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Wilderness Valley Farm in Gaylord, Michigan, home of thirteen festival Saturdays in 2026

2026 Farm EventsThirteen Festival Saturdays Near Gaylord, Michigan

Ten fall Saturdays from August 29 through October 31, then three Christmas Saturdays in December. Every festival is included with general admission at Wilderness Valley Farm.

  • Saturdays, 10am to 5pm
  • Adults $15 · Kids $10
  • Under 4 free
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Freshly picked lavender bundles at Lavender Fest, Wilderness Valley Farm in Gaylord, Michigan
Aug 29 Saturday Season Opener · This Month

Lavender Fest

10am to 5pm · Included with admission

Celebrate Lavender Fest with U‑pick lavender, lavender lemonade, farm animals, rides, and family fun! Little princes and princesses can dress up, meet the Lavender Queen & Court, and make magical memories in the lavender fields.

  • U‑Pick Lavender & Free Lavender Lemonade
  • Meet the Lavender Queen & Court
  • Princess & Prince Dress-Up
  • Farm Animals, Rides & Family Fun
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Visitors enjoying Labor Day weekend at Wilderness Valley Farm in Gaylord, Michigan Sep 5 First responders free

Labor Day Weekend

10am to 5pm · Included with admission

A full band, a free ice cream social, rescue vehicles for the kids, and free admission for first responders.

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Honey harvest at Honey Harvest Fest, Wilderness Valley Farm in Gaylord, Michigan Sep 12

Honey Harvest Fest

10am to 5pm · Included with admission

Free honey sticks through the gate, honey-tossed chicken at the Farm Haus, and an insect house build for the kids.

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Kids competing in Farm Olympics games at Wilderness Valley Farm in Gaylord, Michigan Sep 19

Farm Olympics

10am to 5pm · Included with admission

Join us for farm games and friendly competitions throughout the afternoon, with prizes for the winners!

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Families together at Family Fun Weekend at Wilderness Valley Farm in Gaylord, Michigan Sep 26 Grandparents free

Family Fun Weekend

10am to 5pm · Included with admission

Three generations, one admission. Grandparents get in free all day, and the kids build and paint a birdhouse to take home.

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Apple Fest at Wilderness Valley Farm in Gaylord, Michigan Oct 3 U-pick apples

Apple Fest

10am to 5pm · Included with admission

All things apple! Enjoy free apple pie, hot apple cider, apple themed bar drinks, and apple themed fun for the kids.

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Fall colors across the fields at Wilderness Valley Farm near Gaylord, Michigan Oct 10

Fall Colors On The Farm

10am to 5pm · Included with admission

Experience peak fall color in Northern Michigan, with hay wagon rides along the tree line to take in the beautiful autumn views all afternoon.

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A bonfire on a fall afternoon at Flannel and Bonfires, Wilderness Valley Farm in Gaylord, Michigan Oct 17

Flannel & Bonfires

10am to 5pm · Included with admission

Wear the flannel! Gather around the bonfire for s’mores, and wear your favorite flannel to receive a coin for a future farm visit.

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Pumpkins ready for Pumpkin Fest at Wilderness Valley Farm in Gaylord, Michigan Oct 24 Free pumpkins

Pumpkin Fest

10am to 5pm · Included with admission

The big day for pumpkins! Every child gets a free pumpkin to take home, plus there will be fun pumpkin crafts and plenty of festive fall fun for the whole family.

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Children in Halloween costumes at Wilderness Valley Farm in Gaylord, Michigan Oct 31 Last day of fall season

Halloween On The Farm

10am to 5pm · Included with admission

Costumes, games and candy on Halloween day itself, closing out the final Saturday of the fall season.

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December On The Farm

Christmas At The Farm In Gaylord

Our fall season may be over, but the farm isn’t done for the year! After closing for November, we reopen for three special Christmas Saturdays in December.

Come spend a winter day on the farm surrounded by real reindeer, farm animals, Christmas decorations, festive treats, and holiday fun for the whole family. Bundle up, grab something warm, visit your favorite animals, and make Christmas memories on the farm.

Three Saturdays Only

December 5•December 12•December 19

Times and tickets announced closer to the season.

Dec 5 Saturday

Christmas At The Farm: December 5

Times announced soon

Christmas on the farm is here! Meet Lilly and the reindeer, visit your favorite farm animals, enjoy festive decorations and seasonal treats, and kick off the Christmas season with a day of family fun.

Dec 12 Saturday

Christmas At The Farm: December 12

Times announced soon

Make a day of it at Christmas at the Farm! See the reindeer, visit the animals, grab something warm, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season around the farm.

Dec 19 Saturday

Christmas At The Farm: December 19

Times announced soon

One last Christmas Saturday before the big day! Bring the family out for reindeer, farm animals, festive treats, Christmas decorations, and one more day of holiday fun before Christmas.

Before You Come

Plan Your Visit

Everything below is on the property and included with admission. Find it on the map above.

  • Reindeer barn
  • Tibetan yak pasture
  • Texas Longhorn pasture
  • Donkeys
  • Peacocks
  • Duck pond
  • Apple orchard
  • Lavender rows
  • Corn pit
  • Kart track
  • Hay tower
  • Balance beams
  • Tractor tire playground
  • Playground
  • Farm Haus
  • Waffle Barn
  • Gift shop
  • On-site parking

Hours & Admission

Open Saturdays only, 10am to 5pm, August 29 through October 31, 2026. Every festival is included with general admission. There is no separate event ticket.

Adults (14-59) $15
Children (3-13) $10
Seniors (60+) $10
Children (2 and under) Free
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Getting Here

6500 Nicklaus Drive
Gaylord, MI 49735

About twenty minutes from downtown Gaylord, in the woods of Otsego County. Families drive in from across Northern Michigan:

  • Gaylord
  • Petoskey
  • Harbor Springs
  • Traverse City
  • Boyne City
  • Boyne Falls
  • Grayling
  • Mancelona
  • Bellaire
  • Alpena
  • Cheboygan
  • Mackinaw City
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Questions

Visiting Wilderness Valley Farm: FAQ

Saturdays only, 10am to 5pm, from August 29 through October 31, 2026. The farm then closes for November and reopens for three Christmas Saturdays on December 5, 12 and 19.

General admission is $15 for adults 13-64, $10 for seniors 65 and over, $10 for children 4-12, and free for infants 3 and under. Every Saturday festival is included in that price.

Yes. Every Saturday festival is included with general admission. There is no separate event ticket, and no extra charge for the activities listed on each date.

Buying online ahead of your visit is the fastest way through the gate, especially on festival Saturdays.

6500 Nicklaus Drive, Gaylord, MI 49735, roughly twenty minutes from downtown Gaylord in Otsego County, Northern Michigan.

Reindeer, Tibetan yaks including Bud, a rare white yak and the first of his kind in Michigan, Texas Longhorns, mini and micro donkeys, and peacocks.

Yes. The Farm Haus serves burgers, tater tots and cold drinks, the Waffle Barn serves waffles and doughnut holes, and the Cider Haus has cider and gifts.

Pick Your Saturday

Thirteen dates, one farm, and a different reason to come back every week.

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