Farmtastic Activities

Our Vision:

"Connecting the community to the farm through the influence of faith, family and fun."

Illinois Agritainment at Its Finest

• Apple Blasters :   More than 600 psi of pressure will shoot these apples at targets up to 600 feet away.  Challenge your friends and family to a shooting competition.  Visit the corn maze booth to try them during the weekends.  There is an additional cost to use the Apple Blasters.
  
• Duck Races:  Hand pump the lever to move your duck through the water trough and win the race.
• Double Barrel Chute:  Shoot through the long barrel slide and be ready for a quick ride.
  
• Rat Rollers :: Roll yourself along a track in an over sized tube.
   
• U Pick Pumpkins : Journey out into more than six acres of U-Pick pumpkins to find the perfect one!
  
• Tire Tower:  Climb up, over and on big combine tires, while playing in a bed of sand. 
  
• School House :: Visit the school house and learn about agriculture in Illinois.  Open to guests on weekends only.  Hitchin' Post Snack shop open on weekends. (Located in the School House)
• Crop Circle :: Stroll through the crop circle to see and learn interesting facts about the 8 largest and most common crops grown in Illinois. This display is adorned by the Illinois Flag.
  
• Little Village :: Kids 6 years old and under will enjoy playing in and around the miniature town including hands on play time in a post office, kitchen, bank and much more! Come see this miniature world of play!
• Tram Rides (on weekends) :: Take a fun-filled ride around the farm to learn about this working farm and about the family who works it.
• Barnyard Ball Throw:   Challenge your family member, co-worker or friend to the ultimate duel!  Test out your ability to shoot hoops, pitch a strike and throw a touchdown!  May the best one win!!
• Oversized Sandbox: Dig your way to the bottom!
  
• Pedal Powered Trikes:  Use your muscles to pedal aroundthe track and get to the finish line.
• Rodeo Round Up:   Roping's not as easy as they make it look on TV.  Climb up in the saddle and try your hand at roping the steer.
   
• Wild Horses:   Swing high while riding the wild horse swings (Take note of the posted weight limits).                     
• Straw Castle:   Oversized straw bales create an exciting castle tower that is lots of fun to climb, chase friends and explore.
  
• Corny Bins:  Nothing says central Illinois like a few large bins of corn for kids to root around in for an hour or so. Have fun and learn some 'corny' facts too!
  
• Tractor Test Drive:  Climb the steps up into the big red tractor and pretend you're the farmer planting the crops.
• Barrel Train:   For our smallest friends....Come climb aboard and enjoy a tractor pulled ride!
  
• Pumpkin Checkers : Challenge someone to a big checker game with miniature pumpkins.   (Take note of the posted weight limits).                              
• Animated Talking Chicken Show:  Take a seat and enjoy the funny talking chickens...,bawk, bawk!
• Corn Ball:  Challenge your friend to a volleyball match over a net of straw bales.  
  
• Corn Kernel Boxes :  Have fun driving the miniature farm equipment in the corn kernel boxes while you pretend you're Farmer Rader.
• Picture Perfect Spot :  Arrange your group around our 1951 Chevy pick-up truck for a great photo of the kids or the entire family.   Capture those memories of your trip to the farm, just on the edge of Normal.  Remember to #Raderfamilyfarms in your posts!!
  
• Scarecrow Scramble:  Challenge yourself to locate 21 scarecrows across the farm to complete the puzzle and get a prize.
• Selfie Savengerger Hunt:  Grab your camera and put your'SELF' in the fun capturing memories on the farm.
• Face Painting-  Come see our wonderful artist ... The Zoo Lady and choose your favorite design for your face!  They can do it all!  Face painting is only available on Sat-Sun at an additional cash cost.