Celebrating over 65 years of Farming!
"Producing fresh memories every day !"
2009
(updated January 1, 2009)
Schnepf Farms Calendar of Events!
Celebrating over 65 years of Farming!
"Producing fresh memories every day !"
2009
(updated January 1, 2009)
Schnepf Farms Calendar of Events!
Schnepf Farms needs your HELP!
FYI our "Special Use" permit FINAL VOTE February 18th. Come out and support our family farm. We need people to speak in favor of what we do. We need people to share experiences of their visits to the farm. We need people to argue the fact that our neighbors think WE are responsible for traffic in Queen Creek, or WE are responsible for ruining thier Rural lifestyle.... We need support!
Even with that statement the council could not decide on our future.
1. The 2500 signatures from us compared to the 60 from them were not a factor.
2. The 437 positive emails from us and the 37 from them were not a factor.
3. The profressional lighting, noise, traffic studies presented by staff that were positive and all within required levels. Neighbors complained that "drunk drivers are driving through their neighborhood (not a fact) during Edgefest," In 2008 law enforcement protected their streets so they complained that it was "too hard to get into their neighborhood."
4. The neighbors said "the trees planted as a barrier to protect them from the sound was not enough???"...At last count, Mark says there are over 4000 eldarica pine trees in a 30 acre field, all over 30 feet tall. That still isn't enought
The council has continued the vote to February 18th,2009
More Emails of support are needed!!!
but most important...if you can drive to Queen Creek...voices of support!!!
dave.williams@queencreek.org email us and we will forward:
January 2009
No Festivals just a chance for you to really enjoy our family farm
Hours: Wednesdays thru Sundays from 10am to 3pm.
Restaurant Hours: 7:30am to 3pm and Friday and Saturday night for dinner
What to do: Enjoy our petting barn, the farm atmosphere, pick vegetables from the garden, the Farmhouse Museum and the country air. Train operates on Saturdays and Sundays. Farm Tours offered Saturdays and Sunday's at 11am
The only EVENT we have going on in January is "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
February
Dinner down the Orchard scheduled for Valentines day click on What we offer page to find out all about it.
Reservations required.
March 2009
Your Invited to a Dog Party !!!
Princess Buttercup is celebrating her 6th birthday
In Memory of
Trigo Too Schnepf (passed away two weeks after his 2008 birthday)
Time/Date: TBD
No food or picnic lunches are allowed on the farm
April 2009
Join us for our 13th annual Easter Egg-Citement!
no food or picnic lunches are allowed on the farm
MAY 2009
ALL ORGANIC Not certified, but have not used any pesticides or fertilizers for over 35 years.
- LARGEST ORGANIC PEACH FARMER IN THE STATE
Peach Festival is ONE WEEKEND ONLY
June 2009
Schnepf Farms will be open for the month of June for "Fresh from the Farm Restaurant" and U-Pick ONLY
Available in June: Peaches, Apricots, Plums and ana apples
July 2009
4th of July Fireworks and Celebration!
Produced by the Kiwani's Club of Queen Creek
September 2009
Your Table is Ready!
Fine Dining at Schnepf Farms
September
Schnepf Farms does not produce this event nor are they responsible for ANY ticket sales. Please purchase tickets online by clicking here or purchase them at the Marquee theatre or at . If any one is interested in participating as a vendor click here.
Entertainment line-up click here
Click the name of the band for highlights From EdgeFest 2007
Bad Religion The Bravery Jimmy Eat World
PLEASE NOTE: Mark Schnepf, owner of Schnepf Farms has requested a Special Use Permit that will allow him to host large music events for 15 days out of the year, that would include EdgeFest, A christian Rock Festival, Jazz etc. Please join us as we prepare to fight our neighbors........who have circulated a petition that opposes EVERYTHING we do. They especially don't like EdgeFest because of all the "drinking, and 'those' types of people" who attend.
CLICK HERE FOR A LETTER FROM MARK SCHNEPF AND Check back for an online petition that will be helpful as we face the neighbors!!!!!yikes
October 2008
Thanks for a great month!
Halloween weekend ONLY
Hay ride, thru dark skies that drops you at the
"the Cornfield"
Click here for an internet special
What: 10 acres, over 20 spooks and over 3 miles of pathway.
To make sure we have the most INTENSE scares, only a small number of people will be allowed in "The Cornfield" at a time. While you wait...enjoy our double feature horror movie on an outdoor screen located at the entrance of the maze. Bon fires and ambiance are provided. TOnights
first feature beginning at 9:15 is:Steven King's "Children of the corn "
Second feature "The Grudge "
This is Not Recommended for Children 10 and younger due to "R" rated movies nad scare
TONIGHT ONLY!!! When: 9:00pm to 1am Sunday November 2nd
Admission: $10.00 per person or check online for discounts
(if you have already paid to get in the farm for the Pumpkin & Chili Party, you don't have to pay again for "The Cornfield")
October 2008
Schnepf Farms
Pumpkin & Chili Party
(Scroll down for info on the Pumpkin & Chili Party)
Final weekend
October 30th thru November 2nd
FIRST ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF NOVEMBER 1ST & 2ND
CLICK HERE FOR RULES AND DETAILS
"Arizona's BEST Family Fall Experience," voted by Phoenix Magazine
Voted as one of the "Top Five" Pumpkin Farms in the Southwest (Sunset Magazine)
Please no food or picnic lunches are allowed on the farm or animals, Thank you
Details:
Every Thursday thru Sunday October 2nd - November 2nd
Thursdays & Sundays: 10am to 9pm
Fridays and Saturdays: 10am to 10pm
Ending Each Night with Fireworks about five minutes before closing!
