Alstede Farms

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/15/26 11:30 AM
2026-08-15 11:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Welcome to Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend at Alstede Farms!
Celebrate the best flavors of summer during Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend at Alstede Farms! Spend the day harvesting your own fresh vegetables, enjoying scenic hay wagon rides, tasting delicious sweet corn and tomato-inspired specialties, listening to live entertainment, and making lasting memories with family and friends.
This signature summer celebration highlights two of New Jersey’s favorite crops—sweet corn and vine-ripened tomatoes—along with Pick Your Own vegetables, children’s activities, beautiful sunflower displays, and all the fun that makes summer on the farm unforgettable.
🌻 Blooming Giants Sunflower Trail Included with Admission!
Every Pick Your Own Entry Ticket includes access to our spectacular Blooming Giants Sunflower Trail.
Stroll among thousands of towering sunflowers, capture incredible summer photos, and experience one of New Jersey’s most colorful seasonal attractions—all included with your Pick Your Own admission.
To help make your visit smooth and enjoyable, please review the important Pick Your Own information below before arriving at the farm.

🥕 Pick Your Own Vegetable Experience
Each guest must purchase a Pick Your Own Entry Ticket, which includes admission to the farm and access to our Pick Your Own vegetable fields.
Vegetable Box Options
Choose from:

5 lb. Vegetable Box
10 lb. Vegetable Box
25 lb. Vegetable Box

Fill your box with the seasonal vegetables available for picking during your visit.
Seasonal vegetables may include:

Sweet Corn
Tomatoes
Peppers
Eggplant
Cucumbers
Zucchini
Summer Squash

Family Pick Your Own Plan
Our Family Plan is the perfect option for families looking to enjoy a day on the farm together.
The Family Plan includes:

Four (4) Pick Your Own Admission Tickets
One (1) 25 lb. Pick Your Own Vegetable Box

It’s a great value for families looking to harvest a variety of fresh vegetables while enjoying everything the farm has to offer.

Your Admission Includes

🥕 Access to our Pick Your Own vegetable fields
🌽 The vegetables needed to fill your selected box
🌻 Access to the Blooming Giants Sunflower Trail
🚜 Scenic hay wagon rides around the farm
⛰️ Giant Hay Pyramid
🌲 Evergreen Adventure Maze
🛞 NEW Tractor Tire Slide

Please note that vegetable availability varies throughout the season and is subject to weather, growing conditions, and harvest schedules.

🌽 Festival Highlights
During Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend, guests can enjoy:

Fresh-roasted New Jersey sweet corn
Farm-fresh tomatoes and seasonal produce
Tomato-themed and sweet corn-inspired menu specials
Pick Your Own vegetables
Live music and entertainment
Children’s activities
Beautiful sunflower displays
Scenic hay wagon rides
Fresh baked treats, cider, ice cream, and more

There’s no better way to celebrate the peak of New Jersey’s summer harvest!

⏰ Check-In Times
The timeframe listed on your ticket is your designated check-in time. Guests have a 30-minute arrival window beginning at their selected time to arrive and check in.
Once checked in, you’re welcome to enjoy the farm and included activities at your own pace for the remainder of your visit.
Please Note: If you arrive after your designated check-in window, we cannot guarantee admission or access to activities. Refunds will not be issued for late arrivals.

👧 Children Ages 2 and Older
All children ages 2 and older must have their own Pick Your Own Entry Ticket.

🚶 Walking Access
Guests are welcome to walk to and from the Pick Your Own fields if they prefer.

🧺 Additional Picking Containers
Additional vegetable boxes may be purchased during check-in.
All guests must first purchase a Pick Your Own Entry Ticket before purchasing additional containers.
Any produce picked outside of farm-issued containers will result in an additional charge based on current market pricing.

🎠 Activities Plus Add-On for Children
Add even more fun to your child’s visit with an Activities Plus Pass, which includes:

🐴 One Pony Ride
🚂 One Wagon Train Ride
🏰 One Bounce House Ticket

Children’s Activity Hours
Weekdays: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Weekends & Holidays: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📋 Farm Policies

Outside food and outside containers are not permitted inside the farm or Pick Your Own areas.
Only official Alstede Farms Pick Your Own containers may be used for harvesting produce.
Backpacks, strollers, and wagons are permitted in the fields. No other outside bags or containers are allowed in the Pick Your Own areas.
Due to food safety regulations, pets, dogs, and other animals are not permitted inside the farm or Pick Your Own areas. Trained service animals are permitted in accordance with applicable law.
Please review our Pick Your Own Policies and Hours of Operation before your visit.

