Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Market: During the first 2 weekends in May, we have a wide variety of live flowers and vegetable plants for sale. We also offer a variety of free family-friendly activities such as our duck races (all ages), bouncy corral (age 3+), reindeer ring toss (all ages), and giant Connect4 (all ages). Kids (and adults!) can also play in our bubble party machine for $2 per person. Visitors can shop in our farm store for gifts, garden supplies, metal yard art, seasonal décor, jewelry, Amish-made jams and sauces, and locally-made goat milk soaps. A variety of vendors also set up each weekend, offering handmade crafts, food, build-your-own stuffed animals, and much much more! Pumpkin Patch: In the fall, we have a U-pick pumpkin patch, as well as a huge selection of pre-picked pumpkins, squash, and gourds for sale. We also offer a variety of free family-friendly activities such as our duck races (all ages), bouncy corral (age 3+), pumpkin tic tac toe (all ages), reindeer ring toss (all ages), and giant Connect4 (all ages). Kids and adults of all ages can also play in our bubble party machine for $2 per person. Our farm store is open every weekend, offering a large selection of gifts, fall and holiday décor, jewelry, Amish-made jams and sauces, and locally-made goat milk soaps. Visitors can enjoy food, mini donuts, and apple cider slushies from Barton's Bites. A different assortment of vendors also set up each weekend, offering handmade crafts, food, build-your-own stuffed animals, and much much more! Reindeer Visits: During the Christmas season (weekends in November and December), we offer reindeer encounters, where visitors can see and interact with our reindeer. Tickets are required, and can be purchased in advance by clicking the "Book a Reindeer Encounter Now" button at the bottom of the screen. We also offer family-friendly holiday activities and crafts in the pavilion. Our Christmas gift shop is open in the barn, offering a selection of gifts, holiday décor, and more. Festive selfie stations are set up around the farm for you to take photos. Hot chocolate, specialty mochas, hot apple cider, cookies, and warm mini donuts will be available for purchase from Barton's Bites.

Yes! We offer free parking during every season. Handicapped parking spaces are available near the farm store, and additional parking is located on the east side of the farm.

No reservations are needed to visit our farm during our Spring and Fall seasons. Admission is free during these seasons. Reservations and paid admission are required to view and interact with our reindeer during the Christmas season (November-December). You can make your reservation by clicking the "Book a Reindeer Encounter Now" button on our website.

You can pet and take photos with our reindeer through the viewing windows in the reindeer house or through the fence. You can also walk along our Reindeer Trail, an approximately 1/8 mile walk around the perimeter of the reindeer enclosure. For the safety of our animals and guests, only staff members are allowed to go inside of the reindeer enclosure.

You are welcome and encouraged to take your own photos while our farm is open. We have several photo spots available for you to use! Professional photography sessions are also encouraged, but must be scheduled in advance. Please see our Photography Policy page for full details.

We do have limited time slots available for field trips during the week. These spots fill up quickly, so please contact prairiemoonfarmil@gmail.com as early as possible to request a field trip for your class.

Friendly leashed dogs are welcome in most areas of Prairie Moon Farm. We just ask that you clean up after your pets and keep a respectful distance between them and our farm animals. Pets are not allowed to enter the reindeer area, as their presence can be stressful for our reindeer. Service animals are allowed in the reindeer area, but please alert a staff member upon arrival so that special assistance can be provided. Please contact us at prairiemoonfarmil@gmail.com if you have any questions about our pet or service animal policy.

We welcome guests of all abilities, and we do our best to make our farm as accessible as possible. Wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons can be brought onto the farm, but the ground can be bumpy and uneven in areas, and wheelchairs may need someone pushing/helping. Most areas of the farm are outdoors and have gravel, grass, or dirt paths, so inclement weather can make it difficult for wheels to travel through. When you arrive, our staff is happy to help in any way we can. If you have any questions, please email us at prairiemoonfarmil@gmail.com.