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SUMMARY:Sunflowers & Sunsets
DESCRIPTION:Reserve Your Experience 🌻 Sunflowers & Sunsets at Rader Family Farms \nThere is something truly magical about watching the sun dip below the horizon while surrounded by blooming sunflowers. Sunflowers & Sunsets is a peaceful\, photo-focused evening designed for guests who want to slow down\, soak in the moment\, and capture the beauty of golden hour across the field. \nThe primary purpose of this event is photography — enjoying the incredible sunset as it glows across the sunflowers and taking advantage of multiple natural photo opportunities throughout the field. \nWhat to Expect \n• A calm\, uncrowded evening experience\n• Stunning sunset views across the sunflower field\n• Plenty of space for personal photos and quiet moments\n• A simple\, intentional event focused on the scenery \nImportant Details \n• Online tickets required for entry\n• Admission is $5 per person\n• No food\, drinks\, or additional activities will be available\n• No sunflower harvesting during this event\n• No buckets or blooms for purchase during this event \n🌻 Sunflower harvesting and bucket purchases are available only during our daytime U-Pick sessions:\nSaturday & Sunday\, August 15–16 and August 22–23 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nPhotography Guidelines \nPersonal photography is welcome and encouraged. \nProfessional photography sessions are not permitted during Sunflowers & Sunsets. \nA professional photography session is defined as:\n• Any paid photo session\n• Photography conducted for commercial use\n• Sessions involving clients\, models\, or coordinated photo shoots\n• Photography intended for business promotion\, advertising\, or resale \nPhotographers interested in booking a professional session may contact Rader Family Farms to learn about separate availability and policies. \nThis event is about the glow of the sunset\, the sweep of sunflowers\, and capturing a moment that feels like summer at its best. We cannot wait to welcome you to the field.
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LOCATION:Rader Family Farms\, 1312 Ropp Road\, Normal\, Illinois\, 61761
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SUMMARY:Golden Hour Harvest Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Reservations for a seat at the table are now CLOSED. \nOn Friday\, August 21\, we invite you to experience our Golden Hour Harvest Dinner in the Orchard Barn – an intimate farm-to-table evening unlike anything else we offer at Rader Family Farms. \nYour evening includes: \n🌻 Exclusive access to our sunflower field during golden hour\n🍽️ Mocktails and a chef-inspired buffet featuring fresh\, locally sourced ingredients \nSunflower Dinner \n\nFresh from the farm summer salad with a light\, herb vinaigrette\nCreamy sundried tomato and artichoke chicken breast\nCharred\, locally sourced green beans with caramelized onions\nTricolored roasted potatoes\nSweet Maia apple crisp apples from Rader Family Farms with vanilla bean ice cream\n\n🌾 Beautiful dining and live entertainment by JaM Acoustic\n📸 Time to wander\, relax\, and capture unforgettable photos. \nAs part of your evening\, GloriaFaithPhotography will capture a professional Golden Hour Portrait of each guest/couple.  One complimentary digital image is included with your reservation and will be delivered following the event as a keepsake of your evening at Rader Family Farms. \nTo preserve the intimate experience of the Golden Hour Harvest Dinner\, outside professional photography is not permitted. Guests are welcome to take personal photographs throughout the evening. \nThis isn’t a festival. \nIt isn’t a busy day on the farm. \nIt’s a peaceful evening intentionally designed for couples\, families\, friends\, and anyone looking to slow down and savor the season. \nBecause of the intimate nature of this event\, seating is limited\, and reservations are required. \nIf you’ve been looking for a memorable way to celebrate summer\, this is it. \nReserve your seat today before this one-night experience sells out. \n👉 Reserve Your Experience  \nWe can’t wait to welcome you to the table.
URL:https://raderfamilyfarms.com/event/golden-hour-harvest-dinner/
LOCATION:Rader Family Farms\, 1312 Ropp Road\, Normal\, Illinois\, 61761
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SUMMARY:Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market is a producer-only market offering a wide array of farm products — including vegetables\, fruits\, cheeses\, pork\, beef\, free-range poultry and eggs\, flowers\, plants\, herbs\, and more grown and produced by the individuals selling these items! \nCOME VISIT US FROM 7:30AM – NOON
URL:https://raderfamilyfarms.com/event/downtown-bloomington-farmers-market-12/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Downtown Bloomington Farmer’s Market\, 200 N. Main St.\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market is a producer-only market offering a wide array of farm products — including vegetables\, fruits\, cheeses\, pork\, beef\, free-range poultry and eggs\, flowers\, plants\, herbs\, and more grown and produced by the individuals selling these items! \nCOME VISIT US FROM 7:30AM – NOON
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LOCATION:Downtown Bloomington Farmer’s Market\, 200 N. Main St.\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701\, United States
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