Events
Ambler Farm Day
Sunday, October 4, 2026
12:00 - 4:00pm · Ambler Farm
Families from Wilton and beyond descend upon the farm for our pinnacle event of the year; a fall festival filled with activities for all ages!
Fan favorites include the Apple Slingshot, Haymaze, Build-Your-Own Scarecrow, Hayrides, Pie-In-The Face, a Pumpkin Patch, Dunk-A-Local Celebrity and more! Enjoy live music while roaming from booth to booth, or park yourself at a picnic table to feast on food available for purchase. Don’t forget to visit our Sweets + Treats booth and Farm Stand for homemade baked pies and treats along with the freshest produce in Wilton!
NEW THIS YEAR: Cashless Event + New Ticketing System
Purchase admission in advance for faster check-in! Admission tickets are available in advance through October 1 by ordering from our website, or you can purchase them when you arrive. Admission tickets will be at the Red Barn after parking, or at the Front Entrance after exiting the shuttle.
Admission:
• Adults: $10
• Seniors: $5
• Children ages 4–12: $5
• Children under 4: Free
Activities are ticket-based. Purchase Activity Tickets at the Ticket Center upon arrival. A family planning to try every ticketed activity one time should expect to use about 40 tickets.
Helpful Hints: What to Know Before You Go!
- Ambler Farm is located at 257 Hurlbutt Street in Wilton.
- Please follow the event parking signs and the directions of our parking volunteers. Parking begins in the farm field, then moves to the soccer lot; shuttle service will run from Cannondale Train Station when those areas fill.
- Parking opens at 12pm sharp. Please enter via the Ambler Farm Soccer Field parking entrance.
- There will be two guest entrances: one near parking and one at the shuttle drop-off.
- Parking Tip: Better chance of parking on site if you arrive after 2pm.
- Please be conscious of our neighbors. No Parking along Hurlbutt Street or in surrounding neighborhoods.
- This is a cashless event.
- Don’t feel like carrying your fresh produce or freshly baked pies around the festival? You can purchase items and pick up at the end of the event at both the Farm Stand and the Sweets + Treats booth for a convenient (and fresh) exit.
- Children under 14 years old should not be dropped off and left unattended.
- No need to pack a picnic, there’s plenty to eat! Our Farm Stand, Sweets + Treats Booth and seven food trucks will be on site selling a variety of items.
- Food Trucks: Walter’s Hot Dogs, Silver Sands Pizza, Maine-ly Seafood, Freddy’s Platos, Skip’s Ice Cream, Brazilian BBQ Boy, Grumpy Dumpling.
- The Farm Stand will be open to pick up fresh produce for Sunday dinner!
- BYO water bottle to use at the Ambler Farm + Wilton Go Green Hydration Station.
Lend a Hand at Ambler Farm Day
It's almost time for our 26th Annual Ambler Farm Day! Explore the options below to find out how you can support our flagship fundraiser.
Three Cheers for Volunteers!
Join the 2026 Ambler Farm Day
Volunteer Team by signing up for a shift to help in a variety of ways. If you have any questions about volunteer roles, please contact Natalie: natalie@amblerfarm.org.
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Bake the World a Better Place
The Ambler Farm Day
Sweets + Treats Sale is only possible because of you! We would love to sell your delicious homemade sweets to help raise funds at our 26th annual fall event. Click on the link below for more info or email our Sweets + Treats Co-Chairs: Melanie Yahner melanieyahner@gmail.com and Kate McInerney kate.szulc@gmail.com.
Drop off goodies at the White Carriage Barn on Saturday, October 3 between 10am-3pm, or the morning of Ambler Farm Day (Sunday, October 4) between 10-10:30am. Thank you for making this year's event extra sweet!
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