LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Fall is within the air and that may solely imply one factor in Las Vegas. It is time for the annual Fall Harvest at Gilcrease Orchard which implies wagon rides, dwell music, corn and hay mazes and extra.
The almost 70-acre historic orchard is well-known for its pumpkin patch the place individuals can stroll in a area of pumpkins and select their favorites. There are roughly 15 totally different types of pumpkins. In keeping with Mark Ruben, the director of Gilcrease Orchard, individuals usually choose from the entrance of the sphere. His tip is to go to the again of the patch, that is usually neglected, to search out a wide selection. There’s additionally greater than pumpkins obtainable.
“Right now, we have apples. There’s a little bit of eggplant out there, some radishes,” Ruben mentioned.
The orchard’s signature choices are apple cider, which is pressed on the orchard, and their apple cider doughnuts. Apple timber have been rising on the orchard for the reason that Seventies when the orchard turned a pick-and-pay farm.
Gilcrease Orchard turned a pick-and-pay farm within the Seventies, however the land has a protracted historical past in Las Vegas. (KLAS)
Gilcrease Orchard turned a pick-and-pay farm within the Seventies, however the land has a protracted historical past in Las Vegas. (KLAS)
Gilcrease Orchard turned a pick-and-pay farm within the Seventies, however the land has a protracted historical past in Las Vegas. (KLAS)
Gilcrease Orchard turned a pick-and-pay farm within the Seventies, however the land has a protracted historical past in Las Vegas. (KLAS)
Gilcrease Orchard turned a pick-and-pay farm within the Seventies, however the land has a protracted historical past in Las Vegas. (KLAS)
Gilcrease Orchard turned a pick-and-pay farm within the Seventies, however the land has a protracted historical past in Las Vegas. (KLAS)
Gilcrease Orchard turned a pick-and-pay farm within the Seventies, however the land has a protracted historical past in Las Vegas. (KLAS)
Gilcrease Orchard turned a pick-and-pay farm within the Seventies, however the land has a protracted historical past in Las Vegas. (KLAS)
The property, established in 1920 as a ranch and farm finally grew to 1,500 acres. Through the years, property was bought off. Within the Seventies, the household shifted the main focus to an orchard and in 1997, the property, now round 70 acres, was designated as a non-profit so the neighborhood might take pleasure in it.
Guests are inspired to purchase their tickets prematurely and on-line. Info and ticket purchases will be made at this hyperlink. The Fall Harvest ends on October 31.
