Adventures and Tours are Open Rain or Shine, 7 Days a Week

Experiential Museums, Adventures & Tours

Come learn about our ever-changing planet, and see how we’re leading the future of food! There’s no better place on Earth to learn about and experience modern farming than Fair Oaks Farms. Perfect for all ages, school groups, and tour groups.

  •  The Dairy Adventure:  Come see the future of Dairy Farming in the Robotic Dairy
  •  The Pig Adventure:  Learn all about raising pigs and enjoy the Indoor Ropes Course!
  •  The Crop Adventure:  Learn how we are feeding 7 billion people and counting

Admissions and Tour Information

One-Day General Admission

$25 / person

Spend a day enjoying Fair Oaks Farms! The Dairy Adventure is a transparent look at innovative dairy farming. At the Dairy Adventure visitors learn about the goodness of dairy, good milking practices, the comfort of the cows, and how the farmers at Fair Oaks Farms are innovators in sustainability. The Pig Adventure at Fair Oaks Farms is an up-close look at modern pig farming and pork production. Visitors learn the many ways farmers care for pigs at the breed-to-ween farm and how the pigs help humans at the Pork Education Center. The WinField Crop Adventure gives visitors a candid look inside the world of production agriculture. Visitors learn how science, technological breakthroughs, and stewardship programs are helping meet the demands of a growing population.

This ticket also includes Mooville, the outdoor play area.

Ages 2 and under are FREE! Admission purchases only need to be made for guests ages 3 and over. All online purchases are final.

The Adventures and tours are open Monday-Saturday from 9 am – 5 pm CT. Sundays from 10 am – 5 pm CT.

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Two-Day General Admission

$42 / person

There is so much to see and do, take your time and enjoy it all!

Ages 2 and under are FREE! Admission purchases only need to be made for guests ages 3 and over. All online purchases are final.

The Adventures and tours are open Monday-Saturday from 9 am – 5 pm CT. Sundays from 10 am – 5 pm CT.

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Mooville

Included with Adventures admission, or $5 tickets are available for Mooville admission only. Note: If you’ve already purchased Adventures passes, Mooville access is included – no need to buy separate Mooville tickets.

Open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day then Saturday and Sunday through October, Mooville is an outdoor play area for kids (and kids at heart) of all ages! Take a ride on the Milk Chug Express Train, Climb to Udder Heights on the milk jug climbing wall, slide down Legen-Dairy Drop, and jump the day away on Dairy Air giant jumping pillow. Our smaller visitors will enjoy the Pedal Tractors and the Children’s playground.

Mooville is open Monday – Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm CT; and Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm CT.

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Pig Adventure Ropes Course

$5 / person

With multiple tiers to suit a range of ages, our indoor ropes course is exciting and fun to tackle. It’s the perfect way to relieve energy indoors.

Ropes course tickets can be purchased in Admissions or at the Pig Adventure.

The ropes course is open Monday – Saturday 9 am – 5 pm CT and Sunday 10 am – 5 pm CT.

The Orchard

$5 per person ages 3 and up

Enjoy a day picking apples and pumpkins at our picturesque 20-acre Orchard complete with weekend wagon rides, golf cart rentals, and photo opportunities to complete your experience.

Tickets for The Orchard are sold at The Admissions building. No need to purchase in advance – we always have room for you! The Orchard is open seasonally from September through November.

The Orchard is open Monday – Saturday 9 am – 5 pm CT and Sunday 10 am – 5 pm CT.

Hours

Attraction & Dining Hours
Adventures Monday – Saturday: 9AM –5PM CT
Sunday: 10AM – 5PM CT
Farmhouse Restaurant Lunch, Monday – Saturday 10 am – 3 pm CT
Brunch, Sunday 10 am – 3pm CT
Dinner, Everyday 4 pm – 9 pm CT
 

BP Gas Station & Dairycatessan

 Pumps operate: 24/7
Open Daily: 4 AM – 11 PM
Red Barn Milk Bar Open Daily: 10 AM – 6 PM CT
Cowfé Permanently closed

Preparing For Your Adventure

First time visiting? Here is everything you need to know before visiting our farms.

Clothing

Wear casual, comfortable clothing that you can play in!

Plan for the Weather

We have both indoor and outdoor activities and are open rain or shine.

Live Animals

You will see live animals on our farm. However, we are biosecure so there is no human interaction.

Timing & Duration

We suggest you arrive in the morning to fit in everything you want to see! Each Adventure takes between 2 – 3 hours.

Go at Your Own Pace

The Adventures are self-guided, so spend as much time at each exhibit as you like!

Satisfy Your Appetite

We have 3 on-site restaurants ready to fuel your stomachs for a day of fun!

Parking

All of our parking is free!

Special Needs

We are handicap accessible including an adult changing room in the Market building.

Mother’s Room

Need a break to breastfeed? We have a mother’s room located in the Market building where you can have privacy.

Answers to Common Questions

Can’t find what you’re looking for below? Message us or give us a call at (219) 394-2025 Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM CST.

Nope, just come on in! We recommend that your visit begins in the morning so that you have plenty of time to visit all of our attractions. Be sure to make time for lunch at our Cowfé or Farmhouse Restaurant!

We recommend 2 hours for each- The Dairy Adventure and Pig Adventure. They are mostly self-guided tours so you can slow down or speed up to accommodate your own pace. Add 1 hour for The Crop Adventure. Add 1 hour for Mooville.

Fair Oaks Farms is on Central Standard Time. (Chicago Time)

There is a Mother’s Lounge available in our Feedbarn, located right next to our Admission Building. This lounge allows privacy and a quiet spot for you and your child(ren).

Come Visit the Farm

Tours are open rain or shine, Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM and Sun 10AM-5:00PM. It’s a full day or a full weekend of hands-on education, laugh-out-loud fun, and great food. We’ll see you on the farm.

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