South Floridians are in for a candy deal with this Halloween, as Knaus Berry Farm, a 67-year-old farmstand famend for its cinnamon rolls and U-pick strawberries, is about to reopen for the 2023 season on October 31, the Miami Herald reported.
Nevertheless, this yr, the reopening of the Miami establishment is tinged with tragedy.
On February 17, the co-owners of Knaus Berry Farm, Herbert and Rachel Grafe, have been brutally attacked of their house, leading to Rachel Grafe’s passing after a two-week battle within the hospital. Their son, Travis Grafe, has been charged with second-degree homicide in connection along with her dying.
Historically, the Homestead, Florida, farm opens its doorways on the final Tuesday of October, which falls on October 31 this yr. Knaus introduced on its web site and in a recorded voicemail on its cellphone line that it will be reopening on Halloween, with the annual notice of “Lord keen.”
Folks have been identified to attend for 2 hours to savor the farm’s cinnamon rolls, that are additionally accessible nationwide by the supply platform, Goldbelly.
Knaus’ cinnamon rolls generally have clients ready for hours. Pedro Portal/Miami Herald/Tribune Information Service | Getty Pictures.
The U-pick fields usually open after the New Yr, relying on the climate situations.
Regardless of the tragic circumstances, the farm is scheduled to reopen with all the same old pointers in place (money solely, closed on Sundays, and be ready for lengthy strains).
Knaus Berry Farm has remained a family-owned and operated establishment for many years.
Based in 1956 by the Knaus brothers, Russell and Ray, it started as a small roadside stand promoting strawberries. The concept for a bakery emerged when a dealer, impressed by Ray’s spouse Barbara’s cookies, advised they might be bought. Since 1959, Knaus has been at its present location, and at present, Ray’s daughter, Susan, alongside along with her husband and Rachel’s husband, handle the day-to-day operations.
