Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery
PRAIRIE FRUITS FARM & CREAMERY
Visting the Farm
We welcome visitors to our farm!
We are open to the public during the following times: Public hours change seasonally
Tuesdays: 4pm-9pm
Taco Tuesday at Caprae Restaurant and Goat Hikes! (Seasonally)
Wednesdays 4pm-9pm
May-October Farm Dinner Series
May-October 4-8pm Barcart open!
Music Under the Pavilion with Merry Travelers Band 5-8pm
Thursday-Saturday 4-9pm
Caprae Dinner Service
Relax on the farm and enjoy the beauty of Nature
Saturdays:
9am-9pm Open Farm Hours
9am Saturday Morning Goat Hikes
9-2pm Enjoy a lovely brunch on the farm!
2-4pm Small plates and gelato available
4-9pm Dinner menu available
Visit the goats, go for a walk and enjoy a meal or cheeseboard with friends!
Sundays:
9-4pm Open farm hours
9-2pm Enjoy a lovely brunch on the farm!
2-4pm Small plates and gelato available
Farmstore Hours
Tuesday-Friday 4-9pm
Saturday 9am-9pm
Sunday 9am-4pm
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During our farm's open hours, visitors can walk around the farm on our nature paths, visit with the goats, and see the cheese-making process through our viewing window. Purchase cheese to take home with you, or dine on-site. We have ample outdoor seating and welcome you to spend a few hours with us, relaxing outside with your friends and family. We also offer climate-controlled indoor seating and a covered pavilion.
During regular open hours, our restaurant is open as well with a full menu including cheese & charcuterie boards, small bites, beer and wine by the glass, and a seasonal cocktail menu.
Because we are a working farm, with farm animals, we do NOT allow you to bring pets (dogs, cats, etc.). Please leave your pet at home; if you're traveling with a pet, please leave him/her in your car with the window open while you're visiting us.
We are a cashless business. We accept all major credit/debit cards, Apple Pay and Cash App.
FARM TOURS
Group Tours
We love hosting tours and sharing our vision of sustainable, regenerative agriculture! Please fill out the form below and one of our team members will be in touch to schedule your event.
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Min 6 Max 100
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Groups over 40 guests will be broken into smaller, staggered groups
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$10 per person
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Includes 45-min tour ending with a sample of our cheese.
Interested in a more in-depth tour or one focused on a specific aspect of the farm? Contact us for a custom quote.
Tour fees for Champaign-Urbana public schools, grades K-12 as well as UIUC VetMed affiliated student groups, are waived.
Friday Farm Tour
Join us every Friday afternoon at 3:00 PM for a behind-the-scenes tour of Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery—a working, regenerative dairy farm in the heart of the prairie.
Your ticket includes a 45-minute guided walking tour where you’ll visit our barns, meet the animals, and learn about our approach to sustainable farming. You'll hear about how we care for the land, our herd, and how we craft our award-winning cheeses. The tour wraps up with a guided cheese tasting featuring seasonal selections made right here on the farm.
We will gather near the Red Shed and begin promptly at 3:00 PM, so please plan to arrive a few minutes early.
Come curious, leave inspired (and full of cheese)!
