VIDEO: Why Ambler Farm Day on Oct. 1 is the Wilton Thing to Do

Families from Wilton and beyond will descend upon Ambler Farm for its signature event of the year, Ambler Farm Day, a fall festival for all ages! The day offers an array of activities to commemorate fall that the entire family will enjoy.

Fan favorites include the Apple Slingshot, Hay Maze, Build-Your-Own Scarecrow, Pumpkin Patch, Dunk-A-Local Celebrity and more! Live music will provide the perfect rhythm for a day of fun on the farm. There’s no need to pack a lunch or snacks as there will be concessions selling hot dogs, sandwiches and more!

Activities that day:

Apple Slingshot 
Hay maze 
Build-Your-Own Scarecrow 
Kids’ Crafts 
Find a Needle in the Haystack 
Dunk-A-Local Celebrity 
Hay Tumble Ground 
Tap-A-Tree Toss 
Pumpkin Patch 
Hayrides 
Pie-In-The-Face 
Painting Station 
Sweets and Treats 
The Hay Maze 
Dunk A Local Celebrity 
Live Music 
Trebuchet Launch every hour (listen for the airhorn!) 
Learn about composting, recycling and loads of Wilton history!

Ambler Farm Day Helpful Hints: What to know before you go!

• Parking opens at 12 p.m. sharp, enter via the Ambler Farm Soccer Field parking entrance. 
• There will be school buses to shuttle between the farm and overflow parking at the Cannondale Train Station. 
• Parking Tip: There’s a better chance of parking on site if you arrive after 2 p.m. 
• Please be conscious of the farm’s neighbors. There is No Parking along Hurlbutt St. or in surrounding neighborhoods. 
• Ambler Farm is no longer accepting payment in the parking lot. Instead, visitors will pay per person at the Red Barn after parking: $10/adult, $5/child (4-12 years old), and children under age 4 are free. Cash is preferred. 
• Activities range in price from free to $6; only cash is accepted at activity stations. 
• Credit cards are only accepted at the entrance, the Farm Stand/Sweets & Treats and Concessions. 

Food

There’s no need to pack a picnic, Ambler Farm Day offers plenty to eat: 

Hot dogs, healthy wraps and sandwiches 
Kettle Corn 
Apple Cider Donuts 
Kid’s Snacks 
Caramel Apples 
Mini Fruit Pies 
Fall Sweets & Treats 
The Farm Stand is open to pick up fresh produce for Sunday dinner! 
BYO waterbottle to use at the Hydration Station for a chance to win a local gift card! 

Anyone interested in donating sweets and treats can volunteer via email.

Volunteers are needed

Volunteers are the backbone of this event and there are various ways to get involved before and during the event. To sign up visit the Ambler Farm website. Anyone interested in volunteering but not sure where they’ll fit can  email Kim Janulewicz.

Ways to help:  

• Chair an Activity station: With so many activities, Ambler Farm needs activity chairs to lead areas such as Scarecrows, Bake Sale, Various Kids Activities, and more. Email Laura Guzewicz for more information on getting involved.
• Donate used clothes for the Make-Your-Own-Scarecrow station: This popular activity relies on the generosity of donations to make it such a success. Clothing donations can be dropped off at the bin outside the White Carriage Barn at Ambler Farm. Long-sleeved shirts, pants and sweaters/sweatshirts size 12 youth and up are preferred. Wondering if donations are what Ambler Farm is looking for? Feel free to email Laura Guzewicz with any questions.
• Donate Sweets + Treats:  Let Ambler Farm organizers know via email if you are interested in donating sweets and treats.
• Volunteer on the big day! Anyone interested in volunteering, either the day of the event or prior, can sign up online. Email Kim Biltoft with volunteering questions.