2026 Participating Farms

The Ten Acre Garden

Morgan and Mark Davies and Cynthia Goff, 828-316-1079
148 Chambers Farm Ln., Canton

We are a u-pick farm with vegetables, fruits, and flowers, plus a sunflower maze, CSA program, farm stand, and more! Enjoy a brick oven pizza at our colorful picnic tables, walk the fields and pick your own, take a hay wagon tour of the farm, and enjoy live music (Saturday only, from 3 to 6 p.m.). The farm tour will take you around our farm, along the river, and pass by the blackberries, strawberries, and drop you at the sunflower maze, if you’d like. Get a special kid-focused tour from our son to learn about the pumpkins and visit the chickens.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Restroom (not handicap accessible)
• To eat or drink: salads and brick oven pizzas topped with ingredients from the farm, soft serve ice cream
• For sale on the tour: eggs, raw milk, produce, honey, coffee, loose leaf tea, baked goods, local sodas, handmade goods

DIRECTIONS: Take I-40 W to exit 37 toward E Canton. Turn left onto Wiggins Rd., then right onto US-19 S/US-23 S. Continue for 4.4 miles, then turn left onto Williams St. Turn left onto Spring St., left onto Academy St., and slightly left onto Dutch Cove Rd. Continue on Dutch Cove Rd. for 2.2 miles. Turn left onto Turnpike Rd. and continue for 1 mile. The farm will be on your right.

KT’s Orchard and Apiary

KT and Howard Taylor, 828-279-5614
158 Pigeon Ford Rd., Canton

We have a wide variety of fruit trees and berry patches, as well as a pumpkin patch. Bee hives may be viewed from a distance. See our apple sorter and vinegar-making equipment that we use to produce value-added products. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the orchard and watch demonstrations. 

• Wheelchair accessible
• Restroom (not handicap accessible)
• For sale on the tour: apples, pears, berries, honey, jellies/jams, vinegar, baked goods, fresh juice

DIRECTIONS:  Take I-40 W to exit 31/Carolina 215 toward Canton. Turn left on Champion Dr. and travel for .4 miles. Turn right on Thickety Dr. (across from the Ingles), then a quick left onto Pigeon Ford Rd. The farm is on the right.

Trinity Bison Ranch – NEW

Cheryl and Jeff Hillis, 828-550-0960
13 Caboose Way, Clyde

Buffalo truly roam on this 72 acre little piece of heaven. We are a working bison ranch raising American bison along with alpacas, llamas, mini horses, goats, rabbits. Feed bison and goats, hold rabbits, ride mini horses (for kids), tour the huge model train, and visit our gift shop.

• Restroom (not handicap accessible)
• For sale on the tour: bison meat, farm fresh eggs, bison-themed items
• On-farm lodging: cabins and cabooses via farmstayus.com

DIRECTIONS: I-40 W to exit 24 for NC-209 toward Lake Junaluska/Hot Springs. Turn right onto NC-209 N and travel for 2.9 miles, then left onto Riverside Dr. for .9 miles. Take a slight right onto Harriet Ln. then continue straight onto Bison Run. Rd before taking a slight right onto Caboose Way. The farm will be on your left.

Durrant Farms Estate – NEW

Whitney and Tom Durrant, 828-539-0689
157 Browntown Rd., Leicester

Come meet the herd at our family-owned farm. We raise alpacas and llamas and create Appalachian Grown fiber goods while welcoming guests to slow down, learn, and connect with the land. Visitors can meet the herd at the fenceline, offer approved treats, see fiber samples, and learn about daily camelid care—from pasture management and wellness to shearing and the many uses of alpaca fiber. Enjoy a farm walk around the pond, explore our newly planted food forest, view the thriving pollinator garden and visit with our on-site partner vendors. Alpaca and llama fiber goods will be available to purchase, and our team will be on hand to answer all of your herd questions.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Restroom (handicap accessible)
• For sale on the tour: farm merchandise, high quality fiber goods: yarn, dryer balls, socks, hats, coasters, needle felting kits, stuffies
• On-farm lodging: RV and tent campsites, two Airbnb rentals

DIRECTIONS: From Patton Ave., travel about 6 miles on Hwy. 63/New Leicester Hwy. Turn left onto Newfound Rd and travel for 3 miles before turning right by Newfound Grocer. Immediately turn left and downhill onto Browntown Rd. In .7 miles, turn right by the Durrant Farms Estate sign onto the farm’s gravel driveway.

