Local Agricultural
for a Global Purpose
our 6th Annual Glad Fest Is HerE!
GladFest is a seasonal gladiolus flower festival at Mars Hill Farm in Ferris, Texas, just south of Dallas. Guests can walk through thousands of blooming gladiolus flowers, create hand-cut bouquets, enjoy family-friendly farm activities, take photos in the flower fields, and experience a working regenerative farm during peak bloom season.
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May 16 - June 21
Saturdays (9am-2pm)
Sundays (4pm-8pm) -
This year we’re doing things a little differently:
✨ Pick & Pay What You Want ✨We want Glad Fest to feel welcoming, abundant, and accessible. Come wander the flower fields, fill your arms with gladiolus, explore the farm, and support the experience in a way that feels generous and sustainable for you.
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We ask that people please not bring their pets as we have Livestock Guardian Dogs on property whose job it is to make sure that other animals dont come on property and while we have never had any issues we just want to be on the safe side. Thanks for understanding.
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GladFest Is Perfect For:
Families with kids
Couples looking for a unique date
Photographers
Flower lovers
Gardeners
Homeschool groups
Girls’ outings
Weekend trips from Dallas
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Casual photography is encouraged. Professional photography sessions require prior approval or a photography pass.
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Gladiolus are known for their tall dramatic blooms and incredible range of colors. Because they bloom for only a short seasonal window each year, GladFest celebrates that brief explosion of color with thousands of flowers planted specifically for the festival.
Who We Are
Mars Hill Farm exists to champion wholistic stewardship of every sphere humanity occupies. We are located 20 minutes south of Downtown Dallas in Ferris, Texas and are a small operation that works to produce meaningful work and conversation through the practice of regenerative farming. Through this methodology, we hope to produce beautiful food, flowers, and fellowship for North Texans and beyond.
"The goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation of humanity."
Masanobu Fukuoka
Testimonials
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Rev. Davidson Sutherland
I have had the pleasure of experiencing Mars Hill Farm as a customer and fellow grower. Their expertise, innovation, and sincere love for agriculture and people should be emulated by all businesses and farms. Not only have they made me a better farmer… but a better human as well.
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Jeanie B.
Because I try to buy locally, Mars Hill has been a delightful source of flowers, produce, beef and even a great product for dry lips! The flowers are my favorite. Mars Hill produces a variety through the growing season, from daffodils to sunflowers. I have loved having fresh cut flowers delivered to my door most weeks. I feel so lucky to have my subscription!
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G. Marchese
Took their beekeeping class! Learned and experienced a ton in one day. Can't wait to set up our own hives! MHF fresh honey is the best I've ever had.
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Sherry Jia
Beautiful property with awesome people! Organic gardening class is the BEST! If you haven’t been to, you need to!!!
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Stephanie Ruiz
Loved the teaching and the farm and very professional and friendly.... Very welcoming
What We Do
We work to provide living wages, fresh food, beautiful flowers, and community spaces to encourage interaction with creation and one another. We believe in expanding our local food system through sustainable, wholistic farming practices that are beneficial for the land, animals, and people involved.
Follow Our Journey
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