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Great Country Farms in Bluemont, VA

Quick answer

Great Country Farms is a park or outdoor outing in Bluemont, VA for toddlers, ages 4 to 6, and ages 7 to 10. Free admission applies only to the listed ages.

Fifteen acre farm play area with animals, wagon rides, slides, jumping pillows, obstacle courses, and seasonal picking.

Hours
Daily 9 AM to 5 PM
Admission
Regular admission: weekday $14, weekend $16, Fall admission: weekday $16, weekend $18, Age 2 and under free, Online tickets add a $1 fee per ticket
Bathrooms
Yes, Farm restrooms
Parking
Free onsite lot, Estimated capacity: 250–350 spaces (unmarked gravel and grass visitor parking areas)
Reservations
Advance tickets recommended
Stroller friendly
Yes
Good for
All ages · Bluemont, VA
Address
18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135

What works by age

  • Ages 1 to 3 High energy

    Animals, wagon rides, and smaller farm play give toddlers several short activities.

  • Ages 4 to 6 High energy

    Children can combine farm animals, slides, play structures, and seasonal picking.

  • Ages 7 to 10 High energy

    Older children can handle a longer farm day and help choose activities or picking areas.

Will this work for your family?

Best for
A paid destination farm when the family wants enough animals and play to fill most of a day.
Choose something else when
Choose a free park when the drive, admission, weather, or festival crowds make a big farm day feel like too much.
Arrival plan
Buy tickets ahead for popular weekends and check what seasonal picking is actually open.
Sibling fit
The mix of animals, rides, slides, and picking gives different ages several shared choices.

Do this: Pick Three Farm Zones

Estimated duration: 2 to 4 hours

  1. Choose three priorities before entering, such as animals, wagon ride, slides, or picking.
  2. Start with the activity that matters most before lines and heat build.
  3. Use the final part of the visit for one shared favorite instead of trying to cover everything.

Bring: Water, Closed toe shoes, Sun protection, Tickets, A change of clothes for messy play

Easy exit: Skip the final zone, choose one last favorite, and wrap up for lunch or the drive home.

Quick parent answers

Can Great Country Farms fill a whole day?

Yes. Admission covers enough farm play, animals, and seasonal activities for a longer visit.

What should families confirm first?

Check the current festival, ticket, and picking details because the available activities change through the season.

What parents are saying

Families like that the admission covers enough farm play to fill most of a day, with animals, wagon rides, slides, and seasonal picking. Pack for outdoor weather and buy ahead on popular festival weekends.

Official website for Great Country Farms

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