Lyman Orchards

Canceled - Circle K Petting Farm
2024-09-21 06:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield, CT, 06455, United States
Circle K Petting Farm has been canceled today. We hope to have them back tomorrow, Sunday, September 22nd.
Visit Lyman Orchards for petting and pictures with a whole corral of farm animals, including pygmy goats, sheep, rabbits, alpacas and a donkey. $5.00 admission per person (ages 2 & under are free), includes hay for feeding. Every weekend in September & October, 10am – 4pm*. Located at the Apple Barrel, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield.

*Tickets can only be purchased the day of the event at the Apple Barrel register or cash right at the entrance.
*Dates are subject to change and are weather permitting. Circle K Petting Farm will not be onsite Saturday, October 5th or Saturday, October 26th.
Please call 860-349-6000 for more information.

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
2024-09-21 06:00 - 11:30 | Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield, CT, 06455, United States
Hop aboard a Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride ever weekend in September and October from 10am - 3:30pm at Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market!*
Have you ever taken a horse-drawn wagon ride? Grab a cider and hop aboard our wagon rides. There's nothing like the clippity clop of hooves as you roll past the historic Lyman Homestead. Sit back no our rustic farm wagon as two horses pull you through the hayride trail at the Lyman farm.
Tickets: $6 ages 13+, $4 ages 4-12, free ages 3 and under. Cash Only.
Pickups are at the lower gravel lot to the right of the Apple Barrel Tent.

*Tickets can only be purchased the day of the event right at the Wagon Ride pickup location.
*Dates are subject to change and are weather permitting.
Please call 860-349-6000 for more information.
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides are run by RL Hills.

Friday Night Live Music Series Featuring Acoustic Steamer at 1741 Pub & Grill
2024-09-20 14:00 - 17:00 | 1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield, 06455, United States
Join us for live music, great food and drinks at 1741 Pub & Grill on Friday nights in September! September 20th, Acoustic Steamer will be playing from 6pm-9pm.

To learn more about the Acoustic Steamers, visit their full band page here: https://www.facebook.com/cajunrayandthesteamers

Call 860-349-6033 to make a reservation.

Brew Maze at Lyman Orchards Corn Maze
2024-09-20 13:00 - 15:30 | Corn Maze, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, CT, 06455, United States
Lyman Orchards is taking the Connecticut beer scene to their Corn Maze!
Attend a Beer Tasting like no other, featuring beers from local CT breweries on five Friday nights during the months of September and October.
We're hosting some of Connecticut's most popular brewers! Taste six 4oz. beer samples during the Corn Maze Beer Tastings scheduled as follows:
Friday, September 6th, 13th, 20th & October 4th, 11th
5:00pm-7:30pm
$35 tickets per person. Ages 21+ only, no children allowed.

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As part of your beer tasting experience, we invite you to arrive any time during the beer tasting hours and sample beer from three breweries that will be set up outside of the maze. Then, meander through the pathways of the corn maze! Last entry for the corn maze is 6:30pm! After that, don't forget to play some corn hole, do a potato sack race, use the mini golf putting area, and play twister!
We suggest you wear boots and bring a flashlight as it may get dark before you finish your journey in the maze! If you plan on entering the corn maze past sunset, you someone in your party MUST have a working flashlight (cell phones do not count as a flashlight) to be able to enter into the corn maze.
Ticket includes six 4 oz. beer samples and corn maze ticket, 21 and over event (please bring photo ID - we ID everyone). Adult only event.
Tickets Now On Sale
Participating Breweries: (subject to change)
September 6th Breweries: Caius Farm Brewery, Alvarium Beer Company, Barn Brew Company
September 13th Breweries: Back East Brewing, Twelve Percent Beer Project, Berlinetta Brewing Company
September 20th Breweries: New Park Brewing, Lasting Brass Craft Brewing, Dudleytown Brewing Company
October 4th Breweries: Tribus Beer Company, Caius Farm Brewery, Rule of 3 Brewing
October 11th Breweries: Myrcene Ale Company, Two Roads Brewing Company, Twelve Percent Beer Project
Questions? Contact: bcritchley@lymanorchards.com
NO REFUNDS

