Come and join us through out the seasons!
You are always WELCOME here at Didier Farms!
GREENHOUSE
DIDIER FARMS PUMPKINFEST
September 19 to October 31, 2009
Daily 9 - 7
Activities 10-5
HIGHLIGHTS
2009 Great Pumpkin Weigh off Results
1st Place Gene McMullen Streator, Illinois
1227 pounds
2nd Place Jeff Shenoha
1173 pounds
3rd Place Thomas McIlvaine St. Charles, Illinois
1148 pounds
Thanks to all the sponsors including
Chicagoland Gardening Magazine
Midwest Organics Recycling, Inc
IGPGA
Didier Farms
Sunset Foods
LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY!!
WOODY'S MENAGERIE WITH OVER 200 CREATURES IS HERE!!! PLUS LIGERS (FEMALE LION/TIGER), BABY GRIZZLY BEAR, STRIPED HYENA, AND MUCH MORE!!!!
COME SEE THE SHOWS AND VISIT ALL OF WOODY'S ANIMALS!!!
Weekends
Open from 9-7 Activities from 10 to 5
There is no admission fee during the weekend and on Columbus Day!
There is a fee for some activities as follows: Prices same as 2008!
5 Acre Corn Maze-$3.00 per person
Tractor Drawn Hayride through the Pumpkin Patch- $3.00 per person
Woody's Menagerie-$3.00 per person
Woody's Animal Show-$5.00 per person
Horse Drawn Hayride-$3.00 per person
Kiddie Straw Maze-$3.00 per person
Petting Zoo-$3.00 per person
Children's Mechanical Rides-$3.00 per person
Pony Rides-$4.00 per person
Sunshine Crafts-Depends on Activity
No charge: Farm Animals
Educational Farming Display
Antique Tractor Display
The "Pig Bin"
Indian Tepees
PUMPKINS .49 A POUND
NEW THIS YEAR!!! ON WEEKDAYS ONLY
During the time 9 -2 - One price for all will give you access to unlimited rides on the tractor hayrides, corn maze, straw maze, petting zoo, pony rides, Sunshine Crafts (painting activity), inflatable bouncing moonwalk, and children's mechanical rides. Plus, you can view the animated figures throughout the farm, the farm animals, along with our authentic Indian teepees, and our baby chicks & baby pigs!!
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Click here to register!!! See you then!!
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Birthday parties are available during Didier Farms Pumpkinfest only - end of September to Halloween. Birthday Parties are offered weekdays and weekends with four heated birthday rooms available.
Reservations begin the first Monday of August. Call 847-634-3291, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Reservation will not be taken before the first Monday of August. If possible, have 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices on times and dates for birthday party. There is a non-refundable room fee holds your room.
Room fees must be received after making your reservation or your date will be canceled.
A room will be reserved for 2 hour slots.
You may arrive 15 minutes prior to your party to set up and you must vacate the room by the end of your 2 hours. Only one car may park in designated parking space to unload and load for your party. All guests must park in the West parking lot.
Weekday Price per child differs from Saturday, Sunday, Columbus Day, and Wristband Thursday prices.
Minimum 12 children. Only one adult per child included in price.
Price per child includes:
Activities Added for an additional fee:
Food Packages are available from our Pumpkin Patch Cafe. You are welcome to bring your own food and/or cake. Delivery from other places is acceptable. We can refrigerate items for you but we do not have a freezer for ice-cream.
No Smoking, Alcoholic Beverages, or Stereos are permitted!!!
We do not allow paints, markers or glues to be used in decorating Pumpkins. Stickers are allowed - check our Halloween Shop Click here for a list of available party needs in our Halloween Shop.
Check here for prices and times!
SCHOOL/GROUPS
Reservations start the first Monday in August.
We are accepting reservations by fax only.
You need a reservation form for each group/or time.
You will need to fax both Reservation Forms and your tax exempt form (yes, we need a new tax exempt form every year).
Click here for Reservation Form and Reservation Check List
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
WEEKEND SPECIAL EVENTS UNDER OUR PAVILLION!!!
CLICK HERE FOR THE LISTING OF EVENTS WITH DATES!
CHILDRENS MECHANICAL RIDES
We have many Childrens Mechanical Rides (weather permitting). Rides include Burlap Bag Slide, Strawberry Spin, Scrambler, Kiddie Ferris Wheel, Dragon Train, Haunted Forest, Kiddie Combo, and Duck Pond.
All rides run on Wristband Thursday and Weekends (weather permitting).
Limited rides Weekdays (weather permitting).
CORN ROASTER RENTAL
Two sized Corn Roasters are available for your next event. Add our *SWEET CORN* (you can buy a bag with approx. 60 ears per bag) and you have a Party!!
Call Donna, 847-634-3291, for details. Reservations dates fill FAST!!
Click here for information
CORNY CORN MAZE
Our 5-acre Corn Maze changes every year. Don't forget your cell phone in case you get LOST! It is A-MAZING!
DONUTS
The smell of our DAILY made donuts will bring you back over and over again.
