Open gate farm tours have been a local tradition for more than four decades. Each year, farms throughout Northampton County open their gates to the public to help educate the community on exactly what they do. Discover the wide array of farms that are growing fruits and vegetables, making cheese and yogurt, training horses, raising alpacas and so much more noon-5 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Participating farms are listed below.

• Seiple Farms, 5761 NorBath Blvd., Bath

This is a fifth-generation farm celebrating more than 130 years as a family farm. They will have a free hayride to and from their 32-acre pumpkin patch and a 22-acre corn maze. There will also be farm animals to visit, pony rides, amusement rides and food trucks. The gift shop will be open with fresh apple cider available, as well as other local vendors.

• Glenmar Nursery and Garden Center, 746 Copella Road, Bath

Glenmar Nursery carries the largest selection of quality trees, shrubs, perennials and water garden supplies in the Lehigh Valley. They also have seasonal fall decorations, including pumpkins, mums and straw bales. The Bonsai Society of the Lehigh Valley will have trees on display and be available to answer questions. Visitors can also feed the koi fish in the four display ponds.

• Valley Fruits and Veggies, 5309 Colony Drive, Bethlehem

Valley Fruits and Veggies provides a family-friendly experience with pumpkins, a corn maze, play area, barrel train, pumpkin pie, milkshakes, gyros and more. They have strawberries in the spring and pumpkins/corn maze in the fall.

• Camel’s Hump Farm on Johnston Estate, 1311 Santee Mill Road, Bethlehem

Camel’s Hump Farm is the 300-year-old historic farmstead on the estate of the first mayor of Bethlehem, Archibald Johnston. The farm has been preserved as an open space and a nature education center. They offer programming in natural history, health and wellness and practical skills for community members. During open gate tours, visitors can make soap, candles, flower arrangements and bird feeders, as well as visit with the farm animals. There will be yoga sessions, games, vendors, music and food.

• Monocacy Farm Project, 395 Bridle Path Road, Bethlehem (noon-4 p.m. Sunday only)

Monocacy Farm Project is an educational nonprofit farm that distributes organically grown produce to soup kitchens and food pantries throughout the Lehigh Valley. The project also includes a pick-your-own program, community garden plots, educational programs and volunteer opportunities. Their eighth annual Monocacy Farm Food festival falls on the same day as open gate this year.

• Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem (Sunday only)

Burnside Plantation is a restored historic farm that was established in 1748 by Moravians James and Mary Burnside. The plantation features the original farmhouse and barn and farm buildings dating back to the mid-1800s. Tours of the house and barn are offered throughout the year during scheduled open hours and special events.

• Dale Koehler and Son Farm, 4209 Freemansburg Ave., Bethlehem

Dale Koehler and Son Farms is family owned and operated by eighth- and ninth-generation father and sons. This bicentennial farm, established in 1789, specializes in beef, pork and grain production. A farm market is located directly on this working farm selling their own beef, pork and eggs. Other items sold include milk, ice cream, bread, cheese, honey, seasonal produce and fall decorations, all from local sources.

• Johnsonville Farm and Garden, 154 Johnsonville Road, Bangor (Saturday only)

Johnsonville Farm and Garden is an agricultural co-op complex fit with a granary, greenhouses, indoor farmers market and community agriculture space. They will offer educational tours and workshops throughout the facility, along with tastings of locally raised foods at the market. Games for children and farm equipment are on display.

• NUHYDRO Farms LLC, 32 S. Main Street, Bangor

Veteran owned and operated, NUHYDRO Farms is an indoor hydroponic farm specializing in microgreen production. The indoor farm produces a variety of microgreens, including arugula, basil, cabbage, kohlrabi, broccoli, kale and other vegetables that can be used for garnishes, salads and snacks. Their products are used in many local restaurants and can be bought at their store and local farmers markets.

• Northampton County 4-H Center, 777 Bushkill Center Road, Nazareth (Sunday only)

Northampton County 4-H Center was purchased in the mid-1960s as a home base for the 4-H program and 4-H fair. The site consists of a display building, kitchens, pole barn and show ring, all available for rental. During the open gate tour, there will be 4-H displays and demonstrations, as well as the famous 4-H chicken barbecue dinners. To preorder, call 610-216-2219 or email nc4hcenter@gmail.com.

• Juniperdale Farm/The Produce Crib, 1015 Browntown Road, Nazareth

This farm is family owned and produces approximately 20 acres of fruits and vegetables, cash crops and farm animals. There will be hayrides to the pumpkin patch with pumpkins still on the vine, a small petting zoo and fruits, vegetables and refreshments, including their own burgers and hot dogs.

• Klein Farms Dairy and Creamery, 410 Klein Road, Easton

Klein Farms is a working dairy farm with a store on the property selling products made with milk from their Holstein cows. A variety of cheeses and yogurts are sold in the store, along with locally supported farm produce. Twenty-five different flavors of ice cream are available daily and made right in the store. Weekends allow visitors to see the cow barns, tour the facilities and take a hayride out to the pumpkin patch.

• Grand Central Landfill, 910 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Pen Argyl (Saturday only)

Grand Central Landfill is a modern-engineered facility offering disposal solutions utilizing state-of-the-art technologies. They are dedicated to wildlife habitat preservation and provide more than 200 acres of grassland habitat for a variety of wildlife, including birds on the Audubon Society’s decline list. A bus ride tour will be offered 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.

• Miller’s Egg Ranch, 690 Allegheny Road, Mount Bethel

Miller’s Egg Ranch at Apple Blossom Village in Mount Bethel is a small urban farm featuring livestock, crops and agritourism, along with a farm store and microbrewery. They have a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay rides, petting zoo and other fall-themed activities.

• Hardball Cider at Elvern Farms, 805 Orchard Road, Mount Bethel

Hardball Cider is dedicated to tradition and quality. Fresh-pressed cider will be available to drink on site or take home. Saturday will feature food trucks from Cousin’s Main Lobster and The Flying V. Sunday will feature Mon and Mel’s Ice Cream Truck. Live music and yard games will take place throughout the weekend.