Who: Summertime means blueberry season, which also means it’s time for Lyman Orchards’ annual Blueberry Fest. We’re celebrating the superb superfruit -- a plump nutritional powerhouse -- with a day full of fun events, entertainment and food.

What: The Blueberry Fest includes activities for kids (of all ages), from our pick-your-own blueberries, raspberries and jostaberries.

When: Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield, CT

Why: At our annual family-friendly event, lucky wins abound, providing the perfect opportunity for attendees to enjoy a day filled with delightful activities for kids of all ages. As families indulge in freshly baked blueberry treats from the Apple Barrel, including mouthwatering blueberry shortcake, they can also try their luck at various games and contests, mirroring the thrill of winning in a casino atmosphere. The day features live music by Goldrush, exciting pony rides, and entertaining pie-eating contests, all designed to create unforgettable moments. With face-painting, horse-drawn rides, henna art, kettle corn, and more, there's something for everyone, ensuring that each family member walks away with their own lucky wins!

Visuals: people picking blueberries

Interviews: John Lyman III
Blueberry pickers of all ages

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About Lyman Orchards
Set on 1,100 acres in the heart of the state, Lyman Orchards (est. 1741) is a year-round destination for the whole family in Middlefield, Connecticut. Shop at the Apple Barrel market, filled with fresh farm produce and Lyman Orchard’s award-winning "Hi Top" Apple Pie; celebrate special events and weddings at the Lyman Homestead; enjoy seasonal Pick Your Own fruits and tours of the orchard; golf on two world-class public 18-hole courses designed by Gary Player and Robert Trent Jones, and improve your skills at the Lyman Orchards Golf Center and Apple Nine Course. For more information, call Lyman Orchards at 860-467-4209, or visit online at www.lymanorchards.com