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Night at the Farm: Cows, Beers & Cheese Curds in East Dubuque
Step into a private farm experience in East Dubuque where you’ll milk cows, meet playful goats, and enjoy cold drinks paired with fresh cheese curds as the sun sets.
About Berning Acres
Family-hosted dairy tours and immersive farm events at Berning Acres — milk a cow, meet animals, and taste local cheese curds.
Berning Acres is a family-run dairy farm located in East Dubuque, Illinois. The Berning Family hosts hands-on farm experiences and guided tours that introduce visitors to modern dairy farming and animal care.
Offerings include a 90-minute Berning Acres Dairy Farm Tour, daytime family experiences like DAY at the FARM: Picnic & Play and DAY at the FARM: Cows, Kids & Curds, an evening VIP option called NIGHT at the FARM: Cows, Beers and Cheese Curds, and a specialized educational event, FARM VET for a day, scheduled for June 11th. Each experience features practical activities such as milking a cow, feeding calves, interacting with goats and ponies, and enjoying locally-sourced cheese curds and ice cream. The FARM VET for a day program provides veterinary demonstrations, animal handling instruction, and emergency care basics led by expert veterinarians.
Tours are led by members of the Berning Family and include opportunities to learn farm history and see modern farming techniques in action. Berning Acres emphasizes safe, supervised interactions suitable for families, children, and visitors seeking authentic rural experiences. Visitors should expect clear guidance during animal encounters and opportunities for photography and hands-on participation. As a visible, local farm in East Dubuque, Berning Acres offers a straightforward agenda for each booking with honest descriptions of activities, durations, and what guests can expect to do and taste. The farm’s public programs focus on education, enjoyment, and direct connection to dairy farming practices without overstating amenities or services. Booking information is available through The Adventure Collective online.
“Every outing is organized with local river knowledge, basic safety instruction, and equipment checks before departure.”