| Hicks Orchard
Celebrated its 100th Season of U-Pick on September 10th. |
Hicks Orchard is announcing
a day of special events to honor the farm's historic 100th
Season of Pick-Your-Own-Fruit. A special "Season Opening
Gala Event" will be held on Saturday, September 10th
at 10:30 am in the barnyard at Hicks Orchard. A list of scheduled
speakers include past farm family members recounting the history
of the farm, New York State Assemblyman Roy McDonald, Marge
Mohn from the Washington County Tourism Association, a presentation
from the New York Agricultural Society and a special presentation
of a New York State Senate Legislative Resolution honoring
Hicks Orchard as "New York's Oldest U-Pick Orchard"
from Senator Betty Little's office.
Food, music and a wine tasting featuring New York State wines
will follow, along with a ceremonial picking of the first
apples of 2005. The Apple Barn at Hicks will be open and full
of fresh picked apples, cider, cider donuts and more! The
orchards will open following the presentation for early McIntosh
picking. So come join us for a day of fun, celebrating history
and making history at Hicks Orchard, New York's Oldest U-Pick
Orchard. Call (518) 642-1788 for more info. |
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