Fall is in full swing here in Kentucky and it’s prime time to experience some of the great fall outdoor activities. I personally believe that fall and Christmas time in Kentucky is the best season to celebrate in the bluegrass. Whether you are a local or a visitor, you are bound to have some fall fun and make memories at these activities. Nancy, Kentucky is a hidden gem of a town close to Lake Cumberland with tons of awesome family-friendly fall activities. Even if you don’t have kids, a visit to the pumpkin patch, apple orchard, a stroll through the corn maze, or jumping on a hayride is good for the soul. Check out some of our top picks while you are in the area!
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Bear Wallow Fall FarmFest
Bear Wallow Farm hosts its Fall FarmFest weekends from September 14 – November 3rd.
Activities: Enjoy over 20 attractions at the farm, pumpkins, photo-ops and more. This is our second year going to the Bear Wallow Fall FarmFest and this year we took my nieces and sister. I told her, this place is like if you take any other pumpkin patch you’ve been to and multiply it by 10 with all the activities, food and fun they have. From the pig races, tractor rides, live music, fire pits, slides and playgrounds, swings, petting zoo, apple cannons, Paintball and more, there are hours and hours of endless fun.
Food: You also won’t go hungry at Bear Wallow Fall FarmFest. They have full meals served in multiple spots around the farm like pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers and more. If you are not feeling a full meal, they have buckets of cookies, popcorn and the most amazing shakes you’ll dream about!
Address: 1225 Piney Grove Rd. Nancy, KY 42544
Hours: Weekends Sept. 14-Nov. 3
- Sat. 10am-9pm
- Sun. 1pm – 6pm
Admission:
- $16.95 Online Admission
- $19.95 At the Gate
- Admission required for 3 & Up
- 2 and Under are Free
- Note: Some attractions require additional purchase including the apple canons, any pumpkins you wish to take home. Animal feed, paintball and gemstone mining.
Pro Tip: Try to go when they first open, they get pretty busy so try to get your visit in earlier in the day to avoid long lines.
Bear Wallow Christmas FarmFest
Bear Wallow activities don’t end with the Fall FarmFest, because they open back up for their Christmas FarmFest November 29th.
Activities: Bear Wallow is transformed into a Christmas winter wonderland during their Christmas FarmFest featuring a tree forest, pictures with Santa Claus, a lighted Hayride, Trail of lights, festive treats & food, photo ops, live music, slides, fire pits, snowball fights and more.
Address: 1225 Piney Grove Rd. Nancy, KY 42544
Hours:
Admission
- Weekends Nov. 29 -Dec. 23
- Friday, Nov. 29: 4pm- 10pm
- Saturdays: 11am – 10 pm
- Sundays: 3pm-8pm
- Mon-Fri: Dec. 10-20, Dec. 23: 4pm – 10pm
Admission:
- Pre-Season Sale: $14.95
- $16.95 Online Admission
- $19.95 At the Gate
- Admission required for 3 & Up
- 2 and Under are Free
- Note: Some attractions require additional purchase including the Santa Photos, Food & drinks, Animal feed, paintball and gemstone mining.
Haney’s Appledale Farm
Haney’s Appledale Farm is family-owned form has become a staple of the community, being the oldest business in continuous operation dating back to the 1870’s. Today it’s a thriving family farm with more than 450 acres that offers tons of family fun.
Activities: Buy on of the many variety of hand-picked apples in the market, and seasonally sun-ripened peaches, apple citer, nectarines, pears, pumpkins, summer vegetables, gourds and mums. During the fall, the orchard is open for apple picking and open during other seasonally for U-pick options. Take the kiddos along and let them wonder the expansive playground with toy trains, pirate ships, swings, slides and more!
Food: Haney’s has an amazing cafe with ton’s of goodies from your morning coffee and amazing donuts (my favorite was the apple cider donut) to the yummy lunch options.
Address: 8350 Kentucky Highway 80, Nancy, Kentucky 42544
Hours: Market, Pie Shop, and Cafe are open Monday through Saturdays 9am-5pm, Sundays 1pm – 5pm
Admission: Market good and Cafe vary based on item purchased. Apple picking is based on the size of bag of apples you’d like, we did a small bag and it was $6
