Story Time @ The Farm - Free Event
2022-10-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for our free weekly story time, visit the goats and chickens afterwards, and be sure to stop in our general store to take some goodies home with you!

Rustic Sled Class with Repurpose Ridge
2022-10-21 17:30 - 19:30
Grab a few friends and join in the fun!!
Guests will assemble, paint & decorate a rustic, wood sled (approximately 16″W x 4’H).
Ticket price includes everything needed to make a sled, plus something special from Bronkberry Farms . . . it’s a surprise!!
Attendees 21 & older are welcome to bring their own wine 🍷and beer 🍺 to enjoy during the class!! If you have a partial bottle of wine that remains, it can be recorked so it can travel home with you. Yay!!
The class will be held in the outdoor pavilion of Bronkberry Farms, so bundle up if it’s chilly!
Be sure to make time to visit the store before the class!! They have a huge seasonal selection of indoor & outdoor plants, home & garden décor and so many specialty gifts.
There is a minimum of 8 attendees to have the class, with a maximum of 30 spots available.
$62 per person
Tickets are available until noon, October 19, 2022.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rustic-sled-class-tickets-396752205527

Kids’ Craft: Popsicle Stick Halloween Friends
2022-10-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Bronkberry Farms & Greenhouse, 18061 Bronk Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586, USA
Let’s get ready for Halloween with a fun craft!
We are making these adorably spooky friends out of popsicle sticks.
Painting gets messy, so make sure to dress for the occasion. Can’t wait to see you there!
Tickets: $7
Let’s get ready for Halloween with a fun craft!
We are making these adorably spooky friends out of popsicle sticks.
Crafting gets messy, so make sure to dress for the occasion. Can’t wait to see you there!
Tickets: $7
MUST PRE-REGISTER AND PAY AHEAD FOR THIS EVENT:
Online tickets

Kids’ Craft: Pumpkin Painting
2022-10-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Bronkberry Farms & Greenhouse, 18061 Bronk Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586, USA
Paint or decorate your own pumpkin right on the farm!
Please dress for crafting, it can get messy!
Tickets: $6

Dog Days Craft & Vendor Fair & Dog Costume Contest (Contest @ 10am & 12pm)
2022-10-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Bronkberry Farms & Greenhouse, 18061 Bronk Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586, USA
Bring your furry friend to the farm while you shop our regular crafters and vendors and DOG-RELATED vendors!
DOG COSTUME CONTESTS @ 10am & Noon.
TAPVILLE SOCIAL will be on deck with their self-pour drink trailer – craft & domestic beer, wine, sangria, cider, and more!
COFFEE N REPEAT will be serving up some delicious caffeinated drinks to keep you going.
FOOD TRUCKS to fill your belly!
Interested in being a vendor? Returning vendors from this season: please EDIT your application (search your email account for an email from GOOGLE FORMS with the subject: Craft Fair Vendor Application. At the top of the email, you will find the “Edit response” button. Please click that and update your application).
RETURNING VENDORS, PLEASE DO NO COMPLETE A NEW APPLICATION. If you are having difficulty, please email us at bronkberrysite@sbcglobal.net
NEW VENDORS please review the craft fair vendor information sheet and complete the craft fair vendor application (link in info sheet). You can find the link here..

1st Annual Chili Cook-Off Benefiting Autism
2022-10-30 15:00 - 17:00
Come help us celebrate our last weekend open for the season! Throw on your favorite FALL FLANNEL, enjoy HAY RACK RIDES, A BONFIRE (BYO s’more supplies & sticks), MOBILE SELF-POUR DRINK TRAILER BY TAPVILLE & VOTE FOR PLAINFIELD’S BEST CHILI!
Up for the Chili Challenge? Register here: https://forms.gle/Ms2nDLaNJHZvaXjb7
Chili Tastings are Free!
$25 fee for chili entries – proceeds benefit Autism.
DONATIONS TO THE CAUSE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR
TAPVILLE self-pour drink trailer & Coffee n Repeat trailer will be on deck for this fun event!
Free to taste! Craft & domestic beer, wine, sangria, cider, and more! Coffee drinks and pastries!
Rules:

