“We’re celebrating the discovery of insulin!” 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, one of the most significant medical discoveries of the 20th century