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On Oct. 1-2, guests were be able to enjoy hay rides, live music, food trucks and craft vendors as well as pick-your-own pumpkins and sunflowers as part of the Gorman Heritage Farm Sunflower Festival. Kids were also given the opportunity to interact with and learn more about the animals at the farm through the Farm Fun Education Station.
Keep scrolling to catch everything we saw during the Gorman Heritage Farm Sunflower Festival.
Jill’s Mobile Kitchen served a variety of unique hot dog and pizza combinations for visitors. Here they display their “70s Dog”, consisting of red pepper hummus, sautéed peppers and onions, sauerkraut and dijon drizzle. Photo: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyOne Rock Taylor performed at the festival. Photo: Aidan MahoneyOne Rock Taylor performed at the festival. Photo: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyA first time vendor of the event, Wraptor Cafe shows off the ribeye steak used in their burgers. Photo: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyV Candle Co., a local hand-made candle shop, were selling unique fall candles like sandalwood, blue spruce, vetiver and cinnamon bark. In addition to candles, they were also selling locally-sourced honey. Photo: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneySweets & Meats BBQ serves their fresh-cut BBQ pork on a perfectly-toasted bun. Photo: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyV Candle Co.’s honey on display. Photo: Aidan MahoneyJenn’s Hot Tamale, a local Latin food truck, serves tacos with corn tortillas, onion, cilantro and pickled jalapeño on the side. Photo: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyA worker shows children how to grind corn using a grinder, which is used to make food for the turkeys on the farm. Photo: Aidan MahoneyVisitors could also purchase Halloween-themed treats for their furry friends. Photo: Aidan MahoneyTweedles Mini Donuts, a family-owned bakery located at Findlay Market, set up their stand at the event, serving fresh, golden-brown and crispy mini donuts. Photo: Aidan MahoneyLines of eager children awaiting their turn on the hayride. Photo: Aidan MahoneyGorman Farm workers provided educational opportunities for younger participants, which included lessons on how to properly handle chickens. Photo: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyVisitors to Gorman Heritage Farm could also pick out their own pumpkins. Photo: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyGourmet hot dogs provided a quick bite and were served in a wide variety of options such as Kansas City barbecue, Chicago-style and the Cincinnati classic cheese coney. Photo: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyOff the Hook Fish and Chips, a local restaurant, serves their award-winning fish and chips meal with a side tartar sauce. Photo: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan MahoneyPhoto: Aidan Mahoney