Addison Farms Vineyard

Jeff Frisbee, 828-581-9463
4005 New Leicester Hwy., Leicester

Addison Farms Vineyard is a fourth-generation family farm in Leicester. We started our vineyard in 2009 to preserve this working farm for future generations. Visit with the Addison Farms Vineyard team to hear about our farm history, growing grapes, and wine making. Take in vineyard views from our front porch. Depending on the weather, you may be able to view the grape harvest in action. All ages welcome, though those 21 or older can experience our wines in our tasting room. Tours will occur every half hour on the hour and half hour.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Restroom (handicap accessible)
• To eat or drink: wine tastings, wines by the glass, charcuterie products
• For sale on the tour: wines by the bottle, farm merchandise

DIRECTIONS: From Patton Ave., travel about 14 miles on Hwy. 63/New Leicester Hwy. The farm is on the right, just past Union Baptist Church on the left. Driveway is the first right after the cemetery.

Good Wheel Farm

Michael RiCharde, 828-231-2737
293 Sandy Mush Creek Rd., Leicester

We are a diversified livestock farm with 40 acres of pasture, orchards, and wild spaces. Take a guided tour through the fields to see our sheep, cows, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys. Learn about regenerative land management and silvopasture systems both planted and wild. We have a young hazelnut orchard and a riparian zone filled with persimmons trees, aronia berries, paw paws, locust, willow, and more. Linger along the farm paths and enjoy the scenery.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Restroom (not handicap accessible)
• Enjoy a meal: chicken and lamb sausages
• For sale on the tour: chicken, duck, eggs, pre-order lamb, pre-order holiday bird (Thanksgiving Turkey and Christmas Goose)

DIRECTIONS: From Patton Ave., travel about 15 miles on Hwy. 63/New Leicester Hwy. Take a left onto State Rd. 1394/Sandy Mush Creek Rd. (this is the first paved road on the left after the Reeves Grocery). Travel for 1.4 miles, bearing right at the fork. The farm will be on your left.

Black Thorn Farm & Kitchen

Sharon and Seth Dubuc, 828-785-2742
7 Buster Branch Rd., Leicester

Our farm is located in a quiet cove in the Big Sandy Mush area of Leicester. We raise a flock of 120 sheep for meat, wool and sheepskins. We also tend pawpaw orchards. See the fruiting pawpaw orchards just in time for September ripening. Bring your appetites, coolers, and your questions. We look forward to hosting you on the farm!

• Restroom (not handicap accessible)
• To eat or drink: prepared foods
• For sale on the tour: meat, pawpaw fruit, tanned sheepskins, raw wool, tallow soap
• On-farm lodging: short-term farmstay rentals via Airbnb

DIRECTIONS: Take I-40 W to exit 33. Continue straight ahead to Freedom Dr. Turn right onto Beaverdam Rd. and continue for about 5 miles until it turns into Willow Creek Rd. (road name change but no turn). After about 1.5 miles turn left onto Willow Cove Rd. Travel about .2 miles and look for parking signs. 

