Special Saturday Events at the Farm Stand
Every year at our Farm Stand in Carmel Valley, CA, we plan lots of events and activities on Saturdays during peak growing season (from June through October). This year we’re celebrating 25 years of dedication to organic food and farming. If you’ve never been to a Farm Stand event, you’re in for a very special treat!
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Special Celebrations
Arrive anytime during these events.
25th Anniversary Celebration Free Admission!
Earthbound Farm began in 1984 on a 2.5-acre raspberry farm here in Carmel Valley. Join us as we celebrate our 25th anniversary with the crop that started it all: raspberries! Enjoy delicious handmade organic raspberry treats, cooking demonstrations, plus crafts, games, music, farm tours, and more. Saturday, July 11. 11am–3pm.
Corn Crazy Celebration
Free Admission!
It’s the grand opening of our organic corn maze, and we’re celebrating all things corn! Make your own corn husk dolls, play games, compete in the corn-on-the-cob eating contest, tour the farm, learn all about organic corn, and more. Saturday, August 29. 11am–3pm.
Harvest Festival Free Admission!
Bring the whole family to our grand harvest celebration! The Farm Stand becomes a pumpkin-packed wonderland for a great fun-filled day of games, pumpkin carving demos, squash and pumpkin tastings, music, farm tours, train and hay rides, and more! Saturday, October 17. 11am–3pm.
Farm Walks
Farm Walks start and end at the times indicated. Please wear appropriate field-walking shoes, and arrive on time so you don’t get left behind!
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Bug Walks
Kids of all ages learn about beneficial insects and help us release
ladybugs into our fields. Fun for the whole family! $5/child (includes goodie bag), adults free. First Saturday of the month, June thru October. 11am–noon. |
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Chef Walks
Join “Farmer Mark” Marino and a special guest chef for a walk into our fields to pick your own organic vegetables. You’ll learn about the benefits of organic farming and get insider chef tips. After the walk, enjoy a cooking demo and tasting, and take home delicious recipes to try yourself. $20/adults, $5/children 12 and under. Saturdays, June 13, July 25, August 22, Sept. 26, Oct. 31. 10am–noon. Reservations required. |
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Flower Walks
Our own Janna Jo Williams leads you into our fields to pick your own fresh organic blooms, and gives you tips for unique ways to present your flowers. $20/adults, $5/children 12 and under. Saturdays, June 27, Sept. 12, Oct. 10. 10am–noon. Reservations required. |
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Harvest Walks
Follow “Farmer Mark” Marino through our fields on a fun and informative walk, learning about organic farming and harvesting your own fresh organic produce to take home. $15/adults, $5/children 12 and under. Saturdays, June 20, Aug. 8, Oct. 24. 11am–noon. Reservations required. |
| To make reservations or get more information, call 831-625-6219 ext. 11, or e-mail farmstand@ebfarm.com. Events may be cancelled in case of bad weather, so please call ahead. For a map and directions, click here. We look forward to seeing you! |
Farm Stand Workshops
Please arrive at least half an hour before workshops end so you have time to finish your project.
Coooking Demonstrations Free
Admission!
Watch our own Executive Chef Sarah LaCasse demonstrate easy cooking techniques, and then taste her delicious recipes featuring fresh, seasonal organic produce. The August demo focuses on Cooking with Kids. Saturdays, July 18, Aug. 15. 12:30–2:30pm.
Stepping Stone Workshop
Learn techniques for creating stepping stones and walkways, and create your own garden stepping stone to take home. Bring a bag of treasures (broken plates, stones, marbles, etc.), or use our baubles and trinkets. $10/person includes
materials and instruction. Saturday, June 6. 12:30–2:30pm.
Garlic-Braiding Workshop
Learn to make fabulous garlic braids for your kitchen or for great gifts. You pay only for the garlic, herbs, and flowers by weight; instruction is free. Saturdays, July 25, Aug. 1. 12:30–2:30pm.
Pumpkin Scratching
Scratch words or designs into pumpkins still growing in our fields — return
about a month later to find your design etched on a fully grown pumpkin!
Ages 10 and up. $10 deposit due at time of scratching; pay for the pumpkin by weight at the end of the growing season. Saturdays, Aug. 8, Aug. 15. 12:30–2:30pm. Reservations required.
Jam Jar Vase Workshop and Jam Tasting
Create charming hanging vases using twisted wire, beads, and recycled jam
jars. Then enjoy a tasting of Earthbound Farm organic jams. $10/person includes materials and instruction. Saturday, Sept. 12. 12:30–2:30pm.
Corn Husk Doll Workshop Free
Admission!
Make your own folk art — great fun for all ages! Saturday, Oct. 3. 12:30–2:30pm.
Holiday Wreath-Making Workshops
Twist organic grapevines into a wreath, then decorate
it with natural greenery. Bring your gardening gloves! $20/person. Saturdays, Dec. 5, Dec. 12. 11am–1pm.
Our Farm Stand is Open Year-Round
Hours: Mon-Sat 8-6:30, Sun 9-6
7250 Carmel Valley Road (just 3.5 miles east of Highway 1), Carmel, CA
831-625-6219