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Full Moon Sound Meditation at Lyman Orchards
2024-09-17 14:00 - 15:15 | Lyman Orchards Golf Club, 70 Lyman Road, Middlefield, CT, 06455, United States
Enjoy a Full Moon Sound Meditation in "The Meadow" at Lyman Orchards Golf Club with The Conduit on select days in 2024. Relax to the soothing sounds of live gongs and singing bowls washing over you for deep meditative bliss. Lean into the heightened lunar energy of each Full Moon to align with your highest self.
During the Conduit's sound-meditation, you will quickly access the benefits of a deep meditative practice, without needing any experience or special techniques. Experience a live sound journey, finding stillness through the orchestration, allowing a deep connection to the space within your heart, mind and body. As the vibrations gently hold you, release mental and emotional blockages, and invite and strengthen a connection with your inner self.
Please bring props for your comfort. A zero gravity chair is perfect - or a beach towel with a yoga mat and a pillow and blanket would work as well. Eye coverings and water are also encouraged.
Approximately 60-75 minutes in length.
Registration is required. $25 per person.
Purchase Tickets

Visit 1741 Pub & Grill before or after the meditation for delicious cocktails, mocktails and food. View their menu here.
Dates Available:

Tuesday, September 17th, 6:00pm-7:15pm

Please park in the far left of the parking lot at 1741 Pub & Grill, 70 Lyman Road. The meditation will be at the open space to the left of the parking lot. Please note: the closest bathroom is located at 1741 Pub & Grill on the other side of the parking lot.
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**In the event that an individual date needs to be cancelled, all ticket holders will automatically be pushed to the next available date. If another date works better for you, please contact npeach@lymanorchards.com to choose another date BEFORE the new date occurs.
NO REFUNDS

Friday Night Live Music Series Featuring Tom Turci
2024-09-13 14:00 - 16:00 | 1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield, 06455, United States
Join us for live music, great food and drinks at 1741 Pub & Grill on Friday nights in September! September 13th, Tom Turci will be playing from 6pm-9pm.

Tom Turci is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songsmith from central Connecticut. His original music takes inspiration from many different roots, but he likes to make it as organic and musically pleasing to the ear as he can. Tom writes and performs solo around Connecticut and nearby. He also frequently performs with local Southington band Shed Rats, and with musician Nathaniel Hintz, among many other performances and projects.

Call 860-349-6033 to make a reservation.

Low Strung: Yale's Rock-Cello Rebels Playing at 1741 Pub & Grill
2024-09-08 14:00 - 16:00 | 1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield, 06455, United States
Low Strung is a group of classically-trained musicians turned rock-cello rebels from Yale University. Enjoy an exciting evening of live music under the tent at 1741 Pub & Grill, with a cello concert performance like you've never seen! The unique style of this -person lively group of cello performers from Yale University, play an engaging set of rock and pop songs by artists ranging from Queen and the Beatles to Avril Lavigne and Michael Jackson.
Sunday, September 8th from 6pm-8pm
Hosted under the Golf Tent at 1741 Pub & Grill (located at Lyman Orchards Golf Course), dinner and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the event.
Tickets are $25 per person, each person must have a ticket to attend.
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Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Guests will be seated outside under the tent in groups of 8 people per table. Individual tables of two will be seated with other ticket holders.
If you are purchasing tickets separately from other people in your party, please email Nina Peach at npeach@lymanorchards.com to ensure your party is seated together.
Learn more about Low Strung here: https://www.lowstrungcellos.org/
No Refunds and No Outside Food and Beverages are Allowed.

Harvest Music Festival at Lyman Orchards ~ Benefiting St. Jude's Children Research Hospital
2024-09-07 08:00 - 13:00 | Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield, CT, 06455, United States
The Harvest Music Festival brings you back-to-back bands of live music from Connecticut's best local artists on Saturday, September 7th from 12pm-5pm!
The Harvest Music Festival will be a FREE event featuring live music from Connecticut's best local musicians! Craft beer at our beer garden, food trucks & more will also be available for purchase!

Continue to check back as we add more activities and post more information on our beer garden!

