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SUMMARY:Blake's Haunted Orchard 5k
DESCRIPTION:blake’s big apple	\n\n		Haunted Orchard 5k	\n\n		Friday\, September 18th | 4:00 PM -11:00 PM	\n\n					\n												Blake's Big Apple | 71485 North Ave\, Armada\, MI 48005\n					\n			 \nThis is a great\, wear-a-costume 5k for all ages! Blake’s Haunted Orchard Event is a 5k run on gravel trails around the family-owned 800-acre Blake Farm. The 5k race will take you through our haunted hayride and zombie paintball scenes with live actors. This haunted Halloween run will include a donut\, glass of hard or sweet cider\, t-shirt\, small pie pumpkin and admission to our Spookyland area after the race featuring a corn maze\, 3D barn\, live actors\, Halloween themed movies\, and animated attractions. COSTUMES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED and OPEN TO ALL AGES! Strollers are permitted at your own discretion as the run will be on gravel. Pets will not be permitted. \nThe Big Apple will be open until 11:00pm for all Haunted Activities including Spookyland\, Haunted Hayrides\, Three Story Haunted Barn and Zombie Paintball! \n6:30pm Race start time! \nPlease note\, shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed to those registered less than 14-days to the race. Inventory is up to date during registration. If sizes are out at that time\, they are unavailable.  \nWhat’s Included?\n\n1 Donut\nCan of Hard Cider OR Sweet Cider for Participants Under 21\nT-Shirt\nSmall Pie Pumpkin\nAdmission to Spookyland\n\nRace Contact Info\nIf you have any questions about this race\, please contact the race director at events@blakefarms.com  \nPacket Pick Up\nRacers can pick up their race packet & swag on the following dates/times. \nEarly Packet Pick Up\n\nThursday\, 9/17/26 from 4:00pm-7:00pm\n\nPick your packet up on Thursday & enter to win a Blake’s $100 Gift Card\n\n\n\nRace Day Packet Pick Up\n\nFriday\, 9/18/26 from 4:00pm-6:00pm\n\nAll participants must be registered 30 minutes prior to your start time.\nWe recommend arriving at least 45 minutes early to allow ample time for parking & registration.\n\n\n\nPacket pickup is located at Blake’s Big Apple\, 71485 North Avenue\, Armada\, MI 48005  \nAwards\nOverall Awards1st Place Overall Male & Female – $50 Blake’s Gift Card\, Trophy & Gift Certificate for Private Zombie Truck 2nd Place Overall Male & Female – $50 Blake’s Gift Card & Trophy 3rd Place Overall Male & Female – $25 Blake’s Gift Card & Trophy  \nAge Category Awards1st Place Age Category Male & Female – $20 Blake’s Gift Card2nd Place Age Category Male & Female – $10 Blake’s Gift Card \nAge categories: 19 and under\, 20 to 29\, 30 to 39\, 40 to 49\, 50 to 59\, 60 to 69\, 70+ \n					\n	RSVP
URL:https://blakefarms.com/event/blakes-haunted-orchard-5k/
LOCATION:Blake’s Big Apple\, 71485 North Ave\, Armada\, MI\, 48005\, United States
CATEGORIES:5k,Big Apple
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SUMMARY:Blake's Big Apple - Fall School Trips
DESCRIPTION:blake’s big apple\nBlake’s Big Apple |\nFall School Trips\nWeekdays | September 3rd – Novemeber 6th\n\nBlake’s Big Apple | 71485 North Ave\, Armada\, MI 48005\n \nBlake’s Big Apple provides a fun and educational visit for students of all ages. Take a wagon or train ride to the orchard where children view agriculture and enjoy a unique farm experience. Enjoy a day filled with age-appropriate activities and a hands-on apple and/or pumpkin picking experience. Most importantly a trip to Blake’s will provide your student with an experience they will never forget. \nTrip Includes:\n\nWagon or train ride to the orchard to pick 5 apples per person\nAdmission to Barnyard Funland\n\nGiant Jumping Pillows\nAnimal Petting Farm\nCorn Maze\nStraw Mountain\nTricycle Track/John Deere Pedal Carts\nSports zone\nAnd More!\n\n\nCider & Donuts for each student & teacher\n1 free teacher per 20 students\n1 free tote bag for booking leader\nPlease bring sack lunches & drinks. A pavilion will be provided for your group.