⚠️ Important Notice
ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL.
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
NO REFUNDS DUE TO WEATHER.
Activities, attractions, and crop availability are subject to change without notice due to weather and field conditions.
Alstede Farms is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is not permitted in the fields, orchards, market, or tented areas.
All visitors, guests, and customers of Alstede Farms LLC and Lebensfreude LLC park and participate in all farm and Pick Your Own activities AT THEIR OWN RISK.
We look forward to welcoming you for a day filled with sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, fresh-picked vegetables, beautiful sunflowers, and unforgettable summer memories at Alstede Farms! 🌽🍅🌻🚜

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/15/26 12:00 PM
2026-08-15 12:00 - 12:30

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/15/26 12:30 PM
2026-08-15 12:30 - 13:00

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/15/26 1:00 PM
2026-08-15 13:00 - 13:30

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/15/26 1:30 PM
2026-08-15 13:30 - 14:00

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/15/26 2:00 PM
2026-08-15 14:00 - 14:30

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/15/26 2:30 PM
2026-08-15 14:30 - 15:00

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/15/26 3:00 PM
2026-08-15 15:00 - 15:30

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/15/26 3:30 PM
2026-08-15 15:30 - 16:00

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/15/26 4:00 PM
2026-08-15 16:00 - 16:30

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/15/26 4:30 PM
2026-08-15 16:30 - 17:00

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/16/26 9:00 AM
2026-08-16 09:00 - 09:30

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/16/26 9:30 AM
2026-08-16 09:30 - 10:00

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/16/26 10:00 AM
2026-08-16 10:00 - 10:30

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/16/26 10:30 AM
2026-08-16 10:30 - 11:00

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/16/26 11:00 AM
2026-08-16 11:00 - 11:30

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/16/26 11:30 AM
2026-08-16 11:30 - 12:00

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/16/26 12:00 PM
2026-08-16 12:00 - 12:30

Alstede Fresh Sun-Kissed Summer Lunch - Sunday 8/16/26 12:00 PM
2026-08-16 12:00 - 12:30
☀️ Alstede Fresh Sun-Kissed Summer Lunch 🌽🍅
Savor the flavors of summer—fresh from our fields to your plate!
Join us for the Alstede Fresh Sun-Kissed Summer Lunch, a delicious farm-to-table celebration featuring the very best of New Jersey’s summer harvest. Gather with family and friends as you enjoy a vibrant buffet showcasing our sweet, golden corn, juicy vine-ripened tomatoes, and a variety of fresh seasonal favorites harvested right here on our farm.
After lunch, spend the day exploring everything Alstede Farms has to offer—from harvesting your own vegetables to strolling through our breathtaking sunflower fields. It’s the perfect way to celebrate summer!
☀️ Sun-Kissed Summer Lunch Menu
Appetizers

Garden Harvest Tomato Salad – Tomatoes, capers, red onion, feta cheese, oregano, croutons & Italian dressing
Sun-Kissed Corn Fritters – Made with Alstede Fresh sweet corn, lightly seasoned and cooked to a tender, savory bite
Charred Corn Dip – Charred sweet corn folded into a creamy dip with a warm, fire-kissed finish, served with tortilla chips

Entrées

Farmhouse Stacker – Sandwiches stacked with Alstede Fresh tomatoes, smoky farmhouse bacon, avocado & mayo
Sweet Corn Alfredo Rigatoni – Rigatoni tossed in a silky sweet corn Alfredo with savory sausage & tender farm-fresh kale
Harvest Tomato Pork Loin – Pork loin topped with warm, slow-cooked farm-to-table tomato confit

Signature Drink

Non-Alcoholic Bloody Mary

Sweet Endings

Country Corn Bread – Freshly baked corn bread served with homemade blueberry jam
Sweet Corn Ice Cream – Creamy homemade ice cream made with farm-fresh sweet corn 🌽🍦

🎟️ Choose Your Perfect Farm Experience
🌽 Summer Lunch + Pick Your Own Adventure
Turn your lunch into a full day of farm fun!
Your package includes:

🍽️ Admission to the Alstede Fresh Sun-Kissed Summer Lunch
🥕 Pick Your Own Farm Admission
📦 One (1) 5 lb. Pick Your Own Vegetable Box
🌽 Fill your box with fresh seasonal vegetables grown right here on the farm
🌻 Admission to the Blooming Giants Sunflower Trail
🚜 Scenic Hay Wagon Rides
⛰️ Giant Hay Pyramid
🌲 Evergreen Adventure Maze
🛞 NEW Tractor Tire Slide

There’s nothing quite like enjoying a farm-fresh lunch before heading into the fields to harvest your own vegetables!

