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Hours of Operation:
Summer Hours
4/16-9/21
Last admission 4:30pm
Wed-Fri 10:00-5:30
Sat 10-5:30
Sun 1-5:30

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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Email:     

(919) 556-1771
Fax: (919) 556-5881

Summer Hours
Last admission 4:30
Open Wed-Sat 10-5:30
Open Sun 1-5:30 
Closed Mon & Tues

All Inclusive
Best Value
Super Pass!
Under age 2  Free
Ages 2-64 $23.95
Ages 65+ $21.95
Military $21.95
Includes:Everything!
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,
Splash Pad & Water slide (In-Season)
 
General Admission
Under age 2 Free
Ages 2-64 $18.95
Ages 65+ $16.95
Military $16.95
Includes:
Unlimited Wagon rides,
Train Rides, Carousel rides
picnic area,
jump pillow, corn house,
giant mountain slide,
fish feeding dock, animal corral,
Splash Pad & Water slide (In-Season)
 
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)


2025 Ultimate Membership SOLD OUT!!
April-December
*Current* Premier Members may 
still upgrade to Ultimate as of 7/11
email:funonthefarm@hillridgefarms.com


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. 

Welcome Wednesday! 
One FREE adult w/child/s admission!
September 3rd
September 10th
September 17th Last Welcome Wednesday!

Important Dates to add to your calendar!
Fall Pumpkin Festival Opening Weekend Sept. 27th & 28th
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.


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

Homeschool Day Tuesday, September 30th
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. 

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 Oct 5th!
Outside food picnic coolers welcome.
No alcohol, smoking, or pets.

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

Host your child's next Birthday Party 
at Hill Ridge Farms!
Available Saturday & Sunday April 26th-Sept 21st Only
September 20th Birthday Parties SOLD OUT
We do not host parties during our Fall Festival. 
Our parties offer a unique and fun filled experience
 best suited for ages 2-12. 
Your adult guests will join in the fun too!
All Party Options Include the following:
Up to 40 admissions included! All party guests ages 2 years of age and up, including adults will need an admission band.
Reserved area for 3-hours to include 8 picnic tables under a covered shelter. Guests will check-in at the ticket booth. No early arrivals, but your guests may stay until closing. We have lots of non-reserved seating that you guests may enjoy after your reserved time has ended. Outside food and decorations allowed.
Train Ride! Wagon Ride! Carousel Ride! All play land activities including Splash Pad and Water Slide in season.


Option 1: Includes up to 40 admissions and 8 Tables.
Cost: $375.00 Non-Fun Pass Member. A 50 % Non-Refundable deposit of $200.16 (tax included) is required to hold date.
Deposits are refundable up to 24 hours prior to the party date, due to inclement weather in the forecast.

*Fun Pass Member Discount = $360.28
 Deposit $180.16 (tax included)
 
Option 2: Includes up to 40 admissions and 8 tables and all of Option 1 PLUS each child aged 2-12 with your party will receive a bag of rough to pan for gemstones at the Hill Ridge Farms gem mine! 
Cost: $425.00 Non-Fun Pass Member. A 50 % Non-Refundable deposit of $226.85 (tax included) is required to hold date. Deposits are refundable up to 24 hours prior to party date, due to inclement weather in the forecast.
*Fun Pass Member Discount = $408.32 
Deposit $204.16 (tax included)




Fall Festival Field Trip Info
Dates sell out very quickly! Book Early!
Oct 24th All Field Trip Options SOLD OUT!
Sept. 26th, Oct 9th, 23rd, 29th, 23rd Options B & D SOLD OUT!
Oct 3rd, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 30th Option A Only
Sept. 24th, 25th, Oct 1st, 2nd, 8th, 10th, 15th,
 Nov. 5th, 6th, 7th All Options still available.

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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