Free Salsa & Dip Tasting Event
Feb
7

Free Salsa & Dip Tasting Event

Free Salsa & Dip Tasting Weekend

Join us for our annual free salsa and dip tasting weekend at our Farm Market in Jefferson, just in time for Big Game snacking!

Stop in and sample a delicious variety of jarred and fresh salsas and dips, including homemade guacamole, Pico de Gallo, cucumber salsa, hummus, and more. It’s the perfect opportunity to try those flavors you’ve always wanted to taste and discover new favorites.

This is a great way to explore our market, get inspired for entertaining, and stock up on farm-fresh finds.

Saturday, February 7 & Sunday, February 8

12–4 PM. Free event – no registration required


https://www.alstedefarms.com/farm-events-calendar/category/festivals-and-food-event/list/

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Free Salsa & Dip Tasting Event
Feb
8

Free Salsa & Dip Tasting Event

Free Salsa & Dip Tasting Weekend

Join us for our annual free salsa and dip tasting weekend at our Farm Market in Jefferson, just in time for Big Game snacking!

Stop in and sample a delicious variety of jarred and fresh salsas and dips, including homemade guacamole, Pico de Gallo, cucumber salsa, hummus, and more. It’s the perfect opportunity to try those flavors you’ve always wanted to taste and discover new favorites.

This is a great way to explore our market, get inspired for entertaining, and stock up on farm-fresh finds.

Saturday, February 7 & Sunday, February 8

12–4 PM. Free event – no registration required


https://www.alstedefarms.com/farm-events-calendar/category/festivals-and-food-event/list/

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Pancakes & Valentines Breakfast
Feb
15

Pancakes & Valentines Breakfast

Pancakes & Valentine’s Breakfast 

Start your Valentine’s celebration with a cozy, family-friendly morning at the farm. Our Pancakes & Valentine’s Breakfast is a warm winter gathering where guests of all ages can enjoy great food and quality time together in a festive farm setting.

Enjoy a hearty buffet featuring fluffy farm-style pancakes, seasonal sides, and sweet Valentine-inspired treats—all served indoors in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

When: 

Sunday, February 15th, 10:00 AM

What to Expect:

  • Buffet-style breakfast with pancakes, seasonal sides, and Valentine-themed treats

  • Indoor seating at our Harvest Hall event facility

  • Family-friendly, relaxed atmosphere

  • A ninety (90)-minute dining window per reserved time slot

Important Details:
This event is by reservation only. Advanced tickets are required and sold by time slot. Please arrive fifteen (15) minutes early; late arrivals may reduce dining time. Visit our website to purchase tickets or for more information. https://www.alstedefarms.com/farm-events-calendar/pancakes-valentines-breakfast-2-15-26-1000-am/#more-1466906

 Harvest Hall at Alstede Farms
100 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930

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Easter Bunny @ Linda's Biscotti
Apr
4

Easter Bunny @ Linda's Biscotti

Hop into spring with a sweet Easter tradition in the heart of town! Join us at Linda’s Biscotti for a festive Easter Bunny Meet & Greet that’s perfect for families and little ones.

Bring the kids to say hello, snap photos, and enjoy the charm of Easter in Chester. While you’re here, treat yourself to Linda’s famous biscotti and baked goodies, made with love and perfect for celebrating the season.

This is a free, family-friendly event and a wonderful way to support local while making sweet springtime memories. 🌸

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Free Soup Tasting Weekend at Alstede Farms, Chester NJ
Jan
24
to Jan 25

Free Soup Tasting Weekend at Alstede Farms, Chester NJ

Free Soup Tasting Weekend at Alstede Farms, Chester NJ 

Warm up this winter with a free soup tasting at Alstede Farms. Visit our Chester or Wharton Farm Store on Saturday and Sunday, January 24 - 25, 12 - 4 PM, and sample a selection of our chef-inspired, homemade soups, crafted with care and seasonal ingredients.

While you’re here, explore our farm store and discover winter weekend specials, featuring different items each week. Both locations are open all winter for your convenience.

