Farm Day Trips in Indiana

Faith-based southern Indiana farm that grows, harvests and distills its own lavender into small-batch oils, mists and serums, with a farm store and farm events.

Ten-acre lavender farm and barn venue outside Hope, established in 2016 with over 1,000 plants, hosting weddings, barn dances, holiday events, picnics and its Lavender Da…

Northwest Indiana lavender farm near La Porte with you-pick, a small lavender labyrinth, essential oils and lotions made from its own plants, and an annual lavender festi…

Multi-generation family business near Lafayette offering raw local honey and handmade lavender goods online, with local delivery around Lafayette.

Northern Indiana grower with about 5,400 lavender plants on two and a half acres; its handcrafted lavender goods are sold at a downtown LaGrange apothecary and online.

Steuben County fall farm near Angola with a corn maze, glow nights and pumpkins, open weekends from Sept. 19 to Nov. 1 in 2026.

Seventh-generation Starlight farm, rooted in 1843, with U-pick from strawberries in late May to pumpkins in mid-September and a farm park.

Elkhart County Christmas tree farm on State Road 120 where families cut their own Fraser fir, Scotch pine or white pine, opening in late November.

Brookston pumpkin farm open Sept. 12 to Oct. 31 with pumpkins from 1 to 200 pounds, a 3 to 4 acre corn maze and a barrel train ride.

Harrison County farm market near Depauw selling produce picked daily from June through October, from tomatoes and sweet corn to apples and pumpkins.

Goshen orchard farmed by one family since 1922, growing 19 apple varieties, with U-pick pumpkins and free hayrides on fall weekends.

Family apple orchard near Kendallville since 1969, with a farm market selling its apples, cider and apple butter and fall orchard tours by appointment.

Kendallville family farm with a corn maze, haunted maze after dark and U-pick pumpkins, open weekends Sept. 18 to Nov. 1, 2026, from $10.

Family blueberry farm north of La Porte growing 70-plus varieties for U-pick, open daily except Tuesday from about early July to Labor Day.

Sixth-generation La Porte orchard where wagons carry pickers to apples, berries, peaches and pumpkins from late May to Oct. 31, plus a donut market.

Century-old family farm south of Lafayette with a 22-acre corn maze and U-pick pumpkins Sept. 18–Nov. 1, 2026, plus tulip fields each spring.

Southern Indiana fall farm park 20 minutes west of Louisville with a mile-long train, corn maze and U-pick pumpkins, weekends Sept. 26–Oct. 31, 2026.

Marshall County U-pick blueberry farm in LaPaz, formerly Pertics Blueberry Plantation, with a short season that usually opens at the end of June.

Martin County fall farm park with a mile-long train, hayrides, corn maze, U-pick pumpkins and burgers from ranch cattle, Sept. 19–Oct. 31, 2026.

Michigan City fruit farm and market on Wozniak Road with picked fruit and U-pick apples; the 2026 market season ended October 14.

Family blueberry farm by the Indiana–Michigan line growing 12 varieties for U-pick in July and August, open daily 7 am–6 pm Central in season.

Starke County blueberry patch west of North Judson with U-pick at $2 a pound in 2026, open daily mid-July to mid-August, 7 am–6 pm Central.

Family blueberry farm west of North Judson with U-pick and ready-picked berries, a farm market and picnic grills, open daily July to mid-August.

October family farm west of Scottsburg with a six-acre corn maze, wagon rides to the pumpkin patch and a petting farm, open Wednesday to Sunday.

Scott County fruit farm where pick-your-own strawberries start in May, followed by blueberries and blackberries, with honey from 30 hives.

Amish-owned honey shop near Shipshewana run by beekeepers since 1986, selling honey and pure beeswax candles Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Amish-country animal park about 10 minutes from Shipshewana with safari-style wagon tours and a petting zoo, open May 1 to mid-October.

Sixth-generation Amish dairy less than a mile from downtown Shipshewana, where you watch milking from an upstairs room on tours by appointment.

Starlight family farm serving fried chicken and fried biscuits with apple butter since 1983, with free wagon rides and pumpkin picking through October.

Kosciusko County berry farm near Syracuse with you-pick blueberries from about early July and blackberries from late July, plus a country market.

Six-acre family flower farm near Vincennes hosting ticketed you-pick bouquet days from July into fall, with zinnias, sunflowers and dahlias.

Shelby County orchard stand near Waldron selling its own peaches from July, apples from August and cider pressed on site, late August to October.

Free-admission Walkerton pumpkin patch with a 5-acre u-pick field and 4-acre corn maze, open Friday to Sunday from September 26 to October 30, 2026.

Noble County fall farm known for an indoor hay maze, with a corn maze, pumpkin patch and farm animals on weekends September 12–October 25, 2026.

Decatur County family farm with 8 acres of pick-your-own pumpkins and a sunflower maze, open mid-September through Halloween each fall.

LaGrange County bison ranch where a tractor-pulled covered wagon takes visitors into a herd of about 40 bison to feed them, on summer open-tour days.

