SPRING on the FARM

Join us in 2026 for Spring on the Farm, a season filled with blooming tulips, adorable baby animals, fresh-picked strawberries, and classic farmyard fun. 

Wander through vibrant tulip displays, cuddle baby farm animals, explore the orchard, and pick strawberries straight from the field. Make unforgettable springtime memories, savor the season’s flavors, and celebrate spring with us at Center Grove Orchard. 

Admission required for ages 3 and older.

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SPRING on the FARM

Strawberry Fields & Summer Feels

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Foam Party

Dates & Times: June 7 & June 13 at 12:00 PM

Cool off and celebrate summer with a giant Foam Party from Five One Foam! Dance, play, and make a splash in mountains of foam. Don't forget to bring a towel.

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Strawberry Eating Contest

Dates & Times: June 6, 7, 13 & 14 at 11:30 AM

Can you finish a giant strawberry faster than anyone else? Kids and adults alike will have a chance to compete in this fun, family-friendly contest.

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Barn Show

Dates & Times: June 6, 7, 13 & 14 at 10:30 AM

Head to the Barn Show for an entertaining and educational look at life on the farm. Meet some of our animals and learn more about the farm in this interactive guest favorite.

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Balloon Twisting & Caricatures

Dates & Times:
• Balloon Twisting: June 6, 7, 13 & 14 from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Caricatures: June 6 & 14 from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Watch Silly Sally transform balloons into colorful creations and take home a one-of-a-kind caricature drawn by Caricatures by Steph. These talented artists are always a hit with kids and adults alike.

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Tulip Festival

Celebrate spring surrounded by color at our Tulip Festival, featuring over 400,000 tulip bulbs planted across the farm. Stroll through a stunning 4-acre tulip field designed for photography and U-Pick, plus tulips woven throughout the farmyard for a fully immersive experience. It’s the perfect place to slow down, snap photos, and take home your own bundle of blooms. Spring has never looked so good at Center Grove Orchard.

And don’t forget… boots are a good idea!

2026 Tulip Season | Mid-April – Mid-May

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Baby Animal Days

Baby Animal Days at Center Grove Orchard marks the heart of spring on the farm — right between our Tulip Festival and Strawberry Fest, when everything feels brand new again. 

Beginning in early May, the farm comes alive with new arrivals. Meet playful baby goats, fluffy chicks and ducklings, soft bunnies, sweet farm puppies, and more as they make their spring debut. It’s a chance to slow down, soak in the season, and let the kids (and adults) experience the simple joy of new life on the farm. 

Fresh air, tiny hooves, little quacks, and wagging tails — spring truly begins during Baby Animal Days at Center Grove Orchard.

2026 Baby Animal Days | Late April – Early June 

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Strawberry Fest

Join us for Strawberry Fest in mid May through June and pick the juiciest, ripest strawberries straight from the vine. Wander sun-kissed fields, fill your basket with fresh berries, and enjoy the simple joy of U-Pick season. While you’re here, visit adorable baby animals and enjoy farm activities for the whole family. Come harvest the moments that matter most at Center Grove Orchard.

2026 Strawberry Season | Mid-May –  Early June 

Extras You Can Enjoy During Your Visit

  1. Tulip U-Pick (Seasonal)
    Stroll through our tulip fields and create your own bouquet with single blooms, bundled stems, or ready-to-carry jars and carriers. Whether you’re picking a few favorites or building the perfect spring arrangement, Tulip U-Pick is a simple, beautiful way to take a piece of the farm home with you.
  2. Feeding the Animals
    Get up close for a heart-melting moment!
    • Bottle Feeding is $3 per bottle (currently not available)
    • Feed Cups are $2 per cup
    • The All-In-One Bucket is $11.75 (includes Hay, Feed Cups and a Bottle)
  3. Strawberry U-Pick Produce (Seasonal)
    Come taste the freshest flavors of the season straight from the field! Availability varies depending on crop readiness. Expected to ready in late May.

    Quart: $8.95 Gallon: $29.95
  4. Sugar Snap Peas U-Pick Produce (Seasonal)
    Did you know that we grow Sugar Snap Peas for U-Pick during Springtime on the Farm? These sweet, crunchy pods are one of the first fresh tastes of spring—and they’re a hit with kids and adults alike! Expected to be ripe in early June.

    Quart: $4.50

 

Baby Animals

 

Interact with animals

Safely interact with an array of baby animals, such as puppies, goats, kittens, bunnies, and more!
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Farmyard Activities

 

Explore the farmyard

Dive into the Corn Pool, take a scenic Hayride, or zip down the Honey Beeline, and explore the Farmyard.
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Sweet Eats

 

ENJOY SEASONAL SWEET TREATS

Whether you choose to explore one of the food stands or simply wish to visit the Country Store, there will be a range of delicious treats available.
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Hay Cafe

 
Comfort foods, Bakery treats, slushies, and more!
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Lemonade Stand

 
Fresh-squeezed lemonade and strawberry lemonade.
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Kettle Corn

 
Freshly popped strawberry kettle corn available in the Country Store.
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Candy Kitchen

