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2026 Open Gate Farm Tours

Agricultural operations in Lehigh and Northampton counties will be "opening their gates" to the public for education and fun!
Updated:
October 2, 2026

Northampton County

October 4 and 5, 2026

1200 pm-5:00 pm

1. Old Stonehouse Farm
934 Sunrise Boulevard
Mt Bethel, PA 18343                                                                                                 

Old Stonehouse Farm is a working farm raising cows, horses, and pigs and growing hay, grains, and other produce. They have a market offering their homegrown farm fresh ingredients from their farm to the community. Visitors can tour the farm to see the animals and enjoy samples of the homemade products from their market. 

2. Johnsonville Farm & Garden (Saturday Only)
154 Johnsonville Road                                  
Bangor, PA 18013                                                                  

Johnsonville Farm & Garden is an agricultural co-op complex fit with a granary, greenhouses, an indoor farmers market, and a community agriculture space. They will offer educational tours and workshops throughout the facility, along with tastings of locally raised foods at the market. Games for children and farm equipment are on display. 

3. Juniperdale Farm/The Produce Crib
1015 Browntown Road                                  
Nazareth, PA 18064                           

Juniperdale Farms is family-owned and operated, with over 1000 acres, including 25 acres of fruit and vegetables, which are sold seasonally in their farm produce stand, The Produce Crib. During the tour, they will have hayrides to the pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, indoor and outdoor play areas for kids, a corn maze, apple picking, and refreshments, including their own home-grown beef burgers. 

4. 4-H Center of Northampton County (Sunday only)
777 Bushkill Center Road
Nazareth, PA 18064               

The Northampton County 4-H Center was purchased in the mid-1960s as a home base for the 4-H Program, and the 4-H Fair is held every August. The site consists of a display building, kitchens, a pole barn, and a show ring, all available for rental. It is also home to the Northampton County Junior Conservation School and other summer camps. During the Open Gate Tour, the Itty Bitty Miniature Horse Club will have a show and demonstrations.  They will have their annual 4-H Roundup showcasing the displays and projects the members have worked on throughout the year. Also, the famous 4-H Chicken BBQ dinners will be available. (To pre-order, please call 610-261-2219 or email NC4HCenter@gmail.com) 

5. Equi-librium (Sunday Only)
524 Fehr Road                                   
Nazareth, PA 18064   

Equi-librium provides equine-assisted services to individuals with physical, developmental, behavioral, and psychological challenges. The 14-acre farm is home to 15 horses in their therapy herd. There are two barns on site, one dating back to 1900, a farm pond, nine pastures, and an assortment of other animals, including pot-bellied pigs, ducks, geese, and barn cats.

6. Klein Farms Dairy and Creamery
410 Klein Road                                              
Easton, PA 18040                               

Klein Farms is a dairy farm with an onsite store offering dairy products made in their creamery year-round, featuring Happy Holstein Ice Cream. Free hayrides to the pumpkin patch will be offered during Open Gate. Food is available for purchase, face painting, local music, and other entertainment. Tours of the barn will be given, and the 4-H Dairy Club will be showing off its projects.

7. Seiple Farms
5761 Nor Bath Boulevard                 
Bath, PA 18014                        

Seiple Farms is a fifth-generation family farm offering fun for everyone. Visitors can enjoy a hayride to the 38-acre pumpkin patch to pick their own pumpkins. The farm also features a 22-acre corn maze, hayrides, farm animals, amusement rides, pony rides, a straw maze, a kids’ play area, a pumpkin barn, a gift shop, food, and more. The corn maze is family-friendly and offered during the day and on Friday nights, with a DJ providing music for evening fun. Seiple Farms also offers field trips and fall birthday parties.

8. Valley Fruits & Veggies
6100 Locust Road                                          
Bath, PA 18014                                                          

Valley Fruits & Veggies is a family-owned farm dedicated to growing fresh, local produce and creating a fun experience for the whole family. From pick-your-own strawberries in the spring and fresh produce throughout the summer to exciting fall activities like pick-your-own pumpkins, the Glow Maze, and the Corn Maze, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Valley Fruits & Veggies also hosts birthday parties and field trips, making the farm a fun destination for families, schools, and groups year-round.

