FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Any food and merchandise purchases, as well as Gem Mining, Twisted Tail Rope Maker and our Shootin’ Gallery activities (Apple Blasters, Paintball Range, and Battle Zone.) We also have Shootin’ Special and Hog Wild add-ons that include these activities and some food. Check out our tickets and pricing page for more details.
At this time the Strasburg Railroad is not allowing guests to board from Cherry Crest Adventure Farm. All train guests must board at the SRR station.
Yes, we do sometimes. Our business is very weather-dependent. It depends on how long and hard it has rained. Safety is important to us, as well as your enjoyment while here. If you are traveling a distance, please check the weather and our website for up-to-date information.
Keep in mind, Cherry Crest Adventure Farm is a real working farm! Some of our walking areas are stone pathways, but most of our surfaces (including the entire maze) are dirt, which gets muddy after it rains.
Sorry, we do not allow pets on Cherry Crest Adventure Farm property, whether on a leash or in your arms. Additionally, there is no shade in the parking lot for your pets to stay in your vehicle.
Although we have a wide selection of food choices, you may bring your own food onto our property. We ask that you clean up after yourself and not leave your coolers or bags on the picnic tables, but rather return them to your car when you’re finished eating. There is no grilling or cooking allowed. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL is permitted on Cherry Crest Adventure Farm property.
We are closed on Sundays because we believe in family and time to restore one’s self. By being closed on Sunday, our families have time to spend with each other and attend worship if they so desire. Being closed on Monday gives us time to maintain the farm and the property.
If you just want a taste of the maze, we recommend that families with small children do the Easy Challenge. It is a short walk through the maze, past some of the activities and mailboxes, and takes approximately 20 minutes. Our employees are always on hand to help if you get stuck!
Keep in mind that the maze is a real cornfield, so the paths are bumpy, but they are wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair, stroller, or wagon! The field is on a slight incline, but generally speaking, the paths are accessible.
You may leave and return to the farm as often as you like in the same operating day. You must retain your wristband for reentry. This includes going to your car for any reason.
No. Anyone under the age of 12 must have an accompanying adult.
If you are still on the property, stop by our Guest Services building in the Courtyard to check the Lost & Found. Be prepared to fully identify the missing object. If you have already left the property, you can call the office toll free at 1-866-546-1799 and we will check the Lost & Found for you.
Yes, you need to bring your own flashlight when coming for our Flashlight Maze. However, if you forget to bring yours, we sell them at the property.
No, the Flashlight Maze is included in all admission types. If you come during the day you can stay for the Flashlight Maze at no extra cost. If you are coming just for the Flashlight Maze the Farm Fun ticket is your best option.
No, the Coleman family is not Amish. They began farming in New Jersey, where they farmed grain. In 1987 they sold that farm and moved to Lancaster, where they ran a dairy until 2003. Currently, they raise beef cattle, broilers for Tyson Foods, and crop farm 300 acres.
Sorry, our Pick-Your-Own in the fall months includes pumpkins and popcorn. There is a local orchard, Cherry Hill Orchards that grows fruit for picking.
There is no lodging at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, however there are many hotels, vacation homes and Bed & Breakfasts near by.
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm gives out a limited number of donations each year. To be considered, please fill out our Donation Request Form
Please submit your request at least 90 days prior to the event.
Requests that have been approved will be sent out approximately one month before the event date.
Yes, moderate decorating is encouraged. Please bring your decorations and supplies with you.
There were several factors that went into the decision to transition to card and mobile payment-only transactions.
Faster.
Eliminating the need to make change allows for quicker transaction times and lower wait times, making the guest experience even better!
Efficiency.
The cashless model allows us to operate more efficiently and effectively, giving our team members the opportunity to focus more on you, our guest.
Safer.
Keeping guests and team members safe is the number one priority for us on the farm. Cashless models have proven to be a safer model to implement across the retail and hospitality industries.
Yes, the entire farm is cashless during all seasons. The only exception will be certain third-party vendors within our Fall Season.
Yes. However, for reasons listed above, we recommend against it.
A cash-to-gift card option is available at Guest Services. Guests will be able to transfer cash onto a Cherry Crest gift card. The gift card can then be used throughout the farm for purchases.
If you have money left on your gift card the value that remains on the card can be used at our farm on future dates. It will not expire. Or you can go to Guest Services and receive cash back for any money left on the gift card.
We accept all major types of card payments that our POS system accepts. We also accept all digital, contactless payments that Square accepts, such as Apple Pay etc.
