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Hours of Operation:
(Park will be OPEN!)
This is no longer a drive-thru experience)

Open 11/28-12/29
Open Christmas Night
Wed & Thur 5pm-9pm
Fri & Sat 5pm-10pm
Sun 5pm-9pm










703 Tarboro Road
Youngsville, NC 27596
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(919) 556-1771
Fax: (919) 556-5881

Festival of Lights
All Inclusive Pricing!

$19.95 Ages 2-64
Less than 2 years old Free
$17.95 Ages 65+
$17.95 Military
Free Parking
Full Service Restrooms

Includes: Wagon Ride!
Train Ride! Carousel!
Giant Mountain Slide!
Hay Jump!
Jump Pillow & Jump Pad!
Family Trike Race!
Giant swings! Picnic Areas!
Country Store!
Cash/Credit/Debit/Apple Pay
*No advance tickets/reservations
*No online tickets
*Purchase tickets at ticket booth
upon arrival.
*No Pets.

*Gem Mine, Duck Race,
Corn House are closed
for our winter season.

2025 Memberships available 
for online purchase now!
GREAT gift idea!
All Memberships Include:
Unlimited
Visits April-October
Unlimited Wagon Rides, 
Train Rides,
Carousel Rides,
Splash pad and Water slide (In Season)
and all general play areas each visit.
10 % off Birthday Parties
Discounted Farm Pass Guest Passes
Bring a guest for the day and they can enjoy unlimited
rides along with you for the current general admission.
VIP check-in during our popular Fall Festival. 
Skip the ticket booth line and head inside to the
Country Store to check-in.

Premier Membership
April-October Only
1-3 Members $95 each
4+ $85 each
(Less than 2 years old Free)

*New for 2025*
Ultimate Membership
April-December
Also includes unlimited visits
to the Festival of Lights!

1-3 Members $135 each
4+ Members $125 each
(Less than 2 years old Free)




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Hill Ridge Farms Calendar

April 2024
2024 Opening Day April 19th!
Splash Pad Open Daily Starting April 19th!

Spring Hours Wednesday-Saturday 10-5:30 Sunday 1-5:30

Spring Field Trips available Wed-Friday 10-5:30

Spring Birthday Parties available Saturday & Sunday

Current April Food Vendor Schedule
Coney Island Food Truck Friday, April 19th 11-2
Coney Island Food Truck Wednesday, April 24th 11-1:30
Coney Island Food Truck Thursday, April 25th 11-1:30
Coney Island Food Truck Friday, April 26th 11-1:30
May 2024
Splash Pad/Waterslide Open Daily and included with all admissions!

Summer Hours Wednesday-Saturday 10-5:30 Sunday 1-5:30

Summer Field Trips available Wed-Friday 10-5:30

Summer Birthday Parties available Saturday & Sunday

Current May Food Vendor Schedule
Check back for updates

WeBe Ice Cream Truck Friday, May 24th 11-2

Coney Island Food Truck Saturday, May 25th 11-2
WeBe Ice Cream Saturday, May 25th 11-2

WeBe Ice Cream Sunday, May 26th 2-4

Coney Island Food Truck Wednesday, May 29th 11-2
WeBe Ice Cream Truck Wednesday, May 29th 11-2

WeBe Ice Cream Truck Thursday, May 30th 11-2

WeBe Ice Cream Truck Friday, May 31st 11-2





June 2024
Current June Food Vendor Schedule
Check back for updates

Coney Island Food Truck Saturday, June 1st 11-3
Coney Island Food Truck Sunday, June 2nd 1:30-4

Coney Island Food Truck Wednesday, June 5th 11-2
Coney Island Food Truck Thursday, June 6th 11-2
Coney Island Food Truck Friday, June 7th 11-2
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Food Truck Saturday, June 8th 11-2
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Food Truck Sunday, June 9th 1:30-4:30

Coney Island Food Truck Wednesday, June 12th 11-2
Coney Island Food Truck Thursday, June 13th  11-2
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Food Truck Friday, June 14th 11-2
Coney Island Food Truck, Sunday, June 16th 1:30-4:00

Coney Island Food Truck Wednesday, June 19th 11-2
Coney Island Food Truck Thursday, June 20th 11-2
Coney Island Food Truck Friday, June 21st 11-2
Coney Island Food Truck Saturday, June 22nd 11-2

Coney Island Food Truck Wednesday, June 26th 11-2
Coney Island Food Truck Thursday, June 27th 11-2
Coney Island Food Truck Friday, June 28th 11-2
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Food Truck Saturday, June 29th 11-2




July 2024

 We are saddened to inform you that due to the extreme drought in our local area, we are unable to 
host our annual Sunflower Days this year. 
We appreciate your understanding and look forward 
to seeing you at the farm for our other seasonal events.

