This year, Lyman Orchards is marking an incredible milestone – 285 years of farming, family, and community – with a two-day celebration that brings history to life in the most joyful way. The Lyman Farm's 285th Anniversary Festival on May 16th & 17th invites guests to step back in time while enjoying everything they love about the farm today, from hands-on activities and live entertainment to classic colonial-inspired treats and interactive demonstrations.

Across the weekend, visitors can experience a full lineup of family-friendly fun including wagon rides, face painting, basket weaving, pie eating contests, live music, and historical demonstrations that showcase the farm's deep agricultural roots. It's a true celebration of how far the farm has come, while honoring the traditions that built it.

Commemorative 285th Memorabilia

To celebrate this special anniversary, the Apple Barrel Farm Market is stocked with exclusive 285th commemorative merchandise. guests can take home limited-edition plush toys and tote bags, the perfect keepsake to remember the milestone year and show off a piece of Lyman history!

Specialty Favorites Return

No celebration at Lyman Orchards is complete without the flavors guests look forward to all year. For the 285th anniversary, the Apple Barrel is bringing back some of its most beloved specialty items, including:

• Fresh Lemon Squares
• Cinnamon Bread
• Pie in a Bag
• Classic Corn Bread
• Whipped Butter
• Chicken Pot Pie

These seasonal favorites highlight the comfort and tradition that Lyman Orchards is known for– simple, nostalgic, and made to share.

From historic celebrations to farm-fresh food and exclusive memorabilia, the 285th Anniversary Festival is more than just an event – it's a tribute to nearly three centuries of farming heritage and community connection.