Come for the soup, stay for the flavors of the season. Learn more https://www.alstedefarms.com/farm-events-calendar/soup-er-bowl/

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Maple Morning Breakfast at Alsede Farms
Nov
9

Maple Morning Breakfast at Alsede Farms

Alstede Farms All-New Maple Morning Breakfast

Celebrate the sweet taste of fall at our Maple Morning Breakfast, a cozy farm-to-table buffet featuring maple-inspired favorites. Begin your morning with a scenic wagon ride around the farm before enjoying a hearty country breakfast in Harvest Hall.

Choose your experience:Breakfast & Wagon Ride – Includes farm admission, tractor-drawn wagon ride, and breakfast ($24.99)Breakfast + Pick Your Own & Fall Fun – Includes breakfast, PYO admission with a ¼ peck bag for apples, plus access to the corn maze, hay pyramid, and evergreen maze ($32.99)

New This November: Reserve your Christmas tree early and receive 10% off your tree later in the season.

Sunday, November 9 | Seating at 10:00, 10:30 & 11:00 AMReserve your spot: alstedefarms.com/farm-events-calendar

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Chester Ghost Walk
Oct
4

Chester Ghost Walk

purchase tickets here!

LORE & LEGENDS

Embark on the interactive Chester Ghost Walk, a 55- minute family friendly adventure that's anything but ordinary. Encounter ghosts unveiling their dark secrets, from vampires lurking in the shadows to Chester's haunted history, crafting an unforgettable experience. Each story adds a layer to the atmosphere making the Chester Ghost Walk a real spine-chiller of an experience. Group tours depart every 15 minutes; grab your tickets in advance, or you might be lining up with some eerie company. Beware- there could be more than just memories following you home.

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Aug
8
to Aug 9

Pick and Sip at Stony Hill

Pick & Sip

  • August 8th & 9th

  • 7-9pm

  • $40 

  • Admission includes access to our farm, one flower bucket to fill with flowers, a hayride, and (1) alcoholic beverage. Flower picking options include sunflowers, zinnias, and wildflowers. 

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Peach Festival Weekend at Alstede Farms
Aug
2
to Aug 3

Peach Festival Weekend at Alstede Farms

Peach Festival Weekend at Alstede Farms
Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3 | 9 AM – 6 PM
Alstede Farms, Chester, NJ

Get ready for a full weekend of peach-filled fun as we celebrate the peak of the season! Our Peach Festival Weekend is packed with family-friendly activities, delicious treats, and farm-fresh experiences.

Enjoy:
• Pick-your-own peaches and other seasonal produce
• Peach-themed desserts and refreshments
• Live music and entertainment
• Scenic tractor-drawn wagon rides
• Visits with farm animals
• A stroll through our blooming sunflower trail
• Farm-fresh food, homemade ice cream, and more!

Whether you're looking to relax, explore, or taste the best of summer, this weekend has something for everyone.

Admission includes access to pick-your-own fields, the sunflower trail, and a variety of farm activities.

Make it a full day on the farm—bring the family, your appetite, and your love for peaches!

Visit alstedefarms.com to learn more and purchase tickets in advance.


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Free Sunflower Trail Days at Alstede Farms
Jul
28
to Aug 1

Free Sunflower Trail Days at Alstede Farms

Free Sunflower Trail Days at Alstede Farms
This Monday–Friday Only, July 28 - Aug 1

 9 AM – 6 PM
Last admission at 5 PM
Alstede Farms, Chester, NJ

Enjoy a summer stroll through a sea of yellow—for free!
We're offering complimentary access to our Blooming Giants Sunflower Trail all week long, this Monday through Friday only.

Come walk the trail, snap photos, and take in the beauty of thousands of sunflowers in bloom. While you're here, you can also:
• Visit with our friendly farm animals
• Relax on our brand-new porch swings
• Enjoy farm-fresh food or homemade ice cream (available for purchase)

Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM | Last admission at 5 PM
There’s no cost to visit the sunflower trail this week only—just stop by and soak up the sunshine!

