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Strawberry Picking in Forsyth County at Warbington Farms 2013

May 13, 2013 By 2 Comments

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Strawberry Picking in Forsyth County at Warbington Farms 2013

It’s time for the 2013 Strawberry picking season in Forsyth County!  And we’re super lucky to have a strawberry farm right in Cumming GA & Forsyth County – Warbington Farms!   I must admit I absolutely LOVE fresh strawberries so this time of year always makes me happy.

Warbington Farms is a U-Pick farm at just $12/ gallon. If you’re on a time crunch or just don’t feel like picking your own, you can also purchase previously picked strawberries (when available) at the same price. And sometimes even cheaper – last  year, I snagged some for $11/ gallon because they had been picked the previous day.

While you’re there, let the kids take advantage of some Farm Fun including hay rides, inflatable slide & petting zoo.  Activities and fees vary depending on the day.  Click here for more details.

Personal Tips:

1. It’s never a bad idea to call ahead or check their Facebook page to make sure they still have plenty to u-pick … especially if you’re driving from a big distance.  Farming isn’t an exact science after all!
2. Check out their other farm produce while you’re there – I snagged some farm-raised eggs for a great price!
3.  Buy a lot – they freeze great!
4.  And then be ready for all those strawberries!  You might want some new recipes, check out my “Strawberry Season” Board on Pinterest for a few ideas.

More Information:

Warbington Farms
5555 Crow Road
Cumming, GA 30041
Phone: 770.380.2920

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Strawberry Season Hours:
Tues – Saturday, 10am to 6pm
Sunday, 1pm to 6pm
Closed Monday

Note:  To reiterate, it’s always a good idea to check with Warbington Farms (on facebook or by phone) for the latest updates.  Strawberries may be unavailable for u-pick if supply is low.

 

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JP Jam at Warbington Farms

April 10, 2013 By 2 Comments

JP Jam at Warbington Farms

JP Jam at Warbington Farms

Come to the farm at Warbington Farms for a special night, in loving memory of John “J.P.” Hammond.  The event will raise funds for a scholarship to Waypoint Center – a local men’s recovery center in Dahlonega.  Lots of live bands, special speakers and farm fun for the kids including – a petting zoo, inflatables, sky lanterns, crazy hair, and great food too!

Everyone welcome!

More Information:

Contact Meredith Avery (mother of J.P.) at 770.530.4049

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Christmas Tree Farms & Purchases in Forsyth County

November 17, 2012 By 5 Comments

Christmas Tree Farms in Forsyth County

Wondering where to find your Christmas tree in Forsyth County? 

My grandparents were right.  Christmas ALWAYS rolls around quicker as you grow older!  I can’t believe it’s already time to trim the tree again!

Have you started decorating yet? Do you have an artificial or real tree? Where will you purchase your Christmas tree this year?

There are several locations and Christmas tree farms in Forsyth County that you can visit – everything from a real farm where you select & cut your own own tree to the local Home & Garden store where you don’t!  You can take a fun holiday experience or even help a local high school with their fundraising efforts.

When picking a Christmas Tree in Forsyth County, there’s a little something for everyone!

Here’s our round-up of places to find a Christmas Tree this year:

Christmas Tree Farms in Forsyth County:

