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For two decades, families have been hunting gourd eggs at Meadowbrooke Gourds. This year, we're making our Spring Festival even better with two distinct egg hunts! One hunt is designed just for kids, and a brand-new treasure hunt for adults with exciting prizes!This free festival is held on our 200-acre farm among the blue mountains. Enjoy beautiful scenery while you shop, dine, have a drink, and make your very own birdhouse, bird feeder, butterfly house, eggs and baskets with the help of our crafting experts!
Ages 0-17
KID'S GOURD EGG HUNT
How It Works:
Hunt for gourd eggs on our spacious event lawn, where little ones can easily spot their treasures! Each registered child will find:
5 natural gourd eggs ready for painting
1 Prize egg, if they are lucky enough to find one
Prizes include:
Bubbles
Jump Rope
Sidewalk Chalk
Fidget Spinner
Bouncy Ball
Stuffed Monkey
What Makes Our Eggs Special:
Unlike plastic eggs that end up in the trash, our natural gourd eggs are grown to last 100+ years with proper care. Take them to our classroom and paint them with our supplies during the festival, or bring them home for family crafting time. These become heirloom decorations you'll treasure for generations!
Registration Details:
Cost: $5 donation per egg hunter to Newville Paw Packs (supports hungry kids in our community — learn more here)
Your gift back: Receive a $5 gift shop coupon per registrant to use the day of the festival
Hunt times: 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm
Painting eggs: Bring your found eggs to our Paint Your Own Classroom for just $1 each
Ages 18 and Over
ADULT GOLDEN EGG TREASURE HUNT
Ready for an adventure? We've hidden 50 golden prize eggs throughout the entire festival! Search the gift shop, browse the Oops Sale, chat with vendors — your prize could be anywhere.
How to Claim Your Prize:
Find a golden egg (limit one per person)
Bring it to the Information Tent in the event lawn
We'll help you crack it open to reveal your prize!
You do not need to register for the Adult Hunt!
Prizes Include:
$100 cash
$50 cash
Free gourd designs (more to be announced soon)
Gift certificates
Speciality Chocolate & more
Important: Prize eggs must be cracked at the Information Tent to be valid. One prize per customer.
Spring Oops Sale
March 27 & 28 10:00am - 4:00pm
Score deep discounts on beautiful Spring gourd designs! Find retired favorites and gourds with minor blemishes (or maybe just retired). They are all looking for their forever homes at unbeatable prices.
Paint Your Own Gourd Creations
Walk-ins welcome • Last seating at 3:00pm
Get creative in our crafting classroom! Paint your own:
Birdhouses - $10
Butterfly Houses - $15
Bird Feeders - $7.50
Easter Eggs - $2
Baskets - $10
Perfect for all ages, and a wonderful way to create something uniquely yours. Found eggs from the Kids' Hunt can be painted for just $1 each!
Food Trucks
Fuel your festival fun! Enjoy a delicious variety of cuisines from our rotating selection of local food trucks. From savory to sweet, there's something for every appetite.
Not all vendors accept credit cards, please make sure you bring cash along, so you are not disappointed.
Artisan Craft Vendors
We will also have very talented artisans selling one-of-a-kind pieces, home decor and more!
Great time to add to your spring and summer decor!
Discover one-of-a-kind treasures from talented local artisans! Browse handcrafted home décor, unique gifts, and spring finds. The perfect opportunity to refresh your seasonal décor with something truly special.
Not all vendors accept credit cards, please make sure you bring cash along, so you are not disappointed.
Lawn Games
Challenge your friends and family to jumbo-sized yard games while soaking up the beautiful farm scenery. Fun for all ages between shopping, crafting, and egg hunting!
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125 Potato Rd, Carlisle, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17015
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