Activities:
Beer Garden with Local CT Beer
Corn Maze
Pick Your Own Apples, Peaches & Pears, South Street
Live Music
Food Trucks
Silent Auction

Participating at the Beer Garden:
Rule of 3 Brewing
Dudley Town Brewing
Two Roads Brewing
Concentric Brewing
Freixenet Processo

About the Bands & Artists

All the bands listed are graciously donating their time to help the children at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with their fight against childhood cancer. Please consider them for all your musical needs.

Bands and Times of Performance:
12pm - 1pm: Silver Threads (A Linda Ronstadt Tribute)
1pm - 2pm: Nine North
2pm - 3pm: Number 9 Beatles Tribute Band
3pm - 4pm: The Convertibles Oldies 50-60s Rock
4pm - 5pm: Mike Martinez & The Monthei Brothers Band

This festival is hosted by St. Jude Connecticut Network. It is their 31st Annual Fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market.

To learn more about St. Jude Connecticut Network, visit stjudectnetwork.org

Friday Night Live Music Series Featuring Tony Susi at 1741 Pub & Grill
2024-09-06 14:00 - 17:00 | 1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield, 06455, United States
Join us for live music, great food and drinks at 1741 Pub & Grill on Friday nights in September! September 6th, Tony Susi will be playing from 6pm-9pm.

Tony has been an active singer/songwriter in CT for many years as both a solo artist and in various bands, most notably "That 70's Band". He is versatile on both keyboard and guitar, thanks to his formal musical training at the Hartt School of Music and UConn.

Call 860-349-6033 to make a reservation.

Corn Maze & Cider Donut Festival
2024-08-31 06:00 - 2024-09-01 12:00 | Corn Maze, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, CT, 06455, United States
Save the Date!
Lyman Orchards Corn Maze & Cider Donut Festival will be on August 31st & September 1st, 10am - 4pm!

This year's corn maze theme: PEANUTS!

Head over for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Corn Maze at 10am on August 31st. Learn More about the Corn Maze Here.

Get some delicious Corn on the Cob at the Apple Barrel Deli!

Saturday, August 31st Activities:

9am - 4:30pm: Pick Your Own Apples, Peaches & Pears, South Street
10am: Join us at the Corn Maze for our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony*
10am - 5:30pm: Lyman Orchards Corn Maze ($11 ages 13+; $6 ages 4-12; free ages 3 and under)
10am - 1pm: Drumming Circle*
10am - 11am: Cingarden Yoga Class for a free guided class for all levels yoga flow*
10am - 2pm: Energy in Action - a mobile learning experience teaching children how to become an energy-efficient generation*
10am - 3:30pm: Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides ($6 per person, $4 ages 4-12; free ages 3 & under)
10am - 4pm: Circle K Petting Farm ($5 per person, free ages 2 & under)
10am-4pm: Roaming Railroad Trackless Train ($5 per person)
10am - 4pm: Face Painting by Lara
10am - 4pm: ToneGrown with Kids Crafts
10am - 4pm: Yard Games*
11am - 3pm: Food Trucks
11am, 1pm & 2pm: Cider Donut Corn Hole Toss Contest (free to participate, first come, first serve!)*
1pm - 3pm: Line Dancing with Stompin' Boots*
1pm - 4pm: Live Music from Charlie Widmer*

Sunday, September 1st Activities:

9am - 4:30pm: Pick Your Own Apples, Peaches & Pears, South Street
10am - 5:30pm: Lyman Orchards Corn Maze ($11 ages 13+; $6 ages 4-12; free ages 3 and under)
10am - 3:30pm: Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides ($6 per person, $4 ages 4-12; free ages 3 & under)
10am - 4pm: Face Painting by Lara
10am - 4pm: Circle K Petting Farm ($5 per person, free ages 2 & under)
10am - 4pm: Roaming Railroad Trackless Train ($5 per person)
10am - 4pm: ToneGrown with Kids Crafts
10am - 4pm: Yard Games*
11am, 1pm & 2pm: Cider Donut Corn Hole Toss Contest (free to participate, first come, first serve!)*
11am - 3pm: Food Trucks
12pm - 2pm: Square Dancing with Glastonbury Square Dance Club*
1pm - 4pm: Live Music from John Ciambriello*

Admission to the Lyman Orchards Corn Maze & Cider Donut Festival is FREE!

Activities subject to change, continue to check back for more information on other activities joining us at the Corn Maze & Cider Donut Festival!

