GROUP EVENT TERMS & CONDITIONS
By completing a group reservation or purchase with Patterson Farm Market & Tours, the individual or organization making the reservation (“Group Organizer” or “Purchaser”) acknowledges and agrees to the following terms on behalf of the group, where applicable.
INCLEMENT WEATHER & RESCHEDULING POLICY
Patterson Farm Market & Tours is an outdoor agritourism destination, and we always do our best to honor scheduled group events. Events are generally held rain or shine, and the Farm will remain open unless weather conditions become unsafe for our guests, staff, or animals.
Because weather conditions can change throughout the day, some attractions or activities may temporarily close or be modified for safety. Animals may also be moved to sheltered areas for their comfort and safety.
We understand that each group has different needs. If your group chooses to reschedule due to inclement weather, we will be happy to work with the Group Organizer to select another available event date. Rescheduled dates are subject to availability.
Payments made toward eligible admission packages, meals, AGventure Fun Cards, and other event purchases may be transferred to the rescheduled event in accordance with the group's reservation. If the rescheduled date has different applicable pricing, the reservation will be adjusted to reflect the pricing for the new event date. The Group Organizer will be responsible for any additional balance due.
Reserved event spaces, including Covered Shelter and Private Event Tent reservations, are non-refundable.
If your group chooses to cancel rather than reschedule while Patterson Farm remains open, refunds will not be provided.
FARM CLOSURE POLICY
In the rare event that severe weather or unsafe conditions require Patterson Farm Market & Tours to close, we will work with the Group Organizer to reschedule the affected event.
Eligible payments made toward the event may be transferred to the rescheduled date, subject to availability and the terms of the group's reservation.
Weather-related closure announcements will be shared through Patterson Farm Market & Tours' official Facebook and Instagram pages when applicable.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
A 25% deposit based on your estimated attendance is required to secure your event date. After your reservation details are confirmed, our office will contact the Group Organizer with an invoice for the required deposit.
Your final balance will be adjusted based on the actual number of guests who check in on the day of your event, along with any applicable event purchases or adjustments.
The 25% deposit will be applied toward your final balance. Final payment is due within 14 days after your event.
GROUP CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
We understand that plans sometimes change and will do our best to work with groups when a reservation needs to be adjusted or rescheduled.
Group event purchases and payments are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in the group's reservation agreement. When permitted under the applicable event policy, eligible payments may be transferred to an approved rescheduled event date.
Covered Shelter and Private Event Tent reservations are non-refundable.
Failure to attend a scheduled event without contacting Patterson Farm Market & Tours to cancel or reschedule will be considered a no-show and may result in forfeiture of payments made toward the event.
Any rescheduled event is subject to date availability and the applicable pricing, operating calendar, and event offerings for the new date.
NORTH CAROLINA AGRITOURISM LIABILITY ACT
WARNING: Under North Carolina law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of the agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity. GS 2005-236
FARM SAFETY & PET POLICY
Patterson Farm Market & Tours follows Good Agricultural Practice Standards.
For the health and safety of our guests, animals, and crops, outside pets are not permitted on the farm, with the exception of service animals as permitted by applicable law.
The Group Organizer is responsible for communicating applicable farm rules, safety information, and event policies to members of their group before arrival.
Guests are expected to follow posted rules, staff instructions, attraction requirements, and safety guidelines throughout their visit.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK & RELEASE
By completing a group reservation or purchase and/or entering Patterson Farm Market & Tours, the Group Organizer and each participating guest acknowledge that visiting a working farm and participating in agritourism activities may involve inherent risks.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, guests acknowledge and voluntarily assume the inherent risks associated with their visit and participation in farm activities.
By entering the premises, guests agree to comply with Patterson Farm Market & Tours' policies, posted warnings, attraction requirements, and staff instructions.
The Group Organizer is responsible for ensuring that parents, guardians, employees, participants, and other guests associated with the group receive appropriate event information and understand that participation in farm activities is voluntary.
MINORS & GROUP SUPERVISION
The Group Organizer is responsible for providing appropriate supervision for minors attending as part of the group.
Parents, guardians, chaperones, and supervising adults are responsible for determining whether individual participants are able to safely participate in attractions and activities and for following any posted age, height, weight, health, or other participation requirements.
Patterson Farm Market & Tours staff are not responsible for supervising individual members of a group.
PHOTO & VIDEO DISCLAIMER
Photography and video recording may occur during normal operations at Patterson Farm Market & Tours.
By entering the farm, guests acknowledge that Patterson Farm Market & Tours or its authorized representatives may photograph, film, or otherwise capture images of farm activities and guests for promotional, advertising, educational, and marketing purposes, including print, website, digital, and social media use.
Groups with specific photography or privacy concerns should contact Patterson Farm Market & Tours before their event so available options can be discussed.
GROUP ORGANIZER ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By completing the reservation or purchase, the Group Organizer acknowledges that they have reviewed and accepted these Terms & Conditions and are responsible for communicating applicable policies to the members of their group.
All guests entering Patterson Farm Market & Tours are subject to farm rules, safety policies, attraction requirements, posted warnings, and applicable Terms & Conditions.
