Fall Family Fun Days at The Rock Ranch begin October 6th
Special Events including Superheroes, Pumpkin-Smashing, and Monster Trucks; Aflac/CHOA Corn Maze; and Family Fun
THE ROCK, GA (SEPTEMBER 26, 2018) – It’s time to celebrate Fall at The Rock Ranch. Located about an hour south of Atlanta, gates will open Oct. 6 for a five-weekend series of events.
Celebrating Our Youngest Heroes and Those Who Care for Them
This Fall The Rock Ranch has formed a special partnership to recognize the fight against childhood cancer. The 2018 “Encourage” Corn Maze, in partnership with Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorder Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), will celebrate heroic children, their families, and their doctors and nurses that provide care. It will highlight a perspective of acceptance and illustrate that children with medical challenges are just children that like friendship, fun, and need encouragement.
A percentage of admission to Fall Family Fun Days will be donated to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorder Center of CHOA.
In conjunction with these two programs, during October 2018 Atlanta Chick-fil-A® restaurants are selling “Cookies for a Cause.” Net proceeds of six-count packages of chocolate chip cookies will be donated to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorder Center of CHOA. This partnership links three like-minded companies dedicated to service.
Fall Family Fun Day Special Entertainment
In addition to this family fun destination’s offerings of more than 25 attractions, guests will enjoy special entertainment during themed weekends, including:
• October 6 – Superhero Day – Bring the camera for photo opportunities with Iron Man, Black Panther, Thor, Captain America, Wonder Woman, Hope & Will from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, the Chick-fil-A cow, and real-life superheroes! Don't miss the live music, superhero costume contests with prizes (come dressed and ready to compete), and, of course, enjoy the 2018 “Encourage” Corn Maze benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
• October 13 – Great Outdoor Adventure – Experience hands-on interactions with wildlife including alligators, snakes, a red-footed tortoise, hedgehogs, and a bald eagle; meet and greets with Curious George; take in some edu-tainment with Ranger Nick; birds of prey, and archery.
• October 20 – Up, Up, and Away Hot Air Balloons – Ride in hot air balloon tethered rides* (weather permitting, $5/child, $10/adult, cash only). Be in awe at the After-Dark Ferrellgas Balloon Glow, stilt walkers, world record-holder trampoline performers, acrobat shows, and more.
• October 27 – “Not-So-Spooky” Halloween – Dress up in your Halloween best and participate in the Costume Contests for people and pups (must be on a leash), trick-or-treating, World Champion Frisbee Dog shows, magic shows and balloon twisting by Atlanta Entertainer of the Year, Tommy Johns, meet and greets and photo opportunities with Pete the Cat.
• November 3 – National Pumpkin Destruction Day AND Monster Trucks – Destroy pumpkins and cars at this nationally-recognized original creation of The Rock Ranch. All things pumpkin will be demolished including the pumpkin cannon, pumpkin bowling, monster truck car and pumpkin smashing shows, a 40 ft pumpkin drop, live music and more. BONUS: monster truck rides* ($6)
The Rock Ranch also offers:
• Sunday Fun Days each Sunday in October – Enjoy all The Rock Ranch has to offer on a crisp Sunday afternoon from zip lining to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta “Encourage” Corn Maze. Bring a same-day church bulletin to receive a discount** on tickets!
• Columbus Day – School is out Monday, October 8th! Head to The Rock Ranch for some good, old-fashioned outside fun. Families can enjoy more than 25 attractions for some fresh air and family time.
A day at the farm is filled with action-packed adventure and making memories with a wide variety of activities* to appeal to all ages including pony rides, locomotive train rides, zip lines*, paddle boats, carousel*, cane pole fishing, pedal carts, Farm Land animal zoo, rock climbing wall*, tractor wagon rides, gem stone mining*, a cow train, ball toss, giant jumping pillow, Tiny Town, and more. And, the new The Rock Museum*, which houses more than 5,000 Georgia gems and minerals, is available for exploring – including a fossil dig station.
For families and groups who would like to make it a getaway, a limited number of Farm Stay Houses are available as well as the unique opportunity to sleep pioneer-style in Conestoga wagons. For details, visit https://therockranch.com/farm-stays/.
The Rock Ranch is open Saturdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are available online at https://www.therockranch.ticketleap.com or at the gate on event days. Saturday tickets are $15/person plus tax. Sunday tickets are $13/person plus tax. Special pricing is available for military, groups, and senior citizens. Annual passes are available for purchase.
The Rock Ranch, located at 5020 Barnesville Hwy., The Rock, Ga., is a 1,500-acre ranch created by Chick-fil-A founder, S. Truett Cathy as a foster home for children. Now, in addition to foster homes, the ranch has evolved into a public destination that serves all families and groups. Its tag line is “Growing Healthy Families.”
For additional information, visit www.TheRockRanch.com, on social media @TheRockRanch, or call (706) 647-6374.
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*Some attractions/activities have an additional fee.
**One discount per transaction.
The Rock Ranch "Traditions" Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC0tObBgSWc
Fall Family Fun Days at The Rock Ranch Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HAYFBg2O2w
Note to Editors: Images and interviews are available upon request.
About The Rock Ranch
The Rock Ranch is a 1,500 acre working cattle ranch located in Upson County, Ga., an hour from Atlanta, Columbus, and Macon. It’s a place where families, school groups, groups, and businesses can come to enjoy “agritourism” for the day or overnight. The Rock Ranch was founded by the late S. Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A, and is dedicated to “Growing Healthy Families.”
Media Contacts:
Rachel Crumbley / Adam Pugh
rmcrumbley@gmail.com / adam@therockranch.com
Rachel 762-441-0155 / Adam 706-647-6374 (office) or 770-633-4105 (mobile)