 
Homemade Fudge available in the Country Store.
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Bakery

 
Made-from-scratch pies, strawberry donuts, & more!
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The Caboose

 
Classic & Seasonal funnel cakes Lemonade & Water
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Attractions

CGO Express

Take a ride around and enjoy the beautiful country setting on this fun and safe train. Children 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Unlimited rides included with Farmyard Admission
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Hayrack Rides

Hop on our Hayride for a trip around the farm! Hayrides take you out to the Orchard, Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Combine Slide, and CGO Express Train. See the sites, get ideas for your next activity, scope out food options and enjoy yourself.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Honey Beeline

How fast can you zip down the Honey Beeline? Travel out Country Corner to find out!
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Corn Pool

Jump right in! You've never seen a pool like this-- filled to the brim with corn kernels.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Bottle Feeding Baby Goats +

Bottle feed our baby goats! Offered all day starting at 9:30 AM and last feeding at 6:30 PM, with breaks throughout when our babies are resting or digesting. Limited availability.
Cost: $3/ bottle.

Black Gold Super Slide

Feel the autumn air push your hair back as you ride these 135-foot slides.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Apple Slingshot

How far will an apple fly? Place one in our Apple Slingshot and find out.

Open on Weekends (beginning mid-September) and Columbus Day
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Combine Slide

See you at the bottom! The 12-foot tall Combine Slide makes for a fun ride.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Farm Animals

Interact with goats, cows, pigs, ducks, chickens, turkeys, and sheep. Make a four-legged friend! 
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Bull Ride

Included with Farmyard Admission.

Bubble Station

What's the largest bubble you can create? Will it be visible from the main farmyard? Jump on the Hayride and put your bubble-creating prowess to the test in Country Corner.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Spiderweb

This large rope spiderweb is the perfect place to climb and explore.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Many Photo Opps

Scenic views, seasonal displays, and photo ops around every corner.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Rubber Duck Races

Cheer for your favorites in the Rubber Duck Races, where everybody is a winner.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Goat Walk

Our most popular animals are the goats! Enjoy watching them play, explore, and be adventurous on their ramps, teeter--totters, and more! Included with Farmyard Admission.
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Pedal Carts

Take a ride on these safe, fun tractors along an obstacle course.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Plink-O

Pumpkin-o, Cluck-o, Corn-o, & Apple-O. Will your luck land with one or last with all?
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Jumping Pillows

How high can you go? Our two Jumping Pillows give an extra boost for jumpers ages 2 and older.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Crank Tractor

Step right up and discover the Crank Tractor! This unique attraction is a blast from the past, combining vintage charm with captivating sounds.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Kids Corral

Little ones love this large sandbox area complete with a slide and a livestock corral.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

School House & Time Tunnel

Step into the vine covered time tunnel to travel back to the 1800s at our old-fashioned school house, complete with desks and school bell.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

3 Little Pigs Houses

Live the nursery rhyme at the stick, straw, and brick houses. Just watch out for the big, bad wolf!
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Discovery Barn

This hands-on learning center allows children ages 2 to 8 to learn about the growing cycles of Iowa's crops.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Ollie

Meet Ollie, the sensational singing and dancing tractor that will have you tapping your toes and singing along! Ollie is not your ordinary farm vehicle; he's a one-of-a-kind entertainer who loves to groove to the rhythm of the Farmyard.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Rope-A-Steer

Give rounding up cattle a shot. Grab a rope and try to lasso a stationary cow.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Confusion Corral

A farmtastic take on the classic maze of mirrors.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Tractor Pull

Showcase your strength by pulling a range or tractors across a sandy plain.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Pedal Tractors

Little ones can ride safe, fun tractors along an obstacle course.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Wagon Ride

Take the little ones on a fun ride they'll never forget.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Barn Show

Who will be boss hog? Find out in the exciting and adorable Pig Races.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Molly Moo

Try your hand as a dairy farmer with Molly Moo, our life-size stationary milking cow.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Chalk Truck

Display your artistic talents on the canvas of the chalk truck!
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Hay Bale Hoist

Challenge your physical prowess while gaining insights into the mechanics of pulleys!
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Sandbox

Hone your skills in the art of constructing sandcastles using a variety of sand tools.
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Wagon Ball

Take aim and skillfully launch the balls into the wagon with precision and flair.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Barn Gliders

Soar barn to barn on our Barn Gliders—pump the handle, race a friend, and enjoy a brand-new dose of farm fun.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Conk The Crow

Test your aim at Conk the Crow—a classic carnival-style game where you toss a ball and try to knock the crows off their perch.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Goat Piano

Dance, stomp, and play a tune on the Goat Piano—giant keys you step on to make the goats sing and baa at different pitches.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Storybook Land

Storybook Land invites little imaginations to wander through classic fairy tales brought to life across the farm.
Included with Farmyard Admission.

Wall Ball

Test your coordination at Wall Ball! Use two ropes to guide your ball through a maze of holes as you carefully pull, tilt, and steer your way to the top for the win.
Included with Farmyard Admission.
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pick happiness!

slow down, soak in the fresh air, and make memories with the people who matter most.
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