Explore the local "color"
a variety of flowers, trees and
friendly, interesting people
Year Round - Seasonal - Special Occasion
Local Activities
If you would like to expand your exploration beyond the range of the farm property, there are a number of local activities available. Some are year-round, others are seasonal or single occasion. Some examples are provided here. Contact us if you have special interests and we will investigate for you.
Year Round
Local Color
We recommend that you make time to visit Andover. The local "hangout" is the Emporium. It started out as a gift-shop, but it is the in-place to go for coffee, snacks, and friendly conversation (you can still get gifts also).
Our most famous local artisan is located at 1 Main Street in Andover. His shop of authentic Celtic jewelry is a "must see" for visitors to the area.
Horseback Riding
We do not have saddle horses, but horse riding is available locally. We can make arrangements for you to ride trails, or to use an indoor arena (that farm's fees would apply to this activity).
Tours
There are a number of different types of farms in the ares (Amish, Dairy, Alpaca, etc.). It would be possible to arrange a tour of the area with stops at local farms (and other agricultural businesses). There is a local "Antique Trail" that takes you from one interesting antique location to the next. We have a number of internationally recognized artisans in the area and a tour of their shops could be arranged. There would be additional costs associated with some of these activities.
Seasonal
Music on the Lawn: each Thursday evening, during the summer, you can enjoy live-music on the lawn of the Wellsville Library. The musicians are professional quality. This is a unique, small-town, free activity. If you want lemonade, it is still twenty-five cents. We can provide you with a folding chair or a blanket to sit on.Special Occasion
There are many activities available in Andover, and neighboring towns. Three of the closest and most notable are listed below. For a more complete listing, we suggest that you visit Allegany County Tourism .
Maple Festival
For more than thirty years the The Andover Maple Festival has been one of many functions of the Andover Lions Club to feature and promote its community and its community service. It highlights many local clubs, merchants, and organizations. It features crafts, antiques, good food (many maple items, of course), and good friends. This is a classic, small-town, community event held each year on the last weekend in March.
Fourth of July
Every small town in the area has one or two major events, which they share with the region. In addition to the Maple Festival, Andover has THE big event for the Fourth of July weekend. Andover provides Allegany County with a spectacular July 4th Celebration, including an awesome parade, great entertainment, food and the most stunning fireworks show in New York's Souther Tier.
Balloon Rally
The Great Wellsville Balloon Rally is another major event in our small community. It draws people from all over the country. This event is held on the third weekend in July.