Family Fun at R and J Farm
By Lindsay Kirkland
R and J Farm in Galloway is overflowing with seasonal family fun. There is definitely something, for everyone at this fourth-generation family owned farm. The R and the J stand for Richard and Joanne Collison, the owners and operators of the farm.
Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, corn mazes, a hay pit, pony rides and a new jumping pad this year offer daytime entertainment for the whole family while getting everyone outside for some fresh Autumn air. There is also a farm stand where you can purchase mums, pumpkins, cornstalks, straw, and gourds. Country Lane Crafts Co. is a new addition this year. These are handmade signs painted on upcycled pallets by Joanne and her niece, Shannon.
When the sun goes down, the fun doesn’t stop. R and J Farm offers a flashlight corn maze, bonfires and outdoor movies. For the thrill seekers R and J Farm has the “Cornfield of Terror,” open Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. This is a haunted cornfield and you are guaranteed the fright of your life.
If you are celebrating a birthday or would like to take a group, R and J Farm has party tents you can reserve.
Emilia of Egg Harbor Township, recently celebrated her second birthday at R and J Farm. Her mom Kasey, said, “R and J Farms was the perfect experience. With a huge jump pad for children to use while waiting for their hayride to begin, ponies to ride when they are all done picking the perfect pumpkin, and a hay pit to run around in, this farm created such a fun-filled experience for our family.”
Emikia’s family said the owner and staff were friendly and helpful and the family is already planning next year’s party at R and J Farm.
The Collisons see many of the same families and groups come out year after year. “The kids are loving the new jumping pad this year and I really just like seeing people having a good time,” Richard Collison remarked.
If you would like more information about R and J Farm go to randjfarm.com or cornfieldofterror.com
