Producing Fresh Memories Every Day

2010

Calendar of Events

 

(updated March 5th, 2010)


 

 

 


March 27th

"It's a Dog Day Afternoon"

Free Admission

Bring your pets (or man's best friend) and enjoy a day on the farm! take them on a train ride, hay ride or just a nice walk around the farm. Be a part of our first "Its a Dog Day afternoon Dog Show," the farm version of Westminster Dog Show. Unique awards will be given to: smallest dog, largest, unique, family with the most dogs, best name, The Dog Day afternoon Doggiest." medals, ribbons and a traveling trophy...

Doggie Treats and a chance for your Dog (s) to make their own paw print on the farm

Saturday 9am to 4pm

FREE ADMISSION

"It's a Dog day afternoon (Farm-minster) Dog Show" 11am. Check in at farm entraince.Let's have fun!

 


 

April 3rd (Farm is closed Easter Sunday)

Easter Egg-Citement

$20.00 per child (adults Free)

Click here to Reserve

Easter Hunts will be divided into age groups beginning at 11am

$25.00 pchild (adults FREE) includes a photo with Easter Bunny, Easter Egg Hunt, (unlimited) train rides, carousel rides, roller coaster, petting zoo & honeybee ride and Easter cookie.

Saturday 9am to 4pm

Adults want to Hunt? Click here to reserve

 


MAY

Peach Season is here!

Peach Picking available through May - Free Admission except during Peach Festival

 

 

MAY 8th,9th,15th & 16th

Queen Creek Peach Festival

Free Admission

 

"Life is Peachy"

Hours: 7:30-4pm May 8th, 9th, 15th & 16th

Admission: FREE

Activities: Peach Pit Toss..... can you toss a country mile or a stone's throw? 2pm-3pm each day

Pie Eating Contest.....11:30am to noon each day

Peachy gunny sack races..... 1pm-2pm daily

Celebrity Chef demonstration.....10am daily

Fresh Farmers Market......7:30am to 4pm daily

Additional activities: U-Pick (daily) organic veggies.....$1.50lb

Train rides through the orchard $2

Family Fun "Back 40" roller coaster, honeybee adventure, giant slide, swingin lady bugz, honeybee adventure $10.00 unlimited ride wristband (wristband also includes train)

Peachy Sampling Tent - sample up to 20 different peach gourmet foods $2pp

Peachy Pancake Breakfast: served from 7:30am to 2pm (served from 2 grills)

Lg. $9.00: includes 2 large pancakes, 2 sausage, peaches, whip cream, coffee, juice or milk.

sm. $7.00: includes 1 large pancake, 1 sausage, whip cream peaches, coffee, juice or milk.

Additional Food Options : served from 11am to 4pm Burgers/hot dogs and chicken grilled over peachwood

Country Store & Bakery: Fresh peach pies, peachy cinnamon rolls, bottled product and country gifts and gift baskets

Peachy Convienences: Peach pies, cinnamon rolls, fresh peaches and ice cream will all be served in 3 different locations.

Admission: Free

Makalya Biggs

Shawn & Larry King


July 4th

The Town of Queen Creek 4th of July Celebration

Admission $10 per carload

produced & fund raiser by the Kiwanii's Club of Queen Creek


 

August

Farm closed

 


 

October

Pumpkin & Chili Party

$14pp (gate)

Discount Tickets ON SALE at any FRY'S beginning Labor Day weekend

 

"Arizona's BEST Family Fall Experience," voted by Phoenix Magazine

Voted as one of the "Top Five" Pumpkin Farms in the Southwest (Sunset Magazine)

Schnepf Farms

(Scroll down for info on the Pumpkin & Chili Party)

                              

           

Hours:

Thursday - Sunday for entire month

Thursday & Sundays 10am to 9pm

Friday and Saturdays 10am to 10pm

 

Details:

Admission: $14.00 per person at gate

Discount Tickets for $12.00 can be purchased at ANY FRY'S (No waiting in admission line)

Children 2 and under are FREE!

Click here for your nearest Fry's Store pric

Discounts:

1/2 price Thursdays for Queen Creek & San Tan Valley Residents

(Must Show Proof of Residency ie. Power bill, etc.)

Senior discount (60) Thursday or Friday 1/2 price

Military discount with proof first 2 weeks 1/2 price for families

Wear a costume the last weekend and get in for 1/2 price

Additional Internet Discount - Click here

e Queen Creek Residents on any T

 

 

 

Admission Includes:

Hay rides, miniature golf, 4 acre Sonic Burger Maze, country road rally, honeybee adventure, carousel rides, petting barn, Hillbilly Bob's Pig Races, Swinging Lady Bugz (36") (seen above), Flying Farmers ride (under 32" tall), Pumpkin Launch, Witch Mountain giant slide, Arizona's only gravity roller coaster (32" tall), SRP Earthwise interactive experience, Rock climbing wall, "live" entertainment, bon fires & marshmallow roasting (6:30pm), lil' farmers play yard, Schnepf Family Museum, Sweet Shop, Country Store, Gift shops, Holiday Gift tent and a spectacular fireworks show Friday & Saturday nights only as we celebrate 68 years of farming!

Rocket's K-9 Comets Frisbee Dog Stars

Each sensational show showcases an amazing array of breeds including the Australian Cattle Dogs, an English Pointer, a Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black and yellow Labradors, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers as well as an unbelievable PUG! They have performed on all major networks, the Today Show, CNN, FOX News and many others.

Thursday & Friday 12:30 & 3:30, 6:30pm

Saturday and Sunday (12:30, 3:30 & 7pm)

 

Celebrity 10 acre Corn Maze

Click here to watch the youtube video of

2 time MVP & NBA star Steve Nash surprised as he sees his face of corn from a helicopter

Ali - Carved 2008

 

Additional Costs

  1. Train rides ($2.00 per person children 2 and under FREE.) parents must pay if riding with child 2 and under. It becomes a Spooky Train Ride at 6:30pm. featuring our new animatronic Pumpkin King and drama students of Chandler High
                1. Crafts & Fun * opens at 4pm on Thurs & Fri

                  Open all day Saturday & Sunday

                  Candle Making, Crafts (prices range from $2.00 to $15.00)

                  Scarecrow Making ($10.00) for a full size clothes, head and straw included

Food Options - Outdoor Grills, Vendors, and veggie options

 

1. Main Grills Chili, chili dogs, hot dogs, pulled pork Sandwiches, chili, chili & chicken dinner served main grills in front of main stage. Food ranges in price from $3.00 for a hot dog up to $12.00 for a chili & chicken dinner.* Just ask if you prefer veggie chili All these meals are served outside on our large grills.

2. Bakery Full of fresh baked goods including pies, cinnamon rolls, muffins cookies and more

4. The Burger Shack Hours Thursday & Friday beginning at 4pm and all day Saturday and Sundays. Burger Shack serves grilled burgers, hot dogs, Cheese burgers, pulled pork sandwiches. (located west of the main stage) Veggie burgers also available

5.Chile Bar and Vienna Beef Hot Dog Stand: located in ride area Serving three different kinds of chili and delicious hot dogs*

6. Additional Food Vendors located throughout the farm include: Shaved Ice, Fresh Lemonade, Fresh Donuts, polish sausage, roasted pecans, kettle korn

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Special Occations

Private Bon Fires are available to rent

enjoy roasting marshmallows

just with your friends & family Click here to Reserve

Cost: $50.00 per bon fire for entire night. Host for your party. We will light your bon fire and take care of everything It is yours from 6:00p to close. You can fit up to 30 people around each bon fire , includes marshmallows

CLICK HERE to make a reservation

Click here for Food Pkgs for your bon fire

 

October Birthday Parties

The little Farmer Cost: $100.00 rental of private area. This allows you to bring in your presents and birthday cake. All attendees still must pay the discounted admission fee of $12.00 pp. Your party guests will also includes train ride. . Scheduled times for parties are: 11am to 4pm or 5pm to 9pm please click here for food packages

 

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Special Senior, bus tours or Red Hat Groups ONLY

a VIP experience with a VIP price $15pp

Please click here to read what we offer

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NO COOLERS or PICNIC LUNCHES ARE ALLOWED ON THE FARM,

Please email for special requests

sealed water bottles are allowed

 

Allergy Requests Email Carrie or call 480.283.3612

FOR INFORMATION CALL : 480.987.3100

A Big Thank you to our partners:

 

 

 


DECEMBER 2010

Winter Wonderland

Free Admission

Ice Skating, the State's largest Christmas Tree, Bon fires, hay rides, and country fun.

Photo's coming soon!

Breakfast or lunch with Santa

Returning December 2010....can't wait!

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January 29th, 2011

"London's Run."

A chance to enjoy a little competition at all levels while raising

money for Children's Cancer Charities .

 

Please click here for more info


 

 

"Peach Blossom "

Blossom Celebration EXTENDED FINAL WEEKEND!

Free Admission...

Blossom watch (10am 2/14/10)

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Details: Free admission!

Train rides: $2will leave the station every 1/2 hour.

Blossoms at Dusk

Bees at work

"Peach Blossom "

Blossom Celebration EXTENDED FINAL WEEKEND!

Free Admission...

Blossom watch (10am 2/14/10)

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Florida Prince 100% Bloom walking tour / hay ride experience

Earli Treat 100% bloom starting to leaf

Earli Grande25% bloom (train ride experience) (large orchard),Springcrest, Apricots 5% bloom

Apples 10% bloom

train rides through the orchard ($2)- self guided walking tour (free)- guided hay ride ($5)- peach blossom coloring contest (free)- kids area - peach wood smoked burgers - peachy cinnamon rolls and pies

Thurs - Sunday

18th-21st 9am to 4pm (Thursday - Sunday)

Details: Free admission!

Train rides: $2will leave the station every 1/2 hour. 13 minute ride through Earli Grande Orchards

Hay ride: $5 guided (20 min) tour through several orchards with Mark Schnepf leaves every 1/2 hour (or as needed)(purchase tickets for specific hay ride) from customer service employees, in red, near bakery.

Self guided walking tour begins at the Country Store - Free

Other activites: petting zoo, Country store & Bakery serving fresh peach pies and peach cinnamon rolls (may be a wait for cinnamon rolls and pies, but we bake non stop).

Blossoms at Dusk

Bees at work

 

 

Schnepf Farms

Producing Fresh Memories Every Day

Entrance Address: 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road

Queen Creek, AZ 85242
Mailing Address:
22601 East Cloud Road
Queen Creek, Arizona 85242
Information line:
480-987-3100

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