Family Guide
Farm Visits & Baby Animals
Spring is baby animal season. Here is where to hold a lamb and see the fiber arts in action.
Maine’s agricultural roots run deep. In April and May, many farms open their barn doors to visitors.
Maine Fiber Tour
Often held in the fall, but many alpaca and sheep farms welcome visitors in spring to see the new babies.
- Pineland Farms (New Gloucester): A massive educational farm with cows, sheep, and chickens open year-round.
- Smiling Hill Farm (Westbrook): Famous for their ice cream and petting zoo.
Open Farm Day
Held annually in July, over 100 farms across the state offer free tours, demonstrations, and tastings.
Kennebec Valley Farm Loop
Just east of Augusta, Whitefield, Chelsea, and Dresden host roadside stands and sugarhouses along the Sheepscot and Kennebec corridors. Pair a market stop with river views, then continue to nearby Gardiner or Wiscasset for lunch.