Experience the old-fashioned delight of flying a kite during Kite Day on May 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Terhune Orchards. It is the farm’s unique way to welcome spring by taking over the skies with high-flying fun.

Children can make and decorate their own kites. The farm store will be stocked with a large assortment of pre-made kites in the fanciful forms of dragons, birds, and many more colorful designs. Feel free to bring your own kites from home, too.

Little ones can join lots more old-fashioned farm fun beyond kite flying. All ages enjoy playing pin the tail on the piggy, sack races, and blowing bubbles. Climb aboard one of the tractor drawn wagons for a ride around the orchard and farm fields. Keep your eyes on the sky to see the kites swoop and glide above you. Make the day extra special with a pony ride and a visit with the face painter.

On both days, local musicians will provide old-fashioned fiddling and fun. Ocean Country will play on Saturday and Tookany Creek will perform on Sunday.

On Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m. Joel Markensey will demonstrate how to shear sheep in the barnyard. Children can take home a card shaped like a sheep with a piece of fluffy wool attached.

Terhune’s famous barbecued asparagus will be available at Pam’s Food Tent. Sample Terhune Orchards’ other spring goodies including apple cider donuts, pies, fresh pressed apple cider, country style chili, hot dogs, barbecue chicken, and salads.

The winery tasting room will be open from noon to 5 p.m.

There is free parking at the farm. Admission to the festival area is $8, age 3 and up. No admission fee to the farm store and winery tasting room. Terhune Orchards is located at 330 Cold Soil Road in Princeton. Call (609) 924-2310 or visit www.terhuneorchards.com for more information.

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