Splash Pad Open Daily and included with all admissions!

Summer Hours Wednesday-Saturday 10-5:30 Sunday 1-5:30

Summer Field Trips available Wed-Friday 10-5:30

Summer Birthday Parties available Saturday & Sunday

Current July Food Vendor Schedule
Check back for updates

Coney Island Food Truck Saturday, July 13th 11-2

Coney Island Food Truck Wednesday, July 17th 11-2





August 2024


Splash Pad Open Daily and included with all admissions!

Summer Hours Wednesday-Saturday 10-5:30 Sunday 1-5:30

Summer Field Trips available Wed-Friday 10-5:30

Summer Birthday Parties available Saturday & Sunday

 August Food Vendor Schedule
Check back for updates

Coney Island 11-2 Wed. August 7th
Coney Island 11-2 Wed. August 14th
Coney Island 11-2 Sat. August 17th
Coney Island 11-2 Wed. August 21st
Coney Island 11-2 Wed. August 28th
Don't wait! Now is the time to book your Fall Pumpkin Field Trip. Reservations sell out VERY quickly each year.
Fall Field Trip
All field trip packages include unlimited access to all
play land areas and a picnic area and each child will receive
a FREE PUMPKIN of their choice during their visit.
 Our staff will assist you with unloading any picnic coolers upon your arrival and with returning them to your bus.
**15 students required for fall field trip package**
Field Trip Packages are for students ages 2-12

2024 Fall Field Trips
Wednesday-Friday Only
9:30-6:30
 Sept 25th-Nov 1st

 2 Free Staff per 15 students.
Bus Drivers Free


Group Activities
Covered Wagon Ride
(Does Not have Hay or Straw)
Gem Mining
Train Ride

Option A
Wagon Ride/Pumpkin
$16.00 per person includes tax

Option B
Wagon Ride/Pumpkin/Train Ride
  $18.00 per person includes tax
Total Group size including ALL students, parents,
and staff must equal less than 75 to choose Option B

Option C
Wagon Ride/Pumpkin/Gem Mining
  $18.00 per person includes tax
For your group to choose Option C,
the student count must be 50 or more.

Option D
Wagon Ride/Pumpkin/Train Ride/Gem Mining
 $22.00 per person includes tax
For your group to choose Option D,
your total group size including
ALL students, parents,
and staff must equal less than 75.

September 2024
September 2024

September is the last month to host your child's birthday party at Hill Ridge Farms! Splash pad included! (Last weekend for parties Sept. 21st & Sept 22nd) 2024 Birthday parties SOLD OUT

Open 10am-5:30pm Wed-Fri
Sat 10-5:30 Sun 1-5:30 Through 9/22
Closed Monday's and Tuesday's
**Splash Pad open through 10/6**
Splash Pad Open Daily and included with all admissions!

Summer Hours Wednesday-Saturday 10-5:30 Sunday 1-5:30

Summer Field Trips available Wed-Friday 10-5:30

Summer Birthday Parties available Saturday & Sunday





Our Fall Pumpkin Festival starts September 25th!
Everyone receives as FREE Pumpkin w/admission at Hill Ridge Farms! Covered Wagon Ride! Train Rides! 
Carousel Rides!
Farm Animals! Music!
Apple Cider Donuts! Fall Festival Hours: 
Wednesday-Sunday 9:30-6:30 through November 1st
Teacher appreciation weekend is 9/28-9/29. Teacher receives Free Admission with a School Issued Photo ID
We do not offer birthday parties after Sept 22nd
We are closed until Thanksgiving night starting Nov 2nd
Thanksgiving Night we start our
 Drive-Thru Festival of Lights

 
Fall Field Trip
All field trip packages include unlimited access to all
play land areas and a picnic area and each child will receive
a FREE PUMPKIN of their choice during their visit.
 Our staff will assist you with unloading any picnic coolers upon your arrival and with returning them to your bus.
**15 students required for fall field trip package**
Field Trip Packages are for students ages 2-12

2024 Fall Field Trips
Wednesday-Friday Only
 Sept 25th-Nov 1st
9:30-6:30

 2 Free Staff per 15 students.
Bus Drivers Free


Group Activities
Covered Wagon Ride
(Does Not have Hay or Straw)
Gem Mining
Train Ride

Option A
Wagon Ride/Pumpkin
$16.00 per person includes tax

Option B
Wagon Ride/Pumpkin/Train Ride
  $18.00 per person includes tax
Total Group size including ALL students, parents,
and staff must equal less than 75 to choose Option B

Option C
Wagon Ride/Pumpkin/Gem Mining
  $18.00 per person includes tax
For your group to choose Option C,
the student count must be 50 or more.

