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Visit us on the Farm
every weekend
October 1 - October 29
Fridays: 4-9 p.m.
Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sundays: 2-7 p.m.
Family Fun
We offer fun for all ages at Steele Farms! The kids will love riding our barrel train and climbing the straw mountain, while mom and dad browse through our market filled wtih fall decorations and other goodies. Be sure to finish out your day with a visit to the pumpkin patch to pick the perfect jack'o'lantern.
Bring a Group
We welcome groups at Steele Farms! We offer exciting and educational school tours, as well as opportunities for church and scout groups. There is plenty to see and experience during your group's visit to the farm!
Get Lost!
We challenge you to master our maze as you wind through the twists, turns, and dead ends in an attempt to find all the maze checkpoints. If you are successful in finding all the checkpoints you will be entered to win prizes from our weekly drawings.
Corn Maze
The 2011 Steele Farms corn maze is nearly 7 acres, making it double the size it was last year.
During the first two years of our corn maze we designed it with pencil and paper drawings. This year we were able to utilize GPS technology to offer a more challenging and entertaining maze.
When we think of fall, we think of harvesting our crops and decorating the farm with bright orange pumpkins. Our love of fall led us to choose pumpkins to be the 2011 maze design. Come wind through the pumpkin vines and see if you can escape the "Great Pumpkin" all the while learning about agriculture from our checkpoints.
*Steele Farms reserves the right to close the maze
due to inclement weather or maze conditions.
Market
Here at Steele Farms, our market is filled with fall décor that will make your home reflect the beauty of the fall season. We carry mums in several colors, Indian corn, decorative pumpkins and gourds, and corn shocks.
While you are in the market, be sure to pick up some of our fresh baked treats to munch on while you stroll around the farm or through the corn maze. Cookies, snack mix, and fresh baked breads are just a few of the goodies that you can choose!
Pumpkin Patch
At Steele Farms we have a pumpkin patch where the perfect pumpkin can be picked! No matter what shape or size pumpkin suits your preference, you can find it in our patch. From small and decorative, to the big and fat Jack O Lanterns, the options are endless! Children will love be able to choose their very own pumpkin from Steele Farms.
*We recommend that you wear sturdy, closed toe shoes when coming to pick your pumpkin.
Other Activities
- Barrel train rides for kids
- Hay rides
- Straw climbing mountain
- Farm animals
- Photo opportunities
Concessions
Enjoy a tasty treat at our consession stand!
Hot Dogs, Coney Dogs,
Nachos, Popcorn, Apples & Caramel Dip,
Pop, Water, Hot Chocolate.
School Tours
School tours offer an excellent opportunity for students to experience agriculture first hand and create fun and lasting memories of their day on the farm.
Your visit to the farm will include:
· An educational presentation about how
pumpkins grow
· A trip to the pumpkin patch to pick the
perfect pie pumpkin
· A hayride down the lane
· Unlimited climbing on the straw mountain
· Friendly interaction with the farm animals
· Admission to the corn maze
Each school tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and is lead by Marah Steele, a licensed elementary teacher. Tours run Monday through Friday, beginning October 3rd and ending October 28th.
Other Groups
Plan a fun filled day for your church group, scout troop, or birthday party by spending it at Steele Farms.
We offer a discounted group rate of $1 off per person for those groups of 15 or more who schedule with us at least 24 hours prior to their visit.
Private bonfires can be arranged if you notify us prior to your visit. For a fee of $25 we will take the worry out of starting and maintaining your fire. Your group can also feel free to bring the fixings for hot dogs or smores to enjoy fireside..
We hope that your group will come to visit us this fall and catch a glimpse of why we love life on the farm!
At Steele Farms, we gladly welcome the opportunity to host school tours and other groups such as churches, scout troops, and even birthday parties!
CLICK HEREto contact Marah Steele so that we can customize your group's visit to the farm to make it a memorable experience.
CLICK HEREto contact Marah Steele and schedule your school tour.
Photo Gallery
Take a look at our photo gallery to get a glimpse of the fun you will have at Steele Farms!
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About The Steeles
We have deep roots in agriculture. Farming can be traced back on both sides of our families for over 100 years. The farm that we operate today has been in Chris' family since 1880. Our three young children, Carter, Cooper, and Mayah are the sixth generation to live on this land. We love to work and play off of the land and are proud to pass on our agricultural heritage to our sons.
We attend Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren where we are involved in many different ministries. We are currently District 4 representatives for the State Young Farmer Committee. We also serve as board members for Adams County Farm Bureau and are the chairmen for the Adams County Young Farmers.
Steele Farms was featured in the 2010 Indiana Farm Bureau Value-Added Adventure: A New Food for Thought Tour.
Click Here to see what Indiana Farm Bureau had to say about Steele Farms!
Please complete this form for more information
or to schedule school tours or group events.
Contact Info
5525 W 300 N
Decatur, IN 46733
260-565-3355
marah_visitsteelefarms.com
Bounce House
Your kids will love to spend some time jumping around in the bounce house!
...and you just might enjoy a break too! :)
Saturday,
October 29
Cost: $1
Balloon Artist
October 9
2 - 4 pm
$1 per balloon
Food Drive
October 21-23
Bring in non-perishable food items and receive
$1 off each regular price corn maze admission.
Old Fashion
Kettle Corn
available from 1-2 pm
Treat your family to something special! Old Fashion Kettle Corn is a delicious snack!
Foods Resource Bank Day
A portion of this day's sales will go to support the ministry of Foods Resource Bank.
Fall Festival
1:30-4:30
Games for Kids
Special Deals
Group Special
Groups of 15 or more will receive $1 off of corn maze admission per person when reservations are made at least 24 hours in advance.
Groups are welcome throughout the week with prior reservations.
Season Passes
A season pass allows you unlimited admission to the corn maze during the 2011 season.
Adult Season Pass: $9
Children ages 5-12 Season Pass: $7.50
Coupon
Click the icon to download a coupon
for $2 off the total cost of 4 or more
regular price corn maze admissions.
Group Rates
Students: $5
Chaperones: $3
Teacher: Free!
Plus a free large pumpkin
for classroom decoration.
Bonfire : $25
Fire will be started for you
and wood will be supplied.
Regular Rates
Adults: $6
Children ages 5-12: $5
Children 4 and under: Free
Pumpkins : prices vary
Barrel Train Rides : $1
Hay Rides : Free with maze admission
steele farms coupon.pdf
Google Directions to Steele Farms
CLICK HERE to be linked to a Google Map to Steele Farms.
Then click on "Get Directions" and enter your starting address.
Steele Farms: Decatur, Indiana
"Steele Farms has been in the family for over 100 years, so when Chris and Marah took over in 2005 he had some new ideas for the family farm. They renovated their barn to include an ag classroom, where Marah teaches school groups. They also added farm animals to teach visitors about the importance of animal agriculture. During the autumn season is when the fun begins! We were lucky enough to enjoy (and escape) the corn maze. Steele Farms also features pumpkin patches (center), a new farm market, hayrides, and more. They have really improved the idea of agritourism and have been able to make an impression on the surrounding community. The Steeles (right) are now the 5th and 6th generations to enjoy and profit from this family farm."
Courtney Rude
Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc.
