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Taste of autumn: Fish Hawk Acres October events

Fish Hawk Acres at 5 W. Main Street in Buckhannon / Photo by Beckie Boyd

BUCKHANNON – Mark your calendars: Fish Hawk Acres will offer several exciting events this month. Experience the fun and fine dining of Fish Hawk Acres through their Cooking Classes, Market Dinners, Sunday Brunch and Floral Classes.

Register for one – or more – of these events online or make a reservation by phone at 304-473-7741. 

Sunday Brunch at the Farm

Gather with family and friends and treat yourselves to OctoberFeast Brunch at The Farm on Sunday, October 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests are welcome at The Farm at 87 Fish Hawk Drive in Rock Cave, West Virginia.

See the “OctoberFeast Brunch at the Farm” menu below:

Appetizers:

  • Fresh Fruits and Berries
  • Pumpkin Spice Muffins
  • Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
  • Maple Walnut Scones

Entrees:

  • Omelets and Eggs any Style
  • Curried Chicken
  • Sauerbraten 
  • Spaetzel with Asparagus, Mushrooms and Thyme
  • Braised Red Cabbage

Additions:

  • Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
  • Farro and Roots Salad
  • Ancient Grain Bread

Dessert: Black Forest Cake

Beverages: Coffee, Hot Tea, Iced Tea, Lemonade

The cost to enjoy this experience is $35 per person plus sales tax. Gratuity is not included. Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred to a friend. Reserve your seat here.

Can’t make it to this month’s Sunday Brunch at The Farm? See the list of upcoming Sunday Brunch gatherings here.

Fish Hawk Farm Dinners

The Last Hoorah Farm Dinner will be hosted Thursday, October 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Guests can visit the Fish Hawk Farm at 87 Fish Hawk Drive in Rock Cave, West Virginia.

See the “The Last Hoorah Farm Dinner” menu below:

Appetizers:

  • Giant Bavarian Pretzels with Bier Cheese and Mustards
  • Pickled Beets, Sweet Dill Lime Pickles

Additions:

  • Munich Cobb Salad with Bacon, Turkey Breast, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Hard Boiled Egg, Cucumbers, Cheese, Tomatoes, Sweet Corn
  • Potato Soup

Entrees:

  • Homemade Bratwurst
  • Octoberfest Style Roasted Chicken
  • German Potato Salad
  • Fried Cabbage

Dessert:

  • Apple Strudel
  • Vanilla Bean Custard Sauce

Beverages: Coffee, Apple Cider, and Iced Tea

The cost to enjoy this experience is $40 per person plus sales tax. Gratuity is not included. Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred. Reserve your seat here.

Can’t make it to this month’s Farm Dinner? See the list of upcoming Farm Dinners here.

Special Events: Floral Classes

Autumn Bouquet Building Floral Class: Build a breathtaking floral arrangement for your home this fall. Blooms by Juliette will be providing the materials. This class will be hosted Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Visit The Coop at 4 East Main Street in Buckhannon. The cost to enjoy this experience is $50. Reserve a seat here.

Put A Plant In It! Floral Class: Participants are encouraged to bring their own Halloween themed container and out a plant in it! Plants and substriats will be provided. This event will take place Saturday, Oct. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Coop. Stop by The Coop at 4 East Main Street in Buckhannon. The cost to enjoy this experience is $40. Reserve your seat here.

Can’t make it to this month’s floral classes? See the list of upcoming floral classes with Blooms by Juliette here.

Cooking Classes by Fish Hawk Acres

Fish Hawk Acres offers a wide array of cooking classes for every occasion. From baking to kids classes, and even date night, attend a cooking class with Fish Hawk Acres at The Coop at 4 E. Main Street in Buckhannon. The price to enjoy these classes vary. See the FHA cooking class schedule here.

Market Dinner at Fish Hawk Acres

Enjoy a unique menu for the Austrian Eats Market Dinner. This market dinner will be hosted at Fish Hawk Acres on Friday, October 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests are welcome at Fish Hawk Acres at 5 W. Main Street in Buckhannon.

See the “Austrian Eats” Market Dinner menu below:

Appetizers: Mushroom and Goat Cheese Strudel

Bread: Bauernbrot Bread

Entree: 

  • Beef Roulade with Dijon, Horseradish, Bacon and Pickle, Braised with Carrots and Onions
  • Buttery Potatoes
  • Asparagus

Dessert: Linzertorte

The cost to enjoy this experience is $45 per person plus sales tax. Gratuity is not included. Tickets are non refundable, but may be transferred to a friend. Reserve your seat here.

Can’t make it to this month’s Market Dinner? See the list of upcoming Market Dinners here.

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