• Fall Festival Application 2026

  • Welcome to the 2026 Fall Festival Team Application!

    Our Fall Festival is the biggest season of the year at Swans Trail Farms, and we're excited you're interested in joining our team!

    Before you apply, please note:

    • Applicants must be 14 years old by August 1, 2026.
    • Applications open July 1 for returning team members and July 6 for new applicants.
    • Orientation Night is required unless you receive advance approval to be absent.
    • Completion of all required training is a condition of employment. Training dates and requirements will be communicated before the season.
    • At Swans Trail Farms, every position is a guest service position. We're looking for team members who enjoy interacting with people, smile often, stay engaged, take initiative, and help create the friendly, welcoming experience we're known for.

    The application will automatically adjust based on your age (14–17 or 18+) and whether you're a returning or new applicant.

    We look forward to learning more about you and hope you'll join us for an amazing Fall Festival season!

  • Did you receive this application link directly from Sandee Acevedo?
  • Are you a returning Swans Trail Farms employee?*
  • Date of Birth *
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • Returning Applicants

  • Welcome Back!

    We're so glad you're considering another season with the Swans Trail Farms team!

    Returning team members play an important role in creating the friendly, welcoming experience our guests have come to expect. Your experience and familiarity with the farm help make each Fall Festival even better.

    As with all applicants, each returning application is carefully reviewed based on previous performance, reliability, availability, and staffing needs for the upcoming season.

    Thank you for your interest in returning—we look forward to learning more about your goals for this fall!

  • New Applicants

  • Welcome!

    We're so glad you're here!

    Thank you for your interest in joining the Swans Trail Farms team. Every season, our team helps create unforgettable experiences for thousands of families who visit the farm. Whether you're greeting guests, serving food, caring for animals, helping at attractions, or working behind the scenes, every role helps create a fun, welcoming, and memorable experience.

    At Swans Trail Farms, outstanding customer service is at the heart of everything we do. Every team member is expected to interact with guests in a friendly, positive, and professional way. That means smiling, making eye contact, offering to help, answering questions, and making every guest feel welcome. If you enjoy helping people and being part of a team, you'll fit right in.

    Please be yourself. We're interested in getting to know the real you and learning how you could contribute to our team.

    This application takes most about 15-20 minutes to complete.

    Thank you for your interest in Swans Trail Farms—we can't wait to learn more about you!

  • APPLICANT INFO

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Can we text the Applicant's phone number?*

  • Transportation

  • How will you typically get to work?*

  • Emergency Contact

  • Please provide the name and contact information for the person we should reach out to first if an emergency occurs while you are at work.

    Please make sure this person is aware they are listed as your emergency contact.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • School Information

  • PARENT / GUARDIAN INFO

    Required for All Minors
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Parent/Guardian Email Address (Applicants Under 18)


    Please enter the email address for the above listed parent/guardian. They will be included on important communications from Swans Trail Farms, including interview invitations, hiring updates, onboarding information, and other employment-related announcements.

     

  • Department Information

  • 1. Which department(s) have you previously worked in? (Check all that apply.)*
  • Ranking the following departments in order of preference. (Drag and drop to order - mobile devices may have to use arrows on the right)*
  • During busy days, we sometimes move employees to different departments based on operational needs. Are you willing to help wherever you're needed?*

  • Growth

  • Culture

  • Department Information

  • Department Preferences

    Every department at Swans Trail Farms plays an important role in creating an amazing experience for our guests. No matter where you work, you'll interact with visitors, answer questions, offer assistance, and help create a fun, welcoming atmosphere.

    Please read through each department below, then rank them in order of where you'd most enjoy working. We'll do our best to place you in one of your preferred departments, but final placement is based on your availability, strengths, and the needs of the farm.

     

    Admissions

    Be one of the first smiles our guests see! Admissions team members welcome guests, scan tickets, answer questions, provide directions, and help create a great first impression as families begin their day at the farm.

    Great for: Friendly, outgoing people who enjoy talking with guests and making people feel welcome.


    Attractions

    Help families make unforgettable memories! You'll operate attractions, explain rules, monitor safety, encourage guests, and keep the fun going throughout the day.

    Great for: Energetic people who enjoy staying active, interacting with guests, and helping children and families have fun.


    Animals

    Help guests enjoy time with our friendly farm animals! Animal team members assist with the chick holding experience, help guests interact safely with our goats and other farm animals, answer questions, and help create a fun, safe, and enjoyable experience for every guest.

    Responsibilities also include keeping animal areas clean throughout the day, including routine cleanup, so our animals have a clean, comfortable environment and our guests have a great experience.

    Great for: Friendly, patient people who enjoy interacting with guests, don't mind getting a little dirty, and take pride in keeping both our animals and guest areas clean, safe, and welcoming.

     

    Cashier

    Be the friendly face that helps guests complete their purchase. You'll greet guests, answer questions, operate a register, process transactions accurately, and help keep lines moving while providing outstanding customer service.

