Wagner Farm hosts six special events during the summer. There are a variety of activites, but each one is related to an important event or celebration that took place in our agricultural history.
The farm also often hosts other events for community partners. An upcoming one is close to home - a fundraiser for the Glenview Clovers 4-H club. Come out to the farm on Sunday, August 29th between 1 and 5 pm to see some Monster Machines. See how it feels to sit in the drivers' seat of construction, farm and antique equipment. There will also be tractor-drawn hay rides, face painting, and a pedal power tractor pull. Admission is $4 per person for kids age 3-18; no charge for adults. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Download a flyer by clicking here.
Springtime on the Farm ~ May 15, 2010 from 12:00 noon until 3:00 pm
Springtime is a time of new beginnings at Wagner Farm. Join us as we get ready for the new season! Visit our friendly livestock, make spring-themed crafts, work the fields with the farmers, help with the spring cleaning chores, take a hayride tour of the farm, enjoy springtime snacks and beverages. Admission is $3 per person.
Dairy Breakfast ~ June 19, 2010 from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm
According to the Midwest Dairy Association, June Dairy Month originated in 1937. It was established to help stabilize dairy demand during periods of peak production, as well as to celebrate the dairy industry and its many contributions to our society.
June Dairy Month continued to evolve over the years and entire communities across the country, both rural and urban, have embraced it and have become involved in many ways. Some celebrate with dairy food demonstrations. In others, dairy princesses have distributed product samples at creameries, grocery stores, and local banks. Some rural communities sponsor cattle shows and princess contests with coronation ceremonies. One of the traditional highlights is a parade, featuring county and regional dairy princesses, town officials, floats and marching bands. Other activities included cow milking contests, cow visits at zoos, or banks offering free milk and ice cream cones.
Celebrate Dairy Month at Wagner Farm with a delicious farm-style breakfast complete with a variety of dairy items. Farm tours, demonstrations, hay rides and plenty of hands-on activities throughout the morning. Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $10 for adults and children over 10; $5 for children ages 2-10; children under 2 free.
Picnic Supper, Barnyard Dance and Ice Cream Social ~ September 11, 2010 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm
Pack a picnic supper and bring the family to the farm! Wagon rides, live music, a square dance caller and all the fixins' for ice cream sundaes. Live music begins at 5:00. Cost is $6 per person; children under 2 are free.
Harvest Bonfire ~ September 25, 2010 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm
Cider and s'mores for everyone under the autumn night sky! Come kick off the harvest season at the farm with bonfires for roasting marshmallows and story telling. Cost is $3 per child, children under 3 and adults are free when accompanied by children.
Build Your Own Scarecrow ~ October 9, 2010 from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm
Bring the kids and some old clothes and we'll provide the straw and the know-how to help you build your very own scarecrow. $5.00 Buys you a pumpkin head and straw.
Corn Harvest Festival ~ October 16, 2010 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm
Meet the farm animals and experience harvest time from an earlier era with horse-drawn wagon rides, farm tours, corn picking by hand, apple pressing and participation in a variety of farm activities. Purchase harvest food treats. Cost is $3 per person; children under 3 year are free.