At Tanners Orchard, there’s never a dull moment out on the farm. From apple picking to train rides to our corn maze and petting zoo, there are plenty of things to keep the kids entertained and engaged. On top of that, though, we also host several exciting events throughout the year. A few of our favorite annual activities are as follows:
Peaches & Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
Who doesn't love a classic blueberry pancake? At our all-you-can-eat event, you can try this sweet treat while also sampling some of our peach products. Kids and adults alike can enjoy breakfast with family and friends, while visiting our Farm Market and enjoying our traditional on-the-farm activities! Tanners Orchard hosts our Peaches and Blueberry Pancake Breakfast on the first two Saturday's in August.
Sunflower Field
Tanners Orchard's Sunflower Field invites guests to visit the farm and celebrate all the joy and happiness sunflowers bring! Admission to the Sunflower field is $5 with the option to pick flowers for an additional fee. Tickets can be purchased at the U-Pick building. While experiencing our Sunflower Field, you can explore, snap photos and pick a flower to take home to the family. Tanners Orchard hosts our Sunflower Experience during the last two weeks of August.
Event Dates: August 12th through August 31st
Butterfly and Ladybug Release
Kick off the start of sunflower season by releasing butterflies and native ladybugs over the sunflower field! This is an event you won’t want to miss! Learn how to release our butterflies and ladybugs out of your own hands, while feeling at one with nature, while sending these beauties off into their new home. Then it’s time to explore our sunflower fields before the rest of the crowd with your early admission. Please be sure to bring your camera as there are so many amazing photo opportunities!
In addition to experiencing our butterflies and ladybugs being released, your ticket will include a breakfast of chocolate chip pancakes topped with apple pie filling and homemade caramel, sausage and a beverage. Don’t miss out on getting to see the beautiful sunflowers in full bloom and watching your butterfly and ladybugs take flight!
Event Dates: August 17th
Sunflower Smores N' More
Sunflower Smores N’ More allows you to enjoy the beauty of our sunflowers in the evening. Check In starts at 5:00pm, followed by Appetizers at 5:30pm served in the Sunflower Field. Dinner is at 6:00pm with a hot dog bar in the Back 40 Fun Acres. You can enjoy our public firepit, or you can rent a private one to enjoy with family and friends. During this time, we will have a smores bar with plenty of fun fillings for you to choose from. A cash bar will also be available at this time. The night ends with a trip to The Back 40 Fun Acres. This play area is usually crowded with children running, jumping, and climbing over equipment. But since this is a kid-free event, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the entire area yourself! The Farm Market will be open until 9 PM for your kid free shopping experience.
Event Dates: August 23rd
Jeepers
Jeep days are the best days but the only way to make them better is a trip to Tanners Orchard for their annual Jeep show! Come join us on the farm to show off your Jeep starting at 10 am. We will be judging (just for fun) and awarding prizes at 1 p.m. for The Biggest Shoes, The Best Topless, The Best Spare Tire Cover, and The Best of Show.
Event Dates: September 7th
Santa Breakfast
If you are looking for a fun Christmas activity for the kids, then you’ll want to attend our Breakfast with Santa! This event features a hearty meal and access to a hot chocolate bar. Your children can decorate ornaments and take pictures with Santa. This event is limited, so make sure to obtain your tickets early! Tanners Orchard hosts our Santa Breakfast in November. *Only tickets bought directly through a Tanners Orchard Ticket Spice page will be honored. Tickets are non refundable and non transferrable.
Event Dates: November 16th
Christmas Open House
Tis the season for finding incredible holiday gifts for your loved ones! Tanners Orchard hosts our yearly Christmas Open House as a day of fun and activities for those looking to get ahead on their Christmas shopping. Our Christmas Open House is a fan-favorite affair, featuring raffle drawings and samples of our many gourmet products, and much more! Tanners Orchard hosts our Christmas Open House in November. This is a great time to stock up for winter and participate in Cans for Care.
Christmas Themed Dinner Event 21+:
Dinner with the Griswolds
This exciting holiday event is for ADULTS ONLY, with limited tickets available! This year's theme is centered around a holiday classic, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Cocktail hour starts at 5pm with dinner starting at 6pm. Tickets will be available soon. *Only tickets bought directly through a Tanners Orchard Ticket Spice page will be honored. Tickets are non refundable and non transferrable.
Event Dates: November 23rd
More Information
For more information on any of the above events, call us at (309) 228-9162.