I went for the fall festival. It was about 22 dollars after fees and taxes if bought online. It was…read morealmost an hour drive from Orlando. When I arrived, an attendant was very nice to direct us where to park. Walking to the parking lot to main entrance was pretty easy. Once ticket was scanned, we were able to enter. The first thing you see if the small area where they are selling pumpkins. It was at a reasonable price, but I didn't buy any. The petting zoo was nearby, and it was 5 dollars for treats or feed. There were goats, camels, zebra, llama, turtles, and others you can pet and feed. Those animals were definitely looking for treats and happy when fed. Pony, horse, and camel rides were available too. It was 10 dollars for pony (under 85 lbs), and 15 dollars for horse or camel, which adults are also allowed to ride. It was definitely expensive for two short laps on each animal (so I paid 30), but worth it. After healing from my injury, being able to sit on each animal for a little over a minute was worth it! The staff was very friendly, and help you get on and off, and also willing to take photos. There was also a small playground across from the petting zoo.
Walking further takes you to the food and drink area. There were a few food trucks. Walk a bit more has even a bigger play area with even a stage that had live music. Kids were playing a lot in the area, while there were some small seats to enjoy the music as well. They had a mechanical bull this week, and it was included. Lots of kids and some adults (including myself at an easy pace) rode. There were slides, tug of war, roping area, and sand area. They also had a free tractor ride that went around the sunflower garden. There was a paintball area, but that cost an extra 10 dollars. Overall, kids would have good fun, but single adults may be a bit bored. There were some people picking the sunflowers, but I didn't know how much extra it cost.
The staff were friendly and helpful, and I was happy parking was free. However, some activities were extra cost, and quite expensive. 10 dollars for the horse or camel rides would have been more reasonable. The food and drinks looked to be pretty pricey too. I think it was 7 dollars for beer, 9 dollars for wine, and 2.50 for soda and water. I don't remember how much were the food. Air conditioned restrooms were available near the stage and big playground area, but port of potties were also there.
I did enjoy the farm festival. Looks like they have it every weekend doing the fall season, and the admission was reasonable. However, extras were extra, and it did get expensive. Kids would enjoy it, but adults may get a bit bored afterwards. At least the live music was very good. I would come back again, but wished it wasn't almost an hour away.
Overall: B
