Explore the Farms
Scroll down to browse through the 34 Farms and 4 Heritage Sites featured in the 2026 Kaw Valley Farm Tour.
Click into each profile to learn more about what is offered at each farm. Discover amazing Kansas products, and meet the farmers behind everything from pumpkins and poultry to wildflowers and wine!
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The Territorial Capital Museum
The Territorial Capital Museum educates visitors about the history of Territorial Kansas and Lecompton during the Bleeding Kansas era (1854-1861). It features exhibits on the Civil War and early life in Lecompton, housed in the historic Lane University building, named after key figure James Lane, who helped launch the fight for Kansas to be a free state.
Tonganoxie Community Historical Society
The museum is housed in a 1932 Milking Parlor and Hay Barn on a dairy farm that was established in the mid-1880s. Displays include a milking stall and farm tools, as well as the history of the Tonganoxie community, which was touted as the Dairy Capital of Kansas in 1949.
Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum
The Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum is located inside Bloomington Park on the west side of Clinton Lake. The museum highlights the history of the Wakarusa River Valley communities and brings to life the stories of the families who participated in the Underground Railroad in the 1860s.
Winter School No. 70
The Winter School No. 70, built in 1870 near Lecompton, Kansas, is a historic one-room schoolhouse showcasing 19th-century vernacular house and barn construction along the frontier in Kansas. Renovated and listed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 2020, it features an ancient remnant prairie for natural education opportunities.
October 3-4, 2026
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Your Ticket for a Weekend Full of Fun!
One $15 ticket per carload grants entry to everything for the entire weekend.
Purchase a digital ticket, then show your email receipt at the first farm you visit to receive a beautiful physical ticket/guidebook that you will present at the other farms that you visit.
Physical tickets/guidebook can be purchased in-person at the following locations starting in August 2026:
901 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS 66044
1832 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
11405 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66203
2110 Harper St, Lawrence, KS 66046
Tips for a Great Tour
What to expect, bring, and avoid for an amazing experience at the Kaw Valley Farm Tour.
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Although we love our pets, they are not allowed on the farm tour for safety reasons.
Please respect the farm rules and do not bring your dogs or other animals on the tour!
We hope you stay safe and have fun!
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Plan your route with our digital map so you can visit as many farms as possible. A realistic goal is to visit four or five farms per day.
Keep in mind that cell phone and internet services can be unreliable outside of major cities. Look for roadside signs to direct you as you approach a farm.
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We would love for everyone to visit all 33 Farms and 6 Heritage Sites on the tour this year, but realistically, you will only be able to see 4 or 5 farms per day.
Browse through each Farm’s listing here for more information to help you choose your destinations.
Remember that the tour locations are spread across the Kaw Valley! Plan your route with the help of our digital map.
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Tour hours are: Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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The event is rain or shine. Come prepared with what you might need.
Some secondary roads may not be paved.
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Many farms will sell fresh produce or seasonal items that you can bring home.
Also, be sure to pack your own water & snacks. Some farms will have these items for sale, but it’s always good to be prepared just in case they run out!