$25 Entry Fee – Proceeds benefit AUTISM
Chili must be homemade (need not be an original recipe)
Chili must include 1 ingredient from Bronkberry Farms
Chili must have a name and heat/temperature rating
Cooks must provide own crockpot and extension cord
Bronkberry Farms will provide tables, electrical access, and sampling bowls/spoons

Prizes:

$25 Bronkberry Farms Gift Card
Be the first on our Chili Cook-Off Plaque which will be proudly displayed at our farm
Bragging Rights

Judges:

Bronkberry Farms Family & Patrons
Special Guest Judges including John Argoudelis, Mayor of Plainfield

ATTENTION ALL GUESTS: WANT TO ADD YOUR FAVORITE RECIPE TO OUR COOKBOOK? (AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN STORE = PROCEEDS BENEFIT AUTISM) BRING RECIPE TO THE EVENT OR EMAIL: BRONKBERRYSITE@SBCGLOBAL.NET All types of recipes welcome (not just chili)!
Up for the Chili Challenge? Register here: https://forms.gle/Ms2nDLaNJHZvaXjb7

OPEN on Halloween! Stop by in your costume for some fun photo ops and stock up on your favorite canned goods! This is our last day open of the 2022 season!
2022-10-31 09:00 - 18:00

CLOSED for the Season - Reopening for 2023 Season on April 22nd
2022-11-01 - 2023-04-21

OPENING DAY 2023
2023-04-22

Kids' Craft Class: Painted watercolor spring flowers with a salt science experiment
2023-04-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Bronkberry Farms & Greenhouse, 18061 Bronk Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586, USA
Description: Kids will paint a colorful spring flower while learning watercolor painting fundamentals. They also will have a brief science lesson about salt and absorption. Salt leaves a beautiful effect of watercolor paintings. This is a flower they can display since it’s too early to plant most flowers 🙂
Cost: $10
Online Registration FormOnline ticket purchase coming soon.

Kids' Craft Class: Fairy Gardens
2023-04-30 11:00 - 13:00
Kids’ Craft – Fairy Garden
Using a succulent, fairy garden decor, and the whimsy of moss, pebbles, sand, other natural elements, and IMAGINATION, each participant will be able to make their own magical fairy garden!
11am-1pm DROP IN when it’s convenient for you!
Bronkberry Farms Pavilion$15 per participant
To guarantee a spot and to ensure we have enough materials, please complete the registration form AND purchase tickets online by Midnight the Friday before the class.Registration FormPurchase Tickets Here
We will accept late registration when possible, depending on current enrollment numbers. Please complete the registration form, and we will follow up with you via email should we be at capacity for the class and unable to accommodate you. Please add bronkberrysite@sbcglobal.net to your address book, as sometimes our emails go to promotion or spam tabs/folders.
If you register for a class and are no longer able to attend, please notify us at bronkberrysite@sbcglobal.net or via Facebook Messenger so that your space can be given to someone else.
WHEN YOU ARRIVE:1. Please check in at the register.2. Show your prepaid tickets or purchase your tickets at the register.3. We will give you an entry ticket.4. Bring your entry ticket back to the pavilion to check in with our instructor, Anna.

Kids' Craft Class: Spring Flowers - watercolor and oil pastel resist painting
2023-05-07 11:00 - 12:00
Kids’ Craft Class: Spring Flowers – watercolor and oil pastel resist painting
Kids will learn about why oil and water don’t mix and how we can use that concept in art to create masterpieces.
Sunday, May 7th
11am-1pm DROP IN when it’s convenient for you!
Bronkberry Farms Pavilion
$10 per participant
To guarantee a spot and to ensure we have enough materials:
-please complete the registration form AND
-purchase tickets online by midnight the Friday before the class.
**COMPLETE REGISTRATION FORM FIRST**:
https://forms.gle/ZJDbDCMJzCUPVfyn7
After completing registration form above, you may purchase prepaid tickets here:
https://bronkberryfarms.com/product/class-special-event-tickets/
We will accept late registration when possible, depending on current enrollment numbers. Please complete the registration form, and we will follow up with you via email should we be at capacity for the class and unable to accommodate you. Please add bronkberrysite@sbcglobal.net to your address book, as sometimes our emails go to promotion or spam tabs/folders.
If you register for a class and are no longer able to attend, please notify us at bronkberrysite@sbcglobal.net or via Facebook Messenger so that your space can be given to someone else.
WHEN YOU ARRIVE:
1. Please check in at the register.
2. Show your prepaid tickets or purchase your tickets at the register.
3. We will give you an entry ticket.
4. Bring your entry ticket back to the pavilion to check in with our instructor, Anna.