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  1. Kinsey Family Farm:  My family has been going here for several years – both in the fall and winter months.  It’s a beautiful farm with a great staff & team!  If you want to have the full experience and a great farm holiday atmosphere, you need to go here! Kinsey Family Farm is family owned and operated. It’s about 20 minutes North East of Cumming. You can sip on hot chocolate while roaming around their outdoor barn looking at Christmas trees, homemade wreaths and garland that are made from their tree trimmings.  Roast marshmallows over the fire pit, take a hayride, feed the catfish, feed the goats and shoot an apple gun.You have the option of cutting down your own tree on the farm or picking one out that’s already been cut. This is a great place to go no matter your age and what you’re looking for, they have it all!One more tip about going here, if you’re like my family, make this a yearly tradition, when you make a purchase of a Christmas tree, you get a Kinsey Family Farm ornament.  Every year they make a new one, so start or continue your collection today!  Check out this guest post about a reader’s visit to Kinsey Family Farm in 2011.2012 Christmas Season opens Saturday, November 17th.  Click here for hours & more information.
  2. Bottoms Christmas Tree Farm | Christmas Tree Farms in Forsyth CountyBottoms Christmas Tree Farm: Check out this great Christmas Tree Farm located in Cumming, GA. With over 1500 trees ready for the Christmas 2012 Season – there is a great collection of choose & cut trees!  They also offer a variety of homemade breads, jams & jellies, wreaths, ice cold drinks & more!  Santa will be visiting the farm on November 24th & December 1st.   Check out this guest post about a reader’s visit to Bottoms Christmas Tree Farm in 2011.  2012 Christmas Season opens Thanksgiving Weekend (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday).  Click here for hours & more information.Warbington Farms | Christmas Tree Farms in Forsyth County
  3. Warbington Farms:   Warbington Farms isn’t just for Strawberries & Pumpkins!  Warbington Farms will once again be selling Fresh Frazier Cut Christmas Trees .  Also look for a variety of their famous farm activities – hayrides, inflatable slides, pony rides, and more!  Santa is also scheduled to make an appearance on December 8th!2012 Christmas Season opens Saturday, November 17th.   Click here for hours & more information.

Additional Options:

  1. Trees!  Trees!  Trees! at Tents! Tents! Tents!:Shop the Christmas Tree Lot from Tents, Tents, Tents at its new location for 2012 – 1290 Buford Hwy.Open Thursday, November 22nd through Sunday, December 16th.  Every day 2pm to 8pm.  Click here for more information.
  2. Big John’s:Big John’s is a 60+ year old Atlanta tradition, family owned and operated. They serve the Atlanta metropolitan area with fresh Christmas trees, wreaths and roping, along with stands, ornaments and more!  There are two Forsyth County locations – one in Suwanee and another in Cumming at Hwy 20 and 400.Open Monday, November 19th.  Click here for more information.
  3. North Forsyth Raiders Christmas Tree Fundraising:  This will be the second season of the North Forsyth Christmas Tree Fund Raiser.  Trees will be shipped direct from the North Carolina Tree Farm. Trees will be available after December 1st. Pre-Order your 2012 Tree by clicking here.
  4. Pike Family Nursery: Our local Pike Family Nursery is located at: 6050 Bethelview Road. They’re busy bringing in all of their beautiful Christmas décor to help you decorate inside or outside of your home. You can also get beautiful poinsettias and rosemary trees.
  5. Lowes: Located off of Marketplace Blvd.
  6. Home Depot: Located off of Marketplace Blvd.

Now it’s just time to light & decorate! Enjoy this Season!

 

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Cumming Greek Festival, Fall Events & More: Things to do this Weekend in Forsyth County

October 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Things To Do this Weekend in Forsyth – October 12th – 14th, 2012

The Calendar is full of things to do this Weekend in Cumming GA & Forsyth County.  Lots of Fall events are going on, plus some great staples like the Cumming Greek Festival and Lakewood Antiques Market.

We wanted to highlight a few things that are either free or really inexpensive for you & your family to enjoy this weekend. For a full list of more events going on around town, be sure to check out our Calendar of Events.

Friday – October 19th, 2012

Football games, yard sales, & more. Be sure to visit our Calendar of Events page for all the details.

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  • Friday Night Boo at Adventure Kids – Adventure Kids kicks off their October fun! Play in a spooky glow in the dark Adventure Kids from 7-10pm with Human Bowling, Music, Bumper Cars, Video Gaming, Lego fun, Guitar Hero, and Zombie tag in Sand Island! Ideal for ages 7-12, Only $5 admission or buy a “Monster Pass” for $10 that includes a slice of pizza, drink, and one bumper car ride! Every Friday through October.

4335 Bethelview Hwy, Cumming GA 30040 – Phone: 770.406.8952

Saturday – October 20th, 2012

Be sure to visit our Calendar of Events page for all the details.

  • Local Author Celebration – There’s a very special event at Barnes & Noble this Saturday – it’s a celebration of LOCAL authors!  You can meet the authors, purchase books and get autographs too.

Barnes & Noble – The Avenue Forsyth, Cumming, GA 30041

724 Pilgrim Mill Road, Cumming, Georgia 30041- Phone: 770.380.290.

  • Annual Hay Day – Fall fun for the entire family.  Free parking & admission.  This is a fundraising event for “winter hay for the horses”.  Pony Rides, Hay Rides, Food, Fun & more. 11:30am to 4:00pm. Click here for more information.

