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Join us for the 10th Annual Blueberry 5K at Southern Hill Farms. Experience Central Florida’s original Blueberry 5K at the AdventHealth U Run U Pick Blueberry 5K on April 27, 2024. Sommer Sports hosts this event, and registration is required with limited space available. You can register here.

Experience Clermont’s pristine clay roads and Southern Hill Farms Florida fresh blueberries at the AdventHealth U-Run U-Pick Blueberry 5K by Sommer Sports! After the race enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast and go out and pick a pint container of blueberries.

Amenities:
Super cool themed finisher medal, T-shirt with unique design, chip timing, blueberry pancake breakfast and a pint of u-pick blueberries (virtual participants excluded from pancake breakfast and u-pick blueberries).

When:
April 27, 2024

Start Time:
5K – 7:00AM

Race Venue:
Southern Hill Farms, 16651 Schofield Road, Clermont, FL 34714

Distances:
5K, 3.1 miles on surrounding clay roads

Blueberry 5k Event Timetable*:
* Subject to Change

Friday- April 26, 2024

4:00pm- 7:00pm Packet Pick-up at AdventHealth Clermont Healthpark- 1919 FL-50, Clermont, FL 34711

Saturday, April 27, 2024

5:45am – 7:00am Packet Pick-up

7:00am START of 5K

Stroller and Pet Policy

Due to the nature of this unique course and construction still on going, as well as being narrow in several places we will not be allowing strollers this year, we are sorry for this inconvenience! Pets are not permitted.

Join us for our spring blueberry, sunflower and seasonal vegetable u-pick at Southern Hill Farms! Stock up on blooming sunflowers, sweet blueberries or a medley of fresh vegetables. Shop our handcrafted products and merchandise in our Southern Hill Farms Market including raw, unfiltered honey, hand poured candles, handmade sugar scrubs and more! We can’t wait to share our farm with you this season. Quantities cannot be guaranteed. U-pick is first come, first served. Please check our Facebook or Instagram page before making your trip to the farm.

There are no admission fees to enter our seasonal u-pick events, and pets are not permitted. Please see below for more event details. Thanks for loving your local farmer!

At the farm:
Live Music by Rock on Band 11 AM- 3 PM
Blueberry, sunflower and seasonal vegetable picking
Southern Hill Farms food trucks serving lunch
Visiting food trucks Papa Diesel’s BBQ & Twisted Plates
Seasonal donuts, blueberry cobbler, and more sweet treats available in our bakery
Refreshments like our blueberry lemonade, farm-made cocktails, seasonal craft beer and more available for purchase
Shop our handcrafted products and merchandise in our Southern Hill Farms Market. Raw, unfiltered honey, hand poured candles, handmade sugar scrubs and more.
Complimentary yard games
Covered playground
Rooftop deck
Fire pits
Permanent restrooms with baby changing tables
Picnic tables – first come, first served
Kids Zone* – Unlimited Play Wristband purchase required at farm to participate.
Southern Hill Express (motorized train)
Giant fun slide
Cyclone swing
Kiddie swing
Pirate ship swing
Jump pillows
Rock climbing wall
Bungee jump trampolines
Carousel
Berry Go Round
Berry-Trooper
Papa’s Roadsters
Inflatable sports games
Bounce houses and obstacle course
Access to our sunflower fields is included with the purchase of a Kids Zone Unlimited Play Wristband.

*Select Kid Zone activities have minimum height and weight requirements to participate.

Prices:
You are responsible for paying for everything you pick.

Southern Hill Farms is a cashless venue – debit and all major credit cards accepted.
Complimentary admission and parking
U-Pick Blueberries: $5/lb.
Pre-Picked Blueberries (when available): $6/lb.
U-Pick Sunflowers: $2/flower *Flower Field Area Pass required to enter
Flower Field Pass: $6 per person ages 10 and $4 per person for ages 3-9. The pass includes one complimentary u-pick sunflower.
Pre-Picked Sunflowers: $3/flower (when available)
Kids Zone: Wristbands – $22 (plus tax) for children 42” and taller, $18 (plus tax) for under 42
Train Ticket: $2 or included with purchase of Kid Zone Wristband – One parent included on train with child’s paid Kid Zone wristband.
Check out what’s available with up-to-date pricing here.
Keep in mind:
Southern Hill Farms is a cashless venue. Debit and credit only accepted.
The entry gate to the parking lot closes at 6:30 p.m.
No animals of any kind are allowed on the farm during our winter and spring u-pick season due to state and federal food safety regulations.
Outside alcohol, coolers and/or catered meals are prohibited.
Drones are prohibited at the farm during our public events.
Southern Hill Farms is a working farm, you will be parking and walking in grass and unpaved areas.
All events are subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather and crop availability.
Always check our website on the day of your planned visit for final event details.
Directions:
Address – 16651 Schofield Road, Clermont, FL 34714.
Hours – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Entry onto the farm ends at 6:30 pm.