Make it a weekday adventure with friends or family—no ticket needed.

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Christmas in July at Alstede Farms
Jul
25

Christmas in July at Alstede Farms

Christmas in July 

Join us for a holly jolly summer celebration at Alstede Farms! We’re bringing the magic of the holiday season to the heart of summer with our Christmas in July event — a full night of festive fun for the whole family.

Event Highlights:

  • Pick Your Own Elf Berries (AKA Blueberries): Our fields are bursting with juicy blueberries — or as Santa calls them this time of year, Elf Berries! Come pick your own and take home a sweet taste of summer.

  • Reserve Your Christmas Tree: Get ahead on your holiday to-do list — pick out and reserve your perfect Christmas tree early for $89.99 and ensure it’s waiting for you this winter!

  • Santa’s Summer Stroll (Sunflower Trail): Wander through our blooming sunflower trail, transformed into Santa’s favorite summer getaway — perfect for family photos and sunny holiday vibes.

  • Photos with Summer Santa: Santa’s taking a break from the North Pole to visit the farm from 6PM-8PM. Stop by for a fun summer photo op.

  • Holiday Music: Enjoy festive tunes with a summer twist all night long.

  • Farm-Fresh Holiday Eats & Treats: Cool off with homemade ice cream, seasonal food, and exclusive holiday-inspired treats.

  • Farm Activities: Say hello to our farm animals, enjoy scenic hayrides, and explore everything the farm has to offer.

Wear your favorite Christmas gear and soak up the spirit of the season — in shorts and sandals!

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 Farm to Table Blueberry Pancake Breakfast at Alstede Farms
Jul
20

Farm to Table Blueberry Pancake Breakfast at Alstede Farms

Come enjoy our Farm to Table Blueberry Pancake Breakfast at Alstede Farms on Sunday, July 20th, 9 AM - 11 AM.

Indulge in a hearty farm-to-table blueberry pancake breakfast complete with our delicious homemade blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, coffee and drinks. You and your guests will be greeted with a scenic wagon ride around the farm which will ultimately make its stop at Harvest Hall where the breakfast will be served. Following breakfast, you can continue your day on the farm picking blueberries in our PYO fields. Advance tickets are required and check-in times are available from 9:00-11:00 AM, every half-hour which are noted on your tickets.

Each pancake breakfast ticket comes with an admission for Pick Your Own (PYO), as well a pint container and the cost of the blueberries to fill each pint container. There will be a strict sixty (60) minute time frame from the start of your selected time slot to sit and enjoy your breakfast. Late arrivals will ultimately affect your time for dining and we may not be able to accommodate. In addition, tractor drawn wagon rides, hay pyramid, and evergreen maze are also included with your purchase. Additional pints are also available if you are looking to pick more blueberries then your initial pint that comes with the breakfast ticket.

For children under two (2) years old, there is no charge and a high chair will be available. Children two (2) and older would need to have their own ticket for the breakfast. Please purchase tickets accordingly.

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Mothers Day in Town
May
11

Mothers Day in Town

Come Celebrate Mom in Historic Chester, NJ!


We have many delicious restaurants serving up breakfast/ brunch to enjoy with Mom this Sunday!

Continue your day enjoying music in town while you shop all of our wonderful unique businesses in town! Check out our businesses tab to ensure you don’t miss any stores that may make your Mother’s Day!!



THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING SMALL THIS MOTHERS DAY!

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Glass Sun Catcher Workshop Fundraiser & NJSH Rescue Pet Adoption
Apr
11

Glass Sun Catcher Workshop Fundraiser & NJSH Rescue Pet Adoption

Join Smooth as Glass designs in a fused glass workshop to create a one of a kind suncatcher while supporting local pet rescue NJSH. Individual ticket includes one glass of wine or cider, all workshop materials, and raffle ticket for door prize. 


DATE & TIME: Friday, April 11th (6:00pm)
COST: $70/person plus ticket fees

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