Winery by the main entrance to Patoka Lake, open daily with $12 tastings of eight wines and wine slushies, plus suites in converted silos.

Bloomington family winery making wine since 1983 from its own vineyard north of town, with $12 flights of five and Sunday music May–October.

Bloomington winery known for Oliver Sweet Red and estate Creekbend wines, open daily with patio flights, guided bar tastings and hillside picnics.

Seven-generation Borden farm with U-pick from strawberries in May to pumpkins in fall, plus an estate winery, distillery, cafe and farm park.

Family farm north of Columbus where grapes went in in 1998 and a brewery followed in 2012; open Tuesday–Sunday with wine, beer, cider and food.

Columbus pizzeria open since 2002 that brews its own beer and four house sodas; named best small brewpub at the 2016 Great American Beer Festival.

Harrison County winery with about 15 acres of vines and 30-plus wines, open daily noon to 6 with free outdoor concerts on Sundays into the fall.

Harrison County family winery with vines planted in 2002, pouring dry reds, fruit and port-style wines plus its own bourbon, rum and liqueurs.

Huntingburg brewery in an 1897 Fourth Street building, pouring small-batch ales and fruit sours with artisan pizza, open Thursday through Sunday.

Lafayette brewery making beer since Thanksgiving Day 2009, with a taproom, patio and kitchen open daily, live shows and booked brewery tours.

Michigan City brewery with 24 house taps, seltzers and a scratch kitchen with Cajun-leaning plates; kids welcome inside and dogs on the patio.

Michigan City winery relaunched by the Schwartz family in 2019, making 30-plus wines with a seasonal kitchen, creekside patio and daily hours.

Family winery and distillery in the hills near St. Meinrad offering free wine tastings and Saturday concerts through spring, summer and fall.

Downtown Corydon restaurant in the 1892 Shafer Building serving Southern comfort food with Asian accents, plus lunch on weekdays and a kids menu.

Family-owned coffee bar on Chestnut Street in downtown Corydon with espresso, tea and pastries baked daily, using beans roasted weekly nearby.

Culver restaurant on Lake Maxinkuckee with lake-view dining rooms and waterfront patio, serving seafood, burgers and steaks Tuesday through Sunday.

Summer ice cream stop in Ferdinand served from a restored 1963 Ford bus, with up to 12 local flavors plus chili dogs and smashburgers.

Family-run Hope stop for breakfast and lunch four weekdays, with antiques, a boutique and dinner theater shows on select weekends.

Huntingburg ice cream shop opened in June 2025 on historic Fourth Street, churning 12 to 18 rotating flavors on site with vegan and sugar-free choices.

Chef-run Jasper café at River Centre Landing serving breakfast all day, brunch and ramen lunches, open mornings to early afternoon most days.

Family-run German restaurant in Jasper since 1971, known for sauerbraten, schnitzel, its Wunderbar Salad Bar and a working glockenspiel.

Coffee shop and bookstore on Jasper's courthouse square selling new and used books and vinyl, with pour-overs, bubble tea and a lavender latte.

Jasper's family-run German restaurant since 1971, known for sauerbraten, schnitzel and a big soup-and-salad bar; open Monday–Saturday 8 am–10 pm.

Downtown La Porte Italian dinner spot since 1999, known for shrimp capellini, Lake perch and pizza, open Tuesday to Saturday evenings.

Downtown Mishawaka steakhouse on North Main Street since 1976, serving hand-cut steaks, seafood and onion rings, with bar seating and a patio.

Mishawaka Italian restaurant on Edison Lakes Parkway, known for Papa's Salad and Chicken Marsala, with a Wine Room and patio for groups.

Family-run ice cream shop on McClain Avenue in Scottsburg, open daily from 10:30 am with hand-dipped cones, sundaes and shakes.

Large Amish-style dining room in downtown Shipshewana serving fried chicken, roast beef and about 27 kinds of pie, open Monday to Saturday.

Topeka family restaurant open since 1987, known for its chicken buffet, salad bar and fresh pies, with prime rib on Friday nights.

Boutique inn in an 1873 former hotel on Capitol Avenue in downtown Corydon, listed on the National Register, with a private bath in every room.

Downtown Culver inn in a 1906 Queen Anne Victorian with private-bath guest rooms, less than a mile from the Lake Maxinkuckee beachfront.

Nine-day county 4-H fair in Goshen, held July 24–August 1 in 2026, with livestock barns, grandstand shows and public RV camping March–November.

Family-owned campground on private Barr Lake near Rochester with RV and tent sites from $33 a night, a swim beach, fishing and mini-golf.

Corydon glass studio in a former gas station where a fourth-generation glassblower gives live demonstrations and sells handmade vases and paperweights.

Culver gift shop and studio opened in fall 2024 in a former hardware store, selling books, art supplies and stationery and hosting workshops.

Downtown Shipshewana pottery shop where Jesse Woodworth makes nature-inspired mugs and dinnerware, often working at the wheel during shop hours.

Four-generation Shipshewana meat market beside the flea market, with about 150 cuts, over 100 cheeses and house-smoked meats, open Monday to Saturday.