Join us for sunrise yoga and find your zen on the farm this season. Spend your morning with a good workout, a Southern Hill Farms blueberry mimosa and fresh-picked local berries.

Relax, breathe, stretch, and enjoy the fresh air during our 60-minute yoga class with experienced Yoga Alliance certified instructor Rachael Jones. The instructor will offer modifications and/or challenges throughout the class, making it suitable for all experience levels. These classes are geared toward a gentle flow. A blueberry mimosa is included at the end of class with your ticket purchase (must be 21 and older, regular blueberry lemonade can be substituted).

Tickets for Sunrise Yoga are available here and include a 60-minute yoga class, one clamshell of u-pick berries, and one blueberry mimosa OR blueberry lemonade.

Class will begin promptly at 7 a.m. Please bring your own water bottle, towel, and yoga mat, they will not be provided by Southern Hill Farms. Please note that this event is subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather. If we cancel this class, you can transfer your ticket to another date, or we will refund you in the original form of payment.

Location and Information:
Address – 16651 Schofield Road, Clermont, FL 34714

Southern Hill Farms is a working farm and does not have a paved parking lot. You will be parking and walking in grassy areas. We want our farm to be a part of your cherished family traditions for years to come. Thank you for loving your local farmer! Please note that all events and event details are subject to change or cancellation at any time due to crop availability, inclement weather or forced closures due to unforeseen circumstances. Please always check our website on the day of your planned visit to ensure last-minute event details.

Join us for our spring blueberry, sunflower and seasonal vegetable u-pick at Southern Hill Farms! Stock up on blooming sunflowers, sweet blueberries or a medley of fresh vegetables. Shop our handcrafted products and merchandise in our Southern Hill Farms Market including raw, unfiltered honey, hand poured candles, handmade sugar scrubs and more! We can’t wait to share our farm with you this season. Quantities cannot be guaranteed. U-pick is first come, first served. Please check our Facebook or Instagram page before making your trip to the farm.

There are no admission fees to enter our seasonal u-pick events, and pets are not permitted. Please see below for more event details. Thanks for loving your local farmer!

At the farm:
Live Music by Drew LeBlanc 11 AM- 3 PM
Blueberry, sunflower and seasonal vegetable picking
Southern Hill Farms food trucks serving lunch
Visiting food trucks Papa Diesel’s BBQ & Twisted Plates
Seasonal donuts, blueberry cobbler, and more sweet treats available in our bakery
Refreshments like our blueberry lemonade, farm-made cocktails, seasonal craft beer and more available for purchase
Shop our handcrafted products and merchandise in our Southern Hill Farms Market. Raw, unfiltered honey, hand poured candles, handmade sugar scrubs and more.
Complimentary yard games
Covered playground
Rooftop deck
Fire pits
Permanent restrooms with baby changing tables
Picnic tables – first come, first served
Kids Zone* – Unlimited Play Wristband purchase required at farm to participate.
Southern Hill Express (motorized train)
Giant fun slide
Cyclone swing
Kiddie swing
Pirate ship swing
Jump pillows
Rock climbing wall
Bungee jump trampolines
Carousel
Berry Go Round
Berry-Trooper
Papa’s Roadsters
Inflatable sports games
Bounce houses and obstacle course
Access to our sunflower fields is included with the purchase of a Kids Zone Unlimited Play Wristband.

*Select Kid Zone activities have minimum height and weight requirements to participate.

Prices:
You are responsible for paying for everything you pick.

