Robinson Family Farm opens Fall Festival after repairing damage caused by May’s tornado

TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) – Owner Helen Robinson remembers the ups and downs she and her husband have faced over the past few years keeping their family farm running as this year marks five years since her husband Brian was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder.

“He’s strong, he’s healthy, he still has permanent disabilities due to the nerve damage we deal with every day, but he’s glad he’s healthy and here with us living his dream,” Robinson said .

In 2022, the Robinsons experienced a large grass fire in their parking lot that destroyed 70 vehicles, and last May, a tornado that devastated most of Temple destroyed many of their barns and buildings.

But despite everything the Robinsons have experienced, Helen says they’re grateful to be open in time for fall.

“So many people don’t know we were hit by a tornado, they have no idea, and whether you did or not, you deserve the best experience and that’s what we want to provide,” Robinson said .

Local farm Halvorson’s Hidden Harvest has been working with the Robinsons since 2019, and owner James Halvorson says the Robinsons’ commitment to their community is what keeps people coming back every year.

“It’s such a happy place, the kids and families that come here love it, and so they’ve done a good job of separating the worries and troubles that were going on behind the scenes,” Halvorson noted.

Robinson says her family is happy to once again be open to the community they value so much.

The Robinson’s Fall Festival continues every weekend from now until November 10th.

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