FALL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Have your group arrive 15 minutes early to allow for parking, gathering, photos, and potty breaks.
Please check in about 10 minutes prior to your start time to receive Field Trip Wristbands.
Please have your group gather beyond the Entrance Wall, where the Silo and Wristband Booths are located.
Boots and appropriate Fall weather clothing that can get dirty.
Plastic bag for pumpkins.
Yes, siblings are required to pay. Babies in carriers/strollers are no-charge and will not receive a small pumpkin for the Pumpkin Patch Package.
During our Fall Field Trips some of the Fall Festivities will be operating for the public as well as the Espresso Alley and Gift Shop.
There are a few picnic tables in the kids play area.
Field Trips are only available on weekdays.
Online reservations are required for Field Trips. This guarantees groups are spaced accordingly, so everyone has an enjoyable experience.
Field Trip group size is a minimum of 15 students + 3 adults.
Yes, we do have bus parking available. Please make sure to email the total # of buses coming to hello@cravenfarm.com so we can prepare appropriately.
The rental fee is non-refundable and is not applicable to other Craven Farm activities, services, or merchandise.
If you would like to reschedule, and there is space available, the Craven Farm staff will work with you to reschedule your event during the same Fall Festival year.
Please check in at the office window prior to accessing your party room. The office is located just behind the main cashier stand.
Yes, you are welcome to bring food that does not require on-site preparation.
Please, no chafing dishes, hot pots, or crock pots in Wagon Alley or the Scarecrow Alley rooms. If you are in the Story Barn or one of the Harvest Barn rooms an exception can be made with prior approval.
Craven Farm has a "No Alchohol" policy during our Fall Festival.
Craven Farm is a public facility. There is no smoking or vaping allowed.
There is no available power in Wagon Alley, Scarecrow Alley Right and Scarecrow Alley Left.
There is limited power available in the Story Barn and the Harvest Barn rooms. Please advise the office if you are using power in one of these rooms.
There is no heat available in the party rooms. Please have your guests dress accordingly.
You may set up 15 minutes prior to your reservation time.
The room rental fee includes the decorated space, tables and chairs, and extra table(s) for food/gifts. Activities on the farm that require a fee are extra.
Please place all of your garbage in the cans provided in your party room. Our staff will wipe the tables, sweep, and empty garbage when your party is over.
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Check in 30 minutes prior to your scheduled rental time.
Pull through to the Fire Pit Check In tent. Drop off your gear and our staff will deliver it to your fire pit. Refer to map for Check In location.
Activities are an additional cost. The rental fee is for the private area with your own fire pit.
Yes, you can bring your own food and drink. Just no alcohol.
Any violation of the rules is subject to the entire party being removed from the farm.
Craven Farm is 100% smoke-free. This includes the parking lot. We want everyone to enjoy their time in the fresh air. This includes vaping.
There is a strict No-Alcohol policy at Craven Farm during our Fall Festival.
Any violation of these rules is subject to immediate removal of the entire party from the farm.
Dogs and other pets are not allowed. Craven Farm does welcome ADA Service Animals. Please note: companion and therapy animals do not qualify, and are not allowed.
There is limited rustic seating, so we suggest bringing additional chairs if everyone would like to sit.
The rooms are spacious and will fit lawn games.
There is a no refund policy. If a cancellation is needed we will do our best to reschedule but there are no guarantees.
There is no entrance fee to our farm. You only pay for activities you choose to do and items you choose to purchase.
Parking is free. Our lot can accommodate over 300 cars. The main lot is gravel and grass, with the secondary lot being grass. Our overflow lot is mowed field grass.
Handicapped parking is available in the main lot on the gravel area.
We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and AMEX.
Cash Only booths are: Kettle Corn Booth, Maze Booth, and Espresso. All other areas accept credit cards.
ATM's are located at Espresso, Ticket Booth near the Corn Maze, and near the Wristband Booths.
Craven Farm is open rain or shine. We advise you to check the weather before you visit and come prepared.
Because nature is unpredictable and some activities are too dangerous to operate in certain weather conditions, we reserve the right to withdraw any attractions without notice.
If you have any questions about how the weather has affected the conditions on the farm, please call 360-568-2601 or check our Facebook Page or website before you begin your journey to visit us.
Refunds due to weather conditions will only be given if Craven Farm makes the decision to close an attraction.
Dogs and other pets are not allowed. Craven Farm does welcome ADA Service Animals. Please note: companion and therapy animals do not qualify, and are not allowed.
We do invite your pooches out to our patch on "Pooches in the Patch" day. Please see "Pooches in the Patch" page for details and restrictions.
Craven Farm is 100% smoke-free. This includes the parking lot. We want everyone to enjoy their time in the fresh air. This includes vaping.
There is a strict No-Alcohol policy at Craven Farm during our Fall Festival.
We do have port-a-potties available for customer use. There are no indoor restrooms available to the public. Some of the units are ADA accessible and include baby changing stations.
Port-a-potty locations: near the pumpkin patch, behind the Animal Barn.
On weekends we have the Cook Shack, Funnel Cake Tent, Espresso Shop and Kettle Corn Booth which all serve wonderful food, drinks, and sweets at a reasonable price. Our tables are first come and cannot be reserved. We cannot guarantee you table space. If you would prefer your own private location with tables, we have private Party Rooms available for rent.
On weekdays food services are not available. We suggest you bring a picnic and enjoy the day on the farm.
- you are welcome to bring your own wagon, as ours are limited
- closed to walking shoes (flip flops, heels, sandals, and new shoes are not recommended)
- dress for the weather (think layers!)