Two Trees Farm/Sustainabillies

Sara Martin and Dustin Cornelison, 828-646-3662
505 Long Branch Rd., Canton

Visit our unique solar-powered, diversified, sustainable farmstead with vegetable and flower gardens, orchards, mushrooms, and chickens. We’ll demonstrate how our farm uses regenerative techniques to produce fruits and vegetables while preserving the native ecosystem. Our geodesic dome, one of six greenhouses, has a permaculture installation of avocados, pomegranates, and wasabi. Check out our metal work and welding fabrication in our blacksmith shop. Tour our newly constructed tiny house built from salvaged materials. Kids can follow a scavenger hunt or take a special kid-led tour. We are nestled in a scenic high mountain valley with a rushing stream and surrounding nature preserve. Come learn to live with the land!

• Wheelchair accessible
• Restrooms (not handicap accessible)
• For sale on tour: produce, eggs, blacksmithed tools, art items

DIRECTIONS: I-40W to exit 33/Newfound Rd. Continue straight onto Freedom Dr. for .9 mile. Turn right onto Beaverdam Rd. and travel for 3.8 miles. Turn right onto Long Branch Rd. and travel .6 miles. The farm is on the left. Note: Parking is alongside a mountain road with a steep drop.

Burley Stick Farm

Darrell and Morgan Metcalf, 828-280-1292
1448 Barnardsville Hwy., Barnardsville

Our fifth generation farm showcases several traditional agricultural and homesteading buildings from its past, including a springhouse, tobacco casing house, a mule barn, and original stone forge. We offer both guided and self-guided walking tours of our historic buildings. Let the children play at our special corn tables or run in the field, and stay for lunch!

• Wheelchair accessible
• Restroom (not handicap accessible)
• To eat or drink: Burley Stick Farm smash burgers, chips, drinks
• For sale on the tour: beef, honey, eggs, dog treats, merchandise
• On-farm lodging: farmhouse via Airbnb

DIRECTIONS: I-26W to exit 15. Turn right and continue on Barnardsville Hwy./NC-197N. for 5.4 miles. Take a left at the first gravel driveway past Whittemore Branch Rd. Follow the driveway while staying in front of the yellow house.  We will have someone greet you at our spring house.

The Never Ending Flower Farm

Kurt and Loretta Ball, 828-713-4046
152 Tom Harris Tr., Barnardsville

Come pick flowers and enjoy picturesque views of the mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Take a guided tour of our half-acre plot, participate in a flower craft, or visit with our donkeys and cows. Stay for a picnic at our tables alongside the flower field. We also have a covered pavilion available for parties, birthday celebrations, and micro weddings.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Restroom (not handicap accessible)
• To eat or drink: herbal mocktails
• For sale on the tour: flowers, herbal and tallow products, honey, our own sorghum syrup

DIRECTIONS: I-26W to exit 15. Turn right and continue on Barnardsville Hwy./NC-197N. for 5.9 miles. Take a left on Poverty Branch Rd. (this will be on the left in front of the post office). In .5 miles, take a left onto Tom Harris Trail. Follow the flower signs to the field. Park in the gravel parking area.

Big Ivy Beef Cattle Co. – NEW

Chris and Kelly Dunbar, 480-540-1879
6 Williams Branch Rd., Barnardsville

We are a family-owned farm specializing in pasture-raised meats rooted in regenerative farming practices. We raise cattle, pigs, and chicken. Take in the amazing views, view the event space, learn about the history of the farm, and visit our farm store. Take in the full experience and enjoy an on-farm barbeque with fresh pork, beef, chicken, and homemade sides.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Restroom (handicap accessible)
• To eat or drink: BBQ, homemade sides, cold drinks
• For sale on the tour: fresh meats: beef, chicken, pork; homemade sides, grocery store items

DIRECTIONS: I-26W to exit 15. Turn right and continue on Barnardsville Hwy./NC-197N for 6 miles. Turn right onto Dillingham Rd. Continue for 1.3 miles and turn left onto Worley Dr. The farm will be on your left.

Pick Dee’s Berries – NEW

Danielle Dee Crocker, 828-226-6242
5196 Dysartsville Rd., Morganton

We are a u-pick berry and dairy goat farm transitioning into a farm bakery with a farm stand. Tour the upcoming commercial kitchen and pick your own sunflowers. Pet our friendly and silly goats. Our farmer neighbor, Rob Kinard of Good Times Mead Farm, will be providing mead tastings (21+).