Please note that the firework schedule is subject to be cancelled, changed or re-scheduled at any time. This is done for the safty and concern of our guests.
Admission: $14.00 per person DiscountTickets for $12.00 can be purchased at ANY
Children 2 and under are FREE! Click here for internet specials If you purchase your discount tickets at Fry’s, you do not have to wait in the admission line, just walk right to the front gate. Click here for your nearest Fry’s store FIRST ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF NOVEMBER 1ST & 2ND CLICK HERE FOR RULES AND DETAILS We Support our troops and offer a Military discount for thier immediate families with military ID $10.00 per person. Just present id at front admission Thank you for all you are doing for our country and freedom! We WWay
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Admission Includes:
Hay rides, miniature golf, 4 acre and 10 acre "Celebrity" 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, Arizona's only gravity roller coaster (32" tall), SRP Earthwise energy Maze, Rock climbing wall, "live" entertainment, (last three weekends two stages), bon fires & marshmallow roasting (6:30pm), lil' farmers play yard, Friday and Saturday nights outdoor Movie Feature (bring your blankets and chairs) begins at 8:30pm (movie may be cancelled due to unforseen circumstances). Schnepf Family Museum, sweet shop, Country Store, Gift shops, and a spectacular fireworks show every night as we celebrate over 65 years of farming!
Celebrity Corn Maze
Click here for a slide show from azcentral.com click here for video footage from Fox 10 Click here for another video
Click here to watch the video on You Tube of NBA star Steve Nash seeing his image carved in 10-acres of corn.
Luis Gonzales was our 2006 Celebrity
First person carved into our celebrity Maze? Larry King. The world's Largest Birthday Card.
New Features:
DON'T MISS OUR NEW SHOW!!!! Rocket's K-9 Comets Frisbee Dog Stars
Each sensational show showcases an amazing array of breeds including the Austrailian 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. This is a must see event!
Details: two shows a day on Thursday and Friday (12:30 and 6:30pm)
three shows a day on Saturday and Sunday (12:30, 3:30 & 6:30)
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Additional Costs:
Crafts & Fun
Scarecrow Making ($10.00) for a full size clothes, head and straw included
*****Some rides/attractions or food areas may be closed on specific days due to unforseen circumstances. Please check here for details prior to driving to farm: There will be no face painting on the first two Sundays.
Food Options
Outdoor Grills:
1. Chili & Chicken dinners, hot dogs & pulled pork sandwiches served on four main grills in front of main stage
2. Burgers, hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches: served under the big white tent west of the Main Stage. (The Burger Shack will only be open the last 3 weeks of the festival and during the evening on THursday and Fridays on the first two weekends. Food ranges in price from $4.00 for a bowl of chili and corn bread to $12.00 for a full chili & chicken meal (including soda.) All these meals are served outside on our big grills.
3. Fresh from the Farm Restaurant will be open as another food option during the Pumpkin & Chili Party. Indoor seating with service staff. There will be a set menu in the restaurant that you may order from. YOU MUST BE A PATRON AT THE PUMPKIN & CHILI PARTY TO GO TO THE RESTAURANT IN OCTOBER.We do not serve the same menu inside the restaurant as we do on the outside grills.
4. Beer and Wine: on our Farm Fresh Patio for guests. Relax out on the patio, enjoy a little accoustic music and then enjoy the rest of your day. Must be 21 years of age to consume alcoholic beverages, all id's will be checked. You my not walk around the grounds with alcohol.
Other food options : kettle corn, roasted almonds, brats and lemonade. These are all vendors that are not run by Schnepf Farms.
Drinks: We have soda machines located around the farm and a soda stand in the entertainment area. Cost for bottled soda is $2.00 for a 20 ounce. We serve canned soda's for our dinner meals that are purchased. And they are located near the food line. An extra can of soda sold from the food line is $2.00, 20ounce bottles purchased from vending machines is $2.00
HALLOWEEN WEEKEND!!!!
Farm stays open regular hours....and at 10pm opens up for an entirely new experience. It is VERY haunted and scary.....if you are at the Pumpkin & Chili Party, you do not have to pay again. Just stay around and get on the hay ride to "The Cornfield".
Details on Pumpkin & Chili Party during Halloween weekend.
Admission: on October 30th and 31st: 1/2 price with your costume $7.00 per person.
