With Halloween just around the corner, we wanted to know who amongst us has been brave enough to visit one of the many local Haunted Hayrides here in Hunterdon County and the surrounding areas?  Which ones are the best (or worst)?  Share your spooky experiences with us, so others looking for some ghoulish fun can benefit!  We’ve listed some ideas below to get us started.  Be sure to leave your comments in the space below.

The Haunted Mill at the Red Mill Museum Village in Clinton, NJ
http://www.clintonhauntedmill.org/

Schaffer’s Farms Fright Festival in Flemington, NJ
http://www.schaeferfarms.com/fright.html

Grochowicz Farm in Glen Gardner, NJ
http://grochowiczfarms.com/cn/index.php/frightful_nights/

Dorney Park  Halloween Haunt – Allentown, PA

http://haunt.dorneypark.com/

Festival of Fears – Bucks County, PA
http://festivaloffears.com/mainpage.htm

Not that this is anywhere near us, but the very thought of it is quite scary.

Terror behind the walls
http://www.easternstate.org/halloween/directions/
Eastern State Penitentiary, Philiadelphia PA

There are many pick-your-own local farm stands in Hunterdon County that are all ready to greet you with the best fall has to offer — pick-your-own apples, pumpkin picking, pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, indian corn, gourds, fall vegetables and so much more! Take a look at the list and plan your visit today!

Box J Farm
523 Bellwood Park Road, Asbury (Bethlehem Twp.)
(908) 479-2268 or (908) 419-7149

Open: Weekends in May & June, June 25 – September 5, dawn – dusk

Roadside Market: All produce certified organic heirloom and hybrid varieties, eggplant, zucchini, bush beans, sugar snap peas, tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers, sweet basil, cilantro

Pick Your Own: Red raspberries, blueberries

Also Available: Free range and 100% organic brown and white eggs
Please call ahead for u-pick

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Burjan’s Pumpkin Festival
524 Old York Rd
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 782-7654

Open: Weekends only starting the last weekend in September and through October. We are also open on Columbus day. We open at 10:00 AM and hayrides begin between 11:00 AM and 12 PM. The last hayride goes out around 5:30 pm.

Available: pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, face painting.

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Chia-Sin Farms
215 Quakertown Rd., Quakertown
(908) 730-7123

Open: June – October, Daily, 8 am – 6 pm

Roadside Market: Vegetables

Pick Your Own: Chinese vegetables; tomatoes; peppers; hot peppers; squash; eggplant

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Ercolano’s Nursery and Farm Market
1521 Rt 22 E
Annandale, NJ 08801
908 735 2575

Jersey Fresh Produce

Full line of highest quality nursery stock. Seasonal products: Spring Flowers, Annuals, Pumpkins, Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, etc.

Open: April – December, Daily 8am to 6pm

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Grochowicz Farm Market
2401 Rt. 31 South, Glen Gardner
(908) 537-4332
www.grochowiczfarms.com

Open: April – December

Roadside Market: Tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, sweetcorn, pumpkins, gourds

Pick Your Own: Pumpkins

Also Available: Hand-dipped ice cream, baked goods, Indian corn, straw, fall decorations, fall haunted hay rides, school & group tours

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Hillsboro Farm
219 Hillsborough Road
Hillsborough NJ
908-500-0803

Open: July-September, daily from 10-6; October, weekends only 10-6

Roadside Market: All produce is Jersey Fresh and will vary by season: sweet corn, tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, eggplant, zucchini, apples, pumpkins, squash, indian corn, gourds and more

Pick Your Own: pumpkins, squash and gourds via hayride to the picking field

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Melick’s Orchards
472 Rt. 513, Califon
(908) 832-2905
www.melickstownfarm.com

Open: July – Oct., Daily, 9 am – 6 pm

Roadside Market: Apples, peaches, nectarines, melons, pears, plums, cauliflower, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, lettuce, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, zucchini, flowers

Pick Your Own: Apples, peaches, pumpkins

Also Available: Hay, honey, cider, cider donuts, jams/jellies, Indian corn, corn stalks, gourds, Halloween decorations, weekend hayrides mid-Sept. – Oct.

