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Learn to make five jars of strawberry freezer jam in a two-hour, hands-on workshop at Brown's Harvest in Windsor. Perfect for families—Mommy & Me tickets cover one adult and one child—and a tasty way to take home a bit of Connecticut spring.
Learn to make five jars of strawberry freezer jam in a two-hour, hands-on workshop at Brown's Harvest in Windsor. Perfect for families—Mommy & Me tickets cover one adult and one child—and a tasty way to take home a bit of Connecticut spring.
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At Brown's Harvest in Windsor, Connecticut, the Strawberry Jam Class 2026 turns a spring afternoon into a hands-on lesson in seasonal craft. Set at the farm store and a shaded tent on the farm, this two-hour workshop walks guests through selecting and trimming berries, balancing sugar, and filling five 8-ounce jars of strawberry freezer jam to take home. Instructor Lisa leads the session with clear, practical steps while snack boards, a lemonade slushy, and the hum of farm activity keep the mood convivial and relaxed. The scene is simple and focused: long wooden tables beneath a canvas tent, crates of glossy red strawberries, mason jars waiting in rows, and the distinct, bright scent of crushed fruit. Brown's Harvest emphasizes the farm-to-jar connection — you are working with their berries and carrying finished jars that capture spring in a jar. Families and friends find this class especially satisfying; a single Mommy & Me ticket covers an adult and one child, and add-on tickets make it easy to include more youngsters. After the class, kids can enjoy the jump pad and barrel train at the Strawberry Festival while adults browse the farm store using a 10% participant discount. Practical details matter: the workshop is two hours long, supplies are provided, and you leave with five 8 oz jars, a small gift for adults, and a Free Activities Pass for festival days when applicable. This hands-on format demystifies canning techniques for beginners — there’s no pressure to master sterile canning methods since this is freezer jam — but it does teach safe, repeatable steps so you can recreate the recipe at home. Brown's Harvest spaces classes to feel intimate and approachable, making the farm itself a classroom for seasonal food traditions in Connecticut. Beyond the lesson, the class is a way to connect to local food culture. The farm store sells produce and goods, the tented workshop sits near fields that host the annual Strawberry Festival, and the staff keep operations family-friendly and accessible. Note: Pick-Your-Own is not available in 2026, so this class is the best way this season to take home strawberry preserves made with Brown's Harvest fruit. Whether you’re a local looking for a new hands-on hobby or a visitor searching for a spring activity that blends food, light outdoor time, and community, this jam class is an inviting, practical way to taste Connecticut’s strawberry season and leave with something you made yourself. Bring layers for variable spring weather, arrive ten minutes early to check in at the farm store, and plan to wander the grounds after class; Brown's Harvest offers a grounded, local experience that rewards curiosity and hands-on learning with a sweet, jarred souvenir to share or savor and friends.
easy.
2 hours.
Light activity; suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Kids welcome with add-on options.
Yes — each participant makes and takes home five 8 oz jars of Brown's Harvest strawberry freezer jam.
One Mommy & Me ticket covers one adult and one child; additional children can be added as add-on attendees.
No — Pick-Your-Own is not available in 2026; the class uses Brown's Harvest berries provided by the farm.
The workshop runs approximately two hours and includes hands-on instruction, snacks, and time to jar your jam.
Yes — all supplies and ingredients needed to make the five jars are included, plus a snack board and a slushy or water.
Yes — attendees receive a 10% coupon to use in the Brown's Harvest farm store after the class.
Brown's Harvest hosts a local Strawberry Festival each season and uses its farm store and events to keep community food traditions alive.
The farm encourages reuse of jars and responsible waste practices; participants are asked to pack out trash and recycle glass where available.
Brown's Harvest is a family-friendly farm and seasonal event destination in Windsor, Connecticut. The farm hosts a range of fall and seasonal experiences including the 47th Annual Fall Festival, the 8th Annual Sunflower Fest, weekday corn maze access, and specialized workshops. Visitors can pick pumpkins, ride hayrides, navigate corn mazes, and enjoy apple cider donuts across weekends from September to November during the Fall Festival. Sunflower programming features Picnic Among the Petals with gourmet baskets, local craft beverages, and the opportunity to pick sunflowers to take home. The 8th Annual Sunflower Fest showcases over 30 sunflower varieties with live music, local food, and evening sessions for a sunset experience. Hands-on learning includes a Beginner Sourdough Class led by Karri: a three-hour workshop where participants build a starter, receive a complete Sourdough Starter Kit, and learn essential baking techniques while enjoying snacks. Group services include private room rental for celebrations with group-rate admission and coordinated check-in, birthday party packages with dedicated hosts and optional gem mining, and school group visits designed for pre-K through 4th grade featuring hayrides, pumpkin education, a kids' corn maze, and a take-home sugar pumpkin. Weekday offerings highlight a 5-acre corn maze experience for quieter visits and family-friendly extras like a kids' maze and play area. Brown's Harvest focuses on seasonal events, hands-on classes, and farm activities rooted in local tradition and community enjoyment. Events run seasonally with scheduled dates; visitors should check Brown's Harvest event calendar for exact dates, times, and ticket information before planning visits.
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