Carrigan Farms

What Carrigan Farms does

Carrigan Farms is a privately held, 5th-generation family-owned agritourism operation headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, spanning over 300 acres in the Lake Norman area near Charlotte. Founded in 1902 and reorganized as a fruit and vegetable operation by Doug Carrigan in 1975, the company operates as a direct-to-consumer destination combining a working farm with recreational venues and event hosting. Core product lines include seasonal U-pick produce (asparagus, strawberries, apples, pumpkins, and flowers), open-water swimming and aquatics training at The Quarry (a natural spring-fed granite quarry with 70-foot cliffs and a 1.5-acre surface), an on-site farm-to-table restaurant, and event venue services spanning weddings, elopements, corporate picnics, proms, Christmas parties, and educational field trips. A secondary sub-brand, Scarrigan Farms, operates a one-mile haunted trail each October.

The underlying operation uses conventional agricultural practices — raised beds for strawberries, dwarf rootstock for apples, overhead sprinklers for frost protection, and hand-harvested asparagus — with no proprietary technology disclosed. Reservations and deposits are processed through the Xola booking platform, and all on-site transactions are cash-only with no digital payment or e-commerce infrastructure. Distribution is exclusively through direct farm visits across three entrance locations, supplemented by online reservations and a contact-form sales motion for event bookings. Pricing is per-unit for U-pick produce ($7 per pound of asparagus, strawberries starting at $8 per container) and per-person for events ($5 swim deposit, company picnics from $56 per person, all-inclusive prom packages from $77 per person); wedding packages are customized and quote-based.

Customer segments are diversified across individual families, school groups, wedding couples, corporate clients, and prom/formal organizers. Marketing is primarily digital and content-driven through the company website, a YouTube educational series ('Farming with William'), TikTok (@carriganfarms1), customer reviews (969+ reviews cited for the quarry), and reciprocal hotel partnerships with six Marriott, Hilton, and IHG properties. The company employs 51-100 staff, with current ownership and operations led by Doug Carrigan (owner), Kelly Carrigan (Catering & Safety Director), and William Carrigan (6th-generation farmer). No external funding, parent company, or M&A activity is disclosed.

Name

Carrigan Farms

Legal name

Carrigan Farms, LLC

Website

https://carriganfarms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Carrigan Farms is a 5th-generation family-owned agritourism farm in Mooresville, NC, operating 300+ acres of seasonal U-pick produce (strawberries, apples, pumpkins, flowers), a natural granite quarry for swimming and events, a farm-to-table restaurant, and wedding/corporate venue services for the Charlotte/Lake Norman market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agritourism and Event Venue Services

NAICS

Strawberry Farming (111333), Fruit and Tree Nut Farming (1113)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farmstead & Local Artisan Food Markets (Retail Shops) (CRAHAGAO), Organic Produce & Farm Market Retail (CRAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Agritourism farm
• Pick-your-own produce
• Wedding event venue
• Quarry swimming resort
• Farm-to-table dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Mooresville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Agritourism Admissions: Visitors pay admission fees for U-pick activities (strawberries, apples, pumpkins, flowers), open swim at the quarry, and access to the farm. Reservations are bookable online with a $5 per person non-refundable deposit. The farm also hosts seasonal events including the Scarrigan Farms haunted trail in October.
2. Event Venue Rentals: The Quarry at Carrigan Farms serves as an event venue for weddings, elopements, company picnics, proms, formals, and Christmas parties. Weddings can be all-inclusive with catering bundled into the venue fee, eliminating separate outside catering costs. Company picnic packages start at $56 per person and prom packages start at $77 per person.
3. Farm-to-Table Restaurant: The Quarry Restaurant serves charcoal-grilled hamburgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, scratch-made pizza, veggie burgers, fresh salads, fruit cups, ice cream, snow cones, beer and wine. During haunted trail season, the restaurant offers apple cider donuts, s'mores kits, hot dogs, and apple cider slushies. All food service is cash-only.
4. Fresh Produce Sales: The farm sells fresh produce directly to visitors including strawberries, asparagus, apples, pumpkins, and seasonal vegetables. Asparagus sells for $7 per one-pound bundle. Strawberries start at $8 depending on container size. Produce is sold at on-farm market locations at multiple entrances.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Carrigan Farms is a fifth-generation, family-owned agritourism farm on 300+ acres in Mooresville, NC, near Charlotte. It sells seasonal U-pick produce (strawberries, asparagus, flowers, pumpkins, apples), hosts paid open-swim sessions and aquatic instruction at a natural stone quarry, and rents its property as a wedding and special-event venue with full catering. Secondary offerings include corporate picnics, school field trips, a seasonal haunted trail, and a farm-to-table restaurant.

