Critz Farms, Cazenovia

About Critz Farms

Critz Farms in Cazenovia, New York is a 350-acre working farm offering pick-your-own apples, pumpkins, and Christmas trees across multiple seasons. Visitors navigate a giant corn maze, ride wagons through orchards and pumpkin fields, and observe more than twenty-five farm animals in the animal area. The property includes playgrounds with slides, a wooden pirate ship, and a play train, plus nature trails through woodlands. The on-site cider mill demonstrates traditional apple pressing using an antique rack and cloth press. The Balsam Barn Gift Shop stocks locally crafted merchandise and ornaments. The Tap Room serves handcrafted beer and cider made from farm-grown apples, while the Café offers seasonal food service. The farm hosts live music events, educational farm tours covering cider-making and brewery operations, and activities including cornhole, volleyball, and beer yoga. Families can enjoy scenic wagon rides and purchase fresh sweet cider.