The Lyman Orchards Corn Maze officially opens Saturday, August 31st at 10am and will run until Sunday, November 3rd.

Energy In Action at the Corn Maze and Cider Donut Festival
2024-08-31 06:00 - 10:00 | Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield, CT, 06455, United States
Energy in Action is a mobile learning experience that will be onsite at the Apple Barrel Farm Market during the Corn Maze and Cider Donut Festival on August 31st from 10am - 2pm. This is a free activity, all are welcome to check it out.
Step inside an interactive exhibit to learn and explore:

The Energy Grid - Watch power flow to your home
Plasma Tube - Learn how your body conducts electricity
Thermal Tunnel - Observe how insulation prevents heat loss
Generation Station - Use your power to discover which light bulb is most efficient
Wind Power - Discover how wind turbines produce energy
Light Wall - Make your pledge to become more energy-efficient!
... & more!

Brought to you by Eversource, Connecticut Natural Gas, Southern Connecticut Gas & United Illuminating.
Proud Sponsors of Energize Connecticut.
Click HERE to see other activities that are going on during the Corn Maze and Cider Donut Festival.

Friday Night Live Music Series Featuring Violet Willows at 1741 Pub & Grill
2024-08-30 14:00 - 17:00 | 1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield, 06455, United States
Join us for live music, great food and drinks at 1741 Pub & Grill on Friday nights in August! August 30th, Violet Willows will be playing from 6pm-9pm.

Violet Willows is a CT Based duo Brianne Chasanoff (piano, lead vocals), and Mary Gardner (percussion, guitar, bass, vocals).

Call 860-349-6033 to make a reservation.

Country DJ Brunch Buffet Under the Tent at 1741 Pub & Grill
2024-08-25 06:00 - 10:00 | 1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield, 06455, United States
Put on your boots and head on over to 1741 Pub & Grill for a Country DJ Brunch! DJ Stardust will be spinning your favorite modern country while you enjoy a delicious country buffet. Yard games will also be available to play during brunch.
Make it a "day in the country" and head on over to our Sunflower Maze after brunch! All brunch attendees will receive a coupon for $2 off the 2024 Sunflower Maze to be redeemed at the Sunflower Maze, valid on August 25th only.
Sunday, August 25th, seatings at 10am & 12pm. Outside under the tent at 1741 Pub & Grill. Reservations are required.
Pricing:
$24.99 per person; $15.99 Kids 11 & Under
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Menu:
Scrambled Eggs
Belgium Waffles with Assorted Fruit Toppings
1741 Home Fries
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Maple Sausage
Country Fried Steak with Sausage Gravy & Biscuits
Lyman Orchards Cider Donuts
Croissants
Fruit Salad
Coffee, Tea & Juice
Make a Reservation

Air Cooled in the Orchard at Lyman Orchards
2024-08-24 05:00 - 11:00 | Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield, CT, 06455, United States
Open to all Corvair Powered vehicles, Air Cooled Volkswagens, and more! If it’s a classic Air Cooled Car, come on down!

Show Time: 9am to 3pm (rain or shine!)

Car registration: $10 entry.
General Admission: FREE!

People’s Choice Judging, Top Awards Presented

Breakfast and Lunch available from Lyman’s famous Apple Barrel Farm Market

Bring the Whole Family!!!!!!!

For Corvair Info email CT Corsa at ctcorsa2@gmail.com
For Volkswagen Info, email: bill@ctvwa.org or chris@ctvwa.org

Friday Night Live Music Series Featuring Modern Refuge at 1741 Pub & Grill
2024-08-23 14:00 - 17:00 | 1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield, 06455, United States
Join us for live music, great food and drinks at 1741 Pub & Grill on Friday nights in August! August 23rd, Modern Refuge: Acoustic Duo will be playing from 6pm-9pm.

Modern Refuge is an indie Rock Band from New Haven, CT. Their first album will release in Fall 2024.

Call 860-349-6033 to make a reservation.