Southern Hill Farms is a cashless venue – debit and all major credit cards accepted.
Complimentary admission and parking
U-Pick Blueberries: $5/lb.
Pre-Picked Blueberries (when available): $6/lb.
U-Pick Sunflowers: $2/flower *Flower Field Area Pass required to enter
Flower Field Pass: $6 per person ages 10 and $4 per person for ages 3-9. The pass includes one complimentary u-pick sunflower.
Pre-Picked Sunflowers: $3/flower (when available)
Kids Zone: Wristbands – $22 (plus tax) for children 42” and taller, $18 (plus tax) for under 42
Train Ticket: $2 or included with purchase of Kid Zone Wristband – One parent included on train with child’s paid Kid Zone wristband.
Check out what’s available with up-to-date pricing here.
Keep in mind:
Southern Hill Farms is a cashless venue. Debit and credit only accepted.
The entry gate to the parking lot closes at 6:30 p.m.
No animals of any kind are allowed on the farm during our winter and spring u-pick season due to state and federal food safety regulations.
Outside alcohol, coolers and/or catered meals are prohibited.
Drones are prohibited at the farm during our public events.
Southern Hill Farms is a working farm, you will be parking and walking in grass and unpaved areas.
All events are subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather and crop availability.
Always check our website on the day of your planned visit for final event details.
Directions:
Address – 16651 Schofield Road, Clermont, FL 34714.
Hours – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Entry onto the farm ends at 6:30 pm.

Scout Day is a special day for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to visit one of our u-pick events at Southern Hill Farms and earn a Southern Hill Farms Patch! Farmer David will share the “Farm to Table” process with the young leaders. While attending, the scouts and their families will have the opportunity to pick seasonal crops and enjoy all of the farm’s offerings. After the educational programming, the scouts are welcome to enjoy the Kid Zone, which features our jump pillows, giant fun slide, cyclone swing, inflatable obstacle course, rock wall, bounce house, inflatable sports games & more!

To learn more about Southern Hill Farms weekly u-pick events, please visit our calendar of events.

Schedule of Events
2:00 PM – Troop Leader Check-In

Parents sign Kid Zone waivers

2:30 PM – Farm to Table Talk with Farmer David

CEO of Southern Hill Farms

3:00 PM – U-Pick Available

Blueberries, Peaches, Sunflowers, Zinnias & Seasonal Veggies

4:00 PM – Kid Zone

Southern Hill Farms Express, Swings, Jump Pillows, Rock

Climbing Wall, Bounce Houses & more

5:00 PM – Scout Day Ends

Families are welcome to stay the rest of the day!

Troop Leader Information
REGISTRATION
To register your troop, please visit https://southernhillfarms.ticketspice.com/scout-day-at-southern-hill-farms. Please read through this form carefully and thoroughly to ensure you understand our policies and regulations. DO NOT send the registration form to the parents of your troop members. Troop leaders are the only ones eligible to register their troops. Please contact Jen at jennifer.hosler@southernhillfarms.com if there are any additions to your numbers after registration.

ADMISSION
The troop leader is responsible for paying the admission fee for each of their troop members. Payments will be made via the registration form.

Admission Fee: $25 per scout

Fee Includes: Educational Programming, (1) Seasonal Southern Hill Farms Donut (1) Southern Hill Farms Blueberry Lemonade, (1) Southern Hill Farms Patch, (1) Unlimited Play Kid Zone Wristband

CHECK IN
Troop leaders and their scouts will check in at the Greeter Barn between 2:00 – 2:30 PM. Once checked in, each scout will be given a Kid Zone wristband and a ticket for a glass of blueberry lemonade. Troop leaders are responsible for gathering their troop members. “Farm to Table” will begin at 2:30 PM.

KID ZONE WAIVER
Before each scout can receive a Kid Zone wristband, a parent or legal guardian must sign a waiver on their behalf. Waivers will be available at check-in. Troop leaders cannot sign the form for members without representation. If a parent or guardian will not be in attendance, it is the troop leader’s responsibility to obtain a waiver and have it signed in advance. Please contact Jen at jennifer.hosler@southernhillfarms.com with this specific request.

FAMILIES
If the families of your troop members would like to attend, they are more than welcome! Advanced registration is not required for siblings. Siblings not belonging to a troop may purchase Unlimited Play wristband for the Kid Zone onsite for $18 if they are under 42″ tall and $22 if they are above 42″ tall. A waiver must be signed and fee must be paid at check in.

SAFETY
The safety and security of your troop is of the utmost importance to us. We encourage you to tell your scouts to dress appropriately for outdoor activity, including close-toed shoes, a hat and/or sunscreen, and loose, cool, weather appropriate clothing. Scout Day will be held rain or shine, so please pay attention to the weather and prepare accordingly.

BADGES
Southern Hill Farms will not be providing any specific badge earning activities. If you would like to include a badge for this activity, it is your responsibility to ensure your troops meet the specific guidelines of the badge you choose.

SHF PATCH
Each troop member will receive a Southern Hill Farms Patch. This patch cannot be purchased separately and is only available to those who participate in Scout Day. We will give the patches to the registered troop leaders after the presentation.

Contact Jen Hosler at jennifer.hosler@southernhillfarms.com with any questions or concerns.

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