Wine Bottle Hummingbird Feeder Class
2023-05-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Bronkberry Farms, 18061 S Bronk Road, Plainfield, IL, 60586
Event: fb://event/775686287317409
Grab a few friends and join in the fun!!
Ticket price includes all materials to make one hummingbird feeder, plus a hummingbird-attracting annual flower, hand selected by Bronkberry Farms.
A few styles & colors of wine bottles to choose from, plus a variety of glass beads will be available. Every feeder will be one-of-a-kind!
The class will be held in the outdoor pavilion of Bronkberry Farms.
Be sure to make time to visit the store before the class!! They have a huge selection of annuals & perennials, hanging baskets, vegetable plants & herbs, succulents & house plants, decorative planters and so many specialty gifts.
To purchase tickets:
http://bit.ly/3FgXVu6
Attendees 21 & older are welcome to bring their own wine ????and beer ???? to enjoy during the class!! Yay!!
There is a maximum of 30 spots available for this class. Ticket sales will end at noon on May 9.

Mother's Day Tea
2023-05-14 11:00 - 13:00
11am-1pm DROP IN when it’s convenient for you!
Enjoy some tea in our pavilion with your special lady while painting a flower pot and planting a flower to take home. Spend some time browsing our greenhouse bursting with spring blooms and our general store fully stocked with your favorite canned goods, farm fresh eggs, and local meats, cheeses, and pies.
Bronkberry Farms Pavilion
$15 per pot/flower (if 2 people are working on one pot together, you only need to purchase 1 ticket).
Grab a bite to eat from our food vendor, Saravale Meat Market.
(not included in ticket price)
•How delicious is this menu?
•Ham and egg muffins
•Breakfast boats
•Mini quiches
•Egg muffins
•Sausage hash brown breakfast casserole
•Saravale signature wrap
•Saravale grill platter
•Romanian cheesecake
•Chicken corn dogs
To guarantee a spot and to ensure we have enough materials, please complete the registration form AND purchase tickets online by Midnight the Friday before the class.
**PLEASE REGISTER HERE FIRST**
REGISTRATION FORM:
https://forms.gle/ox1GbEXxcyDnbKgKA
>>Purchase Tickets (**please complete the registration form FIRST**
https://bronkberryfarms.com/product/class-special-event-tickets/
We will accept late registration when possible, depending on current enrollment numbers. Please complete the registration form, and we will follow up with you via email should we be at capacity for the class and unable to accommodate you. Please add bronkberrysite@sbcglobal.net to your address book, as sometimes our emails go to promotion or spam tabs/folders.
If you register for a class and are no longer able to attend, please notify us at bronkberrysite@sbcglobal.net or via Facebook Messenger so that your space can be given to someone else.
>>>>WHEN YOU ARRIVE<<<<
1. Please check in at the register.
2. Show your prepaid tickets or purchase your tickets at the register.
3. We will give you an entry ticket.
4. Bring your entry ticket back to the pavilion to check in with our staff.

Story Time - Free Event, Every Wednesday
2023-05-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2023-05-24 10:00 - 10:30, 2023-05-31 10:00 - 10:30 | Bronkberry Farms & Greenhouse, 18061 Bronk Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586, USA
Join us for our FREE weekly story time at Bronkberry Farms, every Wednesday at 10am.
While you are here, don’t forget to say hi to our goats Dobbie, Dawson, and Willie, and all of our hens!
Bring home some farm fresh eggs, treat your little one to a gourmet cookie baked locally and some honey sticks, and browse our colorful selection of flowers and plants.
No registration or check ins needed for this event. Just come on back to our pavilion and grab a spot!
Our pavilion is covered, so we will have story time rain or shine!