Sunflowers, Sips & Sunsets at Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze
2024-08-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Sunflower Maze, 105 South Street, Middlefield, CT, 06455
See, Swirl, Sniff, Sip, and Savor Sunflowers & Sunsets! It's a Wine Tasting like no other! Stroll through the Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze at sunset and taste wines from three local Connecticut wineries on the first four Friday's in August.
Walk your way through nearly one mile of winding pathways in Connecticut's original Sunflower Maze and wet your whistle on a variety of wines from three Connecticut wineries. The 2024 Hartford Yard Goats Themed Sunflower Maze at Lyman Orchards is approximately 3 acres with 350,000 yellow, red, and orange sunflowers! During your walk amid the sunflowers, you'll see butterflies and yellow finches, with the surrounding orchard hills as a beautiful scenic backdrop. Climb atop our 10 ft. viewing platform for the ultimate vistas and group photos. The setting is serene and the scenery is spectacular for this one-of-a-kind sunset experience!
Sunflower Maze Wine Tasting Dates: August 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd

5:00 – 7:00pm (arrive any time before 7pm maze takes approximately 30 minutes)

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Ticket includes six, two ounce tastings, and entry into the Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze.
Pricing: $38 per person
Participating Wineries:
Gouveia Vineyards (Wallingford)
Paradise Hills Winery (Wallingford)
Priam Vineyards (Colchester)
Event is 21+. Everyone must show ID to enter. Children & pets are NOT allowed inside the maze during this event, no exceptions.

Enjoy a memorable August evening with us at Lyman Orchards!
Enjoy live music every Friday at 1741 Pub & Grill from 6pm - 9pm. Dinner reservations are required.
Sunflower Maze Address: 105 South Street Middlefield, CT 06455
NO REFUNDS.
Tickets are on sale online only. No tickets available to purchase at the entrance.
August 24th RAINDATE, Timing: 5:30pm-7:00pm

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Setback at 1741 Pub & Grill
2024-08-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-07 14:00 - 16:00 | 1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield, 06455, United States
Come to 1741 Pub & Grill to play Setback!

Doors open for registration at 5pm, the first of 6 games start at 6pm.

Don't forget to enjoy great food and drink specials at 1741 Pub & Grill!

Last call for food is at 8:30pm.

$20 buy-in. Half of the $20 buy-in benefits TriCircle, an organization that provides resources for individuals and their families affected by addiction.

Full Moon Sound Meditation at Lyman Orchards
2024-08-20 15:00 - 16:15 | Lyman Orchards Golf Club, 70 Lyman Road, Middlefield, CT, 06455, United States
Full Moon Sound Meditation Update for Monday, August 19th:
We have made the decision to postpone Monday, August 19th's Full Moon Sound Meditation. The new date will be Tuesday, August 20th, 7pm-8:15pm. Ticket holders, please check your email for an update.
Enjoy a Full Moon Sound Meditation in "The Meadow" at Lyman Orchards Golf Club with The Conduit on select days in 2024. Relax to the soothing sounds of live gongs and singing bowls washing over you for deep meditative bliss. Lean into the heightened lunar energy of each Full Moon to align with your highest self.
During the Conduit's sound-meditation, you will quickly access the benefits of a deep meditative practice, without needing any experience or special techniques. Experience a live sound journey, finding stillness through the orchestration, allowing a deep connection to the space within your heart, mind, and body. As the vibrations gently hold you, release mental and emotional blockages, and invite and strengthen a connection with your inner self. Just as meditation connects you to deeper realms, the slot monster in the gaming world can be seen as a portal to an immersive experience, drawing you into the thrilling depths of slots with captivating designs and engaging gameplay. Both experiences, in their unique ways, allow you to escape the everyday and embrace moments of profound inner exploration or external excitement.
Please bring props for your comfort. A zero gravity chair is perfect - or a beach towel with a yoga mat and a pillow and blanket would work as well. Eye coverings and water are also encouraged.
Approximately 60-75 minutes in length.
Registration is required. $25 per person.
Purchase Tickets

Visit 1741 Pub & Grill before or after the meditation for delicious cocktails, mocktails and food. View their menu here.
Dates Available:

Monday, August 19th, 7:00pm-8:15pm *Now hosted on Tuesday, August 20th, 7:00pm-8:15pm due to weather*
Tuesday, September 17th, 6:00pm-7:15pm

