Cream of the Crop “Macoun” Celebration

When:
Saturday, Sep 17, 2022 10:00a -
Sunday, Sep 18, 2022 5:00p

Where:
Sholan Farms
1125 Pleasant Street
Leominster, MA 01453

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Admission:
$Varies

Categories:
Date Idea, Farms, Festivals & Fairs, Good for Groups, Meetup, Outside

Event website:
https://www.sholanfarms.com/

Welcome to this year's Cream of the Crop “Macoun” Celebration!


The celebration will be from Sept. 17-18. Join us as we unveil the finest eating apple in the region “the Macoun."


About Sholan Farms:


Sholan Farms is a 169-acre farm, rich in history, owned by the City of Leominster and operated by the Friends of Sholan Farms; the farm is located at 1125 Pleasant Street.


The Friends of Sholan Farms is a community supported, non-profit organization managed by a group of dedicated members and volunteers. Our organization is managed independently from the City of Leominster and does not receive, or rely on City funding. Our funding comes from our product (apple, raspberry, blueberry, etc.) sales, festivals, tours, sponsors, and private donations.


The City of Leominster purchased the farm in 2001 at that time there were 60 acres of agricultural land being farmed entirely as an apple orchard. It was apparent that the size of the apple orchard operation was well in excess of the capability or intent of the Friends apple production, maintenance, and sales capability.


Consequently the Friends of Sholan Farms voted to adopt a plan to maintain an apple orchard operation consisting of 20 acres. The remaining 40 acres are being re-harvested to a new variety of crops.


Since 2001 the Friends have reclaimed an additional 6 acres of apple orchard, planted 1.5 acres of blueberries and .5 acres of raspberries, 15 new varieties of apples have also been added to the orchard.


PYO Apples:


PYO apples starts on August 27. Please see the calendar for more details.

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