GRANDVIEW Bills Berry Farm, a new u-pick farm, will hold an apple festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 24.
The festival will feature hay rides and apple cider. The farm is owned by Bill and Julie Michener.
The Micheners also operate a 70-acre commercial fruit farm that produces blueberries, cherries and apples.
Festival-goers also can purchase pumpkins and fall ornamentals and go on pony rides and barnyard train rides for children. Musician Melina Kastle from Aberdeen will perform today.
The u-pick farm will be open Monday through Friday by appointment. For more information, call 509-882-3200 or e-mail info@billsberryfarm.com.
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