Rain Date: Tuesday, August 20th
Please park in the far left of the parking lot at 1741 Pub & Grill, 70 Lyman Road. The meditation will be at the open space to the left of the parking lot. Please note: the closest bathroom is located at 1741 Pub & Grill on the other side of the parking lot.
Purchase Tickets

**In the event that an individual date needs to be cancelled, all ticket holders will automatically be pushed to the next available date. If another date works better for you, please contact npeach@lymanorchards.com to choose another date BEFORE the new date occurs.
NO REFUNDS

Community Tag Sale at Lyman Orchards
2024-08-18 05:00 - 10:00 | Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield, CT, 06455, United States
Looking to declutter your home, make some extra cash, or find great deals? Join Lyman Orchards for our end of summer Community Tag Sale! Clean out your closets, attics, and garages and bring your unwanted items to a tag sale extravaganza! You keep the profits! This is a perfect spot for people who don't have space to host their own tag sale.
Lyman Orchards' Community Tag Sale will be hosted on Sunday, August 18th from 9am-2pm.
More than 20 tables of items for sale!
This event is a fantastic opportunity for individuals and families to up-cycle and enjoy a day of fun and shopping. Great for bargain hunters, treasure seekers, and anyone who loves a good deal!
Visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market for breakfast, lunch, fresh baked goods and treats.
How to Participate:

Register Your Spot: Sign up and pay the $10 vendor fee by completing this registration form here. Vendor fee is 100% donated to Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services. Note: the email address you use to sign up with will be form of communication that Lyman Orchards will use to communicate with any information and updates about the tag sale.
Prepare Your Items: Start sorting through your belongings and organizing what you'd like to sell. We encourage gently used household goods & clothing, vintage treasures, or handmade crafts. Please contact us with any questions on what you'd like to bring. No hazardous materials or weapons allowed to be sold.
Join the Sale: Show up at 7:30am the day of the event, set up your space, and get ready to sell!
Please do not bring hazardous materials, weapon, knives, etc.
No Vendors Allowed.

Lyman Orchards has a limited amount of tables to provide, we strongly encourage to bring your own tables and tablecloth to participate.
Reserve a Table
For more information or any questions, please contact npeach@lymanorchards.com.
No Refunds within 48 Hours of the Event.

Peach Festival at Lyman Orchards
2024-08-17 06:00 - 12:00 | Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield, CT, 06455, United States
Plan a Peach Day at the Lyman Orchards Peach Festival! It's all happening at the Apple Barrel Farm Market on Saturday, August 17th, 10am-4pm!

Lyman Orchards has a deep-rooted history in the peach-growing business dating back 130 years and we're celebrating our heritage in a big way!

Continue checking back as we add more activities!

Activities:

8am - 4:30pm: Pick Your Own Peaches available, located on South Street
9am - 6pm: Apple Barrel Farm Market open
9am - 4pm: Apple Barrel Deli open
10am - 5:30pm: Lyman Orchards Creamery open with a special seasonal Peach Sundae!
10am - 12pm: Story time & Crafts with Gabrielle Davis reading her book, PEACHES (Abrams, Spring 2024)
10am - 11am: Cingarden Yoga Class for a FREE guided class for all levels yoga flow*
1pm - 4pm: Live Music from The Aquatudes*
10am - 3:30pm: Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides ($6 per person, $4 ages 4-12; free ages 3 & under)
10am - 4pm: Roaming Railroad Trackless Train ($5 per person)
10am - 4pm: Goat Cuddles with Bradley Mountain Farms ($10 per person)
10am - 4pm: Face Painting by Lara
12pm - 3pm: Double Dutch and Hula Hooping*
12:30pm: Kids & Adult Chocolate Cream Pie Eating Contest* (free to participate, first come/first serve)
1pm - 4pm: Live Music on the Patio featuring The Aquatudes*
Food Trucks, including Jeff's Kettle Corn!

*Free Activities!
Admission to the Lyman Orchards Peach Festival is FREE!

Available at the Lyman Orchards Creamery:
Peach Crisp Sundae

Activities subject to change, continue to check back for more information on other activities joining us at the Peach Festival!

Friday Night Live Music Series Featuring Bryan Titus at 1741 Pub & Grill
2024-08-16 14:00 - 17:00 | 1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield, 06455, United States
Join us for live music, great food and drinks at 1741 Pub & Grill on Friday nights in August! August 16th, Bryan Titus will be playing from 6pm-9pm.

