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Oct 30 - Nov 3
Illinois Agritainment at its finest
The variety of activities available at Rader Family Farms continues to be part of what keeps families coming back year after year. It’s been exciting work and we hope farm visitors will enjoy the enhancements we’ve added this year. Your paid admission grants you access to most activities.
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Activities
Konk a crow
Chalk Truck
Mega slide
Apple Blasters
Low-ropes challenge course
Duck Races
Jumping Pillow
Animated talking corn show
Barnyard ball throw
Rat rollers
Double Barrel Chute
U-pick pumpkins
Critter Cart
Pedal-powered karts
Combine Slide
Corn Ball
Corny Bins
Crop Circle
Face Painting
Bucket ball
Hitchin’ Post
Digging sandbox
Straw Castle
Pumpkin Checkers
Little village
Roping roundup
Roller Bowler
School House
Scarecrow Scramble
Selfie Scavenger Hunt
Tetherball
Spider Web
Tire Tower
Tractor Tire Swing
Tram Ride
Picture perfect spot
Tug o’ war
Who’s your pumpkin
Wild Horses
Maze
Get lost... in our maze
Come check out our A-MAZING corn maze this fall! Rader Family Farms is proud to partner with Heartland Community College, celebrating the opening of the new Heartland Ag Complex and our 2024 inspiration for this year’s maze design. Debuting this year, our 10-acre corn maze features the ability to access a digital map on your phone, allowing you to see your location within the maze.
Food
Let's Eat
As the summer heat fades and local football fever is gaining steam, Rader Family Farms is cooking up a variety of classic and unique food dishes on the farm. On weekends, you’ll find multiple food and drink locations, including the Barnyard Grill, Harvest Brew Coffee Shop, Sidekick Grill, Popcorn Shack and Hitchin’ Post.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, October 30
10am - 3pm
Our outdoor activities are closed but c'mon back out to the farm to enjoy some shopping, coffee, and sweet treats. [+]
Thursday, October 31
10am - 3pm
Our outdoor activities are closed but c'mon back out to the farm to enjoy some shopping, coffee, and sweet treats. [+]
Friday, November 1
10am - 3pm
Our outdoor activities are closed but c'mon back out to the farm to enjoy some shopping, coffee, and sweet treats. [+]
Saturday, November 2
10am - 3pm
Our outdoor activities are closed but c'mon back out to the farm to do enjoy some shopping, coffee, and sweet treats. [+]
Saturday, November 2
10am - 2pm
Don’t Trash it, Smash it! Bring your old pumpkins to the farm and we'll help keep them out of the landfill. And you'll have fun doing it. [+]
10am - 3pm
Our outdoor activities are closed but c'mon back out to the farm to enjoy some shopping, coffee, and sweet treats. [+]
🎃 Join Us for the SCARCE Pumpkin Smash Event! 🎃
Bring your pumpkins to Rader Family Farms on Saturday, November 2nd, from 10 AM to 2 PM, and let’s smash it—don’t trash it! This exciting event promotes sustainability and the importance of composting, showing how we can reduce waste while having fun.
Event Highlights:
- Pumpkin Smashing: Bring your old pumpkins and take part in the smashing excitement! Don’t have any? Come anyway- we’ve got plenty!
- Harvest Brew Coffee Shop: Enjoy delicious drinks and snacks at our Harvest Brew coffee shop and retail market, which will be open during the event.
- No Fees: There is no cost to participate in the pumpkin smash—just bring your pumpkins, enthusiasm and muscles!
Important Note: Please be aware that no farm fall activities will be open during this event.
Let’s come together to celebrate the harvest season and promote a greener planet! We can’t wait to see you there! 🌱🎉 #PumpkinSmash #SCARCE #RaderFamilyFarms #CentralIllinoisEvents #SustainableLiving #Composting #FallFun #CentralIL #HarvestSeason #EcoFriendly #PumpkinSeason #FamilyFun #IllinoisFarmers #LocalEvents #GreenInitiative
👻 Trick or Treating from 10am – 1pm! Dress in your best family-friendly costume and get ready for some spooky fun!
🚜 Wheels of Freedom Monster Truck Rides kick off around 10:30am! Hop on for a thrilling ride for just $10 per person (cash & credit accepted).
🌾 All our Farm Activities and Food Venues will be open from 10am – 4pm! Don’t forget to stop by the Harvest Brew Coffee & Retail Shop, along with our outdoor checkout for produce and pumpkins, open until 6pm! 🎃🍂
💥 Smashing Pumpkins starts at 2pm! Bring your A-game and smash some pumpkins with our mallets. We provide the pumpkin; you bring the muscle! 💪
🎈 Sky Crane Pumpkin & Candy Drop at 4pm! Watch as we drop pumpkins from 80 ft high onto a car, then see the grand finale as we drop a candy-stuffed pumpkin! 🍬🚗 It’s pumpkin mayhem you won’t want to miss!
🍏 FREE Apple Blasters! Each guest may receive 25 FREE apples to shoot from our Apple Blasters, available from 10am - 3:30pm.
👮♂️👩🚒 First responders, enjoy FREE admission to the farm with a valid ID on Sunday, October 27. Join us for a day full of fun, food, and festivities!
🌟 Plus, don’t forget that our Harvest Brew Coffee Shop and Bakery, Retail Market, and Produce Area will be open from 10am - 3pm from Monday to Saturday, October 28 - November 2!
Mark your calendars and bring your family to celebrate with us! Let’s make this a day to remember! 🎉✨
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National Pumpkin Day calls for just a few of our cutest pumpkins in the patch at Rader Family Farms! 🧡🎃
GET LOST 🔦✨🌽 and navigate your way out of our 10-acre corn maze for the last nightmaze of the fall season! Saturday, 10/26 from 6:30pm- 9pm. Each paid admission will receive a 10% coupon to Texas Roadhouse and the first 50 wristbanded guests receive a @tmobile flashlight!
Come out for another absolutely gorgeous day of fall, family, and so much fun! We are open 10 AM to 6 PM
At Rader Family Farms, there’s always a story just waiting to be told from your next adventure!
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Our Ultimate Silo features a mix of apple slush, creamy vanilla ice cream, and rich caramel sauce, all topped off with a cloud of whipped cream and crowned with a delicious pumpkin donut! 🎃✨
But wait, there’s more! Pair your Silo with a refreshing apple cider slushy or take it to the next level with our apple cider float – a perfect blend of apple cider slush and velvety vanilla ice cream! 🥤🍂
👉 Tag your friends who need to try this! #UltimateSilo #FallFlavors #AppleCiderDelight
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Come Harvest Memories With Us!
Wednesday- Sunday and WE ARE OPEN ON MONDAY, October 14th! 10 am- 6 pm. Chick-fil-A (@cfaveteransandcollege)Flashlight night maze is 6:30-9 pm Saturday, October 12th!
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Why not make the most of your day off? 🌟 Bring your bestie and gather your family and friends for a day of fall festivities at Rader Family Farms!
🍁 Don’t miss out on the fun – we can’t wait to see you all there!
📅 Date: Columbus Day
🕒 Time: 10-6
Tag your squad and let’s make this a day to remember! 🧡🎃
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Start your engines, gather your people and get on over to Rader Family Farms! Open today from 10am-6pm. Check out our race track and tour Rivian vehicles!
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