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Come Home for The Holidays at Fair Oaks Farms

This holiday season, Fair Oaks Farms transforms into your ultimate festive farm escape. It’s where cherished traditions come alive and magical new memories are made with families, friends, and loved ones. Our entire campus sparkles with elevated holiday lighting on every building, bathing everything in a breathtaking holiday glow. Gather around cozy bonfires for s’mores near the Red Barn Milk Bar, or admire the light-decorated tractors twinkling in the bus lot.

From our Farmhouse Restaurant’s enchanting winter wonderland to our Adventures buildings decorated beyond anything we’ve ever done before, every corner radiates holiday magic. Enjoy intimate igloo dining under the stars while Christmas carolers fill the air with festive melodies. Experience the nostalgic charm of Miracle® at Fair Oaks Farms with craft cocktails and comfort food favorites. Join Dairy Tales with Farmer Kringle for an exclusive storytelling adventure in our transformed Dairy Adventure.

We offer something extraordinary for every holiday celebration. Take home chef-prepared Thanksgiving dinners or artisanal cheese collections as perfect gifts. With interactive character experiences, special membership promotions, and festive dining options that range from casual family meals, everyday dining, to elegant New Year’s celebrations, we’ve created a complete holiday destination where the warmth of farm hospitality meets the wonder of the season.

Holiday Season at Fair Oaks Farms

This holiday season, Fair Oaks Farms transforms into your ultimate festive escape — a place where cherished traditions come alive and magical new memories are made. From sparkling lights across our scenic campus to immersive adventures, unforgettable dining, and cozy spaces to gather with loved ones, we’ve created an all-encompassing destination for families, friends, and guests of every age.

A note about Forest of Lights: We know the Forest of Lights has been a cherished part of many families’ holiday traditions, which makes this difficult to share: we won’t be able to offer it this season. Between weather dependency and the costs involved, we’ve had to make the tough call to step back from this program.
We haven’t taken this lightly. Instead, we’ve reimagined our entire campus for the holidays—from the Miracle® pop-up bar to s’mores by the bonfire, decorated tractors, and our most festive Farmhouse dining room yet. We hope these new traditions will become part of your family’s holiday story.

Farmhouse Dining and Christmas Carolers

The Farmhouse will be decorated beyond anything we’ve done before, creating a festive atmosphere for every meal. Whether you’re gathering with a large party or keeping it intimate, spend an evening in our spectacularly decorated space. The Farmhouse offers the perfect setting for memorable holiday celebrations. Christmas carolers from local schools will fill the Farmhouse with the sounds of the season as an uplifting part of your dinner experience on Thursdays and Sundays in December. As always, dinner reservations are recommended at the Farmhouse.

Christmas Carolers Dates
December 4, 7, 11, 14, 18 and 21

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Igloo Dining Experience

For an igloo dining experience that’s as unique as it’s cozy, reserve a table in one of our private Farmhouse Igloos. These private, full-service dining spaces provide gourmet food under the sky and stars, surrounded by the beauty of a winter countryside. They are settled in the Farmhouse Backyard, featuring both the full dining menu and bar menu with tastefully designed decor made to feel like home.

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Miracle® Holiday Pub & Bonfires

Located inside the Feedbarn, Miracle® offers a unique holiday experience for pre- or post-dinner drinks and casual food. Step into our holiday wonderland where nostalgic décor, twinkling lights, and vintage garlands create the perfect backdrop. Sip festive cocktails and mocktails served in signature glassware while enjoying comfort food favorites like golden grilled cheese and quesadillas. Cozy bonfires near the Miracle® Holiday Pub offer the perfect spot for s’mores. Whether you’re celebrating with friends over craft cocktails or enjoying a relaxed family meal, Miracle® blends holiday enchantment with casual dining.

Open Days and Hours
Thursday-Sunday from November 20-December 14
Daily from December 18-31
10 AM- 9 PM, bar opens at 3pm CT
Closed Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day and after 3pm on Christmas Eve

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Explore Our Holiday-Transformed Campus and Holiday Characters

Step outside to explore our holiday-transformed campus. Snap photos with our light-decorated tractors and take in the festive atmosphere as holiday lights sparkle across the entire property. Your paid Adventures visit includes the chance to meet our holiday cow and pig characters, play seasonal games, and create memories during a complete evening of holiday fun with family and friends.

 

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Dairy Tales with Farmer Kringle

Meet Farmer Kringle – Santa’s dairy farming brother who keeps the North Pole stocked with fresh milk for those legendary cookie marathons! This holiday season, he needs YOUR family’s help.
Join Farmer Kringle (in his signature red overalls and muck boots) for an enchanting evening adventure. Hop aboard a festively decorated bus to our robotic dairy, where you’ll discover the heartwarming story of these two Christmas brothers. Enjoy storytime with Farmer Kringle, fresh milk and cookies, and watch your children’s eyes light up as they write wish lists that Farmer Kringle personally delivers to Santa.
Your evening includes exclusive early access to explore our holiday-transformed Dairy Adventure for a full hour before the magic begins.
This isn’t just a story – it’s your chance to become part of the Christmas magic that makes Santa’s work possible!

Event Dates
December 5, 6, 12, 19, and 20
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Give the Gift of Year-Long Fun!

From November 20-December 31, 2025, buy a Cream of the Crop Membership and receive a $50 Fair Oaks Farms gift card. This makes for the perfect gift for families and agricultural enthusiasts who want less clutter and more fun!

Thanksgiving To Go

Leave the cooking to us this Thanksgiving and give yourself more time with your friends and family. Bring home a chef-prepared Thanksgiving meal to enjoy for your party. Pre-order your Thanksgiving To Go for pick up on November 26 with packages designed for 4-6 people or 8-10 people.

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Gift a Taste of the Farm

Our cheese collections feature award-winning cheeses crafted by master cheesemakers, from the delicate, butter-forward notes of our Butterkäse to our Aged Gouda, which offers a deeper flavor with more pronounced notes of caramel. Each selection represents the pinnacle of farmstead cheesemaking, created with meticulous attention to detail and time-honored traditions. Visit in-person at the Red Barn Milk Bar to purchase cheese and gift baskets or order online.

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New Year’s Eve Dinner & New Year’s Day Brunch at The Farmhouse

Enjoy special menus in addition to our regular menus on New Year’s Eve for Dinner and New Year’s Day for Brunch. Parties of 5 or less can book reservations online. For parties of 6 or more, please call 219-394-3663.

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Holiday Packages at The Fairfield by Marriott

Booking dates: November 1 – December 31, 2025

Make this holiday season unforgettable with Fairfield by Marriott’s exclusive Fair Oaks Farms hotel packages, designed to bring families closer to farm-fresh fun and festive memories. Choose from two specially crafted packages each combining comfortable accommodations with authentic agritourism experiences.