1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming GA – Phone: 770.886.5419.

Sunday – October 21st, 2012

3845 Coal Mountain Drive, Cumming GA

All Weekend Long:

Calendar of Events – Visit our Calendar for even more great events going on around town.

  • Cumming Greek Festival – Enjoy the Greek culture, music, entertainment, shopping & food!!  Hours vary throughout the weekend.  Adults are $1, 12 & under are free.  Click here for more information.  Saints Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Greek Orthodox Church – 3074 Bethelview Road, Cumming GA 30041

  • Hallo-Fun at Stars & Strikes – Stars & Strikes Family Entertainment Center will begin their Halloween activities this weekend. Various events and activities are offered for different age groups. Click here for more information.

Need More Ideas:

Take in all things FALL with our “Ten Things to Do in Cumming & Forsyth County this Fall” round-up!
No matter what you do … hope you enjoy it!!
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Pumpkin Patches in Cumming GA & Forsyth County

October 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Pumpkin Purchases in Forsyth County

Sure you can purchase pumpkins at the grocery store, Wal-Mart or Target, but you can also buy them from a local church, organization or business and support our community too!!    Plus the local stops can make for some great pictures too!!

Here are few local pumpkin patches or places to purchase pumpkins from this year:

  • Kinsey Family Farm – located in Gainesville (Forsyth County), the Kinsey Family Farm will most definitely get you ready for fall!  Enjoy the Fall Activities offered and take advantage of their store – pumpkins, gourds, local honey, jams, jellies, & more!  7170 Jot-em Down Road, Gainesville, GA
  •  Warbington Farms – located in Cumming, the Farm is open Thursday – Sunday for its Fall activities.  Also mark your calendar for October 13th when they’ll host a “Pumpkin Palooza” beginning at 10am.  It will include hay rides, petting zoos, face painting, music, food & more!  5555 Crow Road, Cumming GA
  • Midway United Methodist Church – If you’re on the south side of the County, you can support troops at Midway UMC with your pumpkin purchase.  The patch is open daily til dark. 5025 Atlanta Hwy, Alpharetta GA (Forsyth County).
  • Cumming First United Methodist Church – once again, the “big hill” in front of CFUMC is filled with orange!  The patch is open daily from Noon until dark.  Proceeds support children’s & youth ministries at CFUMC.  770 Canton Hwy, Cumming GA 30040
  • City Produce – Located across from Dairy Queen at the square, City Produce is stocked with pumpkins, gourds, and other fall veggies & decor.
  • Stars & Strikes – Every weekend in October, Stars & Strikes will host their Hallo-Fun from Fridays at 6pm to Dusk on Sundays.  Activities will include their Pumpkin Patch for you to choose your perfect pumpkin.  Click here for more information.

So, did we leave your favorite spot off?  Tell us in the comments below.

 

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Discounts for Warbington Farms

October 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Save at Warbington Farms

We’ve seen several deals for Warbington Farms recently.  We shared a BOGO Warbington Farms Coupon just last week.   And then just yesterday, we shared their deal featured on Groupon.  But even then, we suggested you do your math because in my family, the BOGO coupon was actually a better saving!

And then just last night we spotted Warbington featured on Half Off Depot.  So for $7, receive TWO Farm Fun Packs for kids 12 & under and you’ll get the deal for $7.00!

Click here for the Warbington Farms Half-Off Depot Deal.

So.  Several ways to save at Warbington Farms, just tally up which offer will be best for your family first!

Warbington Farms was included on our “10 Things to Do in Cumming, GA & Forsyth County this Fall” round-up.

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Warbington Farms: Open for Fall Pumpkin Season

September 27, 2012 By 2 Comments

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Warbington Farms Opens for Fall

This Saturday, September 29th marks the opening of the Fall & Pumpkin Season at Warbington Farms.

Fall activities include:

  • Pumpkin Purchases, Hay Rides, Petting Zoo, Inflatables and just plain old good fun on the farm.

