ANNUAL PUMPKIN LAND FESTIVAL CREATES COLORFUL & PRICELESS FAMILY TRADITIONS AT HEAVEN HILL FARM

Ten acres of fun on the farm for the whole familyadds with enthusiasm.
awaits festival goers at the 2010 Pumpkin LandNew to the festival this year is the What The Hay
Festival at Heaven Hill Farm in Vernon, New Jersey.contest where contestants will create artwork out of
Enjoy a variety of country-style family entertainmenthay bales on opening weekend. From 9:00 am –
beginning September 18- October 31, 2010 including5:00 pm on Saturday, Sept. 18 and from 9:00 am
Monday, Columbus Day.– 3:00 pm on Sunday, Sept. 19, teams will work
The festival will kick off with loads of affordablewith creative verve to make their hay bale sculpture
family activities and events. Hayrides to the pumpkina contender for great prizes and bragging rights.
patch take off throughout the day and travel alongJudging will take place on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 4:00
the scenic countryside showcasing the rich historypm. All What The Hay art sculptures will remain on
and the beautiful landscape of the Vernon Valley.display for the duration of the Pumpkin Land Festival.
Once the hayride makes a stop at one of theOther not-to-miss highlights available in addition to
pumpkin patches, relish the time spent in the crispadmission into Pumpkinland include panning  for gem
autumn air on a rewarding pumpkin picking expedition.stones at the Gem Mining sluice, face painting, sand
Make it a family tradition to leisurely walk amongstart, pony rides, carnival rides and snacking on delicious
the fields of pumpkins to find that perfect one tofestival style food & drink.
take home to carve. After the hayride, find yourMake the thrills and chills last into the night. Brave an
way through the cornfield maze, visit with ourinsufferable journey into the shadows of Sussex
friendly farm animals, and much more including:County's only deserted village of darkness on an
- Pigtucky Derby Pig Racesopen aired hay ride. Venture along the trails of the
- Hay MazeHaunted Acres Hayride every Friday and Saturday
- Hay Crawlnight from 7-10 pm from October 1-30, 2010. Visit
- Corn Box (resembles a child's sand box)the NEW Haunted Acres Hayride website for more
- Glass Bee Hiveinformation...going live late this September.
- Boo BarnEstablished in 1982, Heaven Hill Farm is a 150 acre
- "Chicken Little" Chick Barnworking farm and full service garden center offering
- Dancing Robot Showannuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, gardening supplies,
- Duck Racingseasonal produce, patio and pool furniture, sheds and
- Vortex Tunnelseasonal giftware. In addition to the Pumpkin Land
 "We place great emphasis on tradition building hereFestival , Heaven Hill is host to yearly events including
at Heaven Hill. All of our farm events are catered tothe Easter Egg Hunt & Bonnet Contest, the
really make for a great day of family fun," saysSpring Fling, the SCA Flower & Mulch Fundraiser,
Phyllis Emmerich, Outdoor Lifestyles Manager. "Hugethe Most Beautiful Garden Contest, Educational
efforts of planning, organizing and constructing eventSchool & Group Tours, Seasonal Outdoor
activities like those available at the Pumpkin LandFurniture Tent Sales, the What The Hay Contest,
Festival are all worthwhile when we hear children'sPick Your Own Pumpkin Hayrides, the Haunted Acres
laughter and see their smiles as they take a ponyHayride and the "Scare Away Cancer" Fundraiser. For
ride, have their faces painted, spin on the carnivaladditional information and directions, contact Heaven
rides, pick out their Halloween costume, snack on iceHill Farm at (973)764-5144 or visit the Heaven Hill
cream. This festival is such an opportunity to connectFarm website.
families through good old-fashioned fun," Emmerich