CURRENT HOURS: The Farm is OPEN for the season. hours: Wed-Fri 10-2, Weekends 10-4. Follow along for updates!
Tickets and Hours
Current Hours:
We’re open for the season! Regular hours Wed-Fri 10am-2pm, Weekends 10am-4pm. Check out the Farm Events page for special hours and events, and follow along on social media for the latest updates! You can purchase Gift Cards HERE. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram or call the farm anytime for current and upcoming hours: (716) 741-4862.
Visiting the Farm:
Admission is required to visit the farm and participate in all barnyard activities for all guests ages 2 and older, including adults. Admission includes hands on visiting with all of the animals, a pony ride for children, hayride for the entire family, the giant bounce pad (available weather depending). and many other farm games and activities! In the fall, one pumpkin from the patch is included with each admission. The farm animal train ride and food and beverage is an additional cost.
There is a lot to do on the farm! Many guests stay for 2 hours or longer, and you should plan on at least 1.5 hours to see and do everything! The farm grill is open during all open hours with Burgers, Hot Dogs, and more, plus baked goods, refreshments, snacks, and more available for purchase.
Disclaimer:
By visiting Kelkenberg Farm, you voluntarily assume all risks related to visiting an operational agricultural facility, including uneven terrain, unpredictable animals, and large farm equipment.
All three generations on our farm truly enjoy visiting with customers and educating them about our farm and family life. We love being the connection for many between the food they eat and the farms it comes from, and enjoy giving people a taste of our country life and the great American agricultural industry.
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Regular Hours:
Wed-Fri 10am-2pm
Weekends 10am-4pm
Mother’s Day Down on the Farm
May 11-12, 2024
One of our favorite events, benefiting the Veteran’s One Stop Center of WNY! Bring Mom, Grandma, and the whole family out to come enjoy the farm! We have plenty of our own moms, with baby goats, sheep, chicks, bunnies, and many other moms and babies running around the farm this time of year! This event is volunteer supported, and proceeds go to charity. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended, tickets available at the door while capacity permits.
Sunflower Field Days
August 2024!
The most colorful season on the farm! Our sunflower fields typically begin blooming in Late July-August (depending on the weather), and we invite you to come enjoy all the beautiful color, photo-ops, and farm fun!
Admission is required to enter the sunflower field, and also includes visiting the animals, pony rides for children, and a hayride back to the sunflower field where you have the option to cut your own flowers to take home!
Butterfly Release Day
See the fields a-flutter and come release your butterfly into the blooms!
August 10th, 2024
Join us for an evening of watching the sun go down in the sunflowers to raise funds and awareness for the "Shine Gold" Pediatric Cancer initiative. Proceeds to benefit Sophia the Fierce Inc., Kevin Guest House, the Matthew Foster Foundation, and Kaely's Kindness.
In addition to the usual farm fun, we will have u-cut sunflowers, tastings from local distilleries, live acoustic music, bbq and a corn roast, a raffle, and MORE! Season Pass holders receive complementary admission to this special event, although donations are appreciated. For all others, admission is required for this event.
Fall Pumpkin Fun
2024 Pumpkin Picking begins Sept. 14th!
There isn’t another time on the farm when we have more going on! Come get in on all of the fall fun, with pumpkin picking from our HUGE patch, horse drawn hayrides, pony rides for children, visiting with ALL of the farm animals, and many many more activities included with admission! See our FALL FUN page for more info! Admission is required to enter the barnyard and includes a pumpkin from the patch. Admission is not required to shop the farm market. The farm does reach capacity on peak weekends, pre-reserving tickets is highly recommended to make sure you have a spot!
Thanksgiving Pie Orders
Starts November 1st!
Orders begin November 1st, while supplies last. Pie Pick-up day is Wednesday Nov. 27th, and the farm market will also be open for holiday shopping!
The Living Nativity
2024 Dates TBA.
Join St. Paul Lutheran Church and Kelkenberg Farm to celebrate the TRUE meaning of Christmas! This is an interactive drive-thru and walk-thru event.
Guests will make several stops, and watch as the shepherds, angels, animals, and others make their way to Bethlehem. Don't let the Roman soldiers hold you up!
The evening concludes with cookies, hot refreshments, and a Basket Raffle in the farm market. Tickets are timed and limited, proceeds benefit St. Paul Lutheran Church and their charitable causes.
Egg Hunt
2025 Dates TBD!
Our annual Egg Hunt on the farm! Search the farm to fill your carton with a dozen colored eggs, exchangeable for a prize at the end! The Easter Bunny will be on site for photos, along with plenty of real bunnies and all of the other animals to pet and love! Pony Rides, Hayrides, and other farm activities available weather permitting! Tickets must be purchased in advance, and will not be available at the door.