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SUMMARY:Indoor Bloomington Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Grossinger Motors Arena from 9 AM – Noon \nDonuts\, sweet treats\, signature favorites including our farm fresh line of jarred goods including salsa\, pickles\, jams\, jellies\, dressings and so much more!
URL:https://raderfamilyfarms.com/event/indoor-bloomington-farmers-market-2/
LOCATION:Grossinger Motors Arena\, 101 South Madison Street\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61704\, United States
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SUMMARY:Indoor Bloomington Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Grossinger Motors Arena from 9 AM – Noon \nDonuts\, sweet treats\, signature favorites including our farm fresh line of jarred goods including salsa\, pickles\, jams\, jellies\, dressings and so much more!
URL:https://raderfamilyfarms.com/event/indoor-bloomington-farmers-market-3/
LOCATION:Grossinger Motors Arena\, 101 South Madison Street\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61704\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blooms & Brunch in the Orchard Barn - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Blooms & Brunch at Rader Family Farms – an experience designed to celebrate time together. Whether you’re gathering with your daughter\, mom\, or a close friend\, this event offers a relaxed and meaningful way to connect in the beautiful setting of our Orchard Barn. \n\nhttps://rff.ticketspice.com/blooms-brunch\nWhat to Expect\n🌷 Flower BarCreate your own take-home bouquet from a selection of fresh\, seasonal blooms. \n📸 Photo OpportunityCapture special moments together in a charming\, styled setting. \n🥐 LunchEnjoy a simple and delicious lunch in a welcoming farm atmosphere. \n\nA Meaningful Experience\nBlooms & Brunch is designed to be more than an event – it’s an opportunity to slow down\, connect\, and create lasting memories surrounded by beauty\, music\, and good company. \n\nWe Look Forward to Welcoming You\nWe are honored to host you for a morning filled with blooms\, laughter\, and time well spent together at Rader Family Farms.
URL:https://raderfamilyfarms.com/event/blooms-brunch-in-the-orchard-barn/
LOCATION:Rader Family Farms\, 1312 Ropp Road\, Normal\, Illinois\, 61761
CATEGORIES:Open
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SUMMARY:Summer Horticulture Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Summer Horticulture Field Day 2026 will be taking place at Rader Family Farms in Normal\, Illinois on Thursday\, June 11th beginning at 8:30 am. (Please see the proposed tentative agenda for more information.) Tickets Required.   \nThis year\, we are excited to tour a newly established high density orchard at an established agritoursim destination in Central Illinois. We will tour the operation with the Rader Family and hear from Extension Specialists\, and Educators about specialty crop diseases\, pests\, horticultural practices in apples\, flowers\, and pumpkins. \nHear from the Rader family about their business\, as they have continued to grow and evolve their amazing agritourism destination. Specialty crop industry researchers\, suppliers\, and industry partners will also be on site to help inform and answer questions throughout the day. Please join us for a fun and informative on-farm learning experience\, to connect with growers and experts have to say about issues facing our industry going forward this season! \nTENTATIVE AGENDA: \n8:00-8:30AM Arrival and Registration \n8:30-9:00AM Welcome & Introduction\, Coffee and Donuts provided \n9-12:00PM Breakout Sessions\, choose between Session A or B \nSession A: Outdoor Walking Field Tour \nSunflowers\, Zinnias\, and Mums \nGrowing Trials\, PGR Experiment\, Weed control recommendations \nApples (Root stock selection\, training and pruning\, thinning\, drainage tile\, etc.) \nHistory\, Layout\, & Installation of new high density orchard; Apple Varieties\, Rootstocks and U-Pick Platform\, \nHedging experiment & Summer Pruning\, Pollination Experiment (Nolan Lake & Dr. Scott Clem – ISU) \nPumpkin production \nGrowing Methods and Varieties on 12 Acres\, Field Layout & Growing on plastic\, Disease & Insect Control\, . Benefits to having a dedicated sprayer (Vincent Mmata) \nFeatured Speakers throughout specialty crop presentations: \nPlant Pathology – Dr. Mohammad Babadoost\, University of Illinois \nEntomology – Dr. Kacie Athey\, University of Illinois \nHorticulture – Dr. James Santiago\, University of Illinois \nSession B: Retail & Commercial Kitchen Tour \nDiscussion: Rader Family Farm’s Orchard Event Barn – Donna Verda \nPlanning an Event Space\, Revenue Opportunities\, Operational Considerations \nVisit: Rader Family Farm’s Pumpkin Barn – Amy Hughes \nCreating a space for Retail\, Top Sellers\, Testing New Items \nTour: Rader Family Farm’s Commercial Kitchens – David Apps \nWorking with the Local Health Department (food permits\, water testing)\, Highligts of Value Added & \nSignature Food Items\, Local Farmers Markets & Partnerships: Dough for Donuts \n  \n12:00-1:30PM Lunch & Lunchtime Presentations: \nBlessing of Meal –  Rader Family \nISGA Chairperson’s Updates – Jenna Spychal \nISHS President’s Comments & Regional Grower Crop Report – Austin Flamm \n  \n1:30-3:00PM Overview of Agritourism Operation and Tour – Rader Family Farms \nPrecision Planted Corn Maze – Jason Kieser\, Our Favorite Activities and Why\, School Tours and Self \nGuided Tours\, Discussion on things we have done well and changes to be made moving forward.
