Blooming Giants Sunflower Trail – Closed for the Season – Reopening in 2025 Alstede Farms is the home of the Blooming Giants Sunflower Trail. We have sunflowers in bloom from July – October. Visit us to enjoy these breathtaking flowers; take photos, cut your own, or just marvel at their beauty. Admission to our sunflower …
Pick your own is a multifaceted experience on our farm. Not only do you have the opportunity to see how food is grown, but it is also an experience for all your senses. The first thing you will notice upon arriving at our farm is the neatly maintained property, including the fields and picking rows. …
Our new Pizza Truck is definitely “knead-to-know news” and takes farm-to-table to a whole new level. The wood-fired pizza oven is the main feature of the new Food Truck and is handcrafted by artisans in Tuscany Italy. This pizza oven provides authentic open-hearth cooking opening up a new world of possibilities for our guests to …
Hospitality and Events at Alstede Farms are a unique and fun experience. Where else can you host your special event while experiencing a day in the life of a real working farm? Patti Gavornik is our Hospitality Supervisor at Alstede Farms and is ready to help you create an unforgettable event with us. Patti brings …
All of a sudden we shifted from our summer harvest to fall harvest which includes root crops, such as beets & carrots, along with tuber crops, such as potatoes. We grow six different varieties of potatoes on approximately 6 acres of farmland, varieties include russet, red, white, Yukon gold, purple, and fingerling. It’s no mistake that …
40 Years and Growing! This year, 2022, the Alstede Family and staff are celebrating the 40th anniversary of Alstede Farms. As part of our celebration, we held an ice cream flavor contest with 3 new farm fresh flavors: blueberry lemon, carrot cake, and peach cobbler. And the winner is…click here to find out! We also …
Eggplant, also known as Aubergine, is technically a berry, as it contains small edible seeds, although it is regarded as a vegetable in cooking. Eggplants are a member of the nightshade family which also include; peppers, tomatoes and potatoes. Eggplants are in season on our farm in the summer months of late July through September, …
We’re celebrating our 40th year of farming in Chester, NJ and are excited to share our humble roots with you. Farmer Kurt W. Alstede started farming on a couple acres of farmland located in Chester Township, NJ back in 1982. The farmland was originally owned by the Mennen family purchasing the land in the late …
Peas may be thought of as a vegetable, however, are actually a legume belonging to the same family as beans, peanuts, chickpeas and lentils. Peas grow on a vine in pods and are easy to tell when ripe for picking as they become plump. They are in season in NJ mid June through July and …
Choose any of these add-ons to make your outdoor party extra-special! Please note that prices are subject to change without notice. Children’s Activities(ages 2-12) children must meet height/weight requirements Pony Ride Ticket: $7.99Bounce House Ticket: $3.99Wagon Train Ride Ticket: $3.99Animal Feed Bags: $2.00 each Private Hay Wagon Ride Your guests will enjoy a scenic hayride …
outdoor parties Choose one of the most unique outdoor party venues in NJ! Our outdoor reserved party areas are perfect for a casual, farm-themed party. Choose from one of our activity-themed party packages or choose a basic rental and customize your event as you wish! Each outdoor reserved tent party is 3 hours in length. …
Asparagus is a nutrient-dense perennial vegetable and a member of the lily family. It is only harvested during spring months in our area, so when it’s available be sure not miss the chance to savor some of these tender veggies. Remember that eating in season and eating local is more sustainable and tastes best! We …
