Becker Farms celebrates 130 years of the Becker Family Farm with special anniversary activities to kick-off the Fall Fun season along with Apple Thief Weekend, a mix of hard ciders with house brewed beers, on Saturday, August 24th and August 25th. Attractions are free from 11am – 3pm this weekend only.
Settled in 1984 by German immigrant, Julius Becker, and his wife Augusta Dettbarn, the two acquired a 100-acre farm in Gasport, NY. The farm, which now spans 340 acres, offers both U-PICK and pre-picked fruits, vegetables, grapes, a large children’s area with farm animals, a winery, a brew house, and two event spaces for weddings and other events.
The original house now functions as a store selling produce, baked goods, jams, jellies, and other items. Now reaching six generations of the Becker family, Becker Farms is celebrating with giveaways on Saturday and Sunday, specialty anniversary donuts, apple picking, and keepsake commemorative merchandise for purchase.
“What a testament to the Becker Family tradition,” said Oscar Vizcarra, current owner and husband to Mindy of the Becker family line, “after 130 years we have our best crop of apples ever! What a gift for us and for the thousands of guests who visit us every year.”
Apple Thief Weekend includes free access to 340 acres of beautifully landscaped countryside and fresh air along with access to enjoy comfort food, drink, and socializing at the Country Market, Beer Garden, and Brew Pub. Families and children can enjoy unlimited hayrides, watch goat races, visit the playground, petting zoo, corn and rope maze, pedal carts, the giant jumping pillow, mega slide and much more.
“Apple Thief Weekend is the last opportunity to enter the grounds without a ticket – it’s a steal,” says Amanda Vizcarra, 5th generation family member. She continues, “Not only can the kids come out and enjoy all the Fall activities for free, but adults can enjoy their favorite $5 pint of Apple Thief, The Sweet Thief, or the Grape Thief while soaking up the last days of summer. As evidenced by our own 130 year family legacy, Tradition Starts Here at Becker Farms!”
Visit https://www.beckerfarms.com/ for details. Apple and Sunflower picking are available for purchase, and visits to the farm without ticketing continues Monday through Friday. Kids activities run daily through dusk.
Becker Farms Celebrates its 130th Family Farm Anniversary with Best Apple Crop Ever!