As a working farm, Fox Chase Farm is open to the public only during public events held at specific times throughout the year. These events afford opportunities to visit and explore the farm. Planned activities this year consist of Festivals and Special Fundraising Events, Summer Open Houses on scheduled Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings, and Volunteer Work Days.
Additionally, the Fox Chase Farm is supported by the Pennypack Greenway Partnership, a group of nonprofit organizations and communities that work together to preserve, expand and restore the natural areas along the Pennypack Creek. Download the 2008 calendar of Pennypack Greenway activities for other local events.
Festivals and Special Fundraising Events
Maple Sugar Day
Saturday, March 1, 2008
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Learn the process of maple sugaring, watch the making
of maple candy, and sample pancakes with pure maple syrup. Maple products
will also be for sale.
Admission: $3.00 Adults and Children
Sheep Shearing Day
Saturday, April 19, 2008
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Watch as the sheep are sheared, and learn what is
done with the wool. Enjoy hayrides, games, crafts, live music and more.
Admission: $3.00 Adults and Children
Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser
Saturday, May 10, 2008
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Help support the farm. Vegetables, herbs and flowering
annuals will be available for sale.
Applefest
Saturday,October 18, 2008
Raindate: Sunday,October 19, 2008
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Enjoy a day of cider pressing, apple butter making,
apple bobbing, bird carving, candle dipping, corn maize,hayrides, seasonal
games, pumpkin painting, live music and more. Pumpkins, apples, apple
butter, apple cider and baked goods for sale.
Admission: $5.00 Adults and Teens.
$3.00 Children (ages 3-12)
Holiday Greens Sale Fundraiser
Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7, 2008.
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0:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Shop for your holiday greens at our annual Greeens sale. Decorated wreaths, swags, bows, candle centerpieces and white pine roping
will be available to purchase. Enjoy hot mulled cider and roasted chestnuts for an old-fashioned holiday tradition.
Summer on the Farm...
Saturday Open House
The Fox Chase Farm will be open for visitors to explore the farm, from
10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on the following dates:
May 10, 2008
June 14, 2008*
July 12, 2008
August 9, 2008
September 13, 2008
* The 4-H club sill be hosting a mini farm show on June 14 from 10 AM
- 1 PM. Join the sheep, pig and beef clubs as they demonstrate grooming techniques and present their animals to the public.
Tuesday Nights on the
Farm
Farm activities for the family will be held each Tuesday night at 7:00
PM. Hayrides and other fun events are scheduled for this season. Free.
July 15, 2008
July 22, 2008*
July 29, 2008
August 5, 2008
August 12, 2008 — MOVIE NIGHT! Join us for a showing of Charlotte's Web (2006).
Bring your blanket or chair and enjoy
a night at the farm. Movie begins
at Dark! Refreshments available for sale.
Volunteer Work Days On the Farm...
Green
Sale Workshops
Volunteers are needed to help our staff at these free workshops to prepare for the Holiday Greens Sale. Cut greens, decorate wreaths, door swags, and centerpieces, or make beautiful bows
to be sold at the Greens Sale.
December 2, 2008, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
December 3, 2008, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
December 4, 2008, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friends of Fox Chase Farm General Meetings
These meetings will be held at the Farm Education Building.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008 (Annual Picnic)
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008