Experience the Roots of Florida’s Historic Coast® with the New Harvest Trail

September 26-November 22, 2025

Dig into the farms that grow our community.

This fall, visitors to Florida’s Historic Coast® can explore a different kind of local treasure—one rooted in soil, tradition, and community. The newly launched Harvest Trail Self-Paced Farm Tour invites travelers and locals alike to discover the rich agricultural heritage of St. Johns County.

Running from Friday, September 26 through Saturday, November 22, the Harvest Trail highlights 17 locally owned farms, markets, festivals, and artisan producers. Participants are encouraged to collect stamps in their Harvest Trail passport, redeemable for exclusive prizes.

Please note: Each farm and shop operates on its own schedule. Before visiting, it's best to check the individual farm’s website or social media channels for hours of operation, seasonal availability, and event details.

Meet the Makers and the Land

At the heart of the Harvest Trail are the passionate people who cultivate, create, and connect. Amanda Wells of Wesley Wells Farms says, “We’ve structured our crop rotation, events, and facilities to make learning possible every season. It’s more than a farm—it’s a movement.”

Andrea Parker of Parker Flower Farms adds, “Most people think of beaches or downtown history when they picture St. Johns County, but it also has a strong farming heritage with multi-generational family farms like ours and a peaceful Old Florida charm.”

What to Do on the Harvest Trail

Attend Seasonal Events

  • Wesley Wells Farms hosts a Pumpkin Festival + Handmade Market on Saturday, September 27, and Crop Maze & Fall Daze every Saturday in October.
  • Parker Flower Farms features weekend u-pick hours along with special events like the Fall Terrarium Workshop and Movie Night at the Farm.
  • Sykes Family Farm, a pioneer in “agritainment,” opens its popular Crop Maze on Saturday, October 4-Sunday, November 2.
  • Ancient City Farmstead, a rustic event venue, requires pre-purchased tickets for its Christmas Experience to collect a passport stamp.

Shop Local at Farm Stores and Stands

From all-natural meats to raw honey and heirloom herbs, these stops bring local flavor to life:

  • The Feed Mill offers hay for horses, feed for animals, and pantry staples like pure cane syrup, cheese, produce, and herbs.
  • Molasses Junction General Store, a local favorite since 1957, serves up grab-and-go breakfast and lunch alongside classic general store fare.
  • Maggie’s Herb Farm, a licensed nursery, grows over 100 varieties of herbs, edible flowers, and medicinal plants—perfect for gardeners and culinary explorers alike.
  • Edwards Family Farm specializes in all-natural meats, including pork, beef, chicken, and rabbit, available in custom cuts or whole.
  • Bakersville Honey Co. produces raw Gallberry honey known for its robust flavor and light amber color.
  • Natural Springs Dairy Farm offers raw milk, farmstead cheeses, kombucha, pasture-raised meats, and fresh eggs.
  • Fruit Trees Only in World Golf Village nurtures more than 100 tropical and subtropical fruit tree varieties, ideal for home growers.
  • The Honey Truck Co. crafts award-winning honeys from ethically treated bees across Florida—never heated, always raw.

Explore Festivals and Markets

  • Hastings Main Street Fall Festival of Art, held October 24-25, includes an Artisan Market, live art demos, and an authentic paella dinner at Olive Land Farm.
  • St. Augustine Luffa Co. can be found in the artisan market at the Hastings Main Street Fall Festival on October 25.
  • Bee Hill Farm can be found at the weekly St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market.

Book a Tour or Appointment

  • Joe’s Ranch, known for its iconic Datil pepper, offers tours by appointment.
  • Olive Land Farms explores sustainable olive cultivation and also requires appointments.

Plan Your Harvest Adventure

The Harvest Trail offers a meaningful way to connect with the land, the community, and the vibrant culture of Florida’s Historic Coast®. Whether you're wandering flower fields, savoring local honey, or enjoying a family-friendly festival, every stop on the trail reveals a new story.

Learn more about how to participate and download your passport at www.hastingsfl.org/harvest-trail.