Springdale Farms At A Glance...
- Cherry Hill's last working farm, run by the same family since 1949, in a town that once had 82 farms.
- A private campfire hayride runs through the woods to an exclusive campsite with a fire, lakeside picnic tables and lanterns.
- Apple cider donuts come out of the bakery warm every morning, and the farm is known for its pies.
- The farm's strawberry shortcake, baked only in May and June, was named the world's best by the website Only In Your State.
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About Springdale Farms
Springdale Farms is a working farm and farm market on South Springdale Road in Cherry Hill, and the farm calls itself Cherry Hill's last working farm. The same family has run it since Alan Ebert bought the land in 1949. The farm grows more than 35 kinds of fruits and vegetables and carries more from local growers, and chefs at local restaurants buy from it.
In fall the draw is the hayrides. Pumpkin picking hayrides carry visitors out to the pumpkin fields on weekends, and you can book tickets online. Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes are sold at the store through October. For something quieter, the farm runs private campfire hayrides through the woods to an exclusive campsite with a campfire, lakeside picnic tables and lanterns, and it will also book private daytime and educational hayrides.
The market is stocked with the farm's own produce and local honey, cheeses and dairy goods. The bakery makes apple cider donuts every morning, along with pies, breads, muffins, cakes and cookies. The plant yard is a Master Nursery certified garden center, with plants, flowers, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets, mulch and soil, and a fairy gardening corner.
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Farming:
- Farm Market
- Hay Rides
- Pick Your Own
- Pumpkin Picking
Contact / Location
A Brief History
When Cherry Hill was still Delaware Township, 82 farms were working in 1931, and South Springdale Road was a dirt road lined with farms. Alan Ebert bought what is now Springdale Farms in 1949, after serving in the Navy. His widow Mary, their children Mary Ann Jarvis and John Ebert, and Tom Jarvis, Mary Ann's husband, own the farm today, and the next generation is working on it. It is the only working farm left on Springdale Road.
Special / Seasonal Events
Pumpkin Picking Hayrides
Hayrides out to the pumpkin fields run on fall weekends, with tickets available online. Pumpkins are priced by the pound.
Campfire Hayrides
A private evening hayride through the woods to an exclusive campsite, with a campfire, lakeside picnic tables and lanterns. The driver tends the fire and lanterns, and rides leave and return at regular intervals so guests can come and go. Book by email or phone.
Strawberry Shortcake
Baked fresh with the farm's own strawberries, and only made in May and June.
Tips and Tricks
Party hayrides, educational hayrides and campfire hayrides are booked ahead by phone at 856-414-1972 or by email, and the farm also offers educational hayrides.
Hours / Season of Operation
The farm market is open seven days a week from 8 AM to 6 PM. Strawberries start the season in May and June, summer is tomatoes and corn, pumpkins are cut by the middle of September and sold through October. Check the farm's site before you go for this year's hayride days.
Directions
From Route 70, follow signs for South Springdale Road. The farm is one mile down South Springdale Road, on the right. Coming from I-295, take exit 34A to Route 70 East and turn right at the third traffic light, South Springdale Road.
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Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003