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Hands‑On Farm Experiences Near East Dubuque

Family-hosted dairy tours and immersive farm events at Berning Acres — milk a cow, meet animals, and taste local cheese curds.

Featured Farm Tours & Experiences

Five immersive experiences ranging from family days to an educational Farm Vet workshop.

East Dubuque

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.

Night at the Farm: Cows, Beers & Cheese Curds in East Dubuque

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East Dubuque, Illinois

East Dubuque

Family Fun at Berning Acres Farm in East Dubuque, IL

Experience farm life firsthand at Berning Acres in East Dubuque, IL. Milk cows, ride ponies, and savor fresh cheese curds in this perfect day out for families.

Family Fun at Berning Acres Farm in East Dubuque, IL

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East Dubuque

Berning Acres Dairy Farm Tour in East Dubuque, Illinois

Discover dairy farming like never before on the Berning Acres Dairy Farm Tour in East Dubuque. Experience hands-on milking, meet adorable animals, and enjoy fresh ice cream in a fun, private 90-minute adventure.

Berning Acres Dairy Farm Tour in East Dubuque, Illinois

About Berning Acres

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.

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Family conversing with a farmer inside a rustic dairy barn tour

Berning Acres — East Dubuque Dairy Farm Tours and Farm Experiences

Berning Acres in East Dubuque, Illinois offers immersive, hands-on dairy farm tours and family-oriented farm experiences. Visitors searching for an authentic farm visit can choose from five distinct offerings that highlight modern dairy practices, animal interactions, and local dairy products like cheese curds and ice cream.

Why choose a Berning Acres tour?

Authentic dairy farm experience: Activities include milking a cow, feeding calves, meeting goats and ponies, and guided tours of farm operations. These are core elements of Berning Acres’ public programs.
Family-friendly activities: Multiple daytime options — including DAY at the FARM: Picnic & Play and DAY at the FARM: Cows, Kids & Curds — are designed for families and children to enjoy safe, supervised animal encounters.
Evening VIP option: NIGHT at the FARM: Cows, Beers and Cheese Curds combines a relaxed sunset visit with locally-sourced snacks for a memorable, social farm evening.
Educational veterinary workshop: FARM VET for a day (scheduled for June 11th) delivers hands-on veterinary demonstrations, animal handling instruction, and emergency care basics led by expert veterinarians.

Featured experiences

Berning Acres Dairy Farm Tour — a 90-minute guided tour led by farm hosts that covers modern dairy techniques and visitor participation like trying a milking experience.
DAY at the FARM: Picnic & Play — family-focused daytime program with picnic, pony rides, and ice cream.
DAY at the FARM: Cows, Kids & Curds — a family farm visit with educational elements and tasting local cheese curds.
NIGHT at the FARM: Cows, Beers and Cheese Curds — a VIP evening with farm tours, animal interactions, and a relaxed atmosphere.
FARM VET for a day — an immersive veterinary-day program featuring demonstrations and career-path insights for those interested in animal care.

What to expect during a visit

Visitors to Berning Acres should expect clear, honest descriptions of each booking, supervised animal encounters, photo opportunities, and sampling of local dairy treats where listed in the experience descriptions. Tours are run by members of the Berning Family and focus on educational, hands-on engagement with animals and dairy operations.

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Plan a visit

To reserve a date or verify availability, search The Adventure Collective listing for Berning Acres. The Adventure Collective listing contains specific schedules, booking details, and any notes about what to bring or wear. Whether searching for a family day out, an evening VIP experience, or an educational veterinary workshop, Berning Acres provides straightforward, hands-on dairy farm experiences in East Dubuque, Illinois.

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Reserve a Berning Acres Farm Experience

Limited dates available for FARM VET for a day on June 11th — check availability and book through The Adventure Collective.