Fall harvest time is coming to the Hill Country, with tree-ripened apples in its orchards, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and festivals like the Llano River Pumpkin Float. You’ll find all of this fall fun as close as half a mile and no more than 30 miles away from our Mustard Seed Bed and Breakfast on the Llano.
Apple Valley Orchard
Apples are the first harbinger of fall in the Hill Country, ripening in nearby orchards in August and September. Apple Valley Orchard, just 10 miles south of Llano, boasts over 500 apple trees producing different varieties from Gala to Mollies Delicious to Fuji. They sell freshly picked, tree-ripened apples, fresh pressed apple cider, apple butter and more. Visit Apple Valley Orchard’s Facebook page for more information about the varieties currently being harvested and their schedule, including some of the area’s farmers’ markets.
Location: 12340 Texas 16, Llano, TX Phone: 325-247-3979 Apple Valley Orchard Facebook Page
Harvest of Fall Fun at Sweet Berry Farm
It’s the Harvest of Fall Fun from September 21 – November 10, 2019, at Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls, about 30 miles from our bed and breakfast in Llano. There will be pumpkins and gourds galore, plus lots of fall activities from which to choose. Wander in two corn mazes: the Texas Maze and the Candy Corn Kid Maze. The 2019 theme for the Texas Maze is: “O” How I love Texas – so look for Texas towns with O in the name, like LlanO. The harvest festival also will offer the Sweet Berry Express Barrel Train, hayrides, pumpkin painting, scarecrow stuffing, sand art, face painting, the Berry Bounce, and flowers to pick. Weekends, The Pumpkin Grill will serve grilled corn, hot dogs, sandwiches, and more, and horseback rides will be available.
Location: 1801 FM 1980 Marble Falls, TX Phone: 830-798-1462 Sweet Berry Farm Facebook Page
Llano River Pumpkin Float
Watch the “spook-tacularly magic” Llano River Pumpkin Float Saturday, October 26, 2019. This Hill Country Fall festival is right here in Llano at Badu Park, just a short walk from our B&B. Visitors come from far and near to watch the flotilla of lighted pumpkins float along the Llano River, creating beautiful reflections on the water. At the festival, everyone is invited to contribute a pre-carved pumpkin (no paint or glitter, please) with a candle or light. Visit the Facebook page for details as well as photos and video from past festivals.
Day & Time: October 26, 2019, from 4 – 9 pm
Location: Badu Park, 300 W. Legion Dr, Llano, TX Phone: 325-247-5354 Llano River Pumpkin Float Facebook Page
Fall with all its festivals is almost here, so make your plans for a Hill Country getaway and your reservations at our Llano B&B soon!
Image of pumpkins in field by Bonnie Kittle on UnSplash
