Posted in Utah September 05, 2019 by

Eat Apple Cider Donuts, Pick A Pumpkin, And Go On A Hay Ride At Cross E Ranch In Utah

Just a few decades ago, the Salt Lake Valley had tons of wide-open, rural spaces. Little by little, those fields of hay and alfalfa were replaced by thousands of homes and hundreds of strip malls. Luckily, there are still a few farms and ranches here and there, and one of them is well-known for its epic fall festival. If you’ve never visited Cross E Ranch in the fall, this is the year to go!

Cross E Ranch is a family-owned farm and ranch operated by the 5th and 6th generations of the Hinckley family. Every fall, it hosts an epic Fall Festival, and you're going to want to put it on your calendar now.
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Address: 3500 North 2200 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
In 2019, the fall festival runs from September 20th through November 2nd. Block out an entire day, because there's a lot to see and do here.
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Start with a hay ride, where you'll tour the ranch, meet the cows, and learn a little bit about the ranch's history.
Then, get ready for a day of non-stop entertainment. The mega slides send you flying 100 feet down the hill...
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...and the jump pad will burn off some of the kids' energy.
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Let the kiddos catch their breath for a minute while they play in the corn pit. 10 tons of corn fill this pit, and you can enjoy a shady spot to sit and relax for a bit.
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Then, it's back to the races, literally! Check out the brand new Naspig 500 Race Track. You can sit in stadium seats while you watch adorable piglets race around the track.
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Participate in your own race at the Duck Races, where you'll see whose duckie floats the fastest.
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Get lost in the corn maze. This year's maze is 14 acres, and the trails inside are 7 miles long!
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You'll also want to check out the half-acre hay maze, which is fun for kids of all ages.
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Choose a pumpkin in the patch. There are 20 different pumpkin varieties to choose from, and many are perfect for carving.
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All of this playing is certain to make you hungry, so grab some grub at the E+Grill. You can also bring a picnic of your own.
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You won't want to miss out on the ranch's famous apple cider donuts. Get 'em glazed or sprinkled with cinnamon sugar - either way they're a tasty treat.
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When the sun sets, gather round the fire pits. You can bring the fixings for s'mores, too.
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The Fall Festival starts on September 20th, 2019. It's open Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Visit Cross E Ranch’s website to learn more and buy your tickets online, and make sure to follow its Facebook page to see what’s happening at the ranch right now.

Looking for more fall fun? Visit the Utah Shakespeare Festival for a fun fall getaway.