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08nov9:00 am7:00 pm11th Annual Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival

Event Details

Join us for the 11th Annual Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival, taking place September 26 through November 22 on select Thursdays and every Friday through Sunday, plus Monday, October 12! Enjoy a day of fall fun on the farm with carnival rides, a corn maze, u-pick flowers, a petting zoo, live music, pumpkins, food trucks, seasonal treats, photo opportunities and more. Admission tickets are required for all guests ages 3 and older and must be purchased online before arrival. Tickets purchased in advance are $28.95 plus tax and applicable fees per guest, tickets purchased on the same day of the event are $29.95 plus tax and applicable fees. Admission tickets are not sold at the farm. Children 2 and under enter free and do not need a paid admission ticket. However, they must be included in the “Children 2 & Under” section of an accompanying adult’s ticket order. More information and tickets are available here: https://southernhillfarms.ticketspice.com/fall-festival-2026?t=macaroni.
Event Dates and Hours:
Thursday, October 8, 15, 22 and 29: 11 AM – 7 PM
Fridays: 11 AM – 8 PM
Saturdays: 9 AM – 8 PM
Sundays: 9 AM – 7 PM
Monday, October 12: 11 AM – 5 PM
The farm is closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with the exception of Monday, October 12.
Included with Admission
Your paid admission ticket includes access to:
Fun Zone rides and attractions
Corn maze
Petting zoo
Farm wagon rides
Yard games
Face painting
Live music
Covered playground
Photo opportunities
Fire pits
Access to the u-pick flower fields
Flowers, pumpkins, food, beverages, merchandise, s’mores kits and other retail items are available for an additional purchase.
Fun Zone Rides and Attractions
The following Fun Zone activities are included with paid admission:
Southern Hill Farms Express motorized train
Tilt-A-Whirl
Scrambler
Giant Fun Slide
Cyclone Swing
Pirate Ship Swing
Jump Pillows
Rock Climbing Wall
Carousel
Berry Go Round
Berry-Trooper
Papa’s Roadsters
Bungee Jump
Inflatable sports games
Bounce houses
Inflatable obstacle course
Select Fun Zone attractions have minimum or maximum height and weight requirements. Please download the Southern Hill Farms app before your visit to review the requirements for each attraction.
U-Pick Flowers
Stroll through our sunflower, zinnia and seasonal cut flower fields to pick your own flowers.
Access to the flower fields is included with admission, but guests must pay for all flowers they pick. Flower availability will vary throughout the season based on weather, crop conditions and guest participation. Guests must pay for at that they pick, please only pick flowers you intend to purchase.
Pumpkins and Fall Décor
Visit our Pumpkin Barn to shop a wide variety of pumpkins and gourds in unique sizes, shapes and colors. Prices vary based on the size and type of each item. Please note that pumpkins are precut from the vine. After purchasing your pumpkins, leave them in our complimentary Pumpkin Holding Area while you continue enjoying the festival. Remember to pick them up before leaving the farm.
Food on the Farm
Come hungry! Food and beverages are available for purchase throughout the festival.
Weekend Hours: The bakery opens at 9 AM and Southern Hill Farms food trucks open at 10 AM on Saturdays and Sundays.
Weekday Hours: The bakery and Southern Hill Farms food trucks open at 11 AM on Thursdays, Fridays and Monday, October 12.
Southern Hill Farms dining options include:
Pizzeria
Taco Truck
Crispy Chicken
Burgers & More
Stop by the bakery for our fan-favorite hot apple cider donuts, blueberry lemonade and other seasonal treats.
Guests can also enjoy freshly roasted nuts, kettle corn, snow cones, seasonal concessions and s’mores kits with roasting sticks.
Local craft beer, wine, seasonal frozen beverages and mimosas are available for purchase from the Beer Shed.
Food vendors, menu items and operating hours are subject to change.
Shop the Southern Hill Market
Bring home the feeling of fall with products made right here at Southern Hill Farms.
Shop handmade lotions, sugar scrubs, lip balms, bar soaps, hand-poured candles, local raw honey, organic pure maple syrup and Southern Hill Farms merchandise during your visit.
Can’t make it to the farm or want to shop from home? Visit the Southern Hill Farms Market online anytime to browse available products and have your favorites shipped directly to you.

