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FAQ's & Policies
Pet Policy
For the safety of our customers, your pet, and our staff, we kindly ask that pets be kept at home.
Only Service Animals as defined by Title II and Title III of the ADA will be allowed on the farm and in the building. Due to FDA’s Food Modernization Safety Act, a service animal cannot be admitted to the U-Pic Apple Orchard: A service animal means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.
Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy dogs are not service animals under Title II and Title III of the ADA.
Food Policy
We do not allow outside food and drinks at the farm.
Children’s snacks and water bottles are permitted, but food must be limited to snacks.
The farm does not have water refill stations but water is available to purchase at locations around the farm.
Guests are not allowed to bring meals, coolers, or picnic baskets into the farm. If you wish to bring food to the farm, picnicking in the parking lot is permitted, but must be done so safely and all garbage must be disposed of properly.
Picnic tables are reserved for customers who have purchased food from the farm.
Photography & Drone Policy
During the our Spring and Fall seasons professional photographers are welcome to purchase the regular admission tickets for themselves and their clients in order to access the grounds for photos, but large props cannot be brought in, and no special arrangements will be made to secure private areas.
Photographers must share all property with all guests, and my not shoot in one location for more than 5 minutes at a time.
Drones use is prohibited on the farm during regular business hours. After hours access for drone photography may be granted for a fee or in exchange for marketing materials with approval. Please contact us by emailing Sam@kuipersfamilyfarm.com to discuss permission and arrangements.
Donation Policy
The Kuipers family believes in returning some of that good fortune to our community.
Our farm and orchard have grown each year due to the continued patronage of our surrounding communities.
Though we do not offer donations of or discounted pricing on pumpkins, apples, baked goods or gift baskets, we do offer donations Pumpkin FunFarm admission packages that can be used for prizes or raffle items to charitable events that occur between August 1st and October 15th. Due to an overwhelming number of donation requests received each fall we have a limited number of packages available for donation.
For consideration, please submit the official advertisement for the charitable event through the form below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kuipers Family Farm is huge! Where is the Tulip Fest located?
The Midwest Tulip Fest is located in the Pumpkin FunFarm Activity Area on the West side of Watson Road. GPS location is 1N290 Watson Road in Maple Park.
Guests enter through the FunFarm ticket booths and follow the signs back to the acre tulip field.
I would like to do photography sessions at the tulip festival. How does that work?
There are no official timeslots for photographers. We advise photographers and their clients to purchase tickets like normal. Drones are not allowed.
If you have additional questions, please contact us.
What is the condition of the field? Is the field accessible?
The Tulip Field is a farm field. It may be wet and muddy, so we advise guests to dress appropriately. While we’ve worked hard to manicure the grounds, there are bare spots and unlevel ground. While most of the field is flat, this year’s planting also includes a small hill. We will have golf carts available to shuttle guests when needed.
Please remember that the conditions of the field are dependent not only on the weather the day you visit but the days leading up to your visit. If it has rained in the days prior to your visit, boots are always a good idea.
Where are the dinosaurs located on the farm?
The Dino Farm Adventure is located in the Pumpkin FunFarm Activity Area on the west side of Watson Road. GPS location is 1N290 Watson Road in Maple Park.
Guests enter through the FunFarm ticket booths and see the farm map for the dino locations.
Do the dinosaurs move and make noise?
Yes, they do! While the dinos do move and make noises, they are not overwhelming.
Where is the Sunflower Festival Located?
The Sunflower Fest is located near the Orchard Shop on the East side of Watson Road. GPS location is 1N290 Watson Road in Maple Park.
Guests get wristbands at the Train Depot and enter through the Orchard Lawn.
I would like to do photography sessions at the Sunflower Festival. How does that work?
There are no official timeslots for photographers. We advise photographers and their clients to purchase tickets like normal. Drones are not allowed. If you have additional questions, please contact us.
Have the tulips bloomed yet?
The Midwest Tulip Fest is open for 3 weeks, but the tulips may only be in bloom for a short window during that time. Mother Nature decides the right time for the flowers to pop up and show their vibrant colors. There’s still plenty of food, activities, and more during our Midwest Tulip Fest days!
Keep an eye on the Tulip Bloom-O-Meter for the most recent tulip updates.
Where is parking and is there a fee to park?
The main parking lot is located on the west side of Watson Road, closest to the Midwest Tulip Fest/FunFarm Activity Area.
There are no tulips planted on the east side of Watson where the apple orchard is.
Can we touch the dinosaurs?
Please do not touch any of the dinosaurs that are roped or fenced off. You can touch dinosaurs during the shows and meet & greets
What is the condition of the field? Is the field accessible?
The sunflower field is a farm field. It may be wet and muddy, so we advise guests to dress appropriately. While we’ve worked hard to manicure the grounds, there are bare spots and unlevel ground.
Please remember that the conditions of the field are dependent not only on the weather the day you visit but the days leading up to your visit. If it has rained in the days prior to your visit, boots are always a good idea.
How long will the flowers last?
Generally speaking, sunflowers last 1-2 weeks depending on their variety. Our team plants multiple planting of different varieties which helps to stretch the Festival. Usually the Sunflower Festival will last 3 weekends but will vary depending on the weather.
