Saturdays 10am to 5pm • Aug 29 to Oct 31
Wilderness Valley Farm Tickets & Admission
One ticket covers the whole farm: every animal, every ride, every play area, and whatever festival is running that Saturday. Buy online and skip the gate line.
One Honest Price
What Your Ticket Covers
Some places charge again at every station. Here, one admission covers the entire farm and whatever festival is running that Saturday. There is no separate event ticket.
Every Animal
Lilly and the reindeer herd, Bud the white Tibetan yak, the Texas Longhorns, Paisley and the mini donkeys, and the free-roaming peacocks.
Every Ride
Tractor-pulled hay wagon rides, the barrel train and the paved pedal kart track, running all day.
Every Play Area
Playgrounds, balance beams, the corn pit, the hay tower and the tractor tire park.
That Day's Festival
Thirteen festival Saturdays, from unlimited u-pick lavender to the pumpkin patch, all included with admission.
Food and gift shop purchases are priced separately. See what is happening on each Saturday.
No Surprises At The Gate
Admission Prices
Same price online or at the gate. Buying ahead just means you walk straight in.
Adult AdmissionAges 14 to 59$15Child AdmissionAges 3 to 13$10Senior AdmissionAges 60 and up$10Little OnesAges 2 and underFree
Bringing a school, daycare or youth group? Group rates are different. See field trip pricing.
Closer Than You Think
Where Your Ticket Takes You
Twenty minutes west of downtown Gaylord in Otsego County, with free parking on site. Show your confirmation on your phone at the gate and walk straight in.
If your GPS still calls this the Wilderness Valley Golf Course, you are in the right place. The eighteen hole course closed years ago and the property is the farm now.
6500 Nicklaus Drive
Gaylord, MI 49735
Before You Check Out
Ticket Questions
How much is admission to Wilderness Valley Farm?
Adults 14 to 59 are $15. Children 3 to 13 and seniors 60 and up are $10. Kids 2 and under are free. Every festival Saturday is included with that admission.
Do I have to buy tickets in advance?
No, tickets are sold at the gate too. Buying online just means you skip the line and walk straight in, which is worth it on the busier Saturdays.
Do the festivals cost extra?
No. All thirteen 2026 festival Saturdays are included with general admission, with no separate event ticket. See the full calendar.
What does admission include?
The whole farm: the reindeer, Tibetan yaks, Texas Longhorns, mini donkeys and peacocks, plus hay wagon rides, the barrel train, the pedal kart track, the playgrounds, the corn pit and the tractor tire park. Food and gift shop purchases are priced separately.
When is the farm open?
Saturdays only, 10am to 5pm, from August 29 through October 31, then three Christmas Saturdays on December 5, 12 and 19. The farm is closed Sunday through Friday during the season.
What happens if it rains?
PLACEHOLDER — confirm the rain and refund policy with Josh before publishing this answer.
Do you sell tickets for school groups or field trips?
Yes, and group visits are priced and booked separately from general admission. See field trip pricing or call 989-858-6859.