On the outskirts of Fayetteville lies a (usually) peaceful and adventurous farm called Sweet Valley Ranch. Here, guests can expect to interact with horses, rabbits, bulls and that’s just to name a few. In addition to the animals, Sweet Valley Ranch is also home to four ponds, 65 acres of agricultural crop fields, and three hay fields amounting to 30 acres. It is an ideal locale for year-round events.

Springtime Adventures at Sweet Valley Ranch starts in March featuring one of the largest inflatable parks in the state. This event also consists of carnival games and the Go-Kart Nature Trail Ride. The trail will go through the woods and fields. Drivers must be 16 years old to drive.
In the spring and summer, Sweet Valley Ranch is also home to “Dinosaur World,” where patrons are transported back to prehistoric times. Guests get to explore over 35 life size dinosaurs with the
majority being animatronic. “Dinosaur World” also includes a prehistoric museum, and children can enjoy a fossil dig to top off this fun expedition.

There is a reason to visit Sweet Valley Ranch every season, and at this time of the year things turn a bit spooky.
Legend says that Delray Delamorte and his family members were spotted cruising down Hwy 95 South in a hearse with ligaments hanging out the trunk. They left the following note: “Dr. Surgeon, we are heading south and will return next year. We left you some body parts that you can feed your dinosaurs. SIGNED — Delray Delamorte, Slaughterhouse Manager.”

From Oct. 7 to 31, Sweet Valley Ranch is transformed into “Backwoods Terror Ranch, ” — a frightening adventure sure to produce some shrieks! “Backwoods Terror Ranch” is one of the biggest outdoor haunted events in the county. It will take patrons over an hour to get through six spooky mazes including a ¼ acre cemetery.

On the night of Oct. 15, Sweet Valley Ranch will be hosting their “Music at the Farm Concert Series,” which will feature the opening band Hell is Here and the headliner Mostley Crue, a Motley Crue tribute band.

These two rock bands will set the stage on fire throughout the night so if you and your family decide to attend “Backwoods Terror Ranch” the night of the 15th, expect to hear some rocking jams, too.

At the end of the year, Sweet Valley Ranch throws a “Festival of Lights,” and is transformed into a magical Christmas Wonderland consisting of over 1 million lights with over 350 animals as the main attraction, according to the Sweet Valley Ranch website. The light show is a drive thru event but guests can also park at Tiny’s Winter Wonderland, which is across the street from the “Festival of Lights,” to enjoy a visit with Santa, vendors, a gift shop, amusement rides, food and more.

For information or tickets for all of these events, visit https://www.sweetvalleyranchnc.com/ or call 844-622-3276.
Sweet Valley Ranch is located at 2990 Sunnyside School Road in Fayetteville.