Harvesting Memories
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.
Discover
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.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
August 10
11am - 3pm
Our 5th annual Sunflower Days begins today. Find out how you can enjoy the beauty that a midwest sunflower field has [+]
August 11
11am - 3pm
It's Day 2 of this year's Sunflower Days [+]
August 17
11am - 3pm
It's the final weekend of this year's Sunflower Days so plan to come out today or tomorrow [+]
August 18
11am - 3pm
It's the last day and your last chance to enjoy this year's Sunflower Days [+]
August 24
10am - 3pm
Gather your friends and head over to Rader Family Farms for the ultimate shopping experience in Central Illinois. [+]
August 25
10am - 3pm
The Farmstead Fair Vendor Pop-Up Market promises a weekend filled with unique finds, delicious treats, and endless fun! [+]
We want YOU to join our team!
๐ Go to RaderFamilyFarms.com and fill out an app today! ๐ต Competitive pay with a bonus program and potential earnings from $25 - $50 per week.
๐ Discounts on donuts, food/beverages ๐ซ Season Pass for you and a guest โ๏ธPart-time and Full-time seasonal positions available.
โ๏ธFlexible schedules
โ๏ธWeekend or Weekday shifts
โ๏ธStay at Home Parents
โ๏ธRetirees
โ๏ธGrandparents
โ๏ธStudents
๐Whether you have a โday jobโ, seeking a change or just want some extra cash - Weโd love to have you on our team!
๐ฟ๐ธ Exciting Announcement! ๐ธ๐ฟ
Today, we welcomed a precious new addition to our farm - a sweet baby donkey born to Mama Maggie! ๐ด๐ We are thrilled to introduce you to Muffin, the adorable little girl who stole our hearts from the moment she arrived. Sheโs as cute as a Muffin, so thatโs exactly what weโve named her! ๐งโจ
Come meet Muffin and all our other adorable baby animals at Baby Animal Days this Saturday from 10-4! ๐ Itโs the perfect opportunity to enjoy a fun day out on the farm and get up close and personal with our newest fluffy friends. We canโt wait to see you there! ๐ฅฐ๐พ
#BabyDonkey #MeetMuffin #BabyAnimalDays #FarmLife #CutenessOverload ๐ผ๐ด๐
๐ Join our fun-loving team at Rader Family Farms! ๐ฝ Whether youโre interested in guest services, hospitality, activities, or events, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you! ๐ Apply now on our website - RaderFamilyFarms.com โก๏ธ Info Tab โก๏ธ Employment . Donโt miss out on the chance to be a part of our amazing team! ๐ #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #RaderFamilyFarms
What a fantastic day we had cuddling baby animals, laughing, playing and enjoying the beautiful dayโฆ. And eating and drinking Strawberry Lemonade Slushies! ๐๐๐ฅค Come back for more from 10 - 4 this Saturday, June 29th.
๐๐ธ Saturday is Baby Animal Days and itโs also Pollinator Week! ๐ฃ๐๐ป Join us for a day of adorable baby animals and celebrate the importance of pollinators. From cute critters to beautiful blooms, thereโs so much excitement in store for you this weekend! Donโt miss out on all the fun - see you there! #BabyAnimalDays #PollinatorWeek
๐๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฅ Come see and hold the babies at the farm! Baby goats, calves, kittens, bunnies, and chicks are all ready for cuddles and playtime. Join us for hands-on activities provided by the University of Illinois 4-H club, lโil critter rides and other fun farm experiences. Donโt forget to check out the jumping pillow, double barrel slide, giant bubbles, and more! Food, drinks, sweet treats and our retail store will be open. McLean County Animal Control will also be on site with kittens and puppies available for adoption. Advance tickets available only on our website or at the Admission window each day of the event. ๐๏ธ #FarmLife #BabyAnimals #babyanimaldays
๐พ๐โจ Exciting News ! โจ๐๐พ
We are proud to announce our partnership with Heartland Community College!
Join us as we celebrate the importance of agricultural education, innovation and fun. Stay tuned and follow for more! ๐ฝ๐ #AgriculturePartnership #CornMazeDesign #communityeducation #heartlandcommunitycollege #raderfamilyfarms #lifemultiplied @heartlandhawks
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