Visit our Dairy Farm this Fall

Fall is a wonderful time to visit a farm! We have four events happening on our farm in September and October that are open to the public. Come on down to the farm to meet our cows and check out the progress of our new milk bottling plant.

Cow Tales Adventures

Dates: September 17 and October 2

Time: 10am – 12pm

Special Instructions: This event is specifically for children 5 & under with a caregiver. Plan to arrive by 10am and be at the farm until 12pm to take part in all of the activities. Includes a cheese snack.

Cost: $6/person (12 months & under are free)   

Fall Dairy Days

Dates: September 28 and October 12

Time: 1pm – 5pm

Description: This event is open to all ages. All the activities are going on the entire time we're open. Come and go anytime.

Cost: $6/person (1 years-old & under are free)  

Cow Tales & Dairy Days include;

• Guided tour of the milking parlor to watch the cows being milked
• Visit to the calf area where you can pet and interact with calves
• Wagon ride tour of the farm to see where the cows live
• Rides for children on the Chugga Chugga Moo Moo train  
• Time to play on the farm-themed outdoor playground, pedal tractors & corn box
• Indoor Junior Dairyman play area with farm themed toys
• Cow Craft activity
• Great photo opportunities!

Some of these activities are outdoors and some are inside. The events will go on rain or shine, we recommend wearing boots or old shoes. Please be prepared to pay with cash or check, we are not able to process credit cards. No reservations required.

Our farm is also available for scheduled group tours or parties in September and October. For more information, check out the Hastings Dairy website.  

Here are some scenes from previous Cow Tales Adventures & Dairy Days events:

Kids love riding the Chugga Chugga Moo Moo train

Watching the cows milking from the observation balcony

Watching the cows in the milking parlor

Taking a wagon ride around the farm

A favorite activity; petting the calves

Playing in the corn box

Building a log barn in the Parlor room

Fun in the giant sandbox

Families enjoying a picnic on the playground

See our new milk bottling plant; we'll be selling milk soon!

See you down on the farm!

Visit our Farm this Fall

Fall is a wonderful time to visit a farm. Here on our farm, we’re offering five special events open to the public September 19, 22 & 28 and October 11 & 20. In addition, private tours and party packages are available by appointment through October 31. Check out Hastings Dairy for details.

A visit to our farm includes a guided tour of the milking parlor to watch the cows being milked, a wagon ride to the barn to see where the cows live, a visit to the calf area to pet the calves, a ride on the Chugga Chugga Moo Moo Train, agri-education stations, outdoor playground, corn box, pedal tractors, craft activity, farm games, and a Junior Dairyman indoor play area.

Here are the things you’ll experience when you visit our farm. . .   

A visitor meets one of our friendly cows

Taking a wagon ride through the barn

Ready to take a wagon ride around the farm

Hello sweet calf!

Kids love to pet the calves

The Chugga Chugga Moo Moo train is leaving the station

Fun in the giant sandbox

A future farmer?

The corn box is a great place to spend the afternoon!

The Special Events include all of the activities listed above plus. . . .

Cow Tales Adventures (for children 5 & under w/ caregiver)
Thursday, September 19 from 10:00am-12:00pm @ $6/person (12 months & under free)
This farm adventure allows young children and caregivers to tour the farm, pet the calves, ride the train, play in the indoor play area, have a dairy snack and more! Plan to arrive by 10am and be at the farm until 12pm to take part in all of the activities.

Fall Dairy Days 
September 22 & 28 and October 11 & 20 1:00-5:00pm @ $6/person (2 & under free)
Relax and enjoy the beautiful fall colors at our dairy on the hill. The dairy tours, wagon rides, train rides and all the activities listed above will be going on the entire time we're open. Come and go anytime.

Parking is free. Drinks and ice cream bars are available for sale or bring your own picnic. Activities are outdoors and indoors. No reservations are necessary. These special events will proceed rain or shine. Remember, you're visiting a farm so dress for the occasion.

If you have a group of 15 or more, book a private tour of the farm. Group tours are perfect for schools, day camps, scouts, 4-H clubs, play groups, senior groups or any group! Looking for a unique party experience? Check out our party packages which provide private use of our facility.

We look forward to hosting you on our farm!