⇁ Where Great Things Grow ⇁
Evening Bonfire Hayride Parties
An evening hayride is leisurely paced through the orchards, plus a large bonfire. We provide the bonfire with an attending employee to keep it going, roasting sticks, and during the fall we even provide two gallons of cider per wagon booked (mid-Sept to mid Dec).
Check availability and reserve your spot by clicking the orange button below. All reservations must be made online and we do not accept email reservations.
2026 Bonfire Hayride Party Pricing
Payment is due at time of online reservation with a Visa/MasterCard/American Express.
You pay by the wagon load (prices do not include online booking fee):
Small Wagon
$340
Holds up to 25 people.
(we have 3 small wagons)
Medium Wagon
$390
Holds up to 35 people.
(we have 2 medium wagons)
Large Wagon
$440
Holds up to 45 people.
(we have 1 large wagon)
Tips for a Great Visit
- Parking: all cars must park at 1563 Appleton Road. You may miss the event altogether if you park in the wrong spot!
- Plan to arrive 15 minutes before scheduled loading/departure time. Late arrivals could get left behind. We have no way of catching the wagon. We do not allow pedestrians or vehicles into our orchards.
- Leave all valuables at home.
- Bring drinking cups for your apple cider (mid-Sept through mid-December only)
- Bring warm clothing; it can get chilly.
- Bring food for around the bonfire. Remember the hot dogs, marshmallows & s’more ingredients!
- Organize some fun activities. Sing songs, play games, tell ghost stories by the bonfire.
- Flashlights may be helpful.
- Tips for your host hayride driver are accepted and appreciated.
Cancellation Policy – Read before booking!
Standard Cancellation
- Cancellations made 45 days or more prior to the event date will receive a 50% refund of the reservation total.
- Cancellations made within 45 days of the event date are non-refundable.
Weather Policy
- We will contact you the morning of your event if severe weather conditions require cancellation for safety reasons. If Milburn Orchards cancels the event, you may choose to reschedule your event to a mutually agreed-upon date, subject to availability. If you are unable to reschedule, you will receive a full refund.
- If you choose to cancel on your own (not Milburn Orchards cancelling due to severe conditions), you may choose to reschedule your event to a mutually agreed-upon date, subject to availability. If you choose not to reschedule, a 50% refund will be given.
Please note that severe weather-related cancellations due to safety concerns are made at the discretion of management.
No-Shows: No refunds will be issued for no-shows. No refunds will be issued for unused wagons the night of your event.
Wagon Holds: We have a total of six (6) wagons available per time slot. When you reserve a wagon, it is removed from availability for other parties. Wagons cannot be held without a confirmed booking.
Party Rules
Violation of any of the following gives your driver the right to immediately discontinue your ride without a refund:
- ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED ON THE PREMISES
- No cars or other vehicles will be allowed to drive back to the bonfire sites
- Absolutely no offensive language–we are a family farm.
- Excessive rowdiness will not be tolerated. This includes:
- standing up while the ride is in motion.
- jumping out of the moving wagon.
- There will be NO smoking in or around the hay wagons.
- No playing or wandering off into the orchard. Please stay with your group for both your safety and the safety of our crops.
- Leave all valuables at home, especially jewelry (ever tried to find a needle–e.g. your ring–in a haystack?)
- No standing on the bonfire benches or picnic tables. Absolutely no horse play near the fire pit.
- NO DOGS/ESA/OTHER PETS ALLOWED
- Silly string and confetti are not permitted in any form.
- No fireworks, sparklers, firecrackers, etc. of any kind.
Parking
Address of Parking Lot:
1563 Appleton Road, Elkton, MD 21921
We have a special parking lot designated for bonfires just north of the Farm Market. Please do NOT use the Farm Market parking lot. The bonfire parking lot is the best place for your group to gather and where your tractor driver will pick you up/drop you off at the end of the evening.
The FarmYard is off limits after dark so it is extremely important to use the correct parking area.
Please share your Bonfire photos with us!
Send them to [email protected]
– Remember, all Bonfire Hayride parties are by reservations only. –