We offer events that cater to every audience. Find the perfect option for you and your loved ones!
School Field Trips
During field trips, the children get the opportunity to pet and feed different types of animals and go on a hayride to the pumpkin patch. While on the hayride, students will see horses and cattle grazing in the fields and ducks/geese on the ponds. From a safe distance they can see beehives where our honeybees live and learn how they pollinate the crops and provide us with honey. The beekeeper will give a honeybee talk and show your group all of his equipment and how to start and care for the hive! Students also have the opportunity to visit with our calves, lambs, and milk the cow. On our spring field trips in May, we see all the newborn babies! Children are taught about planting and they learn to shear a sheep in place of picking a pumpkin.
These field trips are all guided and last approximately 2 hours. We ask for a 25 person minimum for your group, no exceptions. Field trip price $15 per child, and teachers/aides are free. Chaperones are only $8 with no pumpkin included. If a trip is cancelled by school one week prior, a $50 fee is required. Weather does not apply to this. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Updated 8/1/23
Little Farmers Preschool/Toddler Program
Our Spring session for the Little Farmers program is on WED or FRI 10 AM to 11 AM for 13 weeks starting Jan 24, 2024 to May 8, 2024. Register on FareHarbor for all our programs!
We have fun activities for ages 2-5, stay busy seeing animals and learning along the way. Inquire on the “Contact Us” tab. Limited spots available. Text Farmer Missy our Instructor at 859-496-7144 for more info or to give it a try for a day!
Little Farmers Summer Camp with parent runs for two days from 9:45am to 12:45am during JUNE AND JULY on selected dates stay tuned on FareHarbor.
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2023 Adventure Days on the Farm Summer Camp
Our Farm Camp offers educational, hands on fun for children of all ages. Kids get experiences with goats, chickens, ducks, rabbits, horses, sheep, cows and brief work with Taco, our Llama. At the end of the camp days we invite parents and grandparents to let your child show you all around the farm! Confidence grows with each new experience, some of which include learning how to ward off predators with a slingshot and paint balls, collect farm fresh eggs, shear sheep, learn how to fish, and so much more! Camp is enhanced with fun songs, obstacle courses, team building activities and more. Every day is a bit different, but jam packed with fun! Please register your kids before we fill up!
2023 Summer Camp Dates - 9:45am to 2:45 pm
June 15-16
June 22-23
June 29-30
July 6-7
July 13-14
Goat Yoga
We were able to update to our newest AG barn with concrete in 2020. Yoga is fun and clean! Expect a a few chocolate chips that will be quickly swept up by our volunteer teen attendants working for community service hours! ;) $20 per class. Bring a child 5 years and older for free! We have extra mats, and please bring an old towel. Events can be found on Eventbrite, just search “Benton Family Farm” and “Goat Yoga!” Our instructor is Sara Dwane.
Birthday/Private Parties
Our farm is available to rent for your child's birthday party! Birthdays at the farm allow hands on, personal experience with barnyard animals where children and adults can feed and play with animals. Begin your party at our large heated and air conditioned Gathering Room which has a full kitchen, bathrooms and plenty of room for party activities. Our team of farmers will be your personal guide, picking up your group from the Gathering Room and taking you on a walk to the barnyard. While in the barn, the options are plentiful, including feeding the goats, sheering the sheep, holding bunnies and chickens. Your family and friends can enjoy a meal or cake, open presents, and use the large space to organize your own games if desired. Baby goat snuggles are the best!
$275 for up to 40-45 guests. No fee per person. Go an extra step and have the Kona Ice truck drop in for 30 minutes (tell Loni we sent you: 513-442-5662) they know exactly where we are! For pizza, we suggest a family owned business part of called Marckesanos Pizza: 859-493-5567. Mention you are ordering for a party at Benton Farms!
You are also welcome to hold your baby/wedding showers, corporate workshops, vendor gatherings, rehearsal dinners, retirement parties, high school reunions, high school graduations and more here at the farm.
Mobile Education Animal Trailer
Bringing the country to you! Email us for prices and details — we cater to your needs and budget. We come to your school, daycare, Church, private events and libraries……
Pricing depends on type of groups please email us bentonfamilyfarm@aol.com
We bring the farm to your group and it is not simply a petting zoo we teach the children about all the animals. We can set up as a tour and teach or do a display so the group can pet and hold the animals.
Weddings
Get married on the farm! Use our special wedding field with beautiful, peaceful woods in your background, or simply on the porch of the barn. Receptions also can be held at farm. If your guest list is over 80, then a tent can be rented and placed directly in front or to side of our Gathering Room Barn area which is heated and cooled! Catering friendly area, plenty of parking, handicapped restrooms and bridal room for getting ready for that special day. While our base price is $2000, costs can be determined uniquely to work for each couple. An estimate can be provided after an email is received with your number of guests and more specific needs.
