Tanners Orchard Tanners-Events

Tanners Orchard Tanners-Events

Picture of Grandma Tanner Cooking in the Kitchen

Tanners Events

At Tanners Orchard, there’s never a dull moment out on the farm. From apple-picking to train rides to our corn-maze and petting zoo, there are plenty of things to keep the kids entertained and engaged. On top of that, though, we also host several exciting events throughout the year. A few of our favorite annual activities are as follows.

Sweatshirt Design Contest

At the beginning of April, the Tanner’s Team kicks off the season with a contest that celebrates our fans’ creativity. This relatively new tradition asks individuals of all ages to sit down with their imagination and develop a unique design for a sweatshirt we can sell in our shop. This year, our Sweatshirt Design Contest winner will receive one free hoodie and an entire day out on the farm. So, get your crayons, markers, paint and pens ready because this is one event you don’t want to miss!

Cooking with Grandma

Cooking with Grandma Tanner is one of the most anticipated events at Tanners Orchard. These are live social segments hosted by Grandma Tanner herself, which typically take place every week. Using her many years of experience in the kitchen, Grandma teaches viewers how to make all sorts of tasty Tanner’s recipes, including pies, casseroles, cobblers and more! Tune in to our Facebook page to see what delicious dish Grandma cooks up next!

Peach and Pancake Breakfast

You might be familiar with blueberries on pancakes, but have you ever heard of peaches on pancakes? At our annual all-you-can-eat event, you can try this sweet treat while also sampling some of our other peach products.

Peaches and Pancakes

The Purple Pumpkin Project

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is a cause the Tanner’s Team is very passionate about, and one that we know many of our fans are too. Thus, to show our support, we paint hundreds of our pumpkins purple and sell them for a minimum of $7. Customers can donate more if they feel compelled, as all proceeds go to the Freedom House—a domestic abuse treatment center located in Princeton IL.

Breakfast with Santa

If you are looking for a fun Christmas activity for the kids, then you’ll want to attend our Breakfast with Santa! This event features a big menu and access to a hot chocolate and hot cider bar. After breakfast, Grandpa Tanner reads “The Night Before Christmas,” and kids can decorate cookies to take and take pictures with Santa as they please. This event is limited, so make sure to obtain your tickets early!

Christmas Open House

Our Christmas Open House is one of the last events of the season, and it is marked by two fan-favorite affairs. The first is our Stock Up for Winter Sale, where we try to clear out as much of our product as possible while also serving our customers sweet deals. The second thing our Christmas Open House kicks off is our Cans for Care Campaign. All Tanners fans are encouraged to bring in an item for our local food pantry. Individuals who participate are given a special discount on a non-food, regular-priced item in our Farm Market. Traditionally, our Christmas Open House also consists of live music, drawings for free food, and visits from Santa.

Stay Up To Date On All Events & Activities

To keep on top of all the exciting things happening at our apple orchard in Peoria IL, follow the Tanners Orchard Facebook page! For additional information concerning any of the above events, call (309) 493-5442 or come and visit us at 740 State Route 40, Speer, IL 61479. We look forward to seeing you out at the farm!