For 19 years a farm on Flat Iron Road in Great Mills has become the location for a local holiday tradition. The aptly named Flat Iron Farm owned by Bubby Knott and his family has been the location for a fantastic Christmas light display along with a variety of activities for every member of the family.
The farm is open every night through December 29 (except Christmas Day) for a drive-through and to stop and enjoy the shops, petting zoo, horse barns and get the opportunity to feed the goats and rabbits.
At the first horse barn you will find horses and ponies, many decorated by their owners that board them at Flat Iron Farm. There is a riding arena midway from this barn via an attached walk through. In the riding arena you will find Santa, the pony rides and a scale-size Christmas town. There is also an area fixed up with a sleigh, fireplace, and Christmas decorations. It’s a great place to take family pictures.
The second horse barn has a spectacular hand-painted manger scene overlooking most of the animals in the petting zoo. If you go out the back entrance and follow a path you’ll reach the goats, chickens and more.
Although admission to the farm is free there is a fee for the pony rides and to visit with Santa.
Many people have made a Christmas Eve tradition of going to an early church service and then visiting Flat Iron Farm. It will be open on Christmas Eve from 5-9 p.m. for drive-throughs and walks around the farm. The farm will be closed Christmas Day but will reopen for the rest of the week at 5 p.m.