URL:https://raderfamilyfarms.com/event/summer-horticulture-field-day/
LOCATION:Rader Family Farms\, 1312 Ropp Road\, Normal\, Illinois\, 61761
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SUMMARY:Baby Animal Days (1 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your summer with a memorable weekend on the farm! Baby Animal Days is the perfect family-friendly outdoor event where you’ll meet our newest arrivals—including a calf\, fluffy chicks\, playful lambs\, bunnies\, goat kids\, and donkeys—along with all your favorite farm animals. \nMake lasting memories as you hold a goat\, pet a fluffy chick\, or explore our fun attractions like the Bee Line Zipper\, Accele-Rader Mega Slide\, critter cart\, double-barrel slide\, skee ball. Select food venues will be open\, plus our coffee shop and retail market for treats and treasures. \nWe accept Apple Pay\, Venmo\, credit\, and debit cards—come ready for fun! \nhttps://rff.ticketspice.com/baby-animal-days-2026
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LOCATION:Rader Family Farms\, 1312 Ropp Road\, Normal\, Illinois\, 61761
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SUMMARY:Baby Animal Days (2 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:What’s available on at the farm?\n\nBaby goats\nBaby calf\, kittens\, bunnies\nHands-on baby chick experience\nCritter Cart rides for our little farmers\nAccele-Rader Mega Slide\, Bee-Line Zipper\, Double Barrell Slide -n- more!\nHands-on activities and crafts\n\nIt’s not our fall season so there will be limited farm activities and food/drink options. \nhttps://rff.ticketspice.com/baby-animal-days-2026 \n \n 
URL:https://raderfamilyfarms.com/event/baby-animal-days-1-of-2-2/
LOCATION:Rader Family Farms\, 1312 Ropp Road\, Normal\, Illinois\, 61761
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SUMMARY:Route 66 Centennial ​Fall Kick-Off Celebration and Drone Show
DESCRIPTION:Get Your Kicks on Route 66 at Rader Family Farms \nKick-Off ​Event Highlights Include: \n12-Acre Route-66 themed corn maze – 10 AM – 6 PM (Last entrance is at 5 PM)- ADMISSION REQUIRED \n50+ activities combining historical elements\, interactive learning\, and family-friendly fun  – 10 AM – 6 PM – ADMISSION REQUIRED \nRoute 66–themed diner-style eats plus farm-fresh favorites – $ \nCruise-In Classic Cars & Donuts featuring classic and vintage vehicles – 4 PM – 7 PM – (FREE) Sponsored by Maxlider\, Rivian and Limelite Graphics. \nLive music by Route 66 Band\, Cousins\, Pizza Payaa\, Patty Daddy’s and Brew 66 food trucks and themed photo opportunities – $ \n​An amazing evening drone show featuring synchronized lights in the sky with iconic Route 66 imagery – AFTER DARK – $ \nThis special day sets the stage for a season filled with storytelling​ and celebration—bringing the legacy of Route 66 to life across the farm. \nPresented by VisitBN\nRader Family Farms proudly partners with VisitBN as the Presenting Sponsor of the Route 66 Centennial Celebration. Visit BN plays a vital role in welcoming travelers from near and far\, helping share the story of Route 66 and positioning Bloomington-Normal as a must-stop destination along the Mother Road during this historic centennial year. \nCentennial Fall Kick-Off Celebration & Drone Show Partner: Rivian\nThe September 4 Centennial Fall Kick-Off Celebration and Evening Drone Show sponsored by Rivian\, whose spirit of innovation and forward-thinking transportation reflects the evolution of the American road trip​ – from the early days of Route 66 to the future of travel. Rivian’s partnership helps bring this unforgettable night of technology\, storytelling\, and celebration to the skies above the farm.
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LOCATION:Rader Family Farms\, 1312 Ropp Road\, Normal\, Illinois\, 61761
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SUMMARY:SCARCE Pumpkin Smash - RECYCLE PUMPKINS!
DESCRIPTION:Smash ’em – Don’t Trash ’em!  We are hosting a pumpkin smashing event to sustainably recycle pumpkins.  Saturday\, Nov. 7th from 10 am – 2 pm. \nFall is the pumpkin’s time to shine\, but what happens when it is time to say goodbye to the short-lived Jack-o-lanterns? Green your Halloween by recycling pumpkins into compost at a free\, outdoor Pumpkin Smash offered around Illinois in early November. \nBe part of the solution. Everyone can help fight climate change\nPumpkins are an organic waste that produces the potent greenhouse gas methane as they decompose without oxygen in landfills. These decaying pumpkins also leach water that filters through the trash piles and pollutes nearby waterways. \nThis project is done in collaboration with SCARCE\, an Illinois environmental non-profit that started Pumpkin Smashes in 2014. Since their start\, the efforts have composted over 1\,250 tons of pumpkins\, reduced greenhouse gas emissions by over 1\,000 tons of carbon dioxide\, and diverted over 300\,000 gallons of water from landfills. \nWe will be pumpkin bowling\, pumpkin smashing (obviously!) and playing for a chance to win prizes. \nMark your calendars!  It’s going to be a smashing success!!
URL:https://raderfamilyfarms.com/event/scarce-pumpkin-smash-recycle-pumpkins/
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