- plastic bag for putting your pumpkin in the car
- gardening gloves - the pumpkin vines are prickly
- cell phone / camera
- sunscreen for those surprise sunny afternoons
- bring your sense of adventure!
No. Craven Farm is a working farm. For the safety of all, a paying adult (18 years or older) must accompany children under 12 years old into the 15-acre corn maze, kids adventure maze, and on the hayride. We encourage families to experience the attractions together.
There are no water fountains. Water may be purchased at all food concession locations, and from the cider case located near the main cashier stand.
We have various types of terrain at the farm. The parking lot is a mixture of grass and rocky gravel. The harvest market is set on concrete. The animal barn, party rooms, gift shop, espresso, and mini golf are all on concrete. The picnic area and play area, rubber duck race, kettle corn booth, and funnel cake tent have woodchips that you will be walking over. The corn maze is well packed down dirt but can get muddy and slick if it has been raining. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes when visiting the farm and bring your boots if it has been raining as it can get muddy on the farm!
Craven Farm is open 7 days a week. Weekdays are a wonderful time to visit the farm. Not all activities are open on weekdays, which means no crowds and no lines. Most days you will feel like you have the farm all to yourself. Plan to pack a lunch, as food concessions are not open during the week. They Hayride runs on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The Cow Train runs on Saturday and Sunday. On Holidays and No School Days, additional activities may be available. Follow our Facebook page to stay informed.
You are welcome to take photos and/or video for personal use only. Commercial photography requires written permission from Craven Farm. On occasion Craven Farm will photograph or take video of guests for educational or promotional purposes. Entry to Craven Farm grants permission for use of these images for any purpose without payment.
We have wagons (in limited quantities) and many wheelbarrows which are free to use for hauling pumpkins.
Tip: Bring a plastic or reusable bag to carry your pumpkin in the car.
None of the animals live on the farm year-round, with the exception of our pet rooster. We have a dear friend who loans us the animals from her family farm. All of the animals that are loaned are pets and well loved.
Our Lost and Found is at the main cashier stand. You can also email us at visitcravenfarm@gmail.com or call the farm at 360-568-2601. We keep all lost and found items until 5 days after we close activities for the season (October 31st) and then we donate any items we can to a local charity organization.
Here at Craven Farm we use a process called Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to determine when pesticides are used. The goal of this process is to apply pesticides as few times as possible while still protecting the crop. One of the major components of this technique is to monitor the fields on a daily basis. This allows us to be more environmentally friendly as opposed to just applying on a schedule. We aim to be as responsible as possible and our guest’s safety is something we take very seriously.
We are here to help! Please contact Craven Farm at 360-568-2601 or send an email to
Hello@cravenfarm.com.
Craven Farm takes every measure to ensure the safety and well-being of all campers. Our counselor to camper ratio is 1:10. Campers are never left alone and always escorted with a buddy and staff member if there is ever a need to leave the group. Our Staff Leads are CPR/First Aid certified.
We are a working farm. Campers will be working outdoors near animal stalls, in the fields, and in the children’s garden. On severe weather days, campers will remain inside our Story Barn. We have several Porta Potties and a handwashing/sanitation station located near the Kid’s Patch.
Complete the “Authorization to Dispense Medicine” Form located inside the registration forms. All staff members will be made aware of any special needs. Camp Leads will dispense medicine to your child. Children requiring special needs will be labeled with a red cross on their sleeve.
Campers will need to bring a sack lunch, snack, water bottle, hat, backpack and already applied sunscreen to camp each day. Staff members are not responsible for applying sunscreen to campers. Rainy days will require boots and raincoats. Please check the weather each day and have your camper dressed appropriately for working outdoors. Closed-toe shoes are a must.
Each day at Farm Camp is a learning day! Our schedule consists of working with animals, gardening and harvesting, exploring and working in the fields, an educational lesson, crafts and farm games. Campers will also participate in educational STEM and
Science lessons during their week at camp.
While we do our best to accommodate special requests, please keep in mind that our carefully planned activities and educational lessons are age-appropriate to keep the interest of all campers. Please fill out the Siblings/Cousins/Close Friends list in the Registration Form for any requests.
At this time, financial assistance is not available.
Camp is held rain or shine. In the case of severe weather, where it is not safe to operate, families will be notified.
We offer “Open Farm Day” on the Thursday from 11am – 1pm of your camper’s session. During this time you will be able to join your child for their lunch, take a hayride and tour the Kid’s Patch. We know your camper will be delighted to have you join us and show you everything they have learned!
We are so happy you asked! Please contact The Camp Director for volunteer opportunities.
While “Farmer for a Day” kiddos do not receive a camp T-shirt, they will follow the same schedule and be provided with the same learning opportunities as Summer Camp.
Absolutely! Although our schedule and many activities remain the same each week, campers will always be exposed to different learning opportunities to keep camp fun and exciting.
For the safety of all campers, spaces are limited. Reserve your spot today! We do have a waitlist option if the session you'd like to register for is full.
We will be working outdoors with all of nature’s creatures. You can bring bug spray and keep it inside your backpack. Certain bugs are a part of farm life and important to our crops. We will learn about the positive and negative effects certain bugs/insects have in our environment.
Yes! Your camp counselor and all staff members are here to help and support you each day at camp to make this a fun experience. Do not be afraid to ask when you are unsure of something!
If there is an emergency or you forgot something at home, a staff member will reach out to your family. Campers are not allowed to bring phones.
Please leave your toys, electronics and special trinkets at home. We will be moving quickly through different stations each day. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Campers are responsible for bringing their own lunch, snack and water bottle each day.
Yes! You will have the opportunity to spend time with our goats, pigs, turkeys, rabbit and chickens during your time at camp.