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Hours of Operation:
Fall Festival Hours 
9/24-11/2
Last admission 5:30pm
Wed-Friday 9:30-6:30
Saturday 9:30-6:30
Sunday 9:30-6:30
Closed Mon & Tues

Festival of Lights Hours
11/27-12/21
Wed/Thur/Sun 5:30-9:00
Last admission 8:00
Fri & Sat 5:30-10:00
Last admission 9:00
Closed Mon & Tues
Christmas Week Hours:
12/22 & 12/23
5:30-10:00
Closed Christmas Eve 
Open Christmas Night
5:30-10:00
12/26-12/28 
5:30-9:00
Last Night 12/28









703 Tarboro Road
Youngsville, NC 27596
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(919) 556-1771
Fax: (919) 556-5881

Option 1
All Inclusive
Best Value
Super Pass!
Under age 2  Free
Ages 2-64 $29.95
Ages 65+ $27.95
Military $27.95
Includes:Everything!
FREE PUMPKIN!
Unlimited Wagon rides,
Train Rides, Carousel rides,
Duck Race w/choice of souvenir
duck included. Gem Panning! 
1 bag of  Mine Rough, 
collection bag, and identification card included.
Jump pillow, Corn House,
Giant mountain slide,
Fish feeding dock, Animal corral,
 
 Option 2
General Admission
Under age 2 Free
Ages 2-64 $24.95
Ages 65+ $22.95
Military $22.95
Includes:
FREE PUMPKIN!
Unlimited Wagon rides,
Train Rides, Carousel rides
picnic area,
jump pillow, corn house,
giant mountain slide,
fish feeding dock, animal corral, 

Add On Fun:
Duck Race $3-includes souvenir duck

Visit the Gem Mine! Choose your personal bag
of Gem Mine rough. Includes take home bag
for your treasures and identification card.

2025 Memberships SOLD OUT!! 
2026 Available Nov. 1st
GREAT gift idea!
All Memberships Include:
Unlimited
Visits April-October
Unlimited Wagon Rides, 
Train Rides,
Carousel Rides,
Splash pad and Water slide (In Season)
and all general play areas each visit.
10 % off Birthday Parties
Discounted Farm Pass Guest Passes
Bring a guest for the day and they can enjoy unlimited
rides along with you for the current general admission.
VIP check-in during our popular Fall Festival. 
Skip the ticket booth line and head inside to the
Country Store to check-in.

2025 Premier Membership SOLD OUT!!
April-October Only
1-3 Members $95 each member
4+ $85 each member
(Less than 2 years old Free)
Also includes unlimited visits
to the Festival of Lights!

1-3 Members $135 each member
4+ Members $125 each member
(Less than 2 years old Free)




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Welcome to Hill Ridge Farms!


Welcome to the Triangle's best destination for old-fashioned family fun, group and family outings, picnics, school field trips, birthday parties, and more!

 Weather Alert Info!  
Please check our FaceBook, Instagram, and/or website prior to visiting the farm when inclement weather is in the forecast. 

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
 We accept Cash/ApplePay/Credit/Debit. No online tickets so no online fees!
Simply arrive when you want and purchase tickets at one of our admission booths. Last admission is 5:30 all dates except Friday, October 17th & 24th it will be 7:30.
 We do not allow pets for the safety of our guests and resident farm animals.
 EVERYONE gets a FREE PUMPKIN with admission. You may choose one during the wagon ride tour or at our walk-up patch by our Train and Carousel area.
 You may stop by and purchase donuts, homemade fudge any many other gifts items inside of our Country Store without admission. Please note we get VERY busy on October weekends. If you are only interested in our Country Store please arrive early.
We 

Important Dates to add to your calendar!
Yes! We will have our delicious homemade fudge, apple cider donuts, and more!
 FREE PUMPKIN with all admissions! 
Unlimited Train Rides, Tractor Rides & Carousel Rides 
included with all admissions!  
Join us for fall fun September 24th-November 2nd.

Fall Festival Admission:
NO ONLINE TICKETS
 Save those online ticket fees and enjoy
 a sweet treat at the farm instead!
 We accept Cash/Debit/Credit/ApplePay
 $24.95 ages 2-64
$22.95 ages 65+ & Military
Less than 2 years old free
Upgrade for just $5.00 to our SuperPass! 
Our Best Value SuperPass also includes a souvenir duck
 for the duck race & a bag of mining rough to mine for treasures at the Hill Ridge Farms gem mine!

Limited Pre-Sale tickets available for the Festival of Lights 
at a discounted rate of $14.95 with the purchase of a Fall Festival same day admission starting September 24th.


Food Options at the Farm
Outside food/Picnic Coolers are always welcome. We will have various Food Vendors during our Fall Festival. 

Coney Island Food Truck 
Open daily for lunch only Wed-Fri serving 
10:00am-1:00pm 
Sat & Sun serving 11am-6pm

Scotty's BBQ Shack Food Truck
Serving every October Saturday & Sunday
 Hot Dogs, Burgers, Pulled Pork BBQ. 