🍽️ Summer Lunch Only
Looking to simply enjoy a delicious meal on the farm?
Our Summer Lunch Only ticket lets you enjoy the complete farm-to-table buffet without participating in Pick Your Own—perfect for guests who simply want to relax, dine, and soak in the beautiful farm atmosphere.

🥗 A True Farm-to-Table Experience
Celebrate the season with fresh-picked ingredients, beautiful countryside views, and a relaxing summer afternoon.
Whether you’re joining us with family, friends, or someone special, you’ll experience the freshest flavors summer has to offer—all while surrounded by the beauty of Alstede Farms.

⏰ Dining Information
Guests will enjoy a 60-minute reserved dining experience beginning at their selected reservation time.
Please arrive on time, as late arrivals will reduce your available dining time and additional seating time may not be available.
Guests who purchase the Summer Lunch + Pick Your Own Adventure package are welcome to enjoy their Pick Your Own experience and included attractions before or after lunch.
Additional 5 lb., 10 lb., and 25 lb. vegetable boxes are available for purchase if you’d like to harvest even more fresh produce during your visit.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children

Children under 2 years old are admitted free and high chairs are available upon request.
Children 2 years and older require their own ticket. Please purchase the appropriate ticket option based on whether they will participate in Pick Your Own.

🎠 Activities Plus Add-On
Make it an even bigger adventure!
Children can add an Activities Plus Pass, which includes:

🐴 One Pony Ride
🚂 One Wagon Train Ride
🏰 One Bounce House Ticket

Activity Hours
Weekdays: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Weekends & Holidays: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

🌻 Make a Day of It!
After lunch, don’t rush home!
Spend time:

🌻 Walking through the Blooming Giants Sunflower Trail
🚜 Riding the scenic hay wagons
🥕 Harvesting your own vegetables
📸 Capturing beautiful summer family photos
🍦 Enjoying fresh ice cream, bakery treats, cider, and more in our Farm Market

There’s something for everyone to enjoy!

📋 Farm Information
Please review our Pick Your Own Policies prior to your visit.
Visit our Hours of Operation page for information about attractions and daily activities available during your visit.
Due to food safety regulations, pets, dogs, and other animals are not permitted inside the farm or Pick Your Own areas. Trained service animals are welcome in accordance with applicable law.

⚠️ Important Notice

ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL.
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
NO REFUNDS DUE TO WEATHER.
Activities are subject to change without notice due to weather or field conditions.
Alstede Farms is a smoke-free environment.
All visitors participate in farm activities AT THEIR OWN RISK.

🌽🍅 Fresh Food. Family Fun. Farm Memories.
Come celebrate the best of summer with us during the Alstede Fresh Sun-Kissed Summer Lunch—where fresh flavors, beautiful countryside, and unforgettable family experiences come together for a day you’ll remember long after summer ends.

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/16/26 12:30 PM
2026-08-16 12:30 - 13:00

Alstede Fresh Sun-Kissed Summer Lunch - Sunday 8/16/26 12:30 PM
2026-08-16 12:30 - 13:00

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/16/26 1:00 PM
2026-08-16 13:00 - 13:30

Alstede Fresh Sun-Kissed Summer Lunch - Sunday 8/16/26 1:00 PM
2026-08-16 13:00 - 13:30

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/16/26 1:30 PM
2026-08-16 13:30 - 14:00

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/16/26 2:00 PM
2026-08-16 14:00 - 14:30

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/16/26 2:30 PM
2026-08-16 14:30 - 15:00

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/16/26 3:00 PM
2026-08-16 15:00 - 15:30

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/16/26 3:30 PM
2026-08-16 15:30 - 16:00

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/16/26 4:00 PM
2026-08-16 16:00 - 16:30

Sweet Corn & Tomato Festival Weekend 8/16/26 4:30 PM
2026-08-16 16:30 - 17:00
