2026 Farm Events
Harvestville Farm is excited to announce On Farm Events taking place throughout the year in 2026! Returning event favorites include our Farm-to-Table Dinners, Zinnia Flower Festival, Sunflower Festival, and Hot Air Balloon Glow, just to name a few! Several NEW events are also making their debut this year as well including: Cocktail Classes, Ladies Luncheons, Hand-On Classes, and Concerts! Check back frequently and watch our social media platforms for the latest updated details on all events you won’t want to miss!
Please Note: Guests wanting tickets to the Hot Air Balloon Glow will purchase tickets online and pay in FULL. Once purchased, tickets to these events are non-refundable and are required for entry the day/night of the event. It will be the purchasers responsibility to find a replacement guest if he/she is unable to attend.
Upcoming Events in 2026
Harvestville Academy: Potting Party
Sunday, April 26 - 1pm - 3pm
Kick off the Spring Season by joining us for a hands-on Potting Party at the farm! Create either two small pots or one large custom planter using a beautiful selection of plants and all provided materials—pots, soil, and fertilizer, along with all the help you want! This fun class also includes a cocktail and light appetizers for you to enjoy as you design your perfect arrangement. PLUS, class participants will also receive a discount coupon to be one of the FIRST to shop in the retail barn prior to us opening for the season that afternoon! $65/person – This class has limited availability to keep the class personal and intimate. Tickets available HERE
Harvestville Academy: Create & Make Your Own Spring Wreath
Thursday, April 30 at 6pm
Enjoy a creative, hands-on class where you will be guided step-by-step on designing a beautiful seasonal spring wreath using spring-inspired silks and ribbons. No experience needed as this class will guide you each and every step of the way. Class also includes a cocktail and light appetizers to enjoy as you’re creating as well as receiving a discount coupon to be one of the FIRST to shop in the retail barn following class. Come design, create, and leave with something you love. $45/person – This class has limited availability to keep the class personal and intimate. Tickets will be available soon!
Award Winning Farm-to-Table Dinners
Select Dates April - September
Harvestville Farm is excited to announce this year’s Farm to Table Dinners for the 2026 season! Each Farm-to-Table Dinner will feature fresh produce picked straight from our garden, along with locally grown fruits, vegetables, and meats prepared by area chefs within our regional community. Seasonal menus are chosen as collaborations between each chef and our farm to enhance our guest’s dining experience through incredible flavors, textures, and vibrant color presentations.
Farm to Table Dinners are a wonderful way to have a truly authentic dining experience set within Southeast Iowa’s beautiful countryside. Each dinner consists of a five-course meal, along with a beautiful atmosphere, great conversation, a cocktail bar and wonderful music! Click HERE for dates and a listing of our featured chefs.
Harvestville Academy: Creating an Orchid Oasis
Sunday, May 3 - 1pm - 3pm
Enjoy creating your own stunning living centerpiece in this hands-on class focused on Orchids. This class will guide you step-by-step on designing a beautiful glass terrarium featuring a vibrant orchid, layered with natural elements like bark, moss, and decorative store to create a balanced and eye-catching display.
We’ll walk you through proper orchid care, terrarium layering techniques, and styling tips so your creation thrives long after the class ends. All materials are provided and no experience is needed. Class also includes a cocktail and light appetizers to enjoy as you’re creating as well as receiving a discount coupon to shop in the retail barn following class. Come design, create, and leave with something you love. $55/person – This class has limited availability to keep the class personal and intimate. Tickets available HERE!
Opening for the 2026 Season
Tuesday, May 5
The farm will be re-opening for the 2026 season on Tuesday, May 5! The retail barn will be filled with all things spring! A beautiful array of farmhouse home decor and gift items will also be accompanied by low maintenance house plants and succulents. Fresh homegrown veggies and locally grown fruits will also be available, along with local honey, syrups, cheeses, meats, jams, salsas and relishes.
