Sad note to report: Local agritainment venue, Anderson Farms in Erie, Colorado will be shutting down after 10 years of grass roots family business.

Suzzette and I visited Anderson Farm during thier 2006 fall festival. We spent the better part of the afternoon tracing our way through their corn maze, enjoying fresh roasted almonds and kettle corn, exploring the pumpkin patch via restored Oliver tractors.

Their web site's message tells me they are joining the ranks of many farmers by auctioning off their possessions. Yet, they were successful, and an area favorite. Catering to group outings, birthday parties and field trips. According to the article, their 2006 annual draw at the gate pushed 100,000 people.

I guess home-spun business isn't for Erie. Perhaps we should embrace an Applebee's instead.

Labels: Anderson Farm, Colorado, Erie, pumpkin patch, Weld County