:00 p.m.: Live Musical Entertainment: KidSongs with John Liuzzo

Sunday, September 26th

Motorcycle Sunday! Free admission for all visitors who arrive on a motorcycle! All bikers welcome~ We'll reserve the paved parking area just for you. Enjoy some music, food and fall fun, and show off your beautiful bikes to the other visitors!

1:00 p.m.: Live Musical Entertainment: The Lost Boys

OCTOBER

October 2nd & 3rd

HAUNTED BARN FOR LITTLE MONSTERS - This activity is designed in the spirit of a "spook house" for the 3-10 year old crowd. The event is sponsored by the Cazenovia Youth Baseball Association and is a fundraiser to benefit their organization's programs.

Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration. Corn maze, wagon rides, apples, cider making demonstrations, pumpkins, gift shop, and more! Open weekends through October 31st, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission $7.00 per person includes Season Pass. Discount Family Pass available online. (For more details, read our Admission Policy.)

The Harvest Moon Cider Mill offers pressing demonstrations throughout the day. Fresh, hot apple cider donuts, apples and fresh, sweet cider available for sale.

The gigantic "Fabulous Firetruck" corn maze is open. This year's design features a hook and ladder truck. Visitors to the maze will have the opportunity to win a prize by locating five of the seven stations inside the maze. At each station, maze-goers will be able to learn a little bit about fire trucks and the amazing people we count on in the fire safety and rescue business!

The Critz Café and Grill Tent open for food service. Remain open weekend days 10-5. Check the Cafe page for the menu! Lots of delicious goodies including fritters, French fries and candied apples!

Kiddie Corral and Slide Mountain Playgrounds open daily. These fenced areas have a 45 foot wooden train, a 17 foot wooden pirate ship, sand box, swing set, 22 foot tube slide and more. Returning this year~ The Cow Train! Open weekends only!

The Critz Critter Animal Area has over 25 animals including moms and babies! ~Open daily.

Visit the Critz Farms Hop House, a replica of the historic pyramidal hop kilns used in this area in the mid 1800's. Reserve the Hop House Gathering Room for your private fall party or event.

Saturday, October 2nd

1:00 p.m.: Live Musical Entertainment: The Twin Magicians

Sunday, October 3rd

1:00 p.m.: Live Musical Entertainment: Farrar and Doyle

October 9th &10th

HAUNTED BARN FOR LITTLE MONSTERS - This activity is designed in the spirit of a "spook house" for the 3-10 year old crowd. The event is sponsored by the Cazenovia Youth Baseball Association and is a fundraiser to benefit their organization's programs.

Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration. Corn maze, wagon rides, apples, cider making demonstrations, pumpkins, gift shop, and more! Open weekends through October 31st, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission $7.00 per person includes Season Pass. Discount Family Pass available online. (For more details, read our Admission Policy.)

The Harvest Moon Cider Mill offers pressing demonstrations throughout the day. Fresh, hot apple cider donuts, apples and fresh, sweet cider available for sale.

The gigantic "Fabulous Firetruck" corn maze is open. This year's design features a hook and ladder truck. Visitors to the maze will have the opportunity to win a prize by locating five of the seven stations inside the maze. At each station, maze-goers will be able to learn a little bit about fire trucks and the amazing people we count on in the fire safety and rescue business!

The Critz Café and Grill Tent open for food service. Remain open weekend days 10-5. Check the Cafe page for the menu! Lots of delicious goodies including fritters, French fries and candied apples!

Kiddie Corral and Slide Mountain Playgrounds open daily. These fenced areas have a 45 foot wooden train, a 17 foot wooden pirate ship, sand box, swing set, 22 foot tube slide and more. Returning this year~ The Cow Train! Open weekends only!

The Critz Critter Animal Area has over 25 animals including moms and babies! ~Open daily.

Visit the Critz Farms Hop House, a replica of the historic pyramidal hop kilns used in this area in the mid 1800's. Reserve the Hop House Gathering Room for your private fall party or event.

Helicopter Rides: Weather permitting, sponsored by TLC Helicopter Service. Fly over the farm and surrounding area to enjoy the beautiful fall folliage! This is a private enterprise unaffiliated with Critz Farms, so an extra fee is required.

Saturday, October 9th

1:00 p.m.: Live Musical Entertainment: The Lost Boys

Sunday, October 10th

1:00 p.m.: Live Musical Entertainment: The FabCats

Columbus Day- Monday, October 11th

Farm open with all Fall Harvest Celebration weekend activities including cider mill, hayrides, corn maze, playgrounds, and food service. Weekend admission price applies.

October 16th & 17th

HAUNTED BARN FOR LITTLE MONSTERS - This activity is designed in the spirit of a "spook house" for the 3-10 year old crowd. The event is sponsored by the Cazenovia Youth Baseball Association and is a fundraiser to benefit their organization's programs.

Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration. Corn maze, wagon rides, apples, cider making demonstrations, pumpkins, gift shop, and more! Open weekends through October 31st, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission $7.00 per person includes Season Pass. Discount Family Pass available online. (For more details, read our Admission Policy.)

The Harvest Moon Cider Mill offers pressing demonstrations throughout the day. Fresh, hot apple cider donuts, apples and fresh, sweet cider available for sale.

The gigantic "Fabulous Firetruck" corn maze is open. This year's design features a hook and ladder truck. Visitors to the maze will have the opportunity to win a prize by locating five of the seven stations inside the maze. At each station, maze-goers will be able to learn a little bit about fire trucks and the amazing people we count on in the fire safety and rescue business!

The Critz Café and Grill Tent open for food service. Remain open weekend days 10-5. Check the Cafe page for the menu! Lots of delicious goodies including fritters, French fries and candied apples!

Kiddie Corral and Slide Mountain Playgrounds open daily. These fenced areas have a 45 foot wooden train, a 17 foot wooden pirate ship, sand box, swing set, 22 foot tube slide and more. Returning this year~ The Cow Train! Open weekends only!

The Critz Critter Animal Area has over 25 animals including moms and babies! ~Open daily.

Visit the Critz Farms Hop House, a replica of the historic pyramidal hop kilns used in this area in the mid 1800's. Reserve the Hop House Gathering Room for your private fall party or event.

Saturday, October 16th

1:00 p.m.: Entertainment: The Songflower Man

Sunday, October 17th

1:00 p.m.: Live Musical Entertainment: Dave Novak and Mixed Nuts

October 23rd & 24th

Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration. Corn maze, wagon rides, apples, cider making demonstrations, pumpkins, gift shop, and more! Open weekends through October 31st, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission $7.00 per person includes Season Pass. Discount Family Pass available online. (For more details, read our Admission Policy.)

The Harvest Moon Cider Mill offers pressing demonstrations throughout the day. Fresh, hot apple cider donuts, apples and fresh, sweet cider available for sale.

The gigantic "Fabulous Firetruck" corn maze is open. This year's design features a hook and ladder truck. Visitors to the maze will have the opportunity to win a prize by locating five of the seven stations inside the maze. At each station, maze-goers will be able to learn a little bit about fire trucks and the amazing people we count on in the fire safety and rescue business!

The Critz Café and Grill Tent open for food service. Remain open weekend days 10-5. Check the Cafe page for the menu! Lots of delicious goodies including fritters, French fries and candied apples!

Kiddie Corral and Slide Mountain Playgrounds open daily. These fenced areas have a 45 foot wooden train, a 17 foot wooden pirate ship, sand box, swing set, 22 foot tube slide and more. Returning this year~ The Cow Train! Open weekends only!

The Critz Critter Animal Area has over 25 animals including moms and babies! ~Open daily.

Visit the Critz Farms Hop House, a replica of the historic pyramidal hop kilns used in this area in the mid 1800's. Reserve the Hop House Gathering Room for your private fall party or event.

Saturday, October 23th

1:00 p.m.: Live Musical Entertainment: The Songflower Man

Sunday, October 24th

1:00 p.m.: Live Musical Entertainment: Joanne Perry and the Unstoppables

October 30th & 31st ~ Halloween Weekend

Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration. Corn maze, wagon rides, apples, cider making demonstrations, pumpkins, gift shop, and more! Open weekends through October 31st, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission $7.00 per person includes Season Pass. Discount Family Pass available online. (For more details, read our Admission Policy.)

The Harvest Moon Cider Mill offers pressing demonstrations throughout the day. Fresh, hot apple cider donuts, apples and fresh, sweet cider available for sale.

The gigantic "Fabulous Firetruck" corn maze is open. This year's design features a hook and ladder truck. Visitors to the maze will have the opportunity to win a prize by locating five of the seven stations inside the maze. At each station, maze-goers will be able to learn a little bit about fire trucks and the amazing people we count on in the fire safety and rescue business!

The Critz Café and Grill Tent open for food service. Remain open weekend days 10-5. Check the Cafe page for the menu! Lots of delicious goodies including fritters, French fries and candied apples!

Kiddie Corral and Slide Mountain Playgrounds open daily. These fenced areas have a 45 foot wooden train, a 17 foot wooden pirate ship, sand box, swing set, 22 foot tube slide and more. Returning this year~ The Cow Train! Open weekends only!

The Critz Critter Animal Area has over 25 animals including moms and babies! ~Open daily.

Visit the Critz Farms Hop House, a replica of the historic pyramidal hop kilns used in this area in the mid 1800's. Reserve the Hop House Gathering Room for your private fall party or event.

Saturday, October 30th

Special Halloween Weekend Activities to be announced...

1:00 p.m.: Live Musical Entertainment: TBA

Sunday, October 31st

Special Halloween Weekend Activities to be announced...