Cocktail Class: Cocktail Crafting Basics 101
Thursday, May 21 at 7pm
Come and spend a fun, hands-on class where you will learn the fundamentals of mixing great drinks at home. We’ll cover essential tools, simple techniques, and flavor pairings while you create and enjoy a few classic cocktails. Relax, sip, and leave with the confidence to craft delicious cocktails for every occasion. Details coming soon!
Harvestville Ladies Luncheon
Thursday, May 28 at 12pm
All ladies are welcome to a relaxing and charming spring luncheon at Harvestville Farm. Grab a close girlfriend and come and enjoy this unique experience. Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal surrounded by blooming springtime charm, soft florals, and the peaceful rhythms of the farm. A perfect opportunity to slow down, connect, and savor the simple joys of spring. Details coming soon!
Cocktail Class: Garden to Glass
Thursday, June 4 at 7pm
Enjoy a unique and interactive cocktail class where you will learn how to create delicious cocktails from farm-fresh ingredients! Using a variety of herbs, fruits, and other botanical elements, you’ll learn how to craft sophisticated cocktails that are as beautiful as they are flavorful. By the end of the class, you will have a newfound appreciation for botanical mixology and a collection of cocktail recipes to recreate at home. Details coming soon!
Summer Concert: William Elliott Whitmore
Saturday, June 6
We are THRILLED to welcome William Elliott Whitmore back to Harvestville Farm! William Elliott Whitmore is a powerful, Iowa-born folk musician known for his raw, soulful voice and deeply rooted Americana sound. Blending elements of folk, blues, and country, his music tells honest stories of rural life, resilience, and the land we are connected to. With a commanding stage presence and stripped-down instrumentation, William Elliott Whitmore is sure to deliver an intimate, unforgettable live performance – making this summer concert at Harvestville Farm a truly special evening under open sky. Click HERE for tickets!
Harvestville Academy Class: The Glass Sanctuary
Thursday, June 11 at 6pm
Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on creative experience where you will design your own living glass garden from start to finish while enjoying a refreshing cocktail, light refreshments, and great company. Learn the basics of layering, plant selection, and care while crafting a beautiful, low-maintenance terrarium to take home – no experience necessary! Come sip, create, and leave with something you love. Shopping specials will also be available to class participants. $45/person – This class has limited availability to keep the class personal and intimate. Tickets will be available soon!
Love Lee County Tour
Friday, June 12 & Saturday, June 13 10am - 5pm
Take a rural road trip to locations throughout Lee County featuring local area businesses offering store specials stretching from downtown Keokuk and Fort Madison to surrounding small towns and hidden nooks and crannies within the county. This unique event is paired with beautiful scenery that is unbeatable, fulfilling connections, and lots of treasures to be had. You won’t want to miss this event!
Harvestville Ladies Luncheon
Thursday, June 25 at 12pm
All ladies are welcome to a relaxing and charming summer luncheon at Harvestville Farm. Grab a close girlfriend and come and enjoy this unique experience. Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal surrounded by blooming springtime charm, soft florals, and the peaceful rhythms of the farm. A perfect opportunity to slow down, connect, and savor the simple joys of spring. Details coming soon!
Harvestville Academy Class: Succulent Table Arrangement
Saturday, June 27 at 10am
Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on class where you will create your own beautiful succulent arrangement while enjoying a refreshing summer cocktail or mocktail, light refreshments, and great company. Learn simple care tips, get creative with planting, and unwind in a welcoming, social setting – no experience necessary! Come sip, plant, and leave with something you love. $45/person – Tickets will be available soon!
Cocktail Class: Ultimate Summer Party
Thursday, July 9 at 7pm
It’s summertime! Let’s celebrate the hottest season of the year with some refreshing cocktails! This mixology class is the perfect way to embrace summer with your friends! Learn how to mix some of the most popular summer cocktails, enjoy some refreshing cold hand crafted cocktails and take home summer cocktail recipes and mixology skills to whip them up at home! Details and cost coming soon!
