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2026 Canned Food Drive

10/15/2026

Sharing the Spirit of Christmas: Our 2026 Canned Food Drive The date has been set for the 2026 Christmas Canned Food Drive at Star Hill Family Farm, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome our friends, neighbors, and families back for this special holiday tradition! On Saturday, December 19, we're welcoming...

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Meet the Newest Members of the Star Hill Family!

05/15/2026

We've got some adorable new faces at Star Hill Family Farm, and we can't wait for you to meet them! Four miniature American Park cows have joined our farm family, and they're already making themselves right at home. With their distinctive markings, fluffy coats, and curious little faces, we think they're...

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2025 Canned Food Drive: December 20th

11/16/2025

Star Hill Family Farm’s Annual Christmas Food Drive: Giving Back to Our Community The holidays are a time for family, joy, and togetherness — and at Star Hill Family Farm, they’re also a time to give back to the community that has supported us year after year. This season, we’re proud...

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NBC CT – Black Friday 2024

11/30/2024

Today we welcomed NBC Connecticut's Amanda Pitts to tour the farm during what is typically our opening day of the season. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day to kick off the holiday festivities! Families from across the region gathered to find their perfect Christmas trees,...

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“A Magical Day at Star Hill Family Farm” By Kierra

10/05/2024

It was a frosty December morning, with a chill in the air, When my cousin Lola and I were heading somewhere fair! We met at Star Hill Family Farm, nestled in the trees, Our parents from Glastonbury and Middletown made it there with ease. My excitement bubbled as we pulled into the lot, I could...

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Portland Fair 2024

10/05/2024

Exciting news! This weekend is the Portland Fair! The states best fair because it’s still a small town, old country fair. We have a truck set up with our Christmas tree in it and this Sunday from 11 to 4, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there, so stop by,...

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2024 Christmas Flyer

10/02/2024

Come visit us at the Portland Fair this weekend.  If you can't make it, we'll be starting to market this year's Christmas activities and dates at the farm. The Wagon Rides sell out fast and booking is planned to begin on October 5th.  Since Thanksgiving is late this year, our...

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Extended Hours for Thanksgiving Weekend

09/22/2022

For our Christmas opening on Thanksgiving weekend, we have Santa and Mrs Claus visiting our farm, so of course we needed to invite you all to join us! We'll be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10AM - 7PM.  Santa & Mrs. Claus will be available from 11-4pm.

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