Julian Farm and Orchard is “located just an hour east of San Diego in the Wynola neighborhood of Julian.

Our 25-acre sustainable farm includes sprawling apple orchards and lush agriculture making us a truly unique destination for all visitors. The petting zoo area offers an up-close encounter with the friendly animals who call the farm their home. Our welcoming staff loves to see each guest who visits and ensures a safe and memorable experience for all.  

Other experiences during the year include tractor-pulled hayrides, axe throwing, picnic areas, hammocks, a gift shop and various food and beverage options.

Our schedule includes U-Pick Daffodils during March and April; U-Pick Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries and Sunflowers during June, July and August; with U-Pick apples and our famous Pumpkin Patch during September and October of each year.”

Julian Farm and Orchard

Enthralling evenings in October at Fort Cross will entail some spooky seasonal fun. The Cross’s annual Halloween celebration includes haunted hayrides, ghost stories, a hoedown and jay band music.  Part of the hay ride is to get off at a point and walk through dark and dense woods.

Fort Cross, located in Julian’s backcountry, is one of San Diego’s most distinctive businesses. The entire site is illuminated with festive autumn-hued lights. However this attraction has a fun side too, they arrange contests which brings smiles to people’s faces. These contests include Pumpkin Seed Spitting Contest.

You get to make apple cider. Besides that they have a full calendar of fun happenings this year on their website. Choose your date and head to Fort Cross this year.

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