Join us for our annual Holiday Open Farm Event. This annual event always falls on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in November and brings back families year after year. Our farm store will be ready for your holiday shopping, where you’re sure to find something special for everyone on your holiday list. Information sessions about alpaca 101 basics and fiber are available throughout the day, along with special chats from our maternity area. Classic Coffee & Tea will be on hand serving their delicious coffee, tea, apple cider and hot chocolate and Virginia Ashley Photography will be available to take complimentary pictures with our alpacas. (This is designed as a photo opportunity, not a photography session. If you are interested in booking a photography session, please reach out to us directly.) Please note: as much as we love our canine companions, your furry family members are not allowed on the farm. Also, no outside props are allowed to be used on the alpacas for photographs. Thank you for your understanding.

Check out our online schedule to find out what’s happening when and plan a holiday celebration with all of us here at Meadowgate!

Schedule: 11-3pm Farm Store Open 11-3 Classic Coffee & Tea serving coffee, tea, hot chocolate 11-2:30 Photos with the alpacas (Virginia Ashley Photography) 11:30 Baby Alpacas Presentation (Maternity Area) 12-2 Dr. Melinda McCall, DVM - Book Signing 12:30 Fiber Presentation (Fiber Tent) 1:00 Dr. McCall Reading of her children’s book, The Million Dollar Goat 1:00 Baby Alpacas Presentation (Maternity Area) 1:45 Alpaca 101 (Alpaca Pen) 2:30 Baby Alpacas Presentation (Maternity Area)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to attend? We charge just $10 per car so bring your family and friends!

Are dogs allowed? Sadly, as much as we love all of our animal friends, dogs are not allowed here at Meadowgate. Alpacas are afraid of dogs.

Is there a bathroom available? Yes, we will have a portable toilet and wash station available for our guests.

What happens if it rains? If the forecast is uncooperative on Saturday, we hold a rain date the next day, Sunday, December 1st. Please check our social media pages for any last minute updates regarding weather.

Do you serve food or drinks? Classic Coffee & Tea of Ashland will be on site serving coffee, tea, cider and hot chocolate!