Free Horse-Drawn Hayrides in Mercer County Saturdays in July

The Mercer County Park Commission will offer free Saturday evening hayrides at Howell Living History Farm in July.

Horse-drawn rides will be offered on July 11, 18 and 25. They will last 20 minutes, carrying visitors over the lanes of the 130-acre working farm.

Rides will leave the barnyard area every 25 minutes beginning at 5:10 p.m. with the last ride departing at 8 p.m. Rides will be given on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 200 visitors. Rides are intended for individual and family participation. Groups cannot be accommodated.

During the program, visitors can also take self-guided tours, picnic in the picnic area and join a marshmallow roast.

A wheelchair-accessible wagon is also available. Individuals who would like to ride on this wagon should call 609-737-3299 in advance, and ask for Kathy. The wagon is horse drawn.

On the dates when evening hayrides are offered, the farm will be closed during the day.