Gibbs Farm Apple Festival – Free Passes for CTC Residents!

Update:

Remaining Passes (as of 9/12): 80/80 remaining

Our friends at Gibbs Farm have generously provided our community with free passes to their Apple Festival! Enjoy a fun-filled day with apple treats, activities, and more!

Details:

80 family passes available (while supplies last)
One pass covers an entire family (limit one pass per CTC household)
Each pass includes free admission, along with apple treats and activities

How to Get Your Pass:

Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
Passes can be picked up at the CTC office starting Monday, September 15, through Thursday, September 25, during in-person business hours.

Office Hours for Pass Pick-Up:

Monday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

*Remote Service Only on Wednesdays and Fridays.

If you miss out on a free pass, additional tickets are available for purchase at Gibbs Farm.

Apple Festival Event Details Hosted by Ramsey County Historical Society’s Gibbs Farm
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Location: Gibbs Farm – 2097 W Larpenteur Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55113 (Approximately 1 mile from CTC Community Center)
What to Expect at the Apple Festival: Explore our Orchard Wander through our enchanting 30-tree Heritage Orchard! Sample a delightful array of both familiar and rare apple varieties that are sure to delight your taste buds! Discover the Farmhouse Dive into history with a guided tour of the historic Gibbs Farmhouse or let the kids engage at our hands-on history station—there’s something for everyone! Adventure in the Prairie Grab your scavenger hunt checklist and embark on an exploration of the prairie! Lend a helping hand to the MNSeed Project in cleaning native seeds as you enjoy the natural beauty of the landscape. Relax in the Courtyard Light of the Moon Band will set the soundtrack as you explore the courtyard activities! Treat yourself to some delicious apple crisp and mini-caramel apples, unleash your creativity by making a woodblock print with artist Peggy Stern or crafting your own seed art masterpiece, and get ready for the spooky season with face painting from Barbara of Rainbow Party Arts! Feel free to bring a picnic lunch or check out the Trickster Taco food truck.
Admission Prices (if purchasing tickets): $10 for adults, $7 for seniors (62+), $5 for children 4-16, and free for children 3 and under. RCHS members get in for free! Parking: Free parking is available in the Gibbs Farm lot off Cleveland Avenue.
For more information, visit the organizer’s website: Gibbs Farm Apple Festival.

Apple Festival Event Details

Hosted by Ramsey County Historical Society’s Gibbs Farm

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Gibbs Farm – 2097 W Larpenteur Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55113
(Approximately 1 mile from CTC Community Center)

What to Expect at the Apple Festival:

Explore our Orchard
Wander through our enchanting 30-tree Heritage Orchard! Sample a delightful array of both familiar and rare apple varieties that are sure to delight your taste buds!
Discover the Farmhouse
Dive into history with a guided tour of the historic Gibbs Farmhouse or let the kids engage at our hands-on history station—there’s something for everyone!
Adventure in the Prairie
Grab your scavenger hunt checklist and embark on an exploration of the prairie! Lend a helping hand to the MNSeed Project in cleaning native seeds as you enjoy the natural beauty of the landscape.
Relax in the Courtyard
Light of the Moon Band will set the soundtrack as you explore the courtyard activities!
Treat yourself to some delicious apple crisp and mini-caramel apples, unleash your creativity by making a woodblock print with artist Peggy Stern or crafting your own seed art masterpiece, and get ready for the spooky season with face painting from Barbara of Rainbow Party Arts!
Feel free to bring a picnic lunch or check out the Trickster Taco food truck.

Admission Prices (if purchasing tickets):

$10 for adults, $7 for seniors (62+), $5 for children 4-16, and free for children 3 and under.
RCHS members get in for free!
Parking: Free parking is available in the Gibbs Farm lot off Cleveland Avenue.

For more information, visit the organizer’s website: Gibbs Farm Apple Festival.

Don’t miss out on this exciting fall event—hope to see you there!

Keep the Fun Going!

After the Apple Festival, head back to CTC for our own Fall Festival + 55th Anniversary Party

Saturday, Sept. 27 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | Gibbs Avenue Cul-De-Sac

View event details here

Don’t miss this exciting fall double-header—pick up your free pass soon and celebrate the season with your neighbors!