Fall 2009

Our Fall Calendar is not yet complete for 2009, so check back as fall approaches for more details!

The Harvest Moon Cider Mill at Critz Farms ~ Our third 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. Limited pick-your-own apples available in our expanded orchard. Bring some apples & cider home too!

SEPTEMBER

September 14th

Balsam Barn Gift Shop opens. Now open weekdays 10-5. Weekends 10-6. Kiddie Corral Playground, Slide Mountain and 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 19th &20th

Grand opening of Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration. Wagon rides, apples, cider making demonstrations, pumpkins, and more! Open weekends through October 25th, 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 "Elephan-Tastic Zoo Maze" opens. This year's design features elephants and primates in a tribute to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. 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 zoo animals and our wonderful local zoo.

The Critz Café opens for food service. Remains 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!

New this year... All new Critz Critter Animal Area with brand new barn and observation areas! 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

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: Common 'Taters

Sunday, September 20th

Zoo Day! Rosamond Gifford Zoo will bring the Zoo-to-You!

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

Monday, September 21st

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 26th & 27th

Big Toys for Big Girls and Boys Farm Equipment Show. Fundraiser for the Cazenovia FFA. Sponsored by Empire Tractor of Cazenovia and the Caz FFA. 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 have some special activities in store!

12:00 - Pedal, Pedal, Pull! Children's pedal tractor pull. Open to kids weighing less than 100 pounds. Five different weight classes. Ribbons for all participants!

Motorcycle Weekend! 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!

Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration. Wagon rides, apples, cider making demonstrations, pumpkins, and more! Open weekends through October 25th, 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 "Elephan-Tastic Zoo Maze" remains open. This year's design features elephants and primates in a tribute to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. 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 zoo animals and our wonderful local zoo.

The Critz Café opens for food service. Remains 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!

New this year... All new Critz Critter Animal Area with brand new barn and observation areas! 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 26th

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

Sunday, September 27th

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

OCTOBER

October 3rd & 4th

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. Wagon rides, apples, cider making demonstrations, pumpkins, and more! Open weekends through October 25th, 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 "Elephan-Tastic Zoo Maze" remains open. This year's design features elephants and primates in a tribute to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. 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 zoo animals and our wonderful local zoo.

The Critz Café opens for food service. Remains 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!

New this year... All new Critz Critter Animal Area with brand new barn and observation areas! 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 3rd

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

Sunday, October 4th

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

October 10th & 11th

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. Wagon rides, apples, cider making demonstrations, pumpkins, and more! Open weekends through October 26th, 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 "Elephan-Tastic Zoo Maze" remains open. This year's design features elephants and primates in a tribute to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. 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 zoo animals and our wonderful local zoo.

The Critz Café opens for food service. Remains 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!

New this year... All new Critz Critter Animal Area with brand new barn and observation areas! 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 10th

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

Sunday, October 11th

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

Columbus Day- Monday, October 12th

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

October 17th & 18th

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. Wagon rides, apples, cider making demonstrations, pumpkins, and more! Open weekends through October 25th, 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 "Elephan-Tastic Zoo Maze" remains open. This year's design features elephants and primates in a tribute to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. 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 zoo animals and our wonderful local zoo.

The Critz Café opens for food service. Remains 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!

New this year... All new Critz Critter Animal Area with brand new barn and observation areas! 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 17th

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

Sunday, October 18th

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

October 24th and 25th

Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration. Wagon rides, apples, cider making demonstrations, pumpkins, and more! Open weekends through October 25th, 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 "Elephan-Tastic Zoo Maze" remains open. This year's design features elephants and primates in a tribute to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. 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 zoo animals and our wonderful local zoo.

The Critz Café opens for food service. Remains 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!

New this year... All new Critz Critter Animal Area with brand new barn and observation areas! 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 24th

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

Sunday, October 25th

1:00 p.m.: Live Musical Entertainment: Diamond Someday

Thanks for enjoying the Fall Harvest Celebration!

There are no festival activities on Halloween Weekend!

NOVEMBER

November 2, 2009

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 27th

Traditions start here… Holiday Family Fun. Cut Your Own Christmas trees Fresh cut Christmas trees and wreaths 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 28th

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 and free candy canes and cocoa or cider for kids!

DECEMBER

Daily through December 20th

Traditions start here… Holiday Family Fun. Cut Your Own Christmas trees Fresh cut Christmas trees and wreaths available for sale.Tractor hayrides 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 2009-2010

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 2010

MARCH

Maple Syrup Celebration . We will be open for maple syrup production~ specific dates yet to be determined! 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.

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 2009

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 July 9th. 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!

Fall 2009: Check out last fall's calendar to get an idea of what events will be offered. The calendar will be updated again by the Labor Day Weekend 2009!