Saturday, October 10, 2026

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On Saturday, October 10th from 10am to 3pm,

Meet the Farmers. Explore Hanover. 

The Fields & Farms Tour invites you to slow down, wander country roads, meet the people behind the barns and blooms, and discover the farms that help shape our community. From flowers and fresh produce to alpacas, horses, horticulture, and hands-on experiences, every stop offers a chance to learn something new, make a memory, and connect with the land in a meaningful way.

This isn’t just a farm tour — it’s a choose-your-own adventure through Hanover County’s fields, fences, greenhouses, and gathering places. Meet farmers with dirt on their boots and passion in their hearts. Pick up fresh flowers and produce, hear stories passed down through generations, snap photos with fluffy friends, and experience the beauty of agriculture up close.

Some farms open their gates to the public only once a year for this event, making the tour a rare opportunity to step behind the scenes and experience rural life firsthand. Whether you're a lifelong local, a curious kid, a gardener, foodie, animal lover, or simply looking for a fresh-air kind of day, there’s something waiting for you down every gravel road.

The Fields & Farms Tour celebrates the people who grow, raise, create, teach, and steward the land that keeps Hanover thriving. It’s about community, curiosity, sustainability, and the joy of discovering what’s growing right here at home. It shines a light on local agriculture while encouraging appreciation for rural communities, small businesses, and authentic experiences.

Every tour is a little different. Every farm has a story. Every visit brings something new to discover.

So, grab your friends, load up the family, map out your favorite stops, and come spend the day exploring the farms, fields, and hidden gems of Hanover County.

Get out in the field. Get out on the farm.

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Agriberry Farm - 6289 River Rd, Hanover, VA 23069

Creamfield Farm - 10572 Summer Hill Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

The Freckled Flower Farm - 18065 Mountain Rd, Montpelier, VA 23192

Hanover Farms - 13262 Spring Rd, Rockville, VA 23146

Hanover Market CSA - 8800 Whitewater Farm Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Lewis Ginter Nature Reserve - 18168 Dogwood Trail Road, Rockville, VA 23146-1632

Meadowgate® Alpacas -16305 Coatesville Rd, Beaverdam, VA 23015

RMC Equestrian Center - 12214 Ashcake Road, Ashland VA 23005

Thistledew Fold - 16464 Pleasant Mill Rd., Montpelier, VA 23192

Virginia Cooperative Extension Horticultural Learning Center - 13015 Taylor Complex Ln, Ashland, VA 23005

Woodside Farms of VA -10455 Cedar Ln, Glen Allen, VA 23059

For your Safety and Enjoyment

Farms are real working agricultural operations. Please watch your step, supervise children at all times, stay in designated visitor areas, respect livestock and equipment, and follow all instructions provided by farm staff.

Virginia Agritourism Notice WARNING

Under Virginia law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.

Get The Dirt!

Pick up your copy around town at:

Atlantic Union Bank (Atlee & Ashland)

Ashland Feed Store, LLC

Ashland Town Hall

Chirp VA

Classic Coffee and Tea

Colonial Farm Credit Mechanicsville

Hanover Market CSA

Hanover Mercantile

Kitchen 33 Glen Allen

Or grab one at any farm the day of the tour.

Hay there y’all!

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Every great tradition has to start somewhere.

This fall on October 10th, the Fields & Farms Tour will open the gates to farms and agricultural places across Hanover County by inviting residents and visitors to meet the people who grow, raise and cultivate what makes our community unique.

Now, we’re asking our community to help us finish strong.

PLANT THE SEED! 🌱