Painted Sky Alpaca Farm & Fiber Mill
Earleville, MD · about 55 mi from Philadelphia
At a glance
- Address
- 95 Knight House Lane, Earleville, MD, 21919
- Activities
- 🐐 Farm animals
- Website
- paintedskyalpacafarm.com
- Typical season
- Year round (farm animals, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Philadelphia, about 55 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Cecil County, MD
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 0.6 mi
- Playground 1.5 mi
- Picnic area 3.3 mi
- Gas station Intensive Car Care 1.8 mi
- EV charger 8.8 mi
- 6 places to eat within 5 mi Cecilton Pizza, Fish Whistle, Harbor View Ice Cream
Farmers markets nearby
- Cecil County Farmers' Market North East · 14 mi
- Perryville Farmers Market Perryville · 14.6 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
Open in Apple Maps · Google Maps directions
Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 56°F, lows around 38°F, about 3.2 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 3
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 5
- ☀️ Frost-free season217 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Chestertown, MD station (14.8 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Farm animalsYear round
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Hand sanitizer for after the animals
- Closed-toe shoes
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- How to pick
Wash hands after touching animals, keep fingers flat when feeding and follow the farm's rules about what animals can eat.
- Best time to go
Mornings, when animals are most active.
Farm country: Cecil County
Cecil County had 575 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 45 sold food straight to the public and 19 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Painted Sky Alpaca Farm & Fiber Mill
Is Painted Sky Alpaca Farm & Fiber Mill open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Painted Sky Alpaca Farm & Fiber Mill?
Farm animals typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Painted Sky Alpaca Farm & Fiber Mill?
The listing gives the address as 95 Knight House Lane, Earleville, MD, 21919. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Painted Sky Alpaca Farm & Fiber Mill?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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