Springtime is here

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

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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.

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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.