Apple Cider and Pumpkin Donuts, some with sprinkles, icing, caramel and nuts, cinnamon, cider glazed, or just plain, you won't be able to resist just one!
EDUCATIONAL BARN
Entering our Education Barn you will find information about grain, corn, pigs, pumpkins, chicks, and the history of the farm.
We have a unique display of old tractors that have been used on this farm. See the original horse drawn carriage that the family used to go visiting other farms in the area. View original farm implements used on this working farm.
Arriving four times, watch the growth progress of our baby chicks!
FARM ANIMALS
Surrounding the inside perimeter of the farm see the goats, pigs, roosters, ducks, bunnies, and calves.
FARMSTAND
When you walk into our Farmstand, you get the feeling of the "good ole days". Our Farmstand is the original barn from 1912 and is truly an unique experience - from the fresh homegrown vegetables, cider, apples, Door County pies, and old fashioned candies to our gourmet soup mixes, bread mixes, jellies and pastas.
Didier Farms picks fresh daily - tomatoes, cabbage, green beans, zucchini, many sweet and hot pepper varieties, eggplant, and patty pan squash. In season we carry Michigan peaches and apples and other fruits.
We grow many other vegetables with SWEET CORN BEING OUR SPECIALTY!
We grow a wonderful variety of pumpkins, unusual and various gourds. Our Big Mac Pumpkins (over 50 pounds) are a great addition to your home decor!!
HALLOWEEN SHOP - "SPOOKY CABIN"
Decorating your Home or Office? Come early for the best selection of unique and one of kind decorations for your home and office! We carry everything from pencils to 6 foot skeletons! Witches, reapers, Halloween jewelry, trick or treat bags, stuffed animals, swords, spiders, variety of lights, tombstones, scarecrows, pirate accessories, skulls, lawn ornaments (scary and cute!) to name a few - WE HAVE IT!!! (while supplies last)
Having a Party? We have great party goodie bags stuffers and decorations.
Carving a Pumpkin? We have tools and equipment for the experienced and inexperienced carver, young or old! We have the equipment to carve the perfect Jack-O-Lantern!
Coming with your Children or Grandchildren? Watch them have fun choosing from our large selection of Halloween souvenirs to remember their farm visit.
HAYRIDES
Weekdays: Tractor Drawn Hayrides run continuous during the day. The tractor goes through our Scarecrow Alley and our cornfield to our Pumpkin Patch. Pick your pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch. (Pumpkin is additional cost). Please be patient with our School Group crowds during the week. (Usually between 9:00 to 12:00)
Weekends: Choose from our continuous Tractor Drawn Hayride or try our Horse drawn Hayrides around the cornfield. Horses do not stop in Pumpkin Patch.
INDIAN TEEPEES
Our authentic replication Teepees make a great photo opportunity or walk through the and sit to reflect what life used to be like.
PETTING ZOO
Come feed the animals in our Petting Zoo tent. Here 7 days a week you will find goats, a llama, chickens, a donkey, pigs, sheep, and surprise animal guests!
PICK YOUR OWN PUMPKINS
You can pick your homegrown pumpkin from our Pumpkin Patch!
We have a nice selection of unusual pumpkins and gourds in an array of sizes and colors. White, green, speckled, and orange all waiting to made into your favorite Jack-O-Lantern! Gourds come in all colors, shapes and sizes, including bird house.
All Pumpkins are sold by the pound.
PIG BIN
Remember Wilbur the Pig from Charlotte's Web? We don't have a talking pig but we have a sow with babies. Just like real babies we never know when they will arrive, but when they do, they are as cute as pigs get!! Come often and watch how fast they grow!
PONY RIDES
Young children will enjoy our pony arena. The ponies are here 7 days a week.
PS - Mom and Dad can walk alongside for added assurance!
PUMPKIN PATCH CAFE
Weekday Menu includes: Pizza, Hot Dog, Pretzels, Nachos, Chips, Taffy Apples, Donuts and assorted hot and cold drinks. Drinks include: slushees, hot or cold cider and hot chocolate.
Weekend Menu includes: Hot Dogs, Corn Dogs, Bratwurst, Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Pizza, Pretzels, Nachos, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Roasted Corn on the Cob, Fries, Funnel Cakes, Taffy Apples, Chips, Donuts and assorted hot and cold drinks.
PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF
Click here for Pumpkin Weigh-off Results and Sponsors: Information coming soon!
STRAWMAZE
We have a maze made of haybales that will A - MAZE the younger child!!
SUNSHINE CRAFTS
Sunshine Crafts is a painting studio specializing in plaster art pieces for any age. You don't have to be an artist to have fun with this activity!!! Sunshine Crafts has many Halloween pieces to choose from and is open daily. For the 70's look - you can also do tie-dying t-shirts. Sunshine Crafts supplies the shirts!!
TICKETS
Most activities will require tickets.
WRISTBAND THURSDAY
Every Thursday, during Pumpkinfest, from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm you may purchase a wristband for unlimited rideOpen late April to late July
M - F 9 - 6
Sat 8 - 5
Sun 9 - 5
FARMSTAND
(click on above for information)
Open Mid July to Halloween
Daily 9 - 6
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