Option D
Wagon Ride/Pumpkin/Train Ride/Gem Mining
 $22.00 per person includes tax
For your group to choose Option D,
your total group size including
ALL students, parents,
and staff must equal less than 75.


October 2024
Fall Pumpkin Festival September 25th-November 1st
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Wed-Sun 9:30-6:30
No Online tickets.
. Purchase tickets at ticket booth.
We do not offer birthday parties after Sept. 22nd
Last Admission sold 5:30
We DO NOT have an ATM
Pets are not allowed at the farm
Purchase admissions upon arrival. Cash/Credit/Debit
No weekend reservations or advance tickets
We do not "sell out"

 Choose your own FREE PUMPKIN during your covered
 wagon ride included with EVERY admission!

Food Options
Some Food Vendors are Cash Only.
We do not have an ATM
Outside food/coolers welcome.

Granny's Snack Shack: Wed-Sun Serving Homemade Hot Cider Donuts, Homemade Fudge, Cold/Hot Apple Cider. Lemonade

Crystal Coast Kettle Corn: Wed-Sun Serving Fresh Popped Kettle Corn, Boiled Peanuts, Lemonade

Coney Island Food Truck: Wed-Sun Serving Hot Dogs,Burgers, and more.


Current October Food Truck Options
Check back for updates

Mac House Food Truck Saturday, October 12th 11-6
Mac House Food Truck Saturday, October 19th 11-6
Mac House Food Truck Saturday, October 26th 11-6
Mac House Food Truck Sunday, October 27th 11-6

We have animal food dispensers located at the animal corral.
Please bring quarters if you would like to purchase animal feed.

Fall Admission Info
No Online Tickets. Credit/Debit/Cash
 $29.95 per person Best Value Super Pass!
Includes unlimited fun! Train Ride, Covered Wagon Ride
 w/pumpkin, Carousel, Duck Race, Gem Mining Bag!
Farm park play areas. Picnic Areas.
Adults may stand w/their children on the Carousel.
The Carousel horses are for ages 2-12 only

or choose a

$19.95 General Admission Pass
Includes Covered Wagon Ride. Free Pumpkin.
Farm park play areas. Picnic Areas.
$19.95 ages 2-64 Under age 2 Free.
Age 65+ $17.95
Military $17.95
Add On Fun:
Train Ride: $4
Carousel: $4
Adults may stand w/their children on the Carousel.
The Carousel horses are for ages 2-12 only
Gem Stone Panning: Bags Range $8-$25
No Pets. No Smoking. No Alcohol

Our annual Home School Day is super popular!
 This year it will be on Tuesday, October 1st 9:30-3:00
 No other school field trips will be scheduled on this day. 
YES! We will have our Splash pad open for Home school Day! 
One Free teacher per household. 
Simply choose any field trip package when you arrive. 
No group minimum or reservations for Home School Day. Picnic coolers welcome. We will also have food/snack options available.

Option A
Wagon Ride/Pumpkin
$16.00 per person includes tax

Option B
Wagon Ride/Pumpkin/Train Ride
  $18.00 per person includes tax

Option C
Wagon Ride/Pumpkin/Gem Mining
  $18.00 per person includes tax

Option D
Wagon Ride/Pumpkin/Train Ride/Gem Mining

 $22.00 per person includes tax



Children's Costume Parade Sat & Sun
Friday, Oct 25th 9:30-6:30
Saturday, Oct 26th 9:30-6:30
Sunday, Oct 27th 9:30-6:30
Top of each hour 11am-5pm
Ages 2-12 in costume receive a
 FREE return Spring/Summer Admission.

CLOSED Nov 2nd-Nov 27th
Re-Opening Thanksgiving Night for our annual
 Festival of Lights!
 


