Children and adults of all ages will enjoy a fun-filled day on the farm Saturday, October 15th and Sunday, October 16th when Ayrshire Farm is open to the public for their Farm Harvest Festival, as part of this year's Fall Farm Tour.

Ayrshire Farm, located at 21846 Trappe Road in Upperville, Virginia., will open from 10 – 4 each day, and there is no charge for admission. All are welcome, but pets should be left at home and will not be admitted.

The first Virginia Farm to be certified an organic and humane producer, raises heritage breed livestock, Ayrshire Farm stock includes Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs; Scottish Highland and White Park cattle; and Bourbon Red, Standard Bronze, and White Holland turkeys, many of which will be on display.

The Farm's beautiful antique carriage collection will also be on view.

The famous Ayrshire Farm Shire horses will be provide the "horsepower" for a rare, antique stone cider press and will pull wagons for hayrides around the farm.

Children will find plenty to see and do, with a variety of children's activities and games, including face painting and pumpkin decorating. There will be lots of farm animals to see.

"October is traditionally the month when farm communities come together to celebrate the harvest. This is a great opportunity to show what we are doing right here in Loudoun with certified organic, certified humane, local agriculture and our work for the preservation of traditional-breed livestock," explained Sandy Lerner, owner of Ayrshire Farm.

"At Ayrshire Farm, we have been working for more than a decade to bring our farm and our community together in support of local, family farms and to provide this community with more wholesome food, reduced food miles, and make our shared environment a healthier place to live and grow."

Delicious farm food will be available for sale and will include turkey burgers, grilled italian sausages, and salads-- all featuring Ayrshire Farm's organic, humanely raised meats and produce. Ayrshire meats, eggs, and other products will also be available for purchase.

Directions to Ayrshire Farm: Route 50 West to Middleburg, Virginia, continue on Route 50 for approximately 8 miles through the village of Upperville and turn right on Trappe Road (Rt. 619), drive 1.4 miles, parking entrance is on the right just past main drive.

For more information, please visit www.ayrshirefarm.com.