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Fall fashions

Our Fall Favorite Fashions on the Farm for 2021

Most people agree—fall clothes are the best clothes. We get to pull all of our favorite pieces into fun, layered outfits, playing with prints and textures. And if it gets a bit warm? Just pop off the outer layer and you’re comfortable again.  We get excited about each and every post that you make from the farm. That’s why we do what we do—to share it with you all! Last year, we had a blast looking through all of your ...
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Pisol Packin Paula

The Legend of the Old West Gun Spinner

A steely-eyed man with a five o’clock shadow squints his eyes across the saloon. He’s just come to town, and he doesn’t want any trouble. How can he prove to this crowd of rough customers that he’s not to be trifled with?  He draws his pistol and proceeds to spin it round and round—first forward, then back. Now flat atop his hand. So fast you can hardly see it. Then in a flash, the gun is safely back in its ...
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RC Planes

Flights on the Farm: October 16th & 17th!

This year at the Fall Festival, Pumpkin Patch, and Corn Maze, Barton Hill Farms takes to the skies!  San Antonio’s Tri City Flyers will be here on the farm throughout the third weekend of October. Make sure to bring your sunglasses, because you’re going to be looking straight up!  Remote Controlled Model Airplanes at Barton Hill Farms While we’re pretty dialed in to the farm side of STEM, we know that there’s no end to the fun hobbies and fulfilling ...
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Corn maze

10 Reasons to Visit the 10th Annual Fall Festival, Pumpkin Patch, & Corn Maze

The 10th Annual Fall Festival, Pumpkin Patch, & Corn Maze at Barton Hill Farms is just around the corner. For some, the Fall Festival is part of their annual traditions. For others, this will be their first time getting the BHF experience. And after a decade of building and planning, we think this is going to be our best year yet!  Here are 10 reasons why a day on the farm should be at the top of your fall bucket ...
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Row of Pumpkins at Barton Hill Farms

25 Fascinating Pumpkin Facts

Few of our common crops have such a long and storied history as the humble pumpkin! These orange gourds are part of our family traditions, our favorite meals, and the cultural fabric of our nation.  We’ve collected 25 fascinating facts about these tasty squashes. Prepare to be amazed!  Facts About the Pumpkin Plant Although we often think of pumpkins as vegetables, they’re actually fruits! Pumpkins, along with cucumbers, tomatoes, and avocados, come from the flowers of their plants. That makes ...
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Austin Pumpkin Patch Preseason Tickets & Corn Maze Reveal!

The wait is almost over…. Preseason tickets to the Fall Festival, Pumpkin Patch, and Corn Maze will be released on Friday, September 3rd. It’s your chance to save $5 off the price of each ticket to this year’s event!  On Friday, you’ll choose your date and arrival time, and reserve your preseaon tickets to make sure you don’t miss out! It’s a big farm, but we’re still operating at limited capacity to make sure that people have plenty of space ...
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