\n\nPricing:  \n\nTrip 1- Wagon ride\, 5 apples\, Funland\, Cider & Donut per person – $12.00\nTrip 2- Wagon ride\, 5 apples\, pie pumpkin\, Funland\, Cider & Donut per person – $14.00\n\nGentle Reminders:\n\nMinimum of 20 students to book\nAdult chaperones are required pay entry fee\, same as child.\nPlease follow signs for designated bus parking upon arrival\nPlease have your final participant count 7 days prior to arrival\nDress for the weather and teachers please bring permanent markers\nAll payments are non-refundable. Payments can be transferred to another date due to inclement weather.\nPlease complete payment in one lump sum 7 days prior to the event by phone OR  in-person upon arrival. We accept all major credit cards & school district checks (personal checks not accepted).\nNo individual payments please. \nSend a representative into Blake’s Big Apple to check in while students unload.\n1 adult/companion per 10 students is recommended\nWe ask that bus drivers drop off students and then park in the designated bus parking.\n\nThere are multiple Blake’s locations\, your reservation will be at: \nBlake’s Big Apple\n71485 North Avenue\, \nArmada MI 48005 \nQuestions? Please contact Piper at piper.johnson@blakefarms.com \nPlease be sure your bus driver and chaperones have the correct address & location. \n\nRSVP
URL:https://blakefarms.com/event/blakes-big-apple-fall-school-trips/
LOCATION:Blake’s Big Apple\, 71485 North Ave\, Armada\, MI\, 48005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Apple
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SUMMARY:Big Apple Strawberry Social
DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n		blake’s big apple	\n\n		Big Apple Strawberry Social	\n\n		Saturday June 13th & Sunday\, June 14th ~ 10:00am – 6:00pm	\n\n					\n												71485 North Avenue\, Armada MI 48005\n					\n			 \n								Join us for the Blake’s Strawberry Social\, where the sweet taste of summer is in full swing! Spend the day soaking up the sun with pick-your-own strawberries\, mouthwatering strawberry favorites from sweet treats to lemonade\, and hard cider on tap to keep things cool. Whether you’re here for the berries or just a perfect summer day\, Blake’s Big Apple Strawberry Social has something for everyone. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable celebration at Blake’s!\n					\n	Get Your Tickets\n    \n \n\n		Attractions	\n\n					U-PICK STRAWBERRIES				\nU-Pick Strawberries \n\n					STRAWBERRY TREATS				\nGet your hands on our limited time Strawberry treats \n  \n\n					Glitter Tattoos				\nFREE Temporary Glitter Tattoos \n\n					HARD CIDER				\n$5 Pints of Hard Cider \n\n					Kids Gardening Workshop				\nStay Tuned for More Info! \n\n					FUNLAND				\nIncluded with tickets! \n					\n	Get Your Tickets\n    \n \n\n		Blake’s Funland	\nJumping Pillows \nGiant Inflatables \nAnimal Petting Farm \nBarnyard Tricycle Track \nSand Diggers \nDuck Races \nSports Zone \n3D Maze \nPlay Structures \n& More!! \n\n		All Day Strawberry Deals	\nFREE Blake’s Homemade Strawberry Shortcake (with purchase of funland ticket) \n$5 Pints of Hard Cider \nBuy 2 Quarts of Strawberries\, Get the 3rd Half Off \n$2 off all Blake’s strawberry jam varieties \n$2 off all Blake’s BBQ Sauce varieties \n$2 off fresh strawberry pies \n$2 off strawberry slushies \n*This event and specials are EXCLUSIVE to Blake’s Big Apple location. \n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n				 \n\n\n\n\n				Berry Fast 5K	\n\n\n	\n		Blake's Strawberry Festival
URL:https://blakefarms.com/event/ba-strawberry-social/
LOCATION:Blake’s Big Apple\, 71485 North Ave\, Armada\, MI\, 48005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Apple
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SUMMARY:Haunted Big Apple Halloween Bash