Fall Field Trip Info
All field trip packages include unlimited access to all
play land areas and a picnic area and each child will receive
a FREE PUMPKIN of their choice during their visit.
 Our staff will assist you with unloading any picnic coolers upon your arrival and with returning them to your bus.
**15 students required for fall field trip package**
Field Trip Packages are for students ages 2-12

2024 Fall Field Trips
Wednesday-Friday Only
9:30-6:30
 Sept 25th-Nov 1st

 2 Free Staff per 15 students.
Bus Drivers Free


Group Activities
Covered Wagon Ride
(Does Not have Hay or Straw)
Gem Mining
Train Ride

Option A
Wagon Ride/Pumpkin
$16.00 per person includes tax

Option B
Wagon Ride/Pumpkin/Train Ride
  $18.00 per person includes tax
Total Group size including ALL students, parents,
and staff must equal less than 75 to choose Option B

Option C
Wagon Ride/Pumpkin/Gem Mining
  $18.00 per person includes tax
For your group to choose Option C,
the student count must be 50 or more.

Option D
Wagon Ride/Pumpkin/Train Ride/Gem Mining
 $22.00 per person includes tax
For your group to choose Option D,
your total group size including
ALL students, parents,
and staff must equal less than 75.












November 2024
2024 Festival of Lights
11/28-12/29
Closed on Monday & Tuesday Nights
Open Thanksgiving Night 5:00-9:00
Open Wed & Thur 5:00-9:00
Fri & Sat 5:00-10:00
Sun 5:00-9:00

Come make memories with us this holiday season
 during our Hill Ridge Farms Festival of Lights!  
 
Enjoy over a million lights and holiday themed
 displays and characters as you make your way through the farm on an old-fashioned covered wagon ride!tractor

Hop aboard the Hill Ridge Farms Express!  train
and see another amazing display of Christmas cheer!

Next, watch the kiddos squeal with delight as the Carousel
 takes them round and round!

Even though Santa is very busy back at the North Pole and will not be at the farm each night, he was able to stop by earlier in the season and bring us a very special mailbox. Simply drop your letter to Santa in during your visit and with a little Christmas magic it will make it's way to the North Pole! Santa did want us to mention he also
 loves to receive drawings, paintings, anything that your little one would like to share.   

Don't forget to stop by Granny's Snack Shack during your visit for Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Cider, and Our Famous Homemade Apple Cider Donuts.
Granny's Snack Shack also has everything you need to roast marshmallows and even make your very own
 S'more for an extra special treat!

Craving a Salty & Sweet treat? Crystal Coast Kettle Corn will be at the farm popping fresh kettle corn every night! Grab a bag for the wagon ride! Try some warm boiled peanuts! The perfect snack on a chilly night.  

Before heading home stop in the Country Store for all of your favorite old time candy, homemade fudge, preserves,
 gift items and More!

December 2024
 
2024 Festival of Lights
11/28-12/29
Closed on Monday & Tuesday Nights
Open Thanksgiving Night 5:00-9:00
Open Wed & Thur 5:00-9:00
Fri & Sat 5:00-10:00
Sun 5:00-9:00

Come make memories with us this holiday season
 during our Hill Ridge Farms Festival of Lights!  
 
Enjoy over a million lights and holiday themed
 displays and characters as you make your way through the farm on an old-fashioned covered wagon ride!tractor

Hop aboard the Hill Ridge Farms Express!  train
and see another amazing display of Christmas cheer!

Next, watch the kiddos squeal with delight as the Carousel
 takes them round and round!

Even though Santa is very busy back at the North Pole and will not be at the farm each night, he was able to stop by earlier in the season and bring us a very special mailbox. Simply drop your letter to Santa in during your visit and with a little Christmas magic it will make it's way to the North Pole! Santa did want us to mention he also
 loves to receive drawings, paintings, anything that your little one would like to share.   

Don't forget to stop by Granny's Snack Shack during your visit for Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Cider, and Our Famous Homemade Apple Cider Donuts.
Granny's Snack Shack also has everything you need to roast marshmallows and even make your very own
 S'more for an extra special treat!

Craving a Salty & Sweet treat? Crystal Coast Kettle Corn will be at the farm popping fresh kettle corn every night! Grab a bag for the wagon ride! Try some warm boiled peanuts! The perfect snack on a chilly night.  

Before heading home stop in the Country Store for all of your favorite old time candy, homemade fudge, preserves,
 gift items and More!

January 2025
 Stay Tuned for 2025 details. We will re-open April 2025. Email us at funonthefarm@hillridgefarms.com to reach us January-March
February 2025
  Stay Tuned for 2025 details. We will re-open April 2025. Email us at funonthefarm@hillridgefarms.com to reach us January-March

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