It’s that time of year when local farms like this one in Mission Hills invite the community to enjoy family friendly entertainment, while shopping for fresh farm grown fruits and vegetables.
Forneris Farms, located on Rinaldi St. in Mission Hills, is open year-round offering a variety of fresh fruits and veggies to the community.
For the month of October, the farm is dressed up to accommodate the halloween spirit.
Residents can pick out their own pumpkins for as low as 15 dollars in the pumpkin patch.
Smaller pumpkins are available for just 4 dollars under the tent in the marketplace.
And for just 15 dollars, a wrist band can be purchased for addition fun.
Including walking through the corn maze,
Riding this train around the edge of the maze.
And enjoying the beauty of the farm.
There was also a petting zoo, where children could see and touch chickens, ducks, and and other farm animals.
As well as the opportunity of hand feeding this goat.
And at the end of the fun, the wrist band could be turned in with a guess as to how much this giant lizard weighs.
The Festival concludes this weekend, on November 1 with more family friendly fun from 10-6. Don’t miss it or visit a local farm in your area. It’s the true definition of a “harvest” festival.
The fair is back at the Orange County Fairgrounds and there is a lot to do starting July 17 through August 16. For just 12 dollars, fairgoers can view the baby animals that are born throughout the month and fast the fun fair foods at the various stands throughout the grounds. There’s farm animals, floriculture, photography and more. See it now, before it’s too late.
Goats tagged for auction.
Livestock entertained crowds at two different sections of the fair.
Ships with black wool and white showed off for crowds.
Residents gazed at turkeys big and small at the fair.
In the auction arena, cattle were paraded around for spectators to take in and bid on.
various photography and artwork was awarded ribbons for their uniqueness and style.
Baby Animals stole the show including these day old chicks.
Beekeepers brought their bees to educate on how bees work including learning about how to locate the queen.
Ice creatures were illuminated in bright colors to highlight the art of ice sculptures.
Residents ventured inside a one degree cooler to marvel over the frozen sculptures in the Ice Museum.
And woodwork was also on display to view and buy.
In the collection corner, people could vote on their favorites for the people’s choice award.
And people marveled over the 5 day old piglets born at the OC Fairgrounds.
There were even reptiles in the explorium area, including this
The OC Fair celebrates 125 years from when the original fair first began in 1890.
And for an addional charge, concerts entertained crowds at nighttime.
There’s a different concert each and every night all month long at the fair.
And of course pig races are a must see at every fair in So Cal.
Calves of only a few months rested in the nursery area of the barn.
