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SUMMARY:Sunflowers & Sunsets
DESCRIPTION:🌻 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: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.
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LOCATION:Rader Family Farms\, 1312 Ropp Road\, Normal\, Illinois\, 61761
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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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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 – $ \nCruisin’ Coffee\, Donuts & Car Show featuring classic and vintage vehicles – 4 PM – 7 PM – (FREE) \nLive music by Route 66 Band\, food trucks and themed photo opportunities – $ \n​An amazing evening drone show featuring synchronized choreography lighting up 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 are proudly partnered with 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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