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Illinois Agritainment at its finest

The variety of activities available at Rader Family Farms continues to be part of what keeps families coming back year after year. It’s been exciting work and we hope farm visitors will enjoy the enhancements we’ve added this year. Your paid admission grants you access to most activities.

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Activities

Konk a crow

Chalk Truck at Rader Family Farms

Chalk Truck

Mega slide

Apple Blasters

Low-ropes challenge course

Duck Races at Rader Family Farms

Duck Races

Jumping Pillow at Rader Family Farms

Jumping Pillow

Animated talking corn show

Barnyard ball throw

Rat rollers

Double Barrel Shoot Family Farms

Double Barrel Chute

U-pick pumpkins

Critter Cart

Pedal-powered karts

Combine Slide

Corn Ball

Corny Bins

Crop Circle at Rader Family Farms

Crop Circle

Face Painting

Bucket ball

Hitchin’ Post

Digging sandbox

Straw Castle

Pumpkin Checkers

Little village

Roping roundup

Roller Bowler at Family Farms

Roller Bowler

Schoolhouse at Rader Family Farms

School House

Scarecrow Scramble

Selfie Scavenger Hunt

Tetherball

Spider Web

Tire Tower

Tractor Tire Swing

Tram Ride

Picture Perfect at Rader Family Farms

Picture perfect spot

Tug o’ war

Who’s your pumpkin

Wild Horses

Maze

Get lost... in our maze

Come check out our A-MAZING corn maze this fall! Rader Family Farms is proud to partner with Heartland Community College, celebrating the opening of the new Heartland Ag Complex and our 2024 inspiration for this year’s maze design.ย  Debuting this year, our 10-acre corn maze features the ability to access a digital map on your phone, allowing you to see your location within the maze.

Food

Let's Eat

As the summer heat fades and local football fever is gaining steam, Rader Family Farms is cooking up a variety of classic and unique food dishes on the farm. On weekends, you’ll find multiple food and drink locations, including the Barnyard Grill, Harvest Brew Coffee Shop, Sidekick Grill, Popcorn Shack and Hitchin’ Post.

Upcoming Events

Kicking off the indoor Farmers Market winter season from 9 AM - Noon.
Donโ€™t miss out on the joy of shopping local! Bring your friends, grab a festive drink, and get ready to sleigh your holiday shopping! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Explore our market filled with unique finds that will put the jingle in your day and add a sprinkle of magic to your holiday season. 
Saturday, November 16 from 10-3

We canโ€™t wait to celebrate the season with you tomorrow! ๐ŸŽ…โค๏ธ
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๐ŸŽ…โœจ Save the Date: Breakfast with Santa! โœจ๐ŸŽ„Saturday, December 14th! ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐ŸŽ…TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, NOV. 22nd! ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„Reservations are required.
๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ„ Get ready to sleigh the season! 

Join us today at our Harvest Brew Coffee and Retail Market from 3 PM to 6 PM on Thursday, Nov 7th! 

โœจ Enjoy a special sale on all candles and melters: Buy one, get the second at 50% off! โœจ 

Plus, our pumpkin donuts are back on the shelf, but hurryโ€”quantities are limited! ๐Ÿฉ๐ŸŽƒ

We canโ€™t wait to see you later! Happy shopping! ๐Ÿ›๏ธโค๏ธ
Save The Date!! 

You will find us and many other fabulous vendors at Village Market Days!
Thank You for Another Amazing Season at Rader Family Farms! ๐Ÿ‚โค๏ธ

As we embrace the vibrant colors and cozy vibes of fall, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who visited Rader Family Farms this season. Your support means the world to us and is what makes our farm a special place for families and friends to gather and create unforgettable memories.

Weโ€™ve heard laughter echo through our pumpkin patches, families navigating our corn mazes, and friends savoring our delicious seasonal treats. It has been a joy to watch childrenโ€™s eyes light up as they explore the farm and discover all the fun activities we have to offer!

Thank you for your loyalty and for choosing to celebrate this beautiful season with us. We are honored to be a part of your fall traditions, and we look forward to welcoming you back for many more seasons of fun, family, and festivities at Rader Family Farms.

Hereโ€™s to harvesting more memories together! Until next year, enjoy the beauty of fall and all it has to offer! ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒพ

Friends of the farm