• Restroom (not handicap accessible)
• To eat or drink: mead (honey wine)
• For sale on the tour: mead, u-pick sunflowers, goat milk soap, potted berry plants

DIRECTIONS: I-40E to exit 94 for Dysartsville Rd. Turn right on Dysartsville Rd. Continue for 1.9 miles. The farm will be on the right.

Lee’s One Fortune Farm

Chue and Tou Lee, 828-803-1581
6054 Dysartsville Rd., Morganton

Our farm is a family-oriented effort to grow the Laotian fruits and vegetables we serve in our meals and to preserve our traditional way of life. Take a hayride or one-mile walk down to our rice fields and watch a demonstration of how we harvest, process, and cook different varieties, including sweet sticky and purple. Learn about the unique varieties of fruits and vegetables that we grow and how to cook them. Join us for a traditional Laotian meal made from the vegetables and rice from our farm.

• Restroom (not handicap accessible)
• To eat or drink: traditional Laotian meal: rice bowls with angus beef, non-soy pumpkin seed tofu, vegetables, pumpkin soup, Thai tea; ice cream from The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
• For sale on the tour: produce, ginger, herbs, rice

DIRECTIONS: I-40E to exit 94 for Dysartsville Rd. Turn right on Dysartsville Rd. Continue for 3.5 miles. The farm will be on the right.

Smallholding Farm – NEW

Ellie Goldstein and Daniel Bryant, 404-805-4299
4193 Ruritan Dr., Morganton

We are an organically grown, minimal to no-till farm producing diversified vegetables, pasture raised eggs, and small scale herbs and flowers. We utilize covered and uncovered production allowing the farm to grow year round. We recently opened a market and microbrewery, Main Season Market, in downtown Marion. Come out to the farm to see our growing space and learn about how we grow crops. Children can visit with farm cats and chickens.

• Tour en español (solo español básico)
• Wheelchair accessible
• Restroom (not handicap accessible)
• For sale on the tour: produce, eggs

DIRECTIONS: I-40E to exit 103 toward US-64 W/Burkemont Ave. Turn right onto US-64 W/Burkemont Ave. and continue for .7 miles. Turn left onto Salem Rd. for 1.4 miles then turn left onto Ruritan Dr. Take a quick slight right and follow parking signs to park at the Salem Elementary School. The farm is ahead.

Perry’s Berry’s Vineyard & Winery – NEW

Debbie and Terry Perry, 828-243-5207
1136 Browning View Rd., Morganton

Visit our family-owned and operated u-pick blueberry farm, winery, and agritourism destination dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for visitors of all ages. We craft delicious sweet and semi-sweet wines made from fruit grown on our farm, including blueberries, peaches, pears, plums, and scuppernong grapes along with hard ciders. Join us for a fun and educational self-guided experience through our beautiful blueberry fields. Visit our three interactive stations and discover all that our farm has to offer. Walk the blueberry fields (but none to pick this time of year), learn about blueberry farming, enjoy wine and cider tasting (21+), learn about our wine-making process, and shop our farm store.

Station 1: Farming & Growing Blueberries
Learn how blueberries are planted, cared for, and harvested. Discover what it takes to grow healthy, delicious berries from blossom to harvest.

Station 2: Wine Making & Tasting
See how our farm-fresh blueberries and other fruits are transformed into handcrafted wines. Guests 21 and older are invited to enjoy a complimentary sample.

Station 3: Kids’ Summer Camp Program
Kids activities inspired by our summer camp program. Enter a drawing for free admission to our 2027 summer camp.

