Scores of visitors took a trip off the beaten path Saturday, Sept. 2, to Chateau MerrillAnne for a one-of-a-kind event. The quaint winery, tucked away on Marquis Road on the outskirts of Orange, was the host of Goatapalooza, a fun-filled tribute to all things goat.

At the tiki bar, attendees enjoyed the vineyard’s award-winning wine selection and a number of craft cocktails developed especially for the event, such as the popular frozen Goat-A-Rita. Local vendors, including 854 Treats, Lahore Flower Co., Duck Ridge Farm and FaithView Farm, offered products ranging from goat milk soap to cheese and goat-themed décor, and Whitley and Co. Barbecue was on site to feed the hungry crowd.

However, the true stars of the show were the goats themselves, provided by Unionville-based Happy Meadow Farm. After enjoying the animals’ playful antics in the petting zoo, visitors had the opportunity to join Pumpkin, an adorable four-day-old kid, in the photo booth.

To get a glimpse of the highlights of Goatapalooza 2023, check out the video above.

For more information about Chateau MerrillAnne, including events and hours of operation, visit www.chateaumerrillanne.com. To learn more about Happy Meadow Farm, go to www.happymeadowfarm.net.