This Sunday, Oct. 5 is Wilton’s favorite celebration of fall — the 25th Annual Ambler Farm Day! This beloved fundraiser gives families from Wilton and beyond the most memorable fall fun experience and an an iconic celebration of everything that makes Wilton special — our history and traditions, families and community, and really fun activities. This year, Ambler Farm Day, will be on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 12-4 p.m.
This day is a great way to experience Wilton as a community — come out, see friends and neighbors, and have a family-fun at all that Ambler Farm Day offers. The event will welcome hundreds of people to enjoy all the different activities, crafts and delectable eats.
And as a proud sponsor of Ambler Farm, GOOD Morning Wilton will be there in more ways than one — be sure to stop by the Dunk Tank from 1-1:30 p.m. and try your hand at dunking GMW Editor Heather Borden Herve!
Ambler Farm Day Helpful Hints: Know Before You Go!
Date & Time: Sunday, Oct. 5 from 12-4 p.m.
Parking: Parking opens at 12 p.m. sharp. Enter via the Ambler Farm Soccer Field parking entrance. School bus shuttles are available between the farm and overflow parking at the Cannondale Train Station throughout the event. Parking Tip: attendees will have a better chance of parking on site after 2 p.m.
NO Parking along Hurlbutt St. or in surrounding neighborhoods.
Money and Payment:
- Entry Fees: $10/Adult, $5/Child 4 & Up, Kids under 4 are free
- Entry Fees: Entry is no longer paid for in the parking lot. To enter, pay per-person at the Red Barn after parking or at the main entrance off Hurlbutt St. where the shuttle from Cannondale parking drops off.
- Activities range from free to $6. and it’s cash only at activity stations.
- Credit cards are only accepted at Entry, Farm Stand, Merchandise and Sweets + Treats (although paying by cash or check is preferred).
- Don’t feel like carrying fresh produce or freshly baked pies around the festival? Guests can purchase items and pick them up at the end of the event at both the Farm Stand and the Sweets + Treats booth for a convenient (and fresh) exit.
Children under 14 years old should not be dropped off and left unattended.
Food: No need to pack a picnic, there’s plenty to eat! There will be the Farm Stand, Sweets + Treats booth, and six food trucks onsite selling a variety of items:
- Bubble and Brew: Citroën van from Normandy serving up teas, espresso drinks and delicious baked goods
- Freddy’s Platos: Traditional and seasonally-inspired tacos and quesadillas
- Greek Style Grill: Authentic Greek street food including gyros and souvlaki sticks
- Little Pub: Classic comfort food from BBQ sandwiches and chili to loaded baked potatoes
- Silver Sands Pizza: Wood-fired pizzas using locally sourced ingredients — don’t miss The Ambler!
- Skip’s Ice Cream Co. : Vintage Good Humor truck serving up classic treats
BYO water bottle to use at the Ambler Farm and Wilton Go Green Hydration Station for a chance to win a local gift card.
Activities:
- Apple Slingshot
- Build-Your-Own Scarecrow
- Dunk-A-Local Celebrity
- Face Painting
- Hay Maze
- Hayrides
- Hay Tumble Ground
- Kids’ Crafts
- Live Music
- Pie-In-The-Face
- Pumpkin Patch
- Sweets + Treats
- Tap-A-Tree Toss
- Learn about composting, recycling and loads of Wilton history