Upcoming Farm Events
Special events and activities throughout the year
Join us for special events throughout the year at Brand Farms! From our colorful Sunflower Fest to family-friendly activities and seasonal celebrations, there's always something exciting happening at the farm.
Sunflower Fest
Join us for the annual Brand Farms Sunflower Fest! Walk through acres of stunning sunflowers in full bloom, capture perfect photos, and enjoy special farm activities and food vendors during this beautiful summer weekend.
What to Expect:
Explore our sprawling sunflower fields with over 20 acres and multiple varieties of sunflowers. Enjoy guided sunflower tours throughout the day, photography sessions, flower cutting (additional fee), live music, and special food and craft vendors. The perfect summer farm experience for families, couples, and photographers alike!
Pricing:
Adults: $12, Children (3-12): $8, Under 3: Free, Family Pass (2 adults + up to 3 children): $35
Dakota County Fair
Brand Farms will be at the Dakota County Fair with our farm fresh products, demonstrations, and activities! Stop by our booth to say hello, sample our products, and learn about what's happening at the farm this season.
What to Expect:
Visit our fair booth to sample and purchase farm fresh products including early season apples, honey, jams, caramel apples, and more. Meet Farmer Aaron and learn about our sustainable farming practices. Kids can participate in our seed planting activity and everyone can enter our daily drawing for Brand Farms gift baskets!
Pricing:
Fair admission required. Visit Brand Farms booth for product specials!
Adult Night at the Farm
Enjoy an evening at Brand Farms exclusively for adults (21+)! Our Adult Night offers a relaxed farm atmosphere with special activities, local craft beverages, live music, and farm-to-table tastings.
What to Expect:
Escape for an evening of adult fun on the farm! Your ticket includes a twilight hayride through the orchard, apple cider and hard cider tastings, caramel apple and pie samples, live acoustic music, and one complimentary beverage (additional available for purchase). Farm-inspired appetizers will be available from local food vendors. Don't miss our bonfire and stargazing area!
Pricing:
$25 per person (includes hayride, tastings, and one beverage)
Families at the Farm
Our Families at the Farm event celebrates the start of fall with a day packed full of family-friendly activities, apple picking, and seasonal treats. Create lasting memories with your loved ones at Brand Farms!
What to Expect:
Your ticket includes access to all farm activities: apple picking (apples priced separately), hayrides, bounce pads, hamster rollers, hay bale climbing, corn pit, apple cannons (5 shots included), and more! Food vendors will be on-site with family-friendly meal options, and our farm store will be open with seasonal products, apple cider donuts, and caramel apples.
Pricing:
Adults: $15, Children (3-12): $12, Under 3: Free, Family Pass (2 adults + up to 3 children): $45
Date Night at the Orchard
Surprise your special someone with a memorable evening at Brand Farms! Our Date Night at the Orchard offers a romantic farm setting with special couple's activities, delicious food and drinks, and beautiful fall scenery.
What to Expect:
Enjoy a romantic evening on the farm with your ticket including a twilight hayride through the orchard with cozy blankets, a shared farm-to-table appetizer platter featuring local cheeses and harvest treats, two complimentary beverages (wine, beer, or cider), access to all farm activities without the daytime crowds, live music, and a private bonfire area. Each couple also receives a small bag to pick apples and a take-home caramel apple kit!
Pricing:
$40 per couple (includes all activities, shared appetizer platter, and two beverages)
MEA Farm Adventures
No school? No problem! Join us during MEA break for two days of special farm activities, pumpkin picking, and fall fun. Take advantage of this school break to enjoy a beautiful fall day at the farm!
What to Expect:
Enjoy extended hours and special activities during MEA break! Your ticket includes access to all farm activities: pumpkin patch (pumpkins priced separately), hayrides, bounce pads, hamster rollers, hay bale climbing, corn pit, apple cannons (5 shots included), and more! We'll have special scheduled activities throughout the day including farm animal meet-and-greets, pumpkin decorating stations (additional fee), face painting, and educational demonstrations. Food vendors will be on-site all day.
Pricing:
Adults: $15, Children (3-12): $12, Under 3: Free, Family Pass (2 adults + up to 3 children): $45, Teachers (with ID): $10
Families at the Farm - Halloween Edition
Experience the magic of fall with our special Halloween-themed Families at the Farm event! Enjoy all our regular farm activities plus special Halloween fun including a not-too-spooky evening hayride, costume contest, and more.
What to Expect:
This special evening event includes all our regular farm activities plus Halloween extras! Enjoy the pumpkin patch with evening lights, a 'not-too-spooky' twilight hayride, costume contest with prizes (judging at 6:30 PM), trick-or-treating at activity stations, spooky (but not scary) story time, Halloween-themed photo opportunities, and a choreographed pumpkin light show after dark. Hot apple cider and fall treats will be available for purchase. Great for families with children of all ages!
Pricing:
Adults: $18, Children (3-12): $15, Under 3: Free, Family Pass (2 adults + up to 3 children): $55
Contact Us About Events
Email Aaron at brandfarms@gmail.com
Special Events
Watch our social media for announcements about upcoming events at the farm!