• Tour en español
• Wheelchair accessible
• Restroom (handicap accessible)
• To eat or drink: Blueberry Bistro: made-to-order crepes, fresh sandwiches, charcuterie boards, premium ice cream, and other seasonal favorites
• For sale on the tour: t-shirts, hats, jams/jellies, salsa, honey, molasses, nlueberry wine and other fruit wines, hard ciders and more

DIRECTIONS: I-40E to exit 94 for Dysartsville Rd. Turn left onto Dysartsville Rd. and travel for .7 miles. Turn left onto US-70W for 1.7 miles then right onto Bridgewater Rd. for 1.3 miles. Continue onto N Powerhouse Rd. for 4.3 miles then turn left onto NC-126W for .9 miles. Turn right onto Gwaltney Rd. then left onto Lakewood Dr. The farm will be on the left.

Encompass Farm

Vannah Roddy, 330-800-8680
210 Ferguson Ridge Rd., Union Mills

We are an ecological farm feeding over 100 WNC families per week through our veggie box CSA. Our farm is an ecosystem that each plant and creature contributes to in order to grow you the healthiest, high quality food, flowers, and goods. Join tours every hour, beginning at 12:30 p.m., diving into our beyond organic practices like cover crops, living pathways, integrated pest management and the establishment of our new bio-filter pond! Tour the workshop where our line of farm grown goods are made using traditional methods. Hang out under the fans in our event pergola and shop the farm stand. Kids can hang out with the bunnies moving among the dahlia beds in rabbit tractors.

• Restroom (not handicap accessible)
• For sale on the tour: produce, fresh flowers, harvest wreaths, value-added products

DIRECTIONS: I-40E to exit 83 and turn right onto Asheworth Rd. In .9 miles, turn right onto US-221S. In 8.9 miles, take a left onto Coney Island Rd. In 1.1 miles, turn left onto Ferguson Ridge Rd. The farm will be on your right shortly after.

Moonchild Farm – NEW

Samantha Moonbear Arledge, 864-420-3894
1928 Rock Springs Rd,. Mill Spring

We are a sustainable fifth generation flower farm rooted in sustainability and tradition. Experience the magic of our family-run farm—a place where each bloom tells a story, and every visit is an invitation to celebrate the beauty and bounty of the land. Take a guided or self-guided tour of the flowers, wander the fields and handpick your own bouquet, and take family photos in an idyllic setting.

• Restroom (not handicap accessible)
• To eat or drink: drinks [please be more specific]
• For sale on the tour: flowers, drinks

DIRECTIONS: I-40E to exit 73 toward Old Fort. Continue ahead and turn right onto Bat Cave Rd. In .5 miles turn left onto Old Fort Sugar Hill Rd., staying right, and continue for 8.3 miles. Turn right onto Montford Cove Rd. and in 4.4 miles continue onto Cove Rd for 1 mile. Turn right onto Bills Creek Rd. and travel 9 miles before turning left onto US-74 ALT E. In 2 miles, turn right onto State Rd 1184/Rocks Spring Rd. In 2.3 miles, the farm will be on your left.

Overmountain Vineyards

Sofia Lilly, 828-243-6814
2012 Sandy Plains Rd., Tryon

Visit our boutique winery on a 70-acre family farm. We grow 16 acres of French vinifera focusing primarily on Petit Manseng, an elegant aromatic white originally from southwest France, as well as red varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. We are also cultivating two acres of organic blueberries for u-pick and future winemaking. Take a walking tour of our vineyards and cellars and learn how we create old world–style wines using modern, innovative techniques. Those over 21 may join us for a tasting or bring a picnic to enjoy with your purchased bottle of wine. 

• Tour en español
• Wheelchair accessible
• Restroom (handicap accessible)
• To eat or drink: wine tasting, wine by the glass, cheese, crackers
• For sale on the tour: wines by the bottle

DIRECTIONS: Take I-26 E to exit 67 for US-74 E. Continue ahead for 5.4 miles, then take exit 167 for NC-9 and turn right onto NC-9 S. In 3.1 miles turn right onto Sandy Plains Rd. In two miles, the winery will be on your right.