DESCRIPTION:OCt 31st | Blake’s Big Apple\nHAUNTED BIG APPLE HALLOWEEN BASH\nGet ready for a frightfully fun night at Blake’s Haunted Halloween Bash — a night full of costumes\, candy\, and creepy good times for the whole family!\n\nDate: Oct 31st\nTime: 6:00 PM – 11:00pm\nLocation: Blake’s Big Apple – 71485 North Avenue\, Armada MI 48005\n\nSpecial One-Night Ticket Promo: \n\nCombo #3 (All Attractions) – $45 (Reg. $62.95)\nHaunted Hayride – $20 (Reg. $28.95)\n\nCostume Contests – 8:30PM Show off your best Halloween look and compete for spooky prizes! \n\nBest Children’s Costume (12 & under) — $25 prize\nScariest Costume — $50 prize\nBest Couple’s Costume — $50 prizeGrab your bravest friends and join us for a blackout night you won’t forget—if you make it out\n\nTrick-or-Treat Stations \n\nKids can visit 4–6 themed stations for candy and fun giveaways like stickers and slap bracelets!\n\nMore Details \n\nEntertainment & More\nLive DJ spinning Halloween hits\nDrink specials all night long\nPhoto ops to capture your spooktacular style\n\n Don’t miss out on a Halloween night to remember at Blake’s Haunted Big Apple! Costumes encouraged. Fun guaranteed. \nPurchase Tickets \n\n		Haunted Attractions	\n\n		OPEN FRIDAY – SUNDAY			\nBlake’s Haunted Attractions offer a spine-chilling experience like no other! Featuring the haunted hayride\, 3-story haunted barn\, zombie paintball and Spookyland. Blake’s is the ultimate destination for thrill-seekers and Halloween lovers.  \n					\n	Learn More\n    \n\n					\n	Visit Blake's Big Apple
URL:https://blakefarms.com/event/big-apple-halloween/
LOCATION:Blake’s Big Apple\, 71485 North Ave\, Armada\, MI\, 48005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Apple
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SUMMARY:Customer Appreciation Week
DESCRIPTION:October 27th – November 2nd | all Blake’s locations\nCustomer Appreciation Week\nJoin us at all Blake’s locations as we wrap up the fall season with a week dedicated to YOU — our amazing customers! ❤️\nFrom October 27 through November 2\, we’re saying thank you with exclusive offers\, seasonal treats\, and festive surprises to show our appreciation for your continued support.\nWhether you’re here for cider\, donuts\, or just good times with family and friends\, we can’t wait to celebrate with you during this cozy and colorful time of year.\nExclusive Offers:\nAll Pumpkins: Only $2 (U-Pick and pre-picked!)\nSweet Cider Sale: Buy Any Sweet Cider Get the Second 50% Off\nFunland Discounted Prices:\n– Big Apple: $9.95\n– Cider Mill: $13.95\n– South Lyon: $9.95\n20% Off All Fall Decor\nBuy 2 Caramel Apples\, Get 1 Free\nBuy a Dozen Donuts\, Get a Half Dozen Free\nU-Pick ½ Bushel Apple Bag: Just $20$5 Pints: Enjoy $5 Draft Pours all week.\nGrowler Deals: $20 growler (growler + fill) and $10 growler refills. – Valid at Blake’s Tasting Room & Blake’s Backyard Only \nOur Locations\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nArmada\n\nU-Pick | Funland | Farm Store & Bakery | Tasting Room \n\n17985 Armada Center Road\, Armada\, MI 48005\n \n\n(586) 784-5343\n \n\nPLAN YOUR VISIT \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nArmada\n\nU-Pick | Funland | Farm Store & Bakery | Haunted Attractions \n\n71485 North Avenue\, Armada\, MI 48005\n \n\n(586) 784-9710\n \n\nPLAN YOUR VISIT \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \nAlmont\nU-Pick | Farm Store & Bakery | Taproom | Nursery \n\n5590 Van Dyke Almont\, MI 48003\n \n\n(810) 798-3251\n \n\nPLAN YOUR VISIT \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \nSouth Lyon\nU-Pick | Funland | Farm Store & Bakery \n\n61475 Silver Lake Rd\, South Lyon\, MI 48178\n \n\n(248) 437-0150\n \n\nPLAN YOUR VISIT
URL:https://blakefarms.com/event/customer-appreciation/
LOCATION:Blake’s Backyard\, 5590 Van Dyke\, Almont\, MI\, 48003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Apple,Blake's Backyard,Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill,Blake's Tasting Room,South Lyon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T143000
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SUMMARY:Monster Dash 5K