WORLD PLANT A VEGETABLE GARDEN DAY
2023-05-19

Bluestem Earth Festival
2023-05-20 10:00 - 15:00
Bronkberry Farms is honored to have been chosen as the location for the Bluestem Earth Festival this year. There will be music, food, entertainment, activities for kids and adults, demonstrations, and lots of animals! Bluestem is all about promoting sustainable living and Celebrating green living in our community. Join us in a fun-filled day learning about how you can care for our Earth.
FREE ADMISSION
Bluestem Earth Festival Facebook Page
Bluestem Earth Festival Website & Preregistration Form

CRAFT FAIR
2023-05-21 09:00

Kids' Craft Class: Pine Cone Bird Feeders
2023-05-28 11:00 - 13:00
Kids will learn about the most common local birds and how to help care for them. Then we will make a pinecone bird feeder.
Allergy note: Peanut free, but there will be sunflower butter and birdseed.
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Sunday, May 28th
11am-1pm DROP IN when it’s convenient for you!
Bronkberry Farms Pavilion
$10 per participant
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To guarantee a spot and to ensure we have enough materials, please complete the registration form AND purchase tickets online by Midnight the Friday before the class.
*** Accepting registration/online ticket purchases for this class through Sunday morning, 5/28, at 8 AM.
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REGISTRATION LINK:
(copy and paste into web browser)
https://forms.gle/R5FZFecFCxWRc6768
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*** Accepting registration through Sunday morning, 5/28, at 8 AM.
We will accept late registration when possible, depending on current enrollment numbers. Please complete the registration form, and we will follow up with you via email should we be at capacity for the class and unable to accommodate you. Please add bronkberrysite@sbcglobal.net to your address book, as sometimes our emails go to promotion or spam tabs/folders.
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If you register for a class and are no longer able to attend, please notify us at bronkberrysite@sbcglobal.net or via Facebook Messenger so that your space can be given to someone else.
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WHEN YOU ARRIVE:
1. Please check in at the register.
2. Show your prepaid tickets or purchase your tickets at the register.
3. We will give you an entry ticket.
4. Bring your entry ticket back to the pavilion to check in with our instructor, Anna.

NATIONAL EGG DAY
2023-06-03

Kids' Craft Class: Herbs!
2023-06-04 11:00 - 13:00
Kids will learn health properties, ways to use, and get to smell and taste some herbs. They can choose one to take home and plant!
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Sunday, June 4th
11am-1pm DROP IN when it’s convenient for you!
Bronkberry Farms Pavilion
Cost: $10
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To guarantee your spot and to ensure we have enough materials, pre-registration and purchasing tickets in advance is appreciated. Please complete all of the questions on the registration form first AND THEN purchase tickets online by 11:59pm the Friday before the class.
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REGISTRATION LINK:
(copy and paste into web browser)
https://forms.gle/y2HGnxWa3bzmeiCG9
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We will accept late registration and walk-ins when possible, depending on current enrollment numbers. Please complete the registration form, and we will follow up with you via email should we be at capacity for the class and unable to accommodate you. Please add bronkberrysite@sbcglobal.net to your address book, as sometimes our emails go to promotion or spam tabs/folders.
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If you register for a class and are no longer able to attend, please notify us at bronkberrysite@sbcglobal.net or via Facebook Messenger so that your space can be given to someone else.
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WHEN YOU ARRIVE:
1. Please check in at the register.
2. Show your prepaid tickets or purchase your tickets at the register.
3. We will give you an entry ticket.
4. Bring your entry ticket back to the pavilion to check in with our instructor, Anna.

Story Time - Free Event, Every Wednesday
2023-06-07 10:00 - 10:30 | Bronkberry Farms & Greenhouse, 18061 Bronk Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586, USA
Join us for our FREE weekly story time at Bronkberry Farms, every Wednesday at 10am.
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While you are here, don’t forget to say hi to our goats, Dawson and Willie, and all of our hens! Bring home some farm fresh eggs, treat your little one to a gourmet cookie baked locally and some honey sticks, and browse our colorful selection of flowers and plants.
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No registration or check ins needed for this event. Just come on back to our pavilion and grab a spot!
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Our pavilion is covered, so we will have story time rain or shine!

