Foothills Farm Tour

September 19–20 | Noon to 5pm
Join us for tours, tastings, demonstrations, and so much more. The Farm Tour is a great adventure for visitors of all ages and interests.

Four Polk County farms will open their gates to visitors Sept. 19-20 as part of the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s annual Farm Tour.

The tour runs from noon to 5 p.m. both days and gives visitors an opportunity to learn about local agriculture through farm tours, demonstrations, tastings and other hands-on experiences.

The 4Polk County stops are TK Family Farm, Melvin Hill Meats, Moonchild Flower Farm, and Overmountain Vineyards.

TK Family Farm is a 15-acre family-operated farm with more than 4,500 apple trees representing more than 20 varieties. Visitors can take guided tours of the orchard and packing house and sample apples and cider.

Melvin Hill Meats raises pigs, chickens, cattle, and bees and operates a USDA-inspected meat processing facility. Guided tours are scheduled for 1 and 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Self-guided tours will also be available.

Moonchild Flower Farm, a new addition to the tour, will offer visitors the opportunity to explore its flower fields and participate in guided or self-guided tours. Guests can also pick flowers and create their own bouquets.

Overmountain Vineyards encompasses 16 acres dedicated primarily to French vinifera wine grapes and also offers u-pick organic blueberries. Visitors can take walking tours of the vineyards and cellars and participate in wine tastings. Wine tasting is limited to guests age 21 and older.

A single vehicle pass costs $35 in advance or $45 during the tour weekend. Each pass covers everyone traveling in one vehicle and is valid at participating farms on both days.
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