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SUMMARY:SUNFLOWER PHOTOGRAPHER SESSIONS
DESCRIPTION:Rader Family Farms Photography times are available by appointment only. Schedule Your Photographer Session Here! \nTHESE SESSIONS ARE FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS OR CLIENTS WHO ARE BRINGING THEIR OWN PHOTOGRAPHERS. \nProps in the field are not guaranteed other than the Chevy truck\, bridge and swing.
URL:https://raderfamilyfarms.com/event/sunflower-photographer-sessions/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Rader Family Farms\, 1312 Ropp Road\, Normal\, Illinois\, 61761
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SUMMARY:Golden Hour Harvest Dinner
DESCRIPTION:On 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\n🌾 Beautiful dining and live entertainment by JaM Acoustic\n📸 Time to wander\, relax\, and capture unforgettable photos; including one complimentary digital photo by GloriaFaithPhotography \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:Sunflower Days Festival
DESCRIPTION:🌻 Step into a sea of summer color at Sunflower Days Festival at Rader Family Farms. This daytime celebration invites guests to wander through acres of blooming sunflowers and a vibrant zinnia field\, soak in the beauty of the season\, and enjoy a relaxed\, joy-filled farm experience designed for all ages. \nThis is the perfect time to capture photos\, enjoy music across the fields\, and take in the simple pleasure of being surrounded by flowers in full bloom. \nWhat’s Included\n• Access to acres of sunflowers and our colorful zinnia field• Multiple scenic photo opportunities throughout the fields• Music to enhance the festival atmosphere• Hands-on crafts and activities for added fun• The chance to relax in our beautiful Orchard Barn\, overlooking the sunflower and zinnia fields• Food and beverage offerings available for purchase\, including lunch options\, signature beverages\, and sweet treats perfect for an afternoon on the farm \n🌻 Blooms to Take HomeGalvanized vases filled with fresh sunflower and/or zinnia blooms will be available for purchase while supplies last  – a way to bring a bit of the farm home with you. \nPurchase Your Tickets Here!\n• Admission is required for all guests• Your admission includes access to the festival\, fields\, and activities during event hours \nPhotography Guidelines\nPersonal photography is welcome and encouraged. \nProfessional photography sessions are not permitted during Sunflower Days Festival. \nA professional photography session is defined as:\n• Any paid or commissioned photo session• Photography conducted for commercial or promotional use• Sessions involving clients\, models\, props\, or coordinated photo shoots• Photography intended for advertising\, business branding\, or resale \nPhotographers interested in professional sessions are welcome to contact Rader Family Farms to learn about separate booking options and guidelines. \nFrom golden petals stretching toward the sun to bursts of color across the zinnia field\, Sunflower Days Festival is a celebration of summer beauty\, simple joys\, and time well spent together on the farm. We cannot wait to welcome you to Rader Family Farms.
URL:https://raderfamilyfarms.com/event/sunflower-days-festival-6/
LOCATION:Rader Family Farms\, 1312 Ropp Road\, Normal\, Illinois\, 61761
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SUMMARY:Sunflowers & Sunsets
DESCRIPTION:🌻 Sunflowers & Sunsets at Rader Family Farms  –Reserve Your Experience  \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:Sunflower Days Festival
DESCRIPTION:🌻 Step into a sea of summer color at Sunflower Days Festival at Rader Family Farms. This daytime celebration invites guests to wander through acres of blooming sunflowers and a vibrant zinnia field\, soak in the beauty of the season\, and enjoy a relaxed\, joy-filled farm experience designed for all ages. \nThis is the perfect time to capture photos\, enjoy music across the fields\, and take in the simple pleasure of being surrounded by flowers in full bloom. \nWhat’s Included\n• Access to acres of sunflowers and our colorful zinnia field• Multiple scenic photo opportunities throughout the fields• Music to enhance the festival atmosphere• Hands-on crafts and activities for added fun• The chance to relax in our beautiful Orchard Barn\, overlooking the sunflower and zinnia fields• Food and beverage offerings available for purchase\, including lunch options\, signature beverages\, and sweet treats perfect for an afternoon on the farm \n🌻 Blooms to Take HomeGalvanized vases filled with fresh sunflower and/or zinnia blooms will be available for purchase while supplies last  – a way to bring a bit of the farm home with you. \nPurchase Your Tickets Here!\n• Admission is required for all guests• Your admission includes access to the festival\, fields\, and activities during event hours \nPhotography Guidelines\nPersonal photography is welcome and encouraged. \nProfessional photography sessions are not permitted during Sunflower Days Festival. \nA professional photography session is defined as:\n• Any paid or commissioned photo session• Photography conducted for commercial or promotional use• Sessions involving clients\, models\, props\, or coordinated photo shoots• Photography intended for advertising\, business branding\, or resale \nPhotographers interested in professional sessions are welcome to contact Rader Family Farms to learn about separate booking options and guidelines. \nFrom golden petals stretching toward the sun to bursts of color across the zinnia field\, Sunflower Days Festival is a celebration of summer beauty\, simple joys\, and time well spent together on the farm. We cannot wait to welcome you to Rader Family Farms.
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SUMMARY:Sunflowers & Sunsets
DESCRIPTION:🌻 Sunflowers & Sunsets at Rader Family Farms  – Reserve Your Experience  \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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SUMMARY:The Farmstead Fair Pop:Up Vendor Market
DESCRIPTION:The Farmstead Fair at Rader Family Farms\nPop-up market featuring more than 100 hand-selected boutiques\, makers and vendors.\n-Promotes small businesses\, artisans and makers\, creating an opportunity for the community to shop unique items and merchandise at this once-a-year market!\n– Food/beverage/sweets available with the Harvest Brew Coffee shop available for purchases.\n– No other farm activities are available.
URL:https://raderfamilyfarms.com/event/the-farmstead-fair-popup-vendor-market-2/
LOCATION:Rader Family Farms\, 1312 Ropp Road\, Normal\, Illinois\, 61761
CATEGORIES:Partial Availability
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SUMMARY:The Farmstead Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Farmstead Fair at Rader Family Farms\nPop-up market featuring more than 100 hand-selected boutiques\, makers and vendors.\n-Promotes small businesses\, artisans and makers\, creating an opportunity for the community to shop unique items and merchandise at this once-a-year market!\n– Food/beverage/sweets available with the Harvest Brew Coffee shop available for purchases.\n– No other farm activities are available.
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LOCATION:Rader Family Farms\, 1312 Ropp Road\, Normal\, Illinois\, 61761
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