Family Farm Fest at Hilltop Hanover Farm on Memorial Day

            On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, Hilltop Hanover Farm of Yorktown Heights will be hosting a ”Farm Fest” from 10 to 4. Admission is free so come on by!

           According to Helen Iral, the event coordinator, “A variety of activities are being planned that should appeal to all ages.”  You can hike the trails on your own or be guided by one of Hilltop Hanover’s farmers. Also, you can take a tour of the 186-acre site. For those unfamiliar with the Westchester County owned farm, a tour would be terrific! 


           The farm stand will be open that day and will be selling some early crops grown in the Farm’s five-acre vegetable garden. Honey, farm grown eggs, and other products will also be available for sale. Seedling starts and herb boxes (if not sold out prior) can also be purchased.      

           In addition, there will be an array of children’s games

and activities. Initial plans include a scavenger hunt, water balloon contest,  bean bag toss, and face painting. Volunteers
will be operating a craft’s table. Young children will be able to paint a birdhouse (nominal fee for supplies), and/or plant some seeds to take home.

           Vendors will also be available. If anyone is interested in setting up a booth, please call the Farm at 962-2368. In addition, music will be provided. Plus, children will have the opportunity to ride in the Farm’s Gator. Bring your camera, for children of all ages love to ride the Gator! The activities will be ongoing so come any time between 10 and 4. For those attending the Yorktown Memorial Day Parade at 11:00, come over afterwards.

           The Farm is located at 1271 Hanover Street – five minutes from the parade route.  If you would like more
information about the “Farm Fest” and/or Hilltop Hanover Farm, visit its
website at hilltophanoverfarm.org