Liberty Ridge Farm Cannon Salutes 2009 Pumpkin Fest

Celebration of Fall Harvest October 24 - 25

SCHAGHTICOKE, NY (10/21/2009)(readMedia)-- It will be pumpkins galore at Pumpkin Fest 2009, as Liberty Ridge Farm celebrates this fall's pumpkin harvest with a festival of pumpkin events, activities, and specialty foods. The 2009 Pumpkin Fest will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 24 & 25.

Join us at Liberty Ridge Farm with opportunities to paint your own 'take home' pumpkin and go bobbing for pumpkin donuts. Farm Chef Paul will be cooking up delicious pumpkin themed delights, such as pumpkin soup and pumpkin donuts. Throughout the weekend Farmer Bruce will be strolling the grounds with balloon artistry, tricks and jokes, as well as pumpkin face painting by Magic Brushes.

"Pumpkins are an amazing fruit." said Owner Cynthia Gifford. "They are 90% water, come in all sizes, make great pies, soups and donuts, and are used in our new Pumpkin Cannon Show."

New to Liberty Ridge Farm this year is the Pumpkin Cannon. The cannon's twenty foot barrel blasts out a pumpkin that soars over fields and trees. The show happens on the weekends at 2:00, 4:00 and 6:00 pm.

While attending Pumpkin Fest families can enjoy all the fall harvest fun at Liberty Ridge Farm with the ExploreNY Adventure Corn Maze, Brad's Barnyard of Family Fun Adventure, and The Gifford Barn. Kids love playing in the 8-acre Brad's Barnyard of family farm adventure, featuring the Miss Moo's Musical Revue, Giant Gerbil Wheels, Pig races, trolley rides and feeding farm animals.

Opening at 10am every day, admission to Liberty Ridge Farm, all the mazes and farm activities is only $9.50, Children under 2 free. Get your 2009 Pumpkin Fest tickets online at www.libertyridgefarmNY.com.

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

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