Activity Fees:

  • Farm Fun Park – (includes hey ride, petting zoo, giant inflatable slide, corn crib – a giant sandbox filled with corn, and roller slide, playground set)
    Weekends – $7 Per Child 12 & under - $3 Per Person 13 & Up
    Weekdays – $4 Per Child 12 & Under , 13 & Up Free   *(includes everything except for the Hayride)
  • Pony Rides – $5.00 (weight limits apply, Saturday & Sunday only)Note:  Hayrides are only offered on Saturday & Sunday with the exception of Field Trips and/or groups of 20 persons or more that are scheduled in advance.

Be sure to print this Warbington Farms BOGO Coupon to save on Admission & Activities!

Fall Hours From September 29th through October:

Thursday – Saturday:  11am-6pm
Sunday:  1pm-6pm

Note:  Be sure to mark Saturday, October 13th on your Calendar – it’s the Warbington Farms Pumpkin Palooza Event!

Visit the Warbington Farm Activity Page for More Information.

More Information

Warbington Farms
5555 Crow Road
Cumming, GA

770.380.2920
Warbington Farms Online
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Coupon for Warbington Farms

September 25, 2012 By 5 Comments

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Save at Warbington Farms with this BOGO Coupon

I love catching a good offer on Facebook.  And we spotted this coupon yesterday on the Warbington Farms Facebook Page.

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This is a great coupon because it’s valid through late October.  The farm is open for Fall Season beginning Saturday, September 29th through October.

Days/ Hours Include:

  • Thursday-Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 1pm-6pm

It’s easy to think of Warbington Farms just during Strawberry Season, but they have all sorts of Farm Fun in the Fall as well.  We even included them on our “Ten Things to Do in Forsyth County this Fall” Round-Up.

Connect with Warbington Farms:

5555 Crow Road, Cumming GA
Phone:  770.380.2920
Warbington Farms Online  |  Warbington Farms on Facebook

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Weekend Wrap-Up: Things to Do in Cumming GA & Forsyth County

September 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment

 Weekend Wrap-Up:  September 28 – September 30, 2012

Lots of things to do in Cumming GA & Forsyth County this weekend.  We wanted to highlight a few things that are either free or really inexpensive for you & your family to enjoy this weekend. For a full list of more events going on around town, be sure to check out our Calendar of Events.

Friday – 9/28/12

Brookwood Farmer’s Market – The Brookwood Market is coming to an end for the season & this is the last week to check it out.  Shop at the new Caney Creek Preserve for local, organic, and natural foods. 4pm to 7pm. Click here for more information.

Saturday – 9/29/12

Make a morning of FREE activities with Storytime at Barnes & Noble and “Sharon Forks Library“. Visit our Calendar of Events page for all the details.

Saturday Super Sale at No Longer Bound Thrift Store – This is more than just a sale -it’s a SUPER Saturday Sale!  Door Prizes, Huge Discounts, Fun for Kids, even lunch!  Events going on 9am to 6pm.  Click here for more information.

Warbington Farms Opens for the Season – The Fall fun at Warbington Farms begins this Saturday, 9/29.  Pumpkins, Hay Rides, Petting Zoo, and just plain old good fun on the farm. Open Thursday-Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 1pm-6pm.  Click here for more information.  And be sure to click here for a Warbington Farms BOGO Coupon available.

Sunday – 9/30/12

Storytime at Warbington Farms – Sunday, 9/30 at 2:30. Included in Farm Park admission. $7 kids $3 adults.  Click here to learn more.  And don’t forget that Warbington Farms BOGO Coupon.

All Weekend Long:

Calendar of Events – Visit our Calendar for even more great events going on around town.

Kinsey Family Farm – Kinsey Farm is now open for all its fall & pumpkin season activities.  This is a great way to spend a weekend!  Click here for more information.

Win This Weekend:

We have TWO giveaways currently open for entry.

Disney on Ice:  Click here to enter for a chance to win four vouchers to see Disney on Ice at Phillips Arena (giveaway ends at 12am Saturday 9/29).

Admission to the Cumming Fair & Festival:  Click here for a chance to win four admission tickets to the Cumming Fair (giveaway ends at 12am Monday 10/1).

Plan Ahead:

If you want to plan ahead a little – get ready for Fall with our “Ten Things to Do in Cumming & Forsyth County this Fall” round-up!
No matter what you do … hope you enjoy it!!
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