a family farm

We were founded as and continue to operate as a family farm.  The growing urban area makes it more challenging to operate as a traditional farm, but also offers great opportunities in retail agriculture.  We feel this growing population mandates us to help other farmers by teaching the public about how farms operate and how food is produced.  Details

corn maze design

Our corn maze is a different design each year.  We aim to keep the designs centered around the farm and our area.  Each design must be 1) memorable and 2) related to our farm.  This is why you will never see us do a spaceship or dinosaur.  The design must be related to our farm in that it strives to meet our dedication of educating area youth about where their food comes from. Details

corn maze cutting

The media is invited to see how we plant and cut the corn maze design.  This happens between June 20 and August 1. We also offer the opportunity to join us in the air as we take our annual aerial photo.  This happens ometime between July 20 and August 10. Details

wishing well

We have the largest wishing well in the Mid-Ohio Valley - and probably in both Ohio and West Virginia!  Originally the base to a cedar silo, this monument is the chance to make a wish (and wishes are passed on to chartiy!)

spooky hayrides

We are one of the only family-friendly Halloween Attractions in the Mid-Ohio Valley.  As a family farm - we strive to provide experiences for all ages. Details

personal tours

We invite the media to come 'experience the farm' almost anytime by appointment.  Please contact us for details or additional story ideas.

school tours

While the media is invited to attend school tours, be aware some children are not to be photographed based on school policies.  Please ask when scheduling a visit if there may be a challenge with the schools participating that day. Details

pumpkin planting

The media is invited to see how we plant and care for the pumpkins.  This happens between May 20 and June 20.

Christmas

In 2007, we will surpass 30,000 lights around the farm.  The official lighting begins December 1.  We also offer one of the only Live Nativity Scenes in the Mid-Ohio Valley, complete with donkeys. Details

Community Support

We strive to support those who have a similar mission - the future of agriculture.  Thus, we sponsor awards and trophies for area youth in 4-H and FFA.  We also support other groups with pumpkins and other products as our seasonal production permits and the weather allows.

Farmstead

Our farmstead at Sweetapple Farm Market consists of ten buildings from the old farm house to the big bankfront barn.  Detailed Map or Building Specifications

Location Details

Sweetapple Farm Market is located beside the Village of Vincent in beautiful Washington County.  The farm is 1.8 miles south of Barlow, and 6.7 miles north of the Ohio River off of SR 339.  We are only 15 minutes from the toll bridge to Parkersburg; six miles from the new Corridor D Bridge across Blennerhasset Island over the Ohio River; and 15 minutes from the SR 7/SR550 Intersection on the West Side of Marietta.  We are located at 149 Sweetapple Road, Vincent, OH 45784 and 740-678-7447. Details