The highly anticipated Fall Farm Tour is back for 2024, and the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development is pleased to announce this year’s lineup. The Loudoun Fall Farm Tour promises to be an unforgettable event with 37 farm stops that will be open October 19-20, from 10 am to 4 pm each day.
Farm tour visitors can explore local farms, meet farmers, and learn more about where their food comes from. The weekend will be full of fun, fall activities including pumpkin patches and apple orchards, alpaca farms, and a working dairy farm that offering homemade ice cream for sale. In addition to the seasonal, Instagram-worthy, fall foliage backdrop that Western Loudoun offers, visitors can also enjoy hayrides, tours of the farms, cuddly animals, local meats, and handmade crafts, making it the perfect autumn weekend activity.
Planning the weekend for the Loudoun Fall Farm Tour is an exciting way to embrace the beauty of autumn and support local agriculture. With a wide variety of farms to visit, visitors can create an itinerary that suits their interests. Stunning scenery and local landmarks surround the area from Round Hill to Lovettsville to Leesburg, and along all the roads in between. Keep an eye out for other rural businesses—including roadside stands and farmers markets—along the way and be sure to plan the day in advance to make the most of the trip!
Coming from the east and plan to check out the Leesburg and Aldie farm stops on Saturday? Stop by the Leesburg Farmers Market, Loudoun’s oldest farmers market, which is celebrating its 30th year! Also on Saturday, Hogback Mountain Pony Rides is holding a special Fall Into Magic event that will include trick or treating and unicorn rides and the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum in Sterling is a fun and interactive way to learn about the region’s agricultural history. If you’re heading toward northwestern Loudoun, the Lovettsville Co-op is a must stop for all of your local shopping needs, Purcellville Southern States is jam-packed with festive flowers and fall décor, and Long Stone Farm and Blue Wall Cider & Wine is a quaint stop on Route 9, offering seasonal produce, pasture raised meats, and farm wines and ciders. The farm stops along Route 7 also present a great opportunity to visit the Plaster Museum of Bluemont Heritage on Sunday and if you’re in the market for a great cup of coffee, the Hamilton Mercantile, which was named one of Visit Loudoun’s best secret spots to visit, will have that and more!
Additionally, if you’re thinking about turning your day trip into a weekend getaway, the Loudoun Bed & Breakfast Guild offers charming accommodations that will make your stay even more special. With properties in the picturesque countryside, these B&Bs provide a cozy and personalized experience, perfect for unwinding after a full day on the farm tour.
The Loudoun Fall Farm Tour is more than just a weekend of exploring farms—it’s a celebration of Loudoun’s agricultural heritage and a chance to support local farmers who work hard to keep these traditions alive. By participating, you’re not only enjoying a day filled with fun activities but also helping to sustain the farming community that is vital to Loudoun County’s character. Make the most of this autumn tradition and discover all that western Loudoun has to offer.
Learn more and plan your weekend at https://loudounfarmtour.com.
