The Marketplace Mall
- (440) 632-9310
- https://www.shopmiddlefield.com/
- 15596 West High Street, Middlefield, OH, USA
Jarz’s Creek, a new farm to Geauga County’s growing agritourist industry, currently holds seasonal events. We are proud to be part of Auburn Art District's Community Day Events the weekend of September 8-10th, hosting a Date Night with Nature on Friday, September 8th, and a Monarch Festival on Saturday, September 9th!
We are hosting our 2nd annual family friendly festival focusing on the endangered Monarch Butterfly on Saturday, September 9th, from 10 AM to 5 PM, with a special ceremony of releasing Monarchs at 2 PM!
There will be hands-on children's activities available, including making wildflower seed bombs and face painting, as well as an opportunity to visit the farm animals. Stroll along the mowed trail to visit local crafters and vendors and shop local handmade goods such as handmade soaps, candles, maple syrup, baked goods, candies, chocolates, gems and rocks, blankets, thirty one bags, native perennials, mums, dog treats, apples, and more!
Take a hike down the mowed field and walk amongst the preserved milkweed and hopefully see a monarch in action! Visit the monarch tent and have the opportunity to learn more about this beautiful, endangered species. Special releasing of monarchs at 2 PM. Leashed behaved dogs welcome!
Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear as this is an outdoor event.
Join us the evening before on Friday, September 8th, from 6-10 PM, for our 1st annual Date Night with Nature! Spend a relaxing evening enjoying the gifts of the summer eve! Bring a picnic basket and a blanket and camp out of the field for a relaxing dinner under the sky. Take a stroll around the mowed field, observing nature in action, all while surrounding a conserved monarch watch area. Bring your behaved furry companion for stroll as well!
Shop at one of our local vendors for some treats, where you will also find some unique handmade creations, as well as visit some local artists for opportunities such as caricature drawings and making your own scarves! Bring a blanket and camp out on the field for a relaxing spell or just come for a stroll around the field! Play some yard games, sit by the camp fire and make some Smores, or visit the farm animals!
Hope to see you and your family at Jarz's Creek!