If you’re looking to get outside this weekend, consider going to the Layman Farms Fall Festival in Blue Ridge.

BLUE RIDGE, Va. – Fall is upon us and if you want to get lost in a corn maze or pick out a perfect pumpkin, a Bedford County tradition is once again giving you that chance. Layman Family Farms' Fall Festival reopened to the public Saturday morning. Farm owner Eric Layman said more than 300 people came to the farm in the festival’s first hour, which he believes is a record. [Layman Family Farms prepare to kick-off annual fall festival]The farm made some changes due to COVID-19, and the most notable switch is only allowing 1,000 visitors in at a time. However, Layman said he’s grateful the festival could happen at all.

BLUE RIDGE, Va – It’s been a year like no other for the Layman Family as they prepare for their farm’s annual fall festival. When the coronavirus pandemic hit, Layman Family Farms’ Owner Eric Layman wasn’t always sure it was going to be able to happen, but it is set to begin Saturday thanks to the help of some minor modifications. It’s going to actually feel like fall,” said Layman. Some activities just can’t happen because of COVID-19 restrictions, but all the classic favorites will still be in full swing. Layman said he and his family are just happy to welcome people back to celebrate fall.