Product overview

Carrigan Farms is a 5th generation family-owned agritourism farm and event venue near Charlotte, NC, operating on over 300 acres in Mooresville. The operation combines a working fruit and vegetable farm with recreational venues and event hosting services. Core products include seasonal pick-your-own experiences (strawberries, apples, pumpkins, flowers, asparagus) and The Quarry at Carrigan Farms, a natural spring-fed granite quarry offering open swim, cliff jumping, and rope swings during summer. The business also operates a comprehensive event venue hosting weddings (all-inclusive packages and elopements), company picnics, proms, Christmas parties, day retreats, and fall field trips. Supporting services include aquatics classes (American Red Cross certifications), swim testing, Scarrigan Farms haunted trail (October), and The Quarry Restaurant serving farm-to-table cuisine. The farm also produces educational content through the 'Farming with William' video series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Quarry at Carrigan Farms: Outdoor wedding and event venue featuring a natural spring-fed granite quarry with 70-foot cliffs, white sand beach, cascading waterfall, and color-changing LED lighting for evening events. Accommodates up to 600 guests for weddings, company picnics, proms, and other special events.
• Scarrigan Farms

Quantifiable outcome

• Strawberries ripen in late April; open swim begins late May; apple picking in September; pumpkin patch and haunted trail in October; over 40,000 pumpkins grown across 20+ acres

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Springhill Suites by Marriott (Charlotte Lake Norman/Mooresville)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership provides discounted hotel rates for Carrigan Farms' customers. Located at 185ロ゙ Enterprise Dr, Mooresville, NC. Contact: Rachel Simonson at (704) 658-0053. Use Corp/Promo Code: E0347. Also offers wedding room blocks.
• TownePlace Suites by MarriottminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership provides discounted hotel rates for Carrigan Farms' customers. Contact: (704) 659-8600. Use Corp/Promo Code: E0347.
• Home2Suites by Hilton (Charlotte/Mooresville)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership provides discounted hotel rates for Carrigan Farms' customers. Contact: Michelle Stone at (980) 231-1200. Select special rates then enter corporate code: 3250447. Also offers wedding room blocks.
• Candlewood Suites Mooresville/Lake NormanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership provides discounted hotel rates for Carrigan Farms' customers. Book through provided link with corporate number 787007624.
• Tru by Hilton (Mooresville)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership provides discounted hotel rates for Carrigan Farms' customers. Select special rates then enter corporate code: 2538741.
• Hampton Inn and Suites (Mooresville Lake Norman)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership provides discounted hotel rates for Carrigan Farms' customers. Contact: (704) 660-7700. Mention 'Carrigan Farms Rate'.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard: Family orchard in Hendersonville, NC offering U-pick apples and pumpkins with hayrides, corn maze, and farm market. Comparable crop mix and seasonal agritourism profile.
• Grandad's Apples N Such: Hendersonville, NC farm with U-pick apples, pumpkins, grapes, and a country store, plus a corn maze and school tours. Directly comparable multi-crop u-pick and agritourism model.
• Justus Orchard: Hendersonville, NC fourth-generation apple orchard with U-pick apples, peaches, blackberries, and a farm bakery. Comparable family-owned multi-generational u-pick operation in NC.
• Fearrington House & Village: Chapel Hill, NC destination with a country inn, restaurants, gardens, and event/wedding venues on a historic farm property. Comparable upscale farm-themed event venue in the NC Triangle.
• Lavender Oaks Farm: Chapel Hill, NC private event venue on a working lavender farm offering weddings, corporate retreats, and overnight stays. Comparable NC rural wedding/event venue with all-inclusive packages.
• Patterson Farm Market & Tours: Family-owned agritourism farm in China Grove, NC offering U-pick strawberries, pumpkins, and apples plus school field trips and on-farm events. Closest geographic and operational analog to Carrigan's integrated U-pick + tours + events model.
• Millstone Creek Orchards: North Carolina orchard in Ramseur offering U-pick apples, pumpkins, and flowers, plus school tours, weddings, and seasonal festivals. Comparable in combining u-pick crops, agritourism, and event hosting in NC.
• Sky Top Orchards: Flat Rock, NC mountain orchard offering U-pick apples, peaches, and berries, with hayrides, barnyard animals, and a farm market. Directly comparable fruit u-pick experience in NC.
• Aw Shucks Farms: Moncure, NC farm with a 10-acre corn maze, U-pick pumpkins, hayrides, and seasonal events. Comparable agritourism entertainment layer with pumpkins as the anchor crop.

Regional players

• Old McCaskill's Farm: Working farm in Rembert, SC offering farm stays, school field trips, weddings, and seasonal events. Comparable agritourism and event-hosting focus in the Carolinas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCStqAnfVP0vnj1ueq2OjwOA
• TikToktiktok.com/@carriganfarms1
• Facebookfacebook.com/carriganfarms

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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