Full Schedule of Montgomery County Farm Tour 2016 Locations

Montgomery County residents can sample seasonally fresh food, buy homegrown meats and dairy products, taste locally bottled wines and view farm animals during the 27th annual Farm Tour and Harvest.

The tour is set for July 23 and 24.

Most people do not realize that agricultural activities occupy about one-third of the county’s land area. The majority of the farms in the county are family-run operations, which employ more than 10,000 residents. There are 540 farms in Montgomery County, many of which produce crops that help feed residents.

The annual Farm Tour and Harvest Sale helps make county residents aware of the diverse agricultural industry and products that are locally available during the growing season, organizers said.

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Here's the list of participating farms:

BUTLER’S ORCHARD, Butler Family, 22222 Davis Mill Rd., Germantown, 301-972-3299

A family farm providing good, green fun and local produce for over 65 years! Enjoy free hayrides, Veggie races, giant slides, pedal tractors. Activities from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. www.ButlersOrchard.com.

HEYSER FARMS, INC., Mike Heyser, 14526 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, 301-384-7859

Walk through our orchard and gardens, enjoy a wagon ride around the farm and sample fresh fruits including some of the best peaches around. Check out our Spencerville RED apple products, including hard cider and wine. We’ll have antique farm equipment on display & some local artists showcasing their wares. Open Saturday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. for the tour; www.spencervillered.com

HILTON’S FARM & GARDEN, Bobby & Tarra Hilton, 24801 Burnt Hill Road, Clarksburg, 301-704-2418

Stop by and enjoy music, kid’s activities, educational tours, our miniature Appaloosa Horse & Micro Mini Donkey, fainting goats, pot belly pig and free range chickens and ducks. Visit our farm market where more than 50+ varieties of seasonal vegetables and herbs are available, recycled material bird houses and feeders, farm raised beef and pork and fresh eggs. Farm Tour open Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Visit www.facebook.com/HiltonsFarman...

HOMESTEAD FARM,Allnutt Family, 15604 Sugarland Rd., Poolesville, 301-977-3761

Pick-your-own fruit farm .This weekend come pick-your-own peaches and thornless blackberries. Open Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm with pick-your-own areas closing at 5:00 pm. Visit www.Homestead-Farm.net for weekly updates.

KINGSBURY’S ORCHARD, Gene Kingsbury, 19415 Peach Tree Rd. Dickerson, 301-972-8755

More than 50 varieties of peaches, 20 varieties of apples and a selection of cherries, nectarines and Asian pears. This year’s Farm Tour we will be open Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.; www.kingsburysorchard.com.

LEWIS ORCHARDS, Lewis Family, 18901 Peach Tree Rd., Dickerson, 301-349-4101

Specialize in peaches, sweet corn, cherries, apricots, plums, nectarines, apples, tomatoes, peppers, squash, okra, eggplant, cucumbers, pumpkins and many other summer and fall vegetables. Farm Tour we will be open Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.; www.LewisOrchardFarmMarket.com

MADISON FIELDS, Doug Balls, 21355 Big Woods Rd., Dickerson, 301-349-4007

Offers farm activities and riding lessons for all. Learn how we integrate equine therapy for children and adults with autism or special needs with farm experiences that provide respite for families. On Farm Tour days we will be open Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

ROCK HILL ORCHARD, The Fendrick Family, 28600 Ridge Rd., Mount Airy, 301-831-7427

Visit our farm to pick-your-own peaches then walk to the dairy and watch cows being milked with a robotic milker. We also have cut-your-own bouquets, pick-your-own vegetables and blackberries. Hayrides are free. On Farm Tour we will be open Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.; www.rockhillorchard.com

ROCKLANDS FARM AND WINERY, Glenn Family, 14525 Montevideo Rd., Poolesville, 301-825-8075

Walk through our gardens, watch animals grazing the land, and take a tour of the farm and winery. Grass-fed beef and lamb, pasture-raised chicken. On Farm Tour we will be open Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. www.RocklandsFarmMD.com

R.B. SAVAGE & SONS FARM, R.B. Savage & Family, 23035 Mt. Ephraim Rd., Dickerson, 301-370-7111

A family-owned and operated farm in the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve. Buy produce from our garden, locally hand crafted items and farm raised beef, pork and chicken. Open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on the days of the Farm Tour. We are also providing burger, chips and a drink as a special for the Farm Tour. Find us on Facebook @R B Savage & Sons Farm, LLC.