What: Bring your trick or treat bags for loads of candy at every gift shop and attraction...just say the magic words...
Included: Costume Contests for families and individuals. You can win cash, gas cards, gift cards, movie tickets, suns tickets and more. Costume Contest at 7pm on Thursday the 30th and 7pm on Friday the 31st.
NOVEMBER 1ST & 2ND!!!!
Enjoy a Chili Cook-Off on Saturday and Sunday. If you think you have the Best chili in the state, now is your time to shine!
Come prepared to show your stuff. No entry fee into the event if participating in the Chili Cook Off. Click here to reserve your space Judges Decision and People's Choice awards: $500.00 first place Cash prize for both days, participant recognition, trophies for 2nd & 3rd place,some chili recipe's may be published!
CLICK HERE FOR RULES In Adobe Acrobat ...CLICK HERE FOR RULES IN Microsoft Word format
This is an OPEN Contest, ALL Contestants whether team or individual are welcome.
Unique Options in October:
Private Bon Fires....just added 4 new private bon fires. (BOOK NOW CLICK HERE)
enjoy roasting marshmallows (incl) and making smore's (extra chg) just with your friends & family
Details: you and your guests will enjoy a private bon fire separate from other's located on the farm. There will be picnic tables, straw bales to sit on and roasting sticks and marshmallows
Cost: The private bon fire is yours for the entire night for only $50.00 per bon fire. You tell us when to light it and one of my employees will take care of it. It is yours from 6:30 to close. You can fit up to 15 to 20 people around each bon fire.
Birthday Parties:
The little Farmer: Cost is $75.00 to reserve private area for 4 hours (11-4pm) or (5pm to 9pm)
Guests still must pay for entrance into event, this only reserves area for 4 hours. Discounts for your birthday group will be taken at the admission booth. Entrance fee for reserved birthday parties is $12.00 per person
Party Includes:
1. An all ride wristband for each guest up to 20 people ($3.00 a wristband per charge after that)
2. private eating area with table cloths for up to 25 people
3.you can bring in your own birthday cake or we can bake one for you
4, you can bring in your presents to your private area
5.There are Food Packages available to purchase....please click here for food packages.
6. Bucket of bottled water for your guests up to 20 people. Additional water and soda will be extra at $2.00 per bottle
7. Signage telling people this is a private area ( party host to greet you and make sure everything is okay)
8. Opportunity to watch the fireworks from your own private bon fire, the best spot on the farm!
Birthday Roasting Package: Cost is $50.00 to reserve your private bon fire. Includes marshmallows and sticks to roast. FOOD: Hot dog Roasting box is an extra $85.00 per roasting box delivered to your private area.
Guests still must pay for entrance into event, this only reserves area for 4 hours. Discounts for your birthday group will be taken at the admission booth. Entrance fee for reserved birthday parties is $12.00 per person
Party Includes:
1.All ride wristband for the birthday child and parents or 3 party guests. Each additional wristband is $3.00 each
2. Private bon fire bon fire for dinner (the hot dog roasting box is extra)
3. you may bring your own birthday cake and presents to private bon fire area.
4. Bucket of bottled water for your guests up to 20 people. additional water and soda will be extra at $2.00 per bottle
7. Signage showing it is a private party at your bon fire location.
8. Opportunity to watch fireworks from your own private bon fire.,...the best spot on the farm.
9. If you ordered a hot dog roasting box, it will be delivered to your private bon fire at any time you request.
9. Farm activities you enjoy at your liesure.
HOT DOG ROASTING BOX INCLUDES (feeds 20) $85.00 for each box
20 hot dogs/ buns
chips, sodas
condiments
brownies/ chocolate/ marhmallows and
sticks for roasting.
Tours, Senior Groups & Red Hat Ladies:
We have a special treat for our senior groups or red hat ladies. Please click here to read what we offer
NO COOLERS or PICNIC LUNCHES ARE ALLOWED ON THE FARM, Please email for special requests
sealed water bottles are allowed
If you or your child has a food allergy, please check-in at the front admission building prior to entering the farm. If your entire family is allergic to something, please try and eat prior to coming to the farm or email schfarm@earthlink.net for special requests.
FOR INFORMATION CALL : 480.987.3100
A Big Thank you to our partners and sponsors :
November 2008
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December
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Santa is on his way!!!!
When: Every night before Christmas from 7 to 8pm
He wants to come and visit the children and check on his reindeer There will be plenty of time for photos, and one on one experience..Santa will be joining you on the train and hay rides as he checks on his Reindeer
BRING YOUR CAMERA'S
Santa Hours: 7 - 8pm
When: Monday & Tuesday 22nd and 23rd
Cost:Included in admission
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photos from last years Breakfast at the farm with Santa will be available for you to view or pick up.
Make your own pine come ornament. $1.oo each per pinecone or 3 for $2.00 (you may have to gather some just in case) Make them on tables next to restaurant.)
Schnepf Farms
"Where we preserve History, and you create Memories!."
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
