Fall is a great time to get out into the country and see new things, visit new places, and feel the change of the season. And the Kaw Valley Farm Tour is a truly unique way to do just that. For 21 years, on the first full weekend in October, people pack up their cars with friends and family, and cruise back roads and quiet highways, (and some city streets) of the Northeast region of Kansas to reach some very special places.
Animal Experiences
Do you like baby goats, rescued donkeys, free range chickens, apple orchards, kune kune pigs, honeybees, Scottish Highland cattle, persimmon trees, paw paw forest, pumpkin patches, hay rides, inspiring garden techniques, flowers in a maze that you can cut, kids art in a garden, logs inoculated with mushroom spawn and mycorrhizae around orchard trees, Nigerian Dwarf Fainter goats, native plant gardens, mums, a straw palace you can climb, an urban farm school, new born calves, super productive tiny urban yard with ducks and rabbits, turkeys, protected prairies, nursery plants, medicinal herbs, vineyards and wine?
Fun on the Farm!
Yes, I do, too! And so did over 3,000 people last year. Created as a means to support the economic activity of small family farms and educate the general public about where their food comes from, this self-guided tour brings joy and support to the farmers and to the visitors who gain front-row access to farms that are not always open to the public.
History & Heritage
Six Heritage sights along the way demonstrate the rich history of this region through immersive exhibits. Step back in time to see the people and places that shaped our communities.
Special Events and Markets
Be sure to check each stop for special events and vendors. And bring a shopping bag and a cooler so you can bring home thoughtfully produced food and art items from the region.
Purchase Your Tickets!
For more information and to purchase a ticket go to kawvalleyfarmtour.com. There, you will see an online map of all the farms and heritage sites to plan your tour. Then, at your first farm stop, you will pick up a color guidebook with a list of all the stops.