DESCRIPTION:« All Events \n \nblake’s big apple\n5k run/walk\nSeptember 20\, 2024 ~ 6:30pm\nregistration now open\nScare up some fun with this Halloween themed 5k run & walk.\nThis is a great\, wear-a-costume 5k for all ages! Blake’s Monster Dash is a 5k run on gravel trails around the family-owned 800-acre Blake Farm. The 5k race will take you through our haunted hayride and zombie paintball scenes with live actors. This haunted Halloween run will include a donut\, glass of hard or sweet cider\, t-shirt\, small pie pumpkin and admission to our Spookyland area after the race featuring a corn maze\, 3D barn\, live actors\, Halloween themed movies\, and animated attractions. \n\nregister here \n  \ntickets include\n\n\n\n\n \nt-shirt\nGLASS OF SWEET CIDER OR BLAKE’S HARD CIDER\nADMISSION TO SPOOKYLAND\nONE DONUT\nSMALL PIE PUMPKIN\ntickets include\n\n\n \nt-shirt\nGLASS OF SWEET CIDER OR BLAKE’S HARD CIDER\nADMISSION TO SPOOKYLAND\n\n \nONE DONUT\nSMALL PIE PUMPKIN\ntickets include\n \nt-shirt\n \nGLASS OF SWEET CIDER OR BLAKE’S HARD CIDER\n \nADMISSION TO SPOOKYLAND\n \nONE DONUT\n \nSMALL PIE PUMPKIN\nCostumes are highly encouraged and open to all ages!\nBlake’s Big Apple will be open until 11:00pm for all Haunted Activities including Spookyland\, Haunted Hayrides\, Three Story Haunted Barn and Zombie Paintball! Costumes are highly encouraged. Strollers are permitted at your own discretion as the run will be on gravel. Pets are not permitted. \n\nregister here \n \nmonster dash\nFAQ\nWhat’s included?\n\nCommemorative T-Shirt\nAfter Race Donut\nAfter Race Can of Hard Cider  OR Sweet Cider for participants under 21\nSmall Pie Pumpkin\nAdmission to Spookyland – featuring a corn maze\, 3D barn\, live actors\, Halloween themed movies\, and animated attractions\n\n\nWho can participate?\nBlake’s Monster Dash is open for children and adults of any age. Participants under the age of 21 can enjoy a glass of sweet apple cider following the race. Strollers are permitted but at your own risk as the entire course is gravel/grass. Pets are not permitted. \nHow much does it cost?\nBUNDLE & SAVE!\n\nRegister for 2 or more races and save 15% per event!\n\nRACE PRICING\n$38  per person – Early Bird through August 29th$45 per person – Regular Admission August 30th  – September 19th$50 per person – Day of Registration \nPacket Pick Up\nSaturday September 19th | 5:00pm – 7:00pm \n\nEnter to win a $100 Blake’s Gift Card when you pick up on Thursday\n\nSunday\, September 20th | 4:00pm – 6:00pm \n\nAll participants must be registered and checked in 30 minutes prior to the start of the race\nWe recommend arriving at least 45 minutes early to allow ample time for parking and registration.\n\nPrizes\n\n1st Place Overall Male & Female \n\n$50 Blake’s Gift Card & Gift Certificate for Private Zombie Truck\n\n2nd Place Overall Male & Female \n\n$50 Blake’s Gift Card\n\n3rd Place Overall Male & Female  \n\n$25 Blake’s Gift Card\n\nAge Categories: 14 and under\, 15-19\, 20-24\, 25-29\, 30-34\, 35-39\, 40-44\, 45-49\, 50-54\, 55-59\, 60-64\, 65-69\, 70+ 1st Place Age Category Male & Female  \n\n $20 Blake’s Gift Card\n\n2nd Place Age Category Male & Female  \n\n$10 Blake’s Gift Card\n\n\n\nRefund Information\nAll entries are final and there are no refunds.If the event is cancelled because of weather\, natural disaster\, global pandemic\, governmental or court order or any other reason\, refunds will not be given.If possible the event will be postponed and your entry will be transferred to the new date. Participants will also have the option not defer their registration to a future Blake’s 5k in the case of a cancellation. \nParticipants unable to participate are welcome to pick up their runner packet\, shirt & swag at the packet pick-up.
URL:https://blakefarms.com/event/monster-dash-5k/
LOCATION:Blake’s Big Apple\, 71485 North Ave\, Armada\, MI\, 48005\, United States
CATEGORIES:5k,Big Apple
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