Bryan Titus has a voice that's comparable to Ray Lamontagne, Amos Lee, Chris Stapleton, & Van Morrison ...it's no surprise that you'll hear covers from those artists & more, as well as some well crafted original songs!

Call 860-349-6033 to make a reservation.

Kids Eat Right!
2024-08-14 07:00 - 09:00 | Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield, CT, 06455, United States
It's Kids Eat Right month and the Connecticut Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics are coming to Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market to promote healthful nutrition, lifestyle, and well-being for children.
There will be stations set up on the Apple Barrel Patio to allow children to learn about the importance of fruit, vegetables, and herbs.
Arrive any time between 11am-1pm on Wednesday, August 14th to teach your kids about eating right. This event is free and open to the public.
After you stop by, be sure to head up to Lyman Orchards Pick Your Own fields and pick fresh apples, squash, and more! Make it a day of fun and get lost in our Hartford Yard Goats Sunflower Maze!
Pick Your Own Hours: open daily, 8AM-4:30PM
Sunflower Maze Hours: open daily, 9AM-4:30PM
Apple Barrel Farm Market Hours: open daily, 9AM-6PM

Story Time at the Sunflower Maze at Lyman Orchards
2024-08-14 06:30 - 07:00 | Sunflower Maze, 105 South Street, Middlefield, CT, 06455
Join Miss Vicki from Levi E. Coe Library as she shares stories and crafts outside at the Sunflower Maze! The event is free and open to the public.

Enjoy outdoor family fun at Lyman Orchards! After story time, head into the Hartford Yard Goats themed Sunflower Maze and get lost!

Lunch available for purchase from the Apple Barrel Farm Market.

Sunflower Maze Address: 105 South Street, Middlefield, CT

Boot, Scoot N' Boogie BBQ at Lyman Orchards with Steps and Sounds
2024-08-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield, CT, 06455, United States
Get ready for an outdoor picnic-style event, while kicking up your boots with Steps and Sounds DJ and line-dancing instruction to all your favorite country songs.
Enjoy a delicious BBQ plate prepared by the Apple Barrel Deli.
Line Dancing is for all-levels - including beginner! Family Friendly!
Sunday, August 11th, 1pm - 4pm at the Apple Barrel Tent.
Tickets are $35 per person and includes a BBQ Plate & Line Dancing, Cash Bar
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BBQ Plate:
Apple BBQ Half Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Sweet, Buttery Corn on the Cob, Lyman's Bakery-made Dessert, & choice of Bottled Water or Soda.
Cash Bar will be available serving Beer, Wine & Lyman Orchards' 1741 Hard Cider. (Accepting cash & card)
Location: Apple Barrel Tent at Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, CT. Look for the big white tent!
No Refunds. Event cancels with heavy rain.
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Friday Night Live Music Series Featuring Dave Crispino at 1741 Pub & Grill
2024-08-09 14:00 - 17:00 | 1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield, 06455, United States
Join us for live music, great food and drinks at 1741 Pub & Grill on Friday nights in August! August 9th, Dave Crispino will be playing from 6pm-9pm.

Dave Crispino has 25 yrs experience in solo acoustic act with songs ranging from the 60s to today.

Call 860-349-6033 to make a reservation.

Sunflowers, Sips & Sunsets at Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze
2024-08-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Sunflower Maze, 105 South Street, Middlefield, CT, 06455
Due to the weather for Friday, August 9th, the Sunflowers, Sips and Sunsets has been cancelled. Ticket holders, please check your emails.
See, Swirl, Sniff, Sip, and Savor Sunflowers & Sunsets! It's a Wine Tasting like no other! Stroll through the Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze at sunset and taste wines from three local Connecticut wineries on the first four Friday's in August.
Walk your way through nearly one mile of winding pathways in Connecticut's original Sunflower Maze and wet your whistle on a variety of wines from three Connecticut wineries. The 2024 Hartford Yard Goats Themed Sunflower Maze at Lyman Orchards is approximately 3 acres with 350,000 yellow, red, and orange sunflowers! During your walk amid the sunflowers, you'll see butterflies and yellow finches, with the surrounding orchard hills as a beautiful scenic backdrop. Climb atop our 10 ft. viewing platform for the ultimate vistas and group photos. The setting is serene and the scenery is spectacular for this one-of-a-kind sunset experience!
Sunflower Maze Wine Tasting Dates: August 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd

5:00 – 7:00pm (arrive any time before 7pm maze takes approximately 30 minutes)

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Ticket includes six, two ounce tastings, and entry into the Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze.
Pricing: $38 per person
Participating Wineries:
Gouveia Vineyards (Wallingford)
Paradise Hills Winery (Wallingford)
Priam Vineyards (Colchester)
Event is 21+. Everyone must show ID to enter. Children & pets are NOT allowed inside the maze during this event, no exceptions.

Enjoy a memorable August evening with us at Lyman Orchards!
Enjoy live music every Friday at 1741 Pub & Grill from 6pm - 9pm. Dinner reservations are required.
Sunflower Maze Address: 105 South Street Middlefield, CT 06455
NO REFUNDS.
Tickets are on sale online only. No tickets available to purchase at the entrance.
August 24th RAINDATE, Timing: 5:30pm-7:00pm

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The Traveling Bazaar at Lyman Orchards
2024-08-03 06:00 - 12:00 | Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield, CT, 06455, United States
The Bristol Bazaar is taking the show on the road and heading to Lyman Orchards!

Due to the predicted thunderstorms for Sunday, August 4th, this event is only being held on Saturday, August 3rd. We hope to see you there!
This event will take place on Saturday, August 3rd from 10am - 4pm at the Apple Barrel Tent at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, CT. Delicious lunch menu available at the Apple Barrel Deli. From 12pm-4pm, visit Lyman Orchards' Bar to purchase Beer, Wine & Lyman Orchards Hard Cider!*

Handmade goods
Volleyball
Cornhole
Mini golf
Potato sack races
Sandbox!
Sunflower Maze (on property, South Street)
Pick Your Own (on property, South Street)
Ice Cream
& so much more!

Visit https://www.thebristolbazaar.com/the-traveling-bazaar to learn more.
Looking to be a vendor? Click Here.
Address: 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, CT.
Free to attend.
*Alcohol must be consumed in proper locations and not allowed to be taken off property.

Sunflowers, Sips & Sunsets at Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze
2024-08-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Sunflower Maze, 105 South Street, Middlefield, CT, 06455
See, Swirl, Sniff, Sip, and Savor Sunflowers & Sunsets! It's a Wine Tasting like no other! Stroll through the Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze at sunset and taste wines from three local Connecticut wineries on the first four Fridays in August.
Walk your way through nearly one mile of winding pathways in Connecticut's original Sunflower Maze and wet your whistle on a variety of wines from three Connecticut wineries. The 2024 Hartford Yard Goats Themed Sunflower Maze at Lyman Orchards is approximately 3 acres with 350,000 yellow, red, and orange sunflowers! During your walk amid the sunflowers, you'll see butterflies and yellow finches, with the surrounding orchard hills as a beautiful scenic backdrop. Climb atop our 10 ft. viewing platform for the ultimate vistas and group photos. The setting is serene and the scenery is spectacular for this one-of-a-kind sunset experience!
Sunflower Maze Wine Tasting Dates: August 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd

5:00 – 7:00pm (arrive any time before 7pm maze takes approximately 30 minutes)

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Ticket includes six, two ounce tastings, and entry into the Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze.
Pricing: $38 per person
Participating Wineries:
Gouveia Vineyards (Wallingford)
Paradise Hills Winery (Wallingford)
Priam Vineyards (Colchester)
Event is 21+. Everyone must show ID to enter. Children & pets are NOT allowed inside the maze during this event, no exceptions.

Enjoy a memorable August evening with us at Lyman Orchards! Individual freshly picked sunflowers will also be available for purchase at check in. Sunflowers are $4 each, accepting card only.
Enjoy live music every Friday at 1741 Pub & Grill from 6pm - 9pm. Dinner reservations are required.
Sunflower Maze Address: 105 South Street Middlefield, CT 06455
NO REFUNDS.
Tickets are on sale online only. No tickets available to purchase at the entrance.
August 24th RAINDATE, Timing: 5:30pm-7:00pm

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