MIXON FRUIT FARMS PERMANENTLY CLOSED JULY 29, 2023.
Mixon Fruit Farms is an attraction the entire family will enjoy. Mixon’s features tropical gardens, a butterfly garden and magical maze, a citrus fruit packinghouse, a cafe, an ice cream parlor, a juice and wine bar, and an outdoor pavilion and gazebo used for parties and weddings.
Mixon Fruit Farms also holds outdoor concerts and special events throughout the year including the Orange Blossom and Harvest Festivals.
Ride the Orange Blossom Express Tram
Take a ride through the grove on the Orange Blossom Express Tram to learn about citrus growing with a stop at the Wildlife Refuge where visitors can see rescued birds, animals, and reptiles. The mission at the Wildlife Education Center is to rehabilitate injured wildlife for release back into the wild and to promote education, appreciation, and respect for wildlife. Tram tours are offered Thursday – Saturday 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Mixon’s Gift Shop & Groveside Café
The 14,000 square-foot gift shop is the perfect spot to purchase unique Florida gifts and souvenirs including teas, honey, marmalades, salsas, greeting cards, jewelry, ceramic home décor, books, games, and more.
Stop by the Wine Sampling Counter for a taste of some award-winning wines produced in Florida; some are made with Florida-grown muscadine grapes and Mixon Fruit Farm oranges.
The gift shop is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Groveside Cafe is open from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m Tuesday through Saturday. Both are closed on Sunday & Monday.
Mixon Fruit Farms Citrus Packinghouse
Each visitor to Mixon’s citrus packinghouse is treated to a free cup of fresh squeezed orange juice, grapefruit juice, or lemonade.
Learn how citrus is produced and processed. No doubt once you’ve tasted some sweet Mixon Fruit Farms Florida citrus you’ll want to take some home to enjoy.
Not to worry if you’re here on vacation, you can ship some Mixon Fruit Farms fresh Florida citrus home by ordering online.
Those with a sweet tooth will want to include a stop by their homemade fudge counter to try some of their unique and delicious fudge flavors.
Fun Kids Activities
Activities for kids of all ages include in their new Amazing Play Place children’s playground area include a huge ball pit slide, tetherball, putting green, water duck race, giant chess set.
Amazing Play Place Hours: May – October: Open Thursday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
November – April: Open Thursday – Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Call Ahead for Summer & Holiday hours, as these may vary.
Due to weather and scheduled events, Mixon Fruit Farms’ Amazing Play Place may be closed some days. Please call ahead to confirm hours.
Amazing Play Space admission is $3.00 per child between ages 3 – 16.
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Mixon Fruit Farms Hours
From May through October, the store is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday with Orange Blossom Tram Tours Tuesday – Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. No tram tours on Monday. Closed on Sunday.
From November through April, the store is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday with Orange Blossom Tours Tuesday – Saturday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. No tram tours on Monday. Closed on Sunday.
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