It’s Fall Y’all!

One of the most exciting parts of moving into a new home is exploring the area around it. For residents of Fuquay-Varina’s Cotton Farm neighborhood now is the perfect time to enjoy endless local activities. Cotton Farm’s custom-built homes are nestled within the beautiful central North Carolina countryside. As summer temperatures fade, fall features of this area come bursting to life awaiting visitors to enjoy all that is offered.

Fall is for Farms!

• Ken’s Korny Maze kicks off its 24th season at the end of September and regulars cannot wait to see what the team has cooked up for this season. Ken’s offers something for every age group including an Adventure Zone, an expanded hayride, and, of course, that Korny Corn Maze.
• McLean Farms is a multigenerational farm that started as a tobacco farm before transforming into a nursery in the late 1990s. Visitors shop here year-round for seasonal vegetables and plants, but fall is the annual highlight as McLean’s opens over 20 acres of pumpkin fields to the public. McLean also hosts a variety of fall events that can be found on their social media pages. 
• Naylor Family Farm, in nearby Harnett County, offers a huge corn maze, hayrides, and a pumpkin patch. This is the perfect spot to bring the whole family or meet up with friends! Test your skills in the corn maze and then pick out the perfect pumpkin! 
• Millstone Creek Orchards offers a terrific alternative for those who aren’t fans of all things pumpkin. Located in Randolph County, the beautiful drive to Millstone rewards visitors with apple picking, hayrides, and a store filled with homemade goods. 

Fall is for Frights!

• Broken Plow Farms starts prepping its Splitbelly Creek Haunted Trail months in advance to make sure visitors have a frightfully ghoulish time! Only the bravest should dare to walk the haunted creek bottom at Broken Plow Farms!
• Halloween Trail: Fuquay-Varina: Mark your calendars! Fuquay-Varina’s annual Halloween Trail event will be on October 19th! If you prefer fun to frights, enjoy the Family Trail which takes place in the daylight. Once the sun goes down and darkness arrives, the trail transforms into a terrifying walk with endless scary surprises. 

Fall is for Fun!

• Celebrate Fuquay-Varina! Residents of Fuquay-Varina look forward to its annual Celebrate! event that showcases local businesses, artists, and the town's history. Enjoy live music, a beer garden, a car show, and food trucks, all while taking in the cool fall weather. It’s a great opportunity to explore local vendors, pick up some homemade crafts, and try delicious food. 
• The North Carolina State Fair is one of the largest in the country! Homegrown happiness comes in many forms, including thrilling rides, games, animals, and deep-fried delights. Visitors come from near and far, returning year after year for this amazing family-friendly event.
• World of Bluegrass is back and just minutes away in Raleigh. This show features a variety of bluegrass bands taking the stage in six venues over three nights filled with fabulous music. Thousands flock to Raleigh for this event and many newcomers discover an instant love for the genre.
• Take a Hike! North Carolina’s fall foliage is gorgeous as leaves transform from green to flaming oranges, rich reds, and bright yellows. Take a hike for an up close, breathtaking view of nature’s fall show. Raven Rock State Park or the Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Park are two great options to enjoy beautiful views of the changing leaves. 
• College Football is in full swing! Fuquay-Varina sits a short drive away from several top-ranked college football teams including the Duke Blue Devils, NC State Wolfpack, and the UNC Tarheels.

Fuquay-Varina and the surrounding area offer a wide variety of fall activities, from family-friendly to outdoor adventures. Whether exploring a corn maze, taking in the fall foliage, or braving a fright night, there’s no shortage of things to do during this beautiful season. Residents of the Cotton Farms community are just minutes away from fabulous memories! 

Are you ready to relocate to Fuquay-Varina? There are still home sites and available homes in the gorgeous Cotton Farms neighborhood ready for a newly built home customized to fit your needs. 

Reach out to the team at Cotton Farms today to get started!