25 WEEKLY 2025
SEPTEMBER
VOL 3 • NO. 33
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EXPLORE KANSAS FARMLAND AT THE 21ST ANNUAL KAW VALLEY FARM TOUR This October, gather your friends and family for the 21st Annual Kaw Valley Farm Tour, set for Saturday, October 4, 2025 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday, October 5, 2025 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) across northeast Kansas. This year’s tour includes 33 farms and six heritage sites, featuring several local Baldwin City farms offering something unique for every visitor.
The Kaw Valley Farm Tour is a beloved event that lets people discover the rich diversity of Kansas agriculture—everything from vineyards and pumpkin patches to cut flowers, livestock, and sustainable farming practices. Expect fresh local produce, animal encounters, hands-on experiences, and a chance to learn from farmers about where your food comes from. Born with the spirit of community, the tour offers a self-guided format, supported by a digital map to help you plan your route. It’s realistic to plan to visit 4–5 farms per day to make the most of the weekend. Several Baldwin City farms are part of this year’s lineup. Visitors can enjoy wineries, nurseries, orchards, apiaries, heritage farms, and more. (Check the full list of participating farms on the tour’s official website for the most up-to-date details.) To make the weekend even more special, there is a Harvest Party planned for Friday, October 3, 2025, at Vinland Valley Nursery in Baldwin City, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The evening includes live music, food and drink, art raffles, and a creative atmosphere to kick off the farm tour weekend. Proceeds from the Harvest
Party benefit the Lumberyard Arts Center. Tickets for the tour are $15 per carload, giving access for the full weekend and covering entry to all farms and heritage sites. You can purchase tickets online, and pick up a physical guidebook at the first farm you visit. Whether you’re interested in wine, flowers, farm animals, local food, or heritage sites, this year’s Kaw Valley Farm Tour promises a weekend full of discovery, connection, and appreciation for Kansas farmland. Be sure to check the official site for complete farm listings, map details, and tips to plan your tour.
BALDWIN CITY FARMS TO EXPLORE
Baldwin City is home to a variety of unique farms, each offering its own flavor of fun, learning, and local products. Be sure to add these must-visit spots to your farm tour itinerary: Ad Astra Alpacas
168 E. 1700 Road, Baldwin City, KS Get up close and personal with friendly alpacas! Enjoy alpaca feeding, watch fiber demonstrations, and browse unique alpacamade items. Kids will love the fun activities, including tree swings and a teeter-totter. www.adastraalpacas.com Haven Pointe Winery
961 E. 1600 Road, Baldwin City, KS Savor the taste of Kansas with a wine flight featuring red and white FrenchAmerican hybrid varietals, fruit wines, and meads crafted from local grapes, honey, and fruits. www.havenpointewinery.com
South Baldwin Farms
22 E. 1700 Road, Baldwin City, KS Celebrate fall at this bustling orchard with u-pick pumpkins, family-friendly activities, and a behind-the-scenes look at the packhouse and cider room. Stock up on apples, peaches, blackberries, cider, and more for a true farm-to-table experience. www.southbaldwin.com Vesecky Family Farms
1814 N. 600 Road, Baldwin City, KS Step back in time with a tour of the farm’s late 1800s house and barn, then see today’s operations featuring pasture-raised chickens, ducks, turkeys, cattle, meat goats, hay, and crops. www.veseckyfamilyfarms.com Vinland Valley Nursery
1606 N. 600 Road, Baldwin City, KS Browse a full-service garden center filled with pottery, locally made goods, bulk products, and a beautiful cutting garden perfect for strolling and inspiration. www.vinlandvalleynursery.com
MAPS & GUIDEBOOKS
Purchase tickets online at kawvalleyfarmtour.com After purchasing online, pick up your printed guidebook and map at the first farm you visit Digital maps are also available on the website for planning your route Tip: Plan to visit 4–5 farms per day, and watch for roadside signs markings
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