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Lyman Orchards Calendar of Events

Jaguar Club Car Show!

Sunday, June 8, 2008; 9am-4pm.

Enjoy viewing these beautiful luxury cars up close! Presented by the Jaguar Club of Southern New England, prizes will be awarded to best cars in show.

Strawberry Jam Making Demonstration!

Sunday, June 8, 2008; 1pm

Learn how to make delicious strawberry jam and preserves from local expert, Phyllis Naples-Valenti of Durham, CT. Well known for supervising the canning department at the Durham Fair, Phyllis offers hints and tips for successful jam-making, including delicious variations on traditional recipes.


Strawberry Fest!

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Join us as we celebrate strawberries, the first fruit of the season and the star attraction of our 8th Annual Strawberry Fest!

The day's activities include Breakfast on the Deck, a strawberry scavenger hunt, pie eating contests, food sampling, strawberry treats, live music, and more great family fun!

Come hungry and enjoy delicious strawberry treats, hotdogs, hamburgers, ice cream and more at our Outdoor Concessions Stands!

Breakfast on the Deck; 8am – 11am

Pick Your Own Strawberries; 9am-5pm

Frisbee Golf; 9am-5pm

Horsedrawn Wagon Rides; 11am – 3pm

Pony Rides; 12 noon – 3pm

Monthei Brothers Band; live performance on deck; 1pm-3pm

Strawberry Pie Eating Contest for Children and Adults; 2pm


Father's Day; Sunday June 15

Breakfast on the Deck; 8am – 11am

Children’s Cake Decorating Workshop; 11am

Decorate a special cake for a special Dad! Workshop fee: $8 per child. One session only.


Summer Harvest Barbecue!

Saturday, June 28; 5pm-8pm.

Summer evenings are meant for relaxation. Take time to enjoy a delicious outdoor barbecue, and let us do all the work! Enjoy baby back ribs, hamburgers, hotdogs, corn on the cob, and much more! Satisfy your sweet tooth with delicious pies, strawberry shortcake, sundaes, and more!

Tickets are now on sale in the Apple Barrel. To reserve your tickets, please call 860/349-6043.
Adults: $20.00; children under 13 years: $12.00


Berry Fest!

Saturday, July 19

Bushels of berries and loads of family fun!

Breakfast on the Deck; 8am – 11am

Pick Your Own Blueberries and Raspberries; 9am – 5pm

Frisbee Golf; 9am – 4:30pm

Horsedrawn Wagon rides; 11am – 3pm

Berry Scavenger Hunt; Noon – 1pm

Remember September Band; 1pm – 3pm

Blueberry Pie Eating Contest; 2pm

Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Ice Cream, and more! 11:30am – 4pm


Blueberry Jam Making Demonstration

Sunday, July 20; 1pm

Fresh native blueberries make wonderful jams and preserves! Learn how to make your own from the best jam maker in Connecticut! Phyllis Naples-Valenti presents an informative demonstration on a variety of ways to use fresh native summer berries in jams and perserves.


Sunflower Maze Opens!

Opening Sat. July 26!

Be among the first to explore our newly designed sunflower maze, carved among three acres and 235,000 sunflowers! Ticket sales help support the kids of Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford, CT.

What better way to spend a summer day than to navigate through a field lush with beautiful, multi-colored sunflowers! (The flowers are ornamental sunflowers, without pollen to attract bees or stir up allergies.) You'll enjoy a bird's eye view of our maze from our viewing platform, and from the peaks of the surrounding orchard hillsides.

While you're having fun navigating the pathways, enjoy knowing that your visit helps support a great cause!


Peach Fest!

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Bring the family to a fabulous fun-packed celebration of Lyman's ultimate tree ripened peaches.

Pick Your Own Peaches

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

Food Concessions Stands Open

Children's Workshops!

Peach Scavenger Hunt

Peach Pie Eating Contest for children and adults

Frisbee Golf

Explore the Sunflower Maze!


Lyman's Clambake!

Saturday, August 23, 2008; 4pm-8pm

Come celebrate a New England summer tradition! Bring your family and a big appetite for lobster, steamers, mussels, corn on the cob, potatoes, fresh made salads, and much more.

Pre-sold reservations are required. Tickets are now on sale in the Apple Barrel. Get your tickets now: space is limited! Adults: $29.99; children under 13 years: $15.99.

6 seatings available: 4pm, 4:45pm, 5:30pm; 6:15pm; 7:00pm; 7:45pm. For more information, and to order tickets, call 860/349-6043.


Learn How to Make Peach Jam!

Phyllis Naples-Valenti of Durham, will be back with a fun and tasty demonstration on making homemade peach jam, and canning peaches using our delicious tree ripened fruits. Free tastings and recipes are available.


Frisbee Golf

Opening soon! Call 860/349-6015 for updates. Fun for all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. Just like golf, scores are determined by the number of throws from tee to target on the green. We provide scorecards and Frisbees, or use your own Frisbee, if you prefer.
Frisbee Golf is an excellent team building activity, and a fun group activity for children and adults alike.


Pick-Your-Own Strawberries

Open daily from early to late June, weather permitting.
Call the Pick-Your-Own Hotline for details: 860.349.6015

Pick-Your-Own Raspberries

Open daily from early July to early August, weather permitting.
Call the Pick-Your-Own Hotline for details: 860.349.6015

Pick-Your-Own Blueberries

Open daily from early July to late August, weather permitting.
Call the Pick-Your-Own Hotline for details: 860.349.6015

Pick-Your-Own Peaches

Open daily from mid July to September, weather permitting.
Call the Pick-Your-Own Hotline for details: 860.349.6015

Pick-Your-Own Apples

Open daily from mid August to October, weather permitting.
Call the Pick-Your-Own Hotline for details: 860.349.6015

Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins

Open daily from mid September to October, weather permitting.
Call the Pick-Your-Own Hotline for details: 860.349.6015


Corn Maze!

August 30, 2008 - October 26, 2008

Our newest maze design is now being planned! Last year, Spider Man wove a very tangled web in our four acre cornfield... we can't wait to carve out our new design for the fall!
Come get lost -- you'll have a lot of fun, we promise!
Trivia questions, and our our corny Corn Cops help guide your way. Portion of proceeds benefit the
American Cancer Society

Located at the Junction of Routes 147 & 157 in Middlefield, CT 06455.

Main Phone: 860-349-1793. Apple Barrel Fax: 860-349-1223. Office Fax: 860-349-1424. Golf Fax: 860-349-1656.

Apple Barrel Hours: Open 7 days a week | Sept/Oct: 9am -7pm. | Remainder of year: 9am - 6pm.

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