Open gate farm tours have been a local tradition for more than four decades. Each year, farms throughout Lehigh County open their gates to the public to help educate the community on exactly what they do. Come 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. Oct. 14 and 15.

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• Heidel Hollow Farm, 7419 Saegersville Road, Germansville (Sunday only)

Heidel Hollow Farm is a bicentennial family farm continually operated since 1750. Its retail farm market has a wide selection of pumpkins, mums, apples and other produce. The day of the tour will feature a food court, as well as children’s activities. There will also be demonstrations of their cutting-edge hay processing equipment.

• Last Chance Angus LLC, 7590 Zeisloff Road, New Tripoli

Last Chance Angus is a first-generation Black Angus cattle farm nestled in the northwestern corner of the Lehigh Valley. It is a cow/calf operation with grass and grain fed animals that are raised hormone free. The farm offers commercial replacement heifers, feeder steers and retail freezer beef. Last Chance Angus is also a Pine Creek Seed Farm dealer and have a 10-foot no-till drill for rent or hire.

• Willow Haven Farm, 7686 Herber Road, New Tripoli

Willow Haven Farm is a diverse organic farm that features both vegetables and animals. Farmer Reuben will share his insights into sustainable agriculture while the other farmers share other interactive activities and demonstrations. Visit the farm store to purchase fresh produce and other nutrient-dense foods, flower bouquets and live-edge charcuterie boards. Brick-oven pizza and homemade gelato are available while supplies last each day.

• Weisenberg Lowhill Township Historical Society, 4585 Werleys Corner Road, New Tripoli (Sunday only)

Previously a working farm and hotel, this location now serves as the Weisenberg Lowhill Township Historical Society. Their main headquarters and several outbuildings house local artifacts, memorabilia and farm equipment to preserve the history and culture of the Pennsylvania Germans. Events are geared toward providing a place where people can gather to learn about the history of the area and farming community.

• Lyon Creek Farm, 3502 Blacksmith Road, New Tripoli

Lyon Creek Farm is an 83-acre family-owned and operated farm. They grow many varieties of fruits and vegetables that are sold at their farm stand, which opens in June. Activities will include a corn maze, pumpkin patch, pumpkin game area and pumpkin painting. Refreshments and guided tours will be available.

• Weathered Vineyards, 7670 Carpet Road, New Tripoli

Weathered Vineyards is a family-owned working vineyard that produces more than 15 tons of wine grapes used by the on-site boutique winery. Farm tour participants will be given a tour of the vineyard (weather permitting) and shown some of the special techniques they employ to grow quality wine grapes. Guests will also be given a detailed discussion about the winemaking process, including free samples.

• Gress Mountain Ranch, 3264 Highland Road, Orefield (Sunday only)

Gress Mountain Ranch is in its 24th year as a forever home for more than 100 small, large and exotic animals. Their mission is “animals helping people and people helping animals.” There will be pony rides, donkey cart rides and food and baked goods for sale, as well as music by Nite Liters.

• Crooked Row Farm, 3245 Route 309, Orefield

Crooked Row Farm is a woman-owned 8-acre certified organic farm. They grow many of their own vegetables and are home to 200 laying hens. Their comprehensive farm market and the store will be selling produce, meat, dairy, canned goods, ferments, bread, honey and other pantry items. During open gate, they will offer product samples and walking tours of the property.

• Historic Haines Mill Museum, 3600 Haines Mill Road, Allentown

The Haines Mill has stood on Cedar Creek since colonial times (circa 1850). The mill offers a journey into the world of technology that supported early farm life. They will be giving outdoor guided tours.

• The Seed Farm, 5854 Vera Cruz Road, Emmaus (Saturday only)

The Seed Farm works to cultivate the next generation of farmers through their farm business incubator program. They provide beginning farmers with affordable access to land, infrastructure, equipment, technical assistance and more, so they can start their own farm business. They offer experiential training throughout the year in skill and knowledge areas that are critical to new farmers’ success, such as equipment operation, food safety, planning and marketing.

• Kraussdale Alpacas, 5169 Kraussdale Road, East Greenville

The Kraussdale Alpacas farm raises alpacas and produces yarn from their fiber. Visitors can browse through the Alpaca Boutique to see all the different ways alpaca fiber is used. Come meet and pet the alpacas while learning about these unique animals. Feel the softness of their fiber and learn about the yarn-making process. Spinning, weaving and felting demonstrations will be shown throughout the day.

• Marwell Dairy, 2072 Cassell Road, Coopersburg (Sunday only)

Marwell Dairy is a family-owned and operated working dairy farm. They have cows, pigs and chickens. For open gate, they will offer walking tours of the farm, hay rides and refreshments.

• Hausman Fruit Farm, 2824 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg

Hausman Fruit Farm is a family-owned and operated 100-acre farm specializing in orchard and grain production since 1916. Its operation includes many varieties of fruits and veggies, a farm store with apple dumplings and pies, hay rides, pick-your-own pumpkins and apples and pony rides.

• Flint Hill Farm Educational Center Inc., 1922 Flint Hill Road, Coopersburg (Saturday only)

Flint Hill Farm is an agriculture education center, farm store and dairy. They will have many activities during October and for the open gate tours including a pumpkin patch, pony rides, tractor-drawn hay rides and a petting zoo. They will offer farm, garden and wooded tours. There will also be a special oxen team demonstration taking place that day, which will give you a chance to meet the team and discuss yoke building.

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

Burnside Plantation is a restored historic farm established in 1748 by Moravians James and Mary Burnside. The plantation features the original farmhouse and barn with 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.