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!

Fall Corn Harvest & Open House

It's was extra busy at our farm last week. We started corn harvest and held two Fall Dairy Days welcoming visitors to our farm. These images capture our recent activities. . .

This trailer is loaded with corn silage ready to be delivered to our dairy

Corn silage is made by chopping up the entire corn plant

Chopping the corn and blowing it into the truck to be delivered to our dairy

This truck is dumping a load of corn silage into the pile at our farm

Jack checks out the silage. The tractor pushes & packs the silage into the pile

This calf relaxes in the sun while the tractors pack the silage pile

Visitors take a wagon ride and watch the corn harvest

Visitors load the wagon and Chugga Chugga Moo Moo train to see the farm

These two cows hang out in the milking parlor waiting to greet visitors

Two visitors say hello to this friendly milk cow

My dad, Tony, answers visitor's questions while they check out the calves

Kids driving pedal tractors while one of our farm cats, Diane, gets in on the action

Taking a ride on the Chugga Chugga Moo Moo train

Lad and Jack take a break to pet Diane

Jack and his buddy socialize with the calves

Garrett builds a fancy barn at the "Build a Farm" station during our Open House

Garrett, Lad and Jack at the Open House

Garrett, Lad, Duane (Lad's father) and Jack take a break around the bonfire

The corn harvest and our Open House events require help from family, friends and neighbors. We really appreciate everyone's support!

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!  

Experiencing a Different Variety of Agriculture

Here in Northeast Ohio there are a variety of great family activities throughout the summer. Last Saturday, our family took part in one of those offerings at a local farm. This farm doesn’t raise animals like ours, they raise wine grapes. We attended the 31^st Annual Hot Air Balloon Rally at Debonne Winery. 

This family-friendly event featured the wonderful wine and beer they make at Debonne, food, a band, a kids carnival and sky divers in addition to the hot air balloons. We parked our lawn chairs and picnic blanket in the grass along with the other visitors and took in all that this beautiful country vineyard had to offer. Of course, we enjoyed some cheese & bread with our wine!

Jack with hot air balloons filling in the background

It was neat watching the balloons being filled

Up, up and away

Balloons taking off

The boys loved watching the balloons

Me and Lad

Jack, Garrett & Lad

Beautiful!

We had lots of fun!

An Authentic Farm Experience

We’re offering a unique experience for those interested in visiting an authentic dairy farm. During
May and June, we’ll be open to the public for three special events. In addition, private tours and party packages are available by appointment from April to October.

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, agri-
education stations, outdoor playground, corn box, pedal tractors, craft activity, farm games, and a
Junior Dairyman indoor play area.

Here are some scenes from our 2012 special events and tour groups at the farm. . . . .

Getting to know our cows at Cow Tales Adventures 

A day camp group in our freestall barn

Enjoying a hayride on a beautiful day

Visitors see where the cows live, what they eat, how they are treated, etc.

Everyone loves interacting with the calves

The calves have fun with the visitors

Inside the milking parlor watching the cows milking

The Junior Dairyman indoor play area

Sometimes we have tractors on display & kids love the pedal tractors!

The outdoor playground has lots of space to run and play!

The May & June Special Events include all of the activities shown above plus. . . .
Spring Dairy Season Opener
Sunday, May 19 from 1:00-5:00pm @ $6/person (2 & under free)
Join us to re-open our farm for the season. The events listed above will be going on the entire time
we're open. Come and go anytime.

Cow Tales Adventures (for children 5 & under w/ caregiver)
Tuesday, May 21 from 10:00am-12:00pm @ $6/person (12 months & under free)
This farm adventure allows young children and caregivers to tour the farm, make a cow craft, play in the indoor play area and have a dairy snack. Plan to arrive by 10am and be at the farm until 12pm to take part in all of the activities.

Celebrate June Dairy Month
Sunday, June 23 1:00-5:00pm @ $6/person (2 & under free)
Celebrate June Dairy Month by visiting a dairy to learn about cows and milk! The events 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! For details about the special events, private tours or
party packages, visit the Hastings Dairy webpage. To book a private tour or party, contact me.