Craft Class with Repurpose Ridge - Wine Glasses and Coasters
2023-06-09 17:30 - 19:30
Grab a few friends and join in the fun!!Ticket price includes everything needed to make two wine glasses and four coasters, plus something special from Bronkberry Farms . . . it’s a surprise!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Wire-wrapped & bead wine glasses and permanent-ink-stamped travertine coasters . . . there will be plenty of beads and stamps!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Attendees 21 & older are welcome to bring their own wine ????and beer ???? to enjoy during the class. Yay!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The class will be held in the outdoor pavilion of Bronkberry Farms.Be sure to make time to visit the store before the class. They have a huge selection of annuals & perennials, hanging baskets, vegetable plants & herbs, succulents & house plants, decorative planters and so many specialty gifts.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~There are 30 spots available. $60 per person. Tickets are available until noon on June 6, 2023. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-glasses-coasters-class-tickets-631536050327

Dog Days Craft & Vendor Fair
2023-06-10 09:00 - 15:00
Join us for our Dog Days Craft & Vendor Fair. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Bring your pooch (on a leash, please), and grab a bite to eat & drink while you enjoy the farm and fair with your furry friend! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We will have some animal rescue groups with dogs to adopt, too. Come shop our dog-themed vendors, as well as other local crafters and vendors selling dog treats & accessories, custom woodwork, home & garden decor, kitchen & home goods, jewelry, clothing, & accessories, seasonal items, bath, body, & candles, food, spices, & sweets, knit & crocheted items, and much more!

AUTHOR MEET & GREET at our Story Time this Wednesday! Megan Deliberto - No Place For A Lizard
2023-06-14 10:00 - 10:30 | Bronkberry Farms & Greenhouse, 18061 Bronk Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586, USA
AUTHOR MEET & GREET @ STORY TIMEJoin us for our FREE weekly story time at Bronkberry Farms, every Wednesday at 10am. This week –Author Megan Deliberto will be here reading her book:No Place For A Lizard& signing copies of her book for purchase! ***************************************We currently have SIGNED copies of her book available in store for purchase. Pick up a copy and get your children excited to meet her on Wednesday! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ While you are here, don’t forget to say hi to our goats, Dawson and Willie, and all of our hens! Bring home some farm fresh eggs, treat your little one to a gourmet cookie baked locally and some honey sticks, and browse our colorful selection of flowers and plants.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~No registration or check in needed for this event. Just come on back to our pavilion and grab a spot! You can help us spread the word by RSVPing & sharing the event on Facebook & Instagram~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Our pavilion is covered, so we will have story time rain or shine!

Father's Day Craft & Vendor Fair
2023-06-18 09:00 - 15:00
Bring Dad by for a bite to eat & drink while you spend some quality time together at the farm and shop 30+ local crafters and vendors selling custom woodwork, home & garden decor, kitchen & home goods, jewelry, clothing, & accessories, seasonal items, bath, body, & candles, food, spices, & sweets, knit & crocheted items, and much more!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tapville Mobile Taproom, Coffee n Repeat Mobile Coffee Bar, & Lil’ Deb’s Mobile Eats will be serving up crowd favorites!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Admission is always FREE!

Story Time - Free Event, Every Wednesday
2023-06-21 10:00 - 10:30 | Bronkberry Farms & Greenhouse, 18061 Bronk Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586, USA
Join us for our FREE weekly story time at Bronkberry Farms, every Wednesday at 10am.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ While you are here, don’t forget to say “HI!” to our goats, Dawson and Willie, and all of our hens! Bring home some farm fresh eggs, treat your little one to a locally baked gourmet cookie and some honey sticks, and browse our greenhouse, garden center, and general store!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~No registration or check-ins needed for this event. Just come on back to our pavilion and grab a spot, BUT you CAN help us spread the word by RSVPing & sharing the event on Facebook & Instagram.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Our pavilion is covered, so we will have story time rain or shine!