9. Monocacy Farm Project (Saturday only)
395 Bridle Path Road                                    
Bethlehem, PA 18017                                    

Monocacy Farm Project is dedicated to growing, harvesting, and distributing fresh, healthy produce to partners throughout the Lehigh Valley's emergency food system, including soup kitchens, food pantries, and other community organizations. The Farm Project offers a Pick-Your-Own program, community gardens, educational programming for people of all ages and abilities, and volunteer opportunities for youth and adults. During the Open Gate Farm Tour, visitors can enjoy guided tours of the farm and can receive Monocacy Farm Project produce by donation.

10. Camels Hump Farm on Johnston Estate
1311 Santee Mill Road                                  
Bethlehem, PA 18017                        

Camel’s Hump Farm is a 300-year-old historic farmstead on the estate of the first Mayor of Bethlehem, Archibald Johnston. The farm has been preserved as an open space and a nature education center. They offer programming in natural history, health and wellness, and practical skills for community members. During Open Gate, visitors can discover the farm with crafters, children’s programs, tours, a farm-to-table dinner, and a campfire.

11. Dale Koehler & Son Farm
4209 Freemansburg Avenue                          
Bethlehem, PA 18020                                    

Dale Koehler & Son Farms is family-owned and operated by 8th and 9th-generation father and sons. This Bicentennial Farm, established in 1789, specializes in beef, pork, and grain production. A farm market is located directly on this working farm, selling their own beef, pork, and eggs. Other items sold include milk, ice cream, bread, cheese, honey, seasonal produce, and fall decorations, all from local sources.

Lehigh County

October 17 and 18, 2026

12:00 pm-5:00 pm

1. Heidel Hollow Farm  (Sunday only)
7419 Saegersville Road                                 
Germansville, PA 18053                                                                  

Heidel Hollow Farm is a Bicentennial Family Farm that has been continuously operated since 1750. Their retail farm market has a wide selection of pumpkins, mums, apples and other produce. The day of the tour will feature a food court and children's activities. There will also be demonstrations of their cutting-edge hay processing equipment.

2. Crooked Row Farm
3245 Route 309                                              
Orefield, PA 18066                                                                        

Crooked Row Farm is a woman-owned, eight-acre certified-organic farm growing its own vegetables and herbs. Their comprehensive farm market and store will be selling produce, meat, dairy, canned goods, ferments, bread, honey, and other pantry items. During Open Gate, they will have vendors, product samples, and walking tours of the property, with the opportunity to pick your own vegetables.

3. Lyon Creek Farm
3502 Blacksmith Road                                  
New Tripoli, PA 18066                                                    

Lyon Creek Farm is a family-owned and operated farm with four generations growing and harvesting seasonal fruits and vegetables that are sold at their farm stand. Pumpkins, gourds, mums, squash, straw bales, corn stalks, local honey, and apple cider will be available for purchase. Activities will include a corn maze, pumpkin patch, pumpkin games, and pumpkin painting. Refreshments and guided tours will be available. 

4. Historic Haines Mill Museum
3600 Haines Mill Road                                              
Allentown, PA 18104                                                                              

The Haines Mill has stood on the Cedar Creek since colonial times (circa 1850) when it operated as a water-powered flour mill. Mills like this played an important role in early agriculture by grinding wheat, oats, rye, corn, and barley into flour and animal feed. The mill offers a journey into the world of technology that supported early farm life. They will be giving outdoor guided tours.

5. Kraussdale Alpacas
5169 Kraussdale Road                                   
East Greenville, PA 18041                                                                                              

The Kraussdale Alpacas farm raises alpacas and produces yarn from their fiber. Visitors can browse the Alpaca Boutique to see the many ways alpaca fiber is used. Come meet and pet the alpacas while learning about these unique animals. Feel the softness of their fiber and learn about the yarn-making process. Spinning, weaving, and felting demonstrations will be shown throughout the day. 

6. November Farms
1048 Mill Hill Road                                                  
East Greenville, PA 18041                                                                                                           

This family farm invites visitors to view their Scottish Highland cows, Valais Blacknose sheep, horses, and ducks. Treats available to feed animals. The farm store is stocked with beef, pork, milk, honey, pottery, candles, and other handmade and locally produced items. We will have a fiber arts station with hands-on activities, farm tours, farm photo opportunities, and fresh treats available hot off our antique wood stove.