1:00 p.m.: Live Musical Entertainment: TBA

Thanks for visiting and enjoying the Fall Harvest Celebration!

NOVEMBER

November 2, 2010

Wreath making starts! Order gifts for shipment all over the USA. Click on the Online Shopping Button on the side or bottom of this page to place an order.

Balsam Barn Gift Shop remains open Monday through Saturday 10-5, except Thanksgiving. Open seven days a week beginning Nov. 27.

Daily Starting Friday, November 26th

Traditions start here… Holiday Family Fun. We have a HUGE selection of freshly harvested Critz Farms grown trees displayed out of the weather in our 200 year old historic barn. Or--Cut Your Own Christmas trees. Farm fresh balsam fir wreaths are also available for sale.Tractor drawn wagon rides to Christmas tree fields begin and are available seven days a week.Critz Café re-opens for Christmas season. Food service available on weekends only.

There is NOT an admission charge during the Christmas Season.

Saturday, November 27th

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus come to Critz Farms! -- Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for tractor drawn wagon rides, weather permitting, and then Santa and "the Mrs." will meet farm visitors in the gift shop. Children will have the chance to sit on Santa's lap and tell their holiday wishes. Santa's visit 1:00-4:00. Farm and gift shop open from 9-6. Critz Café open 9-5. Christmas tree cutting and tractor drawn wagon rides. Free admission. Free candy canes and cocoa or cider for kids!

DECEMBER

Daily through December 20th

Traditions start here… Holiday Family Fun. We have a HUGE selection of freshly harvested Critz Farms grown trees displayed out of the weather in our 200 year old historic barn. Or--Cut Your Own Christmas trees. Farm fresh balsam fir wreaths are also available for sale.Tractor drawn wagon rides to Christmas tree fields begin and are available seven days a week.Critz Café re-opens for Christmas season. Food service available on weekends only.

There is NOT an admission charge during the Christmas Season.

December 20th--- We will close for the season. Thanks very much for your business! However, if you still haven't gotten your tree, we do allow self serve cut-your-own or pre-cut tree and wreath sales in the barn from December 21-24. The farm office and gift shop will be closed, and there are no services, hayrides, or balers.

Winter 2010-2011

We will be closed for the season from just before Christmas through early March. Thank you very much for your business, and we look forward to seeing you in the spring!

Spring 2011

MARCH

Weekends March 19- April 3, 2011:

Maple Syrup Celebration . We will be open for maple syrup production~ Come by the farm and watch how maple syrup is made. Enjoy our All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet from 9-1. Fresh, homemade maple syrup will be available for tasting and for sale. Sugar House tours and hay rides to the sugarbush are offered from 9-3.

There is NOT an admission charge during the Maple Season.

Mid March

Educational Farm Tours begin. Group tours available Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment. Curriculum includes pre and post tour activities and information for teachers and group leaders, structured lesson and tour, as well as a sample bottle of syrup for participants. Cost $5.00 per person. Call the farm for more information or to schedule a tour.

March 19-20 and March 26-27, 2011: Maple Weekend in New York State is a special time when syrup producers statewide invite visitors to their sugar houses to learn more about the art (and science) of maple syrup production. After visiting Critz Farms, take time to visit some of the other area Sugarmakers. For more information, and a complete listing of participating producers, visit the web site at www.mapleweekend.com.

There is NOT an admission charge during the Maple Season.

Mid April (depending on the weather)

Seedlings and transplants sales start. Four to five year old blue, white, and Norway spruce, and white pine are available. 14-24 inch bare root seedlings. Bundles of 25 transplants for $29.95. Available 7 days a week.

For wholesale prices on commercial quantities (minimum 500), please contact us at the farm.

Farm fresh maple syrup will be available self-serve in the main barn.

Summer 2011

JUNE- JULY-AUGUST

Plan your unique Farm Tour Party at Critz Farms this summer. Any kind of celebration from family reunions to birthdays to company picnics. We can help you plan your party around one of our seasonal crops, or just enjoy the beautiful farm setting. Incorporate a hayride and a little informational tour for something different. Call the office or send an e-mail for more information!

All summer long...Enjoy the Kiddie Corral Playground any time. Visitors are always welcome! Be sure to stop and see the animals too!

Balsam Barn Gift Shop is open beginning mid July. Summer hours: Thursdays and Fridays from 10-4.

There is no admission charge in the summer!

JULY

Pick your own blueberries. Call for the Critz Farms Berry Report, starting date, and field conditions. Self serve from dawn til dusk daily. Children and families welcome.

AUGUST

Pick your own blueberries. Call for the Critz Farms Berry Report, starting date, and field conditions. Self serve from dawn til dusk daily. Children and families welcome.

Fresh cut sunflowers and gladiolas. Beautiful flowers available on the stand from dawn til dusk daily. Treat yourself or bring to a friend! They are spectacular!