252 - Behind the Pumpkins: Building Cherry Acres - Our Two Cents Podcast | Lyssna här

Cherry Acres has quickly become a Bakersfield favorite, but there is much more behind the farm than pumpkins and photo opportunities.

In this episode, we sit down with the team behind Cherry Acres to talk about how the farm got started, how it has grown since opening, and what it really takes to create one of Kern County's favorite seasonal destinations.

We talk about everything from pumpkin season and corn mazes to sunflower fields, farm animals, special events, Christmas on the Farm, and the creative ideas that continue to turn Cherry Acres into a true community experience.

We also get into the business side of running a seasonal attraction, including planning months in advance, managing growth, creating memorable experiences for families, supporting local vendors, and finding new ways to keep people coming back year after year.

In this episode, we discuss:

How Cherry Acres got started
The story behind the farm's growth
Creating experiences beyond the traditional pumpkin patch
Corn mazes, sunflowers, farm animals, and special events
Goat yoga, line dancing, movie nights, and seasonal activities
What goes into preparing for pumpkin season
Expanding into Christmas and other seasonal events
The business lessons learned while building Cherry Acres

Whether you've visited Cherry Acres every fall or have never been before, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the people, work, and vision behind the experience.