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Melick’s Town Farm (at the Cider Mill)
19 King St., Oldwick
(908) 439-3888
www.melickstownfarm.com

Farm market: daily 9 am – 6 pm, April – December

PYO: September – mid-November, call or visit web site for harvest dates & hours

Roadside Market: Apples, blueberries, cherries, melons, nectarines, peaches, pears, plums, strawberries, winter squash, asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, lettuce, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, snap beans, yellow squash, tomatoes, zucchini

Pick Your Own: Strawberries, apples, pumpkins, flowers

Also Available: Cider, cider donuts, cider dogs, Indian corn, jams, jellies, Halloween decorations, hay, gourds, flowers, corn stalks, herbs, Christmas trees, wreaths, weekend hayrides mid-September – October; School tours available; WIC and Senior FMNP checks accepted

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North Slope Farm
386 Rock Rd. East , Lambertville
(609) 466-8330

Open: May – October, Wednesday 10 am – 6 pm

Roadside Market: Fresh vegetables

Pick Your Own: Flowers, cherry tomatoes

Also Available: Flowers

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Peaceful Valley Orchards
150 Pittstown Rd.,
Pittstown, NJ 08867
Phone: (908)730-7748 or (908)713-1705
www.peacefulvalleyorchards.com

Open: April – December, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 6:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 9 am – 5:30 pm

Roadside Market: Apples: all varieties, peaches, cherries, apricot, tomatoes (heirlooms included), peppers, zucchini, eggplant, winter squash, pumpkins, apple cider, baked goods.

Pick Your Own: Strawberries, apples, pumpkins, cut flowers

Also Available: Farm Camp (ages 7 – 10), Fall Craft Show, Fall Festival

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Phillips Farms
290 Church Rd., Milford
(908) 995-0022
www.phillipsfarms.com

Open: June thru October, Daily

Roadside Market: Strawberries; asparagus; tomatoes; sweet corn; peaches; melons; apples; pumpkins

Pick Your Own: Red raspberries; strawberries; blueberries; apples; peaches; blackberries

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Schaefer Farms
1051 County Road 523, Flemington
(908) 788-2982
www.schaeferfarms.com

Open: April 1 – November 1, Daily, 9 am – 6 pm

Roadside Market: Pumpkins, sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, raspberries, thornless blackberries, zucchini, squash, Indian corn

Pick Your Own: Pumpkins, raspberries, thornless blackberries, flowers

Also Available: Jersey Fresh Cooks cookbook, eggs, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted hayrides, honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours

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Sun Meadow Farm
certified organic farm
615 Old York Road
Neshanic Station, NJ (Readington Twp. near Three Bridges)
908-782-2114
sunmeadowfarm@patmedia.net

OPEN: Sat. & Sun. Oct. 6&7 and 13&14 10am-5pm for pick-your-own organic pumpkins and decorative gourds, free hayrides and free pumpkin painting. Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

Also available at other times for groups by arrangement.

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The Raspberry Field
452 County Road 579, Milford / Alexandria Twp.
(908) 479-6658

Open: Late June – July & September – October, Daily, sun-up to sun-down

Pick Your Own: Raspberries (red, black), black currants, gooseberries

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Valley Brook Farm Market
Rt. 22 East, Lebanon
(908) 236-2959

Open: Daily Mar. – Dec., 8 AM – 7 PM

Roadside Market: Jersey Fresh Produce

Pick Your Own: Pumpkins

Also Available: Full line of Nursery Stock, Flowers, Unique Garden Decor, Fall Hay Rides (public, groups, schools), Christmas Decorations inc. The Freshest Christmas Trees, Live Christmas Nativity

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Valley Crest Farm
14 Allerton Road, Lebanon
908-238-9696

Open: July – December, Sat. & Sun. 10am to 3pm

Roadside Market: Peaches; Apples; Berries

Pick Your Own: Peaches; Apples; Berries

Also Available: Christmas Trees; Wood Crafts; Preserves

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West Portal Pumpkin Patch
274 Asbury West Portal Road
Asbury, NJ 08802
(908) 479-1487

Open: Opening day September 26, 2009 Saturday and Sunday 10am till 5pm Thursday and Friday from 2pm till 5pm, Open Columbus Day October 12, 2009 from 10am till 5pm.

Available: pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info).