Product availability may vary between our farm market and online store.
Farm Amenities
Enjoy convenient amenities throughout the farm, including:
Permanent restrooms
Rooftop deck
Covered playground
Covered barns with picnic tables
Seasonal photo opportunities
Fire pits for roasting s’mores
Flat-screen TVs showing select sporting events under the Food Truck Barn
Ticket Arrival Information
Thursday and Friday Tickets
Thursday and Friday are general admission dates. Guests may arrive anytime between 11 AM and farm close.
Saturday and Sunday Tickets
Weekend tickets require a selected arrival time.
Your ticket is valid for entry beginning 15 minutes before your selected reservation time through farm close. You may stay until the farm closes once you enter. Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes before your selected time.
Ticket Changes, Transfers and Refunds
All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable.
If your plans change, you may edit your ticket for another available date or transfer it to a friend or family member. Changes are subject to ticket availability and any applicable price difference.
The person using the transferred ticket assumes all risks associated with participating in the event.
Weather, Crops and Event Changes
All event dates, hours, entertainment, attractions, food vendors, crop availability and other event details are subject to change or cancellation.
Crop availability depends on weather, growing conditions and guest participation. Attractions may temporarily close due to weather, maintenance, staffing or other unforeseen circumstances.
Please check our website and the Southern Hill Farms app on the day of your visit for last-minute updates before traveling to the farm.
Southern Hill Farms does not issue refunds due to weather, crop availability, attraction closures, entertainment changes or other unforeseen circumstances. When permitted, guests may move their tickets to another available date.

Know Before You Go
Please review these important ticket details and farm policies before your visit:
Tickets are required for all guests ages 3 and older.
Children 2 and under enter free and do not need a ticket.
Admission tickets must be purchased online before arrival and are not sold at the farm.
All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable.
Weekend tickets require a selected arrival time. Guests may arrive up to 15 minutes before their selected time or anytime afterward until the farm closes.
This is a cashless event. Credit, debit and mobile payments are accepted for purchases made during your visit.
Pets are not permitted on the farm.
Outside food, alcohol and coolers are not permitted.
Drones and large or obtrusive photography equipment and props are not permitted.
Guests must supervise children at all times.
Guests must follow posted rules and team member instructions.
Shoes and shirts must be worn throughout the farm.
Southern Hill Farms is a working farm. Parking lots, pathways and activity areas may include grass, dirt, uneven ground and other natural surfaces. Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate shoes.

WARNING
Under Florida law, an agritourism operator is not liable for injury or death of, or damage or loss to, a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury, death, damage, or loss results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury, death, damage, or loss. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity. Chapter 2013 – 179, Section 570.96

Time

(Sunday) 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Location

Southern Hill Farms

16651 Schofield Road, Clermont, FL

Organizer

Southern Hill Farms(407) 986-5806

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Event Details

East Ridge High School’s talented Musical Theatre and Technical Theatre students are preparing to take center stage for A Knight of Theatre, a two-act showcase celebrating their dedication, creativity, talent, and hard work. The production will run November 12–14, with evening performances at 7 pm and a Saturday matinee on November 14 at 2 p.m.

The event will feature a 40-minute one-act musical, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, which will represent East Ridge High School at the District Thespian Festival in December. This comedic musical revue explores the many stages of modern love, from dating and romance to marriage and growing old, offering an entertaining and humorous look at the relationships and experiences that shape our lives.

Following the one-act musical, audiences will embark on a journey through musical theatre history during the second act, featuring select songs from classic musicals. The showcase highlights the students’ performing talents while recognizing the creativity and technical expertise of those working behind the scenes to bring the production to life.

The East Ridge community is invited to come out and support these talented students! Whether they are longtime theatre enthusiasts, families looking for an enjoyable night out, or community members eager to celebrate the achievements of local students, audiences can look forward to an evening filled with laughter, music, and memorable performances. Attending A Knight of Theatre is a wonderful way to encourage young performers, recognize the hard work that goes into a live production, and show support for the arts in local schools.

With an exciting blend of comedy, musical theatre classics, and student talent, A Knight of Theatre promises an entertaining experience for audiences of all ages. Community members are encouraged to gather their family and friends, reserve their seats, and help make this special production a success!

Tickets are available now, and early reservations are encouraged.

Tickets can be purchased online at TeachTix – A Knight of Theatre. For additional information, visit www.ERHSTheatre.com.

Come support East Ridge High School’s theatre students and celebrate the performing arts in your community. The students are ready to take the stage, and the community is invited to be part of the excitement!