Explore the Farms

Scroll down to browse through the 33 Farms and 6 Heritage Sites featured in the 21st annual Kaw Valley Farm Tour.

Click into each profile to learn more, then plan your route with our digital map. Discover amazing Kansas products, and meet the farmers behind everything from pumpkins and poultry to wildflowers and wine!

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Clearfield School 58

The Clearfield School 58, a historical interpretative site from 1909, showcases rural community life as it transitioned from German to English. It aims to unite Southeast Douglas County residents and hosts annual open houses. This National Historic Register site is one of fewer than 10 remaining one-room schools in Douglas County open to the public.

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Lumberyard Arts Center

The Lumberyard Arts Center enhances community wellbeing through visual, performing, literary, and textile arts. Designated by the Kansas Senate as the Quilt Capital of Kansas, it partners with Quilters’ Paradise to offer classes, open sew sessions, artist talks, and exhibits, fostering connections through stories of families and quilting traditions.

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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.

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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.

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Watkins Museum of History

The Watkins Museum of History, located in the historic 1888 Watkins National Bank Building, features three floors of exhibits showcasing local history, including people who worked for change in our community. It highlights diverse stories from Native American roots, through the founding of Lawrence in the Bleeding Kansas era, to the tumultuous 1960s and 7Os. 

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October 4-5, 2025

Mark Your Calendar

October 4-5, 2025 • Mark Your Calendar •

Your Ticket for a Weekend Full of Fun!

One $15 ticket per carload grants entry to everything for the entire weekend.

Purchase a ticket online, 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 beginning August 14 at the following locations:

901 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS 66044

1832 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044

1606 N 600 Rd, Baldwin City, KS 66006

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.

  • Tour hours are: Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The event is rain or shine.  Come prepared with what you might need.

    Some secondary roads may not be paved.

  • 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!

  • 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 them on the tour!

    We hope you stay safe and have fun!