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
Mega slide
Apple Blasters
Low-ropes challenge course
Duck Races
Jumping Pillow
Animated talking corn show
Barnyard ball throw
Rat rollers
Double Barrel Chute
U-pick pumpkins
Critter Cart
Pedal-powered karts
Combine Slide
Corn Ball
Corny Bins
Crop Circle
Face Painting
Bucket ball
Hitchin’ Post
Digging sandbox
Straw Castle
Pumpkin Checkers
Little village
Roping roundup
Roller Bowler
School House
Scarecrow Scramble
Selfie Scavenger Hunt
Tetherball
Spider Web
Tire Tower
Tractor Tire Swing
Tram Ride
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. 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.
Don’t miss out on the joy of shopping local! Bring your friends, grab a festive drink, and get ready to sleigh your holiday shopping! 🛍️ 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 can’t wait to celebrate the season with you tomorrow! 🎅❤️
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🎅✨ Save the Date: Breakfast with Santa! ✨🎄Saturday, December 14th! 🎟️🎅TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, NOV. 22nd! 🎅🎄Reservations are required.
Pre-Order your bakery sweet treats for your Thanksgiving feast! The link is in our Bio or on our website! Limited bakery items will be available at pick up from 10 am- 3 pm on Wednesday, November 27th. 🧡🍩🥧 The Harvest Brew Coffee Shop, Bakery and Retail Market will be open!
🎉🎄 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!
✨ Enjoy a special sale on all candles and melters: Buy one, get the second at 50% off! ✨
Plus, our pumpkin donuts are back on the shelf, but hurry—quantities are limited! 🍩🎃
We can’t wait to see you later! Happy shopping! 🛍️❤️
Thank You for Another Amazing Season at Rader Family Farms! 🍂❤️
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.
We’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 children’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.
Here’s to harvesting more memories together! Until next year, enjoy the beauty of fall and all it has to offer! 🍁🌾
🎉 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us yesterday for the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Smash! 🎃 We had a smashing good time, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the support from the University of Illinois Extension Livingston-McLean and Woodford County, as well as our amazing sponsors from the Town of Normal and ISU Farm.
If you missed out on the fun, don’t worry! You can still recycle your pumpkins every day this November at ISU Sustainability. Let’s keep our community green and festive! 🌍✨
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🧡 Embrace the cozy vibes of fall! Rainy days like these call for warm drinks to sip on while you enjoy the beauty of the season. Whether you crave a steaming hot latte, rich hot chocolate, or spiced apple cider, we’ve got you covered at Rader Family Farms!
🌟 Come visit our market and treat yourself to your favorites! We’re open today from 10 AM to 3 PM, through Saturday and we’ll be here every Thursday (except Thanksgiving) through December 5th.
Let’s make the most of these chilly, rainy days together! 🍏🍂🍫
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🎃 Join Us for the SCARCE Pumpkin Smash Event! 🎃
Bring your pumpkins to Rader Family Farms on Saturday, November 2nd, from 10 AM to 2 PM, and let’s smash it—don’t trash it! This exciting event promotes sustainability and the importance of composting, showing how we can reduce waste while having fun.
Event Highlights:
- Pumpkin Smashing: Bring your old pumpkins and take part in the smashing excitement! Don’t have any? Come anyway- we’ve got plenty!
- Harvest Brew Coffee Shop: Enjoy delicious drinks and snacks at our Harvest Brew coffee shop and retail market, which will be open during the event.
- No Fees: There is no cost to participate in the pumpkin smash—just bring your pumpkins, enthusiasm and muscles!
Important Note: Please be aware that no farm fall activities will be open during this event.
Let’s come together to celebrate the harvest season and promote a greener planet! We can’t wait to see you there! 🌱🎉 #PumpkinSmash #SCARCE #RaderFamilyFarms #CentralIllinoisEvents #SustainableLiving #Composting #FallFun #CentralIL #HarvestSeason #EcoFriendly #PumpkinSeason #FamilyFun #IllinoisFarmers #LocalEvents #GreenInitiative
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