Mac House Food Truck
  October 11th & 12th serving 11am-6pm
  October 18th & 19th serving 11am-6pm
October 24th serving 10am-2pm

Crave Food Truck
October 12th 11am-4pm
October 26th 11am-4pm

Crystal Coast Kettle Corn & Sweets
Open Daily 9:30-6:30

Granny's Snack Shack 
Homemade Donuts, Lemonade, Apple Cider, 
Popcorn & Snacks
Wed-Fri 10am-1:30pm
Saturday & Sunday 9:30-6:30pm

Country Store
Homemade Donuts, Homemade Fudge, 
Popcorn various snacks and gifts. 



Teacher Appreciation Weekend Sept. 27th & 28th
Teacher's admitted FREE all weekend w/ a school issued Photo ID

Homeschool Day has been moved to 
 Monday, October 6th 9:30-3:00
Homeschoolers this one is for you! 
We will be open 9:30-3:00 for our annual homeschool event. Last check-in 2:00. 
 No minimum student count or reservations required. 1 Free teacher per household. 
All students ages 2 and up are welcome to choose any field trip option. 
Splash pad open and included. Food vendors open. Picnic Coolers. 

Option A Wagon Ride/Pumpkin/Play Land $16.00
Option B Opt A PLUS Train Ride $18.00
Option C Opt A PLUS Gem Mining $18.00
Option D Opt A PLUS Train Ride & Gem Mining $22.00
*All option prices include tax*


Halloween Costume Parade!
 October 25th & October 26th 

At the top of every hour starting at 11am-5pm kids ages 2-12
 will be invited down to the music stand to show off those costumes.
 Each child participating will receive a FREE admission to return to the farm Spring/Summer 2026!

2026 FUN PASS MEMBERSHIPS go on sale November 1st! 
Our 2025 memberships are sold out! Check back here for the link to purchase.These make GREAT Christmas gifts! 


Festival of Lights Opens Thanksgiving Night!
Gobble til' you wobble then head over to the farm to kick off the most wonderful time of the year! The entire farm will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland. Tractor rides, train rides, carousel, play park included w/admissions!
 Enjoy s'mores and hot chocolate around the bonfire! 
Festival of Lights Hours starting 11/27:
 Wed/Thur/Sun 5:00-9:00
Last Check-In 8:30
Fri & Sat 5:00-10:00
Last Check-in 9:30
Christmas Week Hours:
12/22 & 12/23 5:00-9:00
Closed Christmas Eve
Christmas Night 5:00-10:00
12/26-12/28 5:00-9:00
Last Night 12/28
NO ONLINE TICKETS!
 Save those online ticket fees and enjoy
 a sweet treat at the farm instead!
 We accept Cash/Debit/Credit/ApplePay
Festival of Lights Admission:
 $19.95 ages 2-64
Less than 2 years old free
$17.95 ages 65+ & Military   
NO RESERVATIONS!
Contact us at funonthefarm@hillridgefarms.com for group rates.

Love all things Fall? We would love for you to join us in creating memories for our Fall Festival guests this year. 
    
Splash Pad Open and included in all admissions
 through October 6th!
Outside food picnic coolers welcome.
No alcohol, smoking, or pets.

We are accepting Field Trip,  and 
Corporate Event reservations now! 

Birthday Party Reservations will resume April 2026



Fall Festival Field Trip Info
Dates sell out very quickly! Book Early!

Minimum of 15 Students Required
Available Wednesday-Friday
9:30am-6:30pm
Sept 24th - Nov 7th


Join us for some Fall Festival Fun! All  Fall Field Trip options include a wagon ride through the farm and FREE PUMPKIN, picnic area, and all general play land activities. Options B-D include even more fun with your choice of exciting group activities.

Choice of Group Activities:
Gem Mining and/or Train Ride

Option A Wagon Ride/Pumpkin/Play Land $16.00
Option B Opt A PLUS Train Ride $18.00
Option C Opt A PLUS Gem Mining $18.00
Option D Opt A PLUS Train Ride & Gem Mining $22.00
*All option prices include tax*
*Parent/Chaperones same price as students*
*2 Free Staff per 10 students/Bus Drivers Free



2025 Fun Pass Memberships  SOLD OUT!
2026 Memberships available for
 purchase starting 
November 1st. 
Give the gift that keeps on giving this Christmas for your family. 
All Memberships Include: 
Unlimited Visits April-October
Unlimited Wagon Rides, Train Rides,Carousel Rides
Splash pad and Water slide (In Season)
 All general play areas each visit.
*10 % off Birthday Parties*
*Discounted Guest Passes*
Bring a guest for the day and they can 
join in the fun along with you!
VIP check-in during our popular Fall Festival.
Skip the ticket booth line and head inside to the 
Country Store to check-in.

2026 Premier Membership
April-October Only

1-3 Members $95 per member
4+ $85 per member
(Less than 2 years old Free)


2026 Ultimate Membership

April-December
Also includes unlimited visits
to the Festival of Lights!
1-3 Members $135 per member
4+ Members $125 per member
(Less than 2 years old Free)



 
Please email funonthefarm@hillridgefarms.com for the quickest response including outside of our business hours





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