    Great for: Friendly, outgoing people who enjoy interacting with guests, paying attention to detail, and providing excellent customer service.

     

    Country Store

    Help guests find the perfect souvenir, gift, or farm favorite to take home. You'll greet guests, answer questions, restock merchandise, operate a register, and help create a fun shopping experience.

    Great for: Friendly, organized people who enjoy helping guests and paying attention to detail.


    Food Services

    Serve some of our guests' favorite farm treats! Responsibilities may include preparing food, serving guests, operating a register, restocking supplies, keeping your area clean, and working together as a fast-paced team to provide excellent customer service.

    Great for: Friendly team players who enjoy staying busy, working with others, and creating a great guest experience.


    Parking

    Help guests start their visit on the right foot! You'll direct traffic, guide guests to parking areas, answer questions, and help keep vehicles moving safely and efficiently.

    Great for: Positive, confident people who enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and interacting with guests.


    Utility

    Utility team members help keep the entire farm running smoothly by supporting departments wherever help is needed. Responsibilities may include cleaning and stocking restrooms, emptying trash, setting up and cleaning guest areas, restocking supplies, assisting with special projects, and helping other departments throughout the day.

    Utility is one of the most important teams on the farm, helping ensure every guest enjoys a clean, safe, and welcoming experience.

    Great for: Dependable, hardworking people who enjoy staying busy, taking initiative, and helping wherever they're needed.

  • Please rank each department from 1 (your first choice) to 8 (your last choice). Use each number only once.

    As you rank the departments, think about where you would enjoy working and where you believe you'd be the best fit. We'll do our best to place you in one of your preferred departments, but final placement is based on your availability, strengths, and the needs of the farm.

  • Drag and drop to order - mobile devices may have to use arrows on the right.*

  • New Applicant - Getting to Know You

  • Which statement sounds MOST like you?*
  • A guest looks a little lost and is trying to find an attraction. What would you most likely do?*
  • If a guest thanks you for making their visit special, what would you most likely say?*
  • At Swans Trail Farms, everyone jumps in to help wherever needed. If your manager asked you to help another department because it was busy, what would you most likely do?*
  • Which words describe you? Choose up to FIVE.*

  • Three to Five Fun Facts About Yourself

  • Connections

  • AVAILABILITY

  • Help us understand your general availability for the Fall Festival season. We know many school, sports, and activity schedules are still being finalized, so we're simply looking for your best estimate at this time. You'll have an opportunity to update your availability before schedules are created.

  • 1. DAYS OF WEEK | Which days are you generally available to work? (check all that apply)*
  • 2. MORNING vs AFTERNOON | Are there any times you are generally NOT available? (check all that apply)*
  • 3. SUNDAY COMMITMENTS | Do you have any recurring commitments that would prevent you from working Sunday mornings or starting work before 1:00 PM?(Example: church, sports, extra-curricular activities)*
  • 4. WEEKDAYS 9:00AM - 2:30 PM | Are you available and interested in working weekday shifts between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM? (Check all that apply.)*

  • Before You Submit

  • Please read each statement carefully and check each box.*

  • Confirm Your Email

  • All emails will be sent to the following email addresses:

    Applicant's Email: {applicantsEmail166}

    Parent/Guardian Email: {emailOf}

     

  • Submit and What Happens Next?

  • Once you submit your application, you'll receive a confirmation email at the email address(es) you provided confirming that we've received your application.

    Our team will carefully review your application. If additional information is needed, we'll contact you regarding next steps, which may include completing forms, scheduling an interview, or discussing your availability or department placement.

    Final decisions will be emailed by July 24th.

    If you don't receive a confirmation email, please check your spam or junk folder.

    If you have any questions, we're happy to help! Contact us at hr@swanstrailfarms.com.

  • Submit & What's Next

  • Thank you for taking the time to apply to join the Swans Trail Farms team!

    We'll begin reviewing applications as they are received and will invite selected applicants to schedule an interview within the next week or two. Please keep an eye on your email (and your spam or junk folder) so you don't miss your invitation.

    We appreciate your interest in Swans Trail Farms and look forward to getting to know you!

  • Applications Are Closed

    Thank you for your interest in joining the Swans Trail Farms team!

    Applications for the 2026 Fall Harvest Festival are now closed. Due to the limited number of remaining positions, the application is currently available by invitation only for applicants with specialized experience or previous work experience at Swans Trail Farms.

    If you received this link from someone other than a Swans Trail Farms manager, please do not submit an application. Applications submitted without a direct invitation will not be considered.

    We appreciate your interest and hope you’ll watch for future opportunities to join our team!

  • Age Requirement Notice

    Thank you for your interest in working at Swans Trail Farms!

    To apply for the Baby Animals & Berries Festival, applicants must be at least 14 years old by August 1, 2026.

    Based on the date of birth entered, you do not meet the minimum age requirement at this time.

    For our Fall Festival, applicants must be at least 14 years old by August 1, 2026.

    We’d love for you to apply in the future!

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