Harvestville Academy: Farmhouse Style Summer Desserts
Thursday, July 16 at 7pm
We are taking this Harvestville Academy class inside…the kitchen that is! In this hands-on deliciously fun workshop, you’ll learn how to create sweet treats using the best flavors of the season. Details and cost coming soon!
Evenings in Bloom
Wednesday, July 22 & Thursday, July 23
Enjoy a beautiful summer evening amongst the stunning zinnia and sunflower fields. Capture the sunset, cooler summer evening air, and breathtaking blooms. Open 5pm – 9pm – last admittance in the fields at 8:30pm
Painting in the Petals
Wednesday, July 22
Harvestville Academy: Golden Hour Blooms - Sunflowers/Zinnias
Wednesday, July 22 - 6pm
Gather the beauty of summer in this hands-on floral arranging class. Using freshly picked sunflowers and vibrant zinnias, you’ll create a stunning, garden-inspired arrangement to take home. All materials are provided—including your vase, flowers, and guided assistance—so you can relax, get creative, and enjoy the simple joy of working with blooms straight from the field. $35/person – Tickets available soon!
Supper, Sunset, & Sunflowers
Thursday, July 23 - 6pm
Join us for Supper, Sunset & Sunflowers for this first ever event celebrating our beautiful Sunflower Fields! The event is perfect for a date night, girls night out or family event! Event details and tickets coming soon!
Event details and tickets coming soon!
Bubbles, Bites, & Blooms
Sunday, August 2 at 10am
Join us for Bubbles, Bites, & Blooms for this first ever event celebrating our beautiful Flower Fields! Enjoy a beautiful morning amongst the flowers, along with enjoying delicious Mimosas and light breakfast nibbles! The event will be a limited ticketed event that’s sure to be very popular!
Event details and tickets coming soon!
Harvestville Ladies Luncheon
Thursday, August 6 at 12pm
All ladies are welcome to a relaxing and charming summer luncheon at Harvestville Farm. Grab a close girlfriend and come and enjoy this unique experience. Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal surrounded by blooming springtime charm, soft florals, and the peaceful rhythms of the farm. A perfect opportunity to slow down, connect, and savor the simple joys of spring. Details coming soon!
Cocktail Class: Tried & True Classics
Thursday, August 6 at 7pm
This cocktail class teaches the art of balancing spirits, bitters, and mixers to create timeless classics like Old Fashions, Negronis, and Martinis. This class covers essential techniques—shaking, stirring, and muddling—alongside cocktail history and proper glassware usage. Details coming soon!
Harvestville Academy: Create & Make Your Own Fall Wreath
Thursday, August 20 at 6pm
Our favorite season is just around the corner…Fall! Enjoy a creative, hands-on class where you will be guided step-by-step on designing a beautiful seasonal fall wreath using fall-inspired silks and ribbons. No experience needed as this class will guide you each and every step of the way. Class also includes a cocktail and light appetizers to enjoy as you’re creating as well as receiving a discount coupon to shop in the retail barn following class. Come design, create, and leave with something you love. $45/person – This class has limited availability to keep the class personal and intimate. Tickets will be available soon!
Concert: Steve McLain
Thursday, August 29 at 7pm
Come and spend an unforgettable evening listening to the VERY talented Steve McLain! Steve McLain is a prominent Fairfield, Iowa-based singer, songwriter, and musician known for his work with the Jefferson County Green Band and as a CCR tribute performer. He performs rock, country, and original music, featuring a, “rare,” and, “electrifying,” voice, often playing in local Iowa venues. Details and tickets coming soon!
Hot Air Balloon Glow at the Farm
Saturday, September 5
Join us for this UNFORGETTABLE event that is returning once again this year! Help us kick off the fall season with an evening of 45+ activities, food, music and a hot air balloon glow! The event is sure to be VERY popular, once again, and will be talked about for weeks leading up to the event and weeks after!
Details and Tickets Coming Soon!
Kick-Off to Fall Season
September 5 & 6
The farm will become all things fall beginning Saturday, September 5! Hundreds of pumpkins, squash & gourds will be available for purchase along with hardy mums, corn stalks, and fall annuals! Family activity areas will also be open with over 45+ interactive family activities including tractor wagon rides, 12-acre corn maze and both jump pads!
Grandparents Day at the Farm
Sunday, September 13
What a better way to celebrate Grandparents Day than at Harvestville Farm! Grandparents can enjoy the day for 1/2 price! 45+ interactive family activities including the mini maze and 12-acre corn maze and both jump pads! Grandparents grab your grandkids and head to the farm on Sunday, September 13 for a memorable day!
A Taste of Harvestville Farm
Saturday, September 26
Join us for our 4th Annual “A Taste of Harvestville Farm” Meet a few of the local growers and producers that we do business with and showcase their amazing product at our farm! Lots of tasty samples will be available, along with some giveaways, and an opportunity meet, greet, and ask questions with some of the owners! Tull Honey Farm, Great River Maple, Kathy’s Kitchen, Home Sweet Home, Show Me HH Farms, Deal’s Orchard, Hinterland Dairy, and Wingert Bakehaus just to name a few! We will also have sampelings of some of our favorite squash varities we grow right here at Harvestville Farm! You won’t want to miss this free event happening from 11am – 3pm!
First Responders Appreciation Day
Sunday, September 26
Join us at Harvestville Farm on Sunday, September 28 for “First Responder Appreciation Day!” This one day special event is dedicated to honoring the bravery and service of our local heroes. This family-friendly day will allow all past and/or active first responders – police officers, firefighters, EMT’s, dispatchers and paramedics along with past and/or present active military personnel to enjoy all activities on the farm for FREE with valid ID. Come an enjoy a day of celebration in the beautiful setting of Harvestville Farm! We SO appreciate all past and present first responders and military personnel!
Air Evac Lands at the Farm
Sunday, September 27
Air Evac Helicopter will land at the farm at 2pm (pending no emergencies) Kids and families will get the opportunity to watch the aircraft land, meet and visit with the pilots, sit in the helicopter, snap pictures, and watch the helicopter take off! This fall event is a must see!
Flashlight Maze Night
Saturday, October 10
Back by POPULAR demand – our Flashlight Maze Night will take place ONE night only this season! Come and trek through our 12-acre corn maze by flashlight! If you thought our maze was challenging during the day try attempting the many twist and turns at night for an entirely different experience! This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages! Come out Saturday, October 10 from 7pm – 10pm – Cost $10/person – Last Admittance into the maze at 9:30 pm
Holiday Cocktail Party
Thursday, November 20
We’re having a Holiday Cocktail Party at the farm! Come and enjoy a NEW holiday experience this Christmas Season! Guests can sample a variety of holiday cocktails from wine, mixed drinks, Harvestville Ole Fashions, and after dinner drinks all while sampling an array of holiday Hors d’oeuvres and appetizers! Cocktail and Hors d’oeuvre recipes will be given away, as well, to help with your holiday gatherings this season! Holiday Shopping will also be available that evening, along with store specials and a chance to win a holiday gift basket! This event will be limited to 50 guests!
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 5: 9am - 10:30am
You won’t want to miss this POPULAR Holiday Favorite event at Harvestville Farm this Christmas Season! Enjoy a holiday breakfast with the man himself, share your holiday wishes and get that all-important photo! Tickets to this event will become available early November
Visit with Santa
Saturday, December 5: 11am - 1pm
Come and visit with the jolly man himself, share your holiday wishes and get that all-important photo! This is a free event for all!
Breakfast with Santa
Sunday, December 6: 9am - 10:30am
You won’t want to miss this POPULAR Holiday Favorite event at Harvestville Farm this Christmas Season! Enjoy a holiday breakfast with the man himself, share your holiday wishes and get that all-important photo! Tickets to this event will become available early November
Visit with Santa
Sunday, December 6: 11am - 1pm
Come and visit with the jolly man himself, share your holiday wishes and get that all-important photo! This is a free event for all!