The annual Blueberry Bash at Terhune Orchards, a tribute to New Jersey’s state fruit, will be held July 9 and July 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
There will be plenty to do at this year’s Blueberry Bash. The pick your own blueberry patch is already loaded with blueberries. Climb aboard one of the tractor-drawn wagons for a ride through lush orchards and fields planted with summer crops. Pony rides, face painting, games in the barnyard and entertainment will be available for the children.
Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theatre will delight the children with a puppet performance on Saturday and Sunday at noon and 1:30 p.m. On both days live country music will ring out across the fields. Saturday, Borderline will play from 12-4 p.m. and Backdoor Band will play from 12-4 p.m. on Sunday.
Everything blueberry will be on the menu at Pam’s Blueberry Bonanza tent, including blueberry muffin, pies and breads.
Princeton area bakers have been competing for bragging rights in Terhune Orchards’ Blueberry Bash Bakeoff for the last decade. This year, the winner will receive another honor. The Terhune Orchards Blueberry Bash Bake-off is now an automatic qualifier event for the 2016 World Food Championship. The bakeoff winner can compete in their dessert competition and then move on to compete in the World Food Championship.
Joanne Canady-Brown, owner of The Gingered Peach in Lawrenceville, is the celebrity judge. Prizewinners will receive a Terhune Orchards gift certificate. First prize $100, second prize $50, honorable mention $25.
Entry in the Terhune Orchards Blueberry Bash Bake-off on Sunday July 10 is free. Applicants can download the registration form on the event page at terhuneorchards.com.
Blueberry Bash admission is $5, ages three and up. Terhune Orchards is located at 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton. The farm store is open daily, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. The winery tasting room is open Friday 12- 7 p.m., Saturday- Sunday 12 – 6 p.m.