SOLEADO LAVENDER FARM, Sophia Watkins, 23611 Harris Rd W., Dickerson, 301-922-5964

Soleado Lavender Farm is a sustainable lavender farm located near the entrance to Sugarloaf Mountain. We sell a range of lavender bath and home products that we make on the farm. The Farm offers fun events and activities for the whole family. This year’s Farm Tour we will be open Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. www.soleadolavender.com

STAR GAZING FARM, Anne Shroeder, 16760 Whites Store Rd., Boyds, 301-349-0802

A haven for abused and abandoned farm animals, including sheep, goats, horses, chickens, ducks, cows, llamas, and more! Demonstrations of shearing, wool processing, spinning, weaving and knitting. Lots of hands-on activities for children: face painting, crafting and games. This year’s Farm Tour we will be open Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. www.stargazingfarm.org

Saturday Only Stops

BUTTON FARM LIVING HISTORY CENTER, 16820 Black Rock Rd., Germantown 301-916-7090

Depicts 19th century plantation life; tour the Bank Barn, Farmhouse, Museum Garden and Slave Cemetery. Enjoy hands-on history, heritage breed animals and purchase fresh produce. On Farm Tour we will be open Saturday ONLY from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. More information at www.buttonfarm.org

CAMP OLYMPIA, 5511 Muncaster Mill Rd., Rockville, 301-926-9281

Featues year-round horseback riding center, year-round nursery/kindergarten and summer sports day camp. On Farm Tour Day see a variety of demonstrations on riding, sports and swimming performed by staff and campers. Pony rides throughout the day. On Farm Tour we will be open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.www.camp-olympia.com

CHOCOLATES AND TOMATOES FARM, Mark Mills, 18801 River Rd., Poolesville, 571-271-2686

Farmer Mark Mills is also a Chef and Chocolatier of 26 years and makes artisan chocolates featuring products from the farm. Learn more at www.chocolatesandtomatoes.com

EAST RIVENDELL FARM, Sharon Fraley, 26904 Clarksburg Rd., Damascus, 301-253-5080

Find a variety of farm animals to see and interact with, plus fruits and vegetables that are non-GMO and chemical free for sale. For Farm Tour we will be open from 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m. www.eastrivendellfarm.com

FIELD & FIDDLE FESTIVAL, Linden Farm, 20900 Martinsburg Rd., Dickerson, 248-683-9678

The Field & Fiddle Festival is a great way to end your farm touring on Saturday night 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Includes live music & dancing, screening of award winning film “Growing Legacy”, games, raffle baskets, offerings from food & farm vendors, BBQ & Wood fired pizza & more! For tickets & more information contact: ellen@mocoalliance.org

KING BARN DAIRY MOOseum, Peg Donnellon, 18028 Central Park Cir., S. Germantown Recreation Park, Boyds, 301-254-6575

Exhibits include life-size dairy breed models, milking equipment, dairy farm locations map, farm family histories, a model of the King farm home, as well as crafts, children’s room and two milkable model cows. For Farm Tour we will be open Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. See www.mooseum.com for more information.

POPLAR SPRING ANIMAL SANCTUARY, Teresa Cummings & Dave Hoerauf, 15200 Mt. Nebo Rd., Poolesville, 301-428-8128

Tour a 400 acre farm and meet friendly horses, cows, sheep, goats, chickens, and turkeys. Poplar Spring is an animal refuge dedicated to the protection of wildlife and the rescue of abused and abandoned farm animals. Hay rides and sale of refreshments, giant yard sale, t-shirts and crafts to benefit the non-profit sanctuary. This year’s Farm Tour we will be open Saturday ONLY from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. www.animalsanctuary.org

RED WIGGLER COMMUNITY FARM, Woody Woodroof, 23400 Ridge Rd., Germantown, 301-916-2216

Interpretive field walks describe cutting edge organic farming practices and howto create an inclusive environment for all on the farm. There will be Red Wiggler Certified Organic produce and local honey for sale. Bring a picnic and make a day of it! Farm Tour hours: open Saturday ONLY from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. www.redwiggler.org

WATERS ORCHARD, Susan Butler and Washington White, IV, 22529 Wildcat Rd., Germantown, 301-253-4956

Offers 16 unique varieties of apples for picking from September – early November. Join us Saturday from 12:00 to 4:00 pm to tour our orchard and learn about apple production. www.WatersOrchard.com

For more information on participating farms and operational hours for the farms visit the website at montgomerycountymd.gov/farmtour.