Liberty Ridge Farm Announces Fall Festival of Agricultural Adventure

2010 Season Celebrates Farm Family Values with the Gifford Barn Corn Maze

SCHAGHTICOKE, NY (06/02/2010)(readMedia)-- Liberty Ridge Farm, home of the Capital Region's original and largest cornfield maze, has announced its Fall Festival of Agricultural Adventure. The 2010 season features the unique design of the Gifford Barn in the 12 acre corn maze, fun activities in Brad's Barnyard Adventure and a full schedule of weekend festival events.

The Gifford Family invites all to join them as they celebrate their 11th season of A-MAZE-ing family fun at Liberty Ridge Farm. The season kicks off opening weekend with the 9th Annual Liberty Ridge Farm Corn Fest, Saturday and Sunday, 9/18-19, 2010, from 1:00pm till 5:00pm.

"The Gifford Barn is the center of farm activities and our home." said Cynthia Gifford, owner of Liberty Ridge Farm. "The Maze design celebrates our farm family values of working together, communication and persistence." The 2010 Corn Maze depicts the Gambrel structure and Dutch design of the Gifford Barn, providing a labyrinth of excitement and discovery.

The 2010 Liberty Ridge Farm Fall Festival schedule includes:

• 9th Annual Corn Fest Opening Weekend 9/18-19

• All About Scouts 10/2-3

• The Family Farm Olympics on Columbus Day Weekend 10/9-11

• The Liberty Ridge Farm Pumpkin Fest 10/16-17

October nights is the Harvest Haunt at Liberty Ridge Farm, when the farm transforms into a haunted gypsy haven at 7pm on Friday and Saturday nights with special admission Adventures in Horror.

The Liberty Ridge Farm Fall Festival season with the Gifford Barn Corn Maze opens September 18 and will run through early November 11, weather permitting. Opening every day at 10am, the 2010 season at Liberty Ridge Farm will close on Veterans Day November 11th, with free admission that day for all U.S. Veterans. All family members will receive a $1 admission Military Family Discount.

General admission is only $9.50 per person, with children 2 and under free. New this year is a Special Mid-Week $8.50 admission price Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. Liberty Ridge Farm is offering Pricing Specials to seniors and grandparents 70 & over with 1$ off every admission, and a Military Personnel family discount with $1 off per person admission to families with Military I.D.

The 2010 Gifford Barn Adventure Corn Maze is planted with corn seed from Pioneer Seed, a DuPont Company. Fairfield Inn and Suites has partnered once again with Liberty Ridge Farm and together will be offering vacation packages. Beverages served are provided by Saratoga Water, Snapple 24C and 7UP.

Liberty Ridge Farm, we grow memories. Liberty Ridge Farm is an agricultural tourism destination and working farm on the historic Hoosic River. The Gifford Family hosts a Fall Festival featuring the Capital Region's original cornfield maze, Brad's Barnyard of Family Fun Adventure and special events. The Fall Festival begins September 12th and runs through November 1st. The Gifford Barn is available for Birthday Parties, Weddings, Family Gatherings and Corporate events. Liberty Ridge Farm, 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke, NY. For information or to book a special event or plan a birthday at Camp Celebration, call 518-664-1515. www.libertyridgefarmny.com