252 - Behind the Pumpkins: Building Cherry Acres
from Our Two Cents Podcast Hosted by Bakersfield Professionals
Cherry Acres has quickly become a Bakersfield favorite, but there is much more behind the farm than pumpkins and photo opportunities. In this episode, we sit down with the team behind Cherry Acres to talk about how the farm got started, how it has grown since opening, and what it really takes to create one of Kern County's favorite seasonal destinations. We talk about everything from pumpkin season and corn mazes to sunflower fields, farm animals, special events, Christmas on the Farm, and the creative ideas that continue to turn Cherry Acres into a true community experience. We also get into the business side of running a seasonal attraction, including planning months in advance, managing growth, creating memorable experiences for families, supporting local vendors, and finding new ways to keep people coming back year after year. In this episode, we discuss: How Cherry Acres got started The story behind the farm's growth Creating experiences beyond the traditional pumpkin patch Corn mazes, sunflowers, farm animals, and special events Goat yoga, line dancing, movie nights, and seasonal activities What goes into preparing for pumpkin season Expanding into Christmas and other seasonal events The business lessons learned while building Cherry Acres Whether you've visited Cherry Acres every fall or have never been before, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the people, work, and vision behind the experience. FOLLOW CHERRY ACRES: website: https://www.cherry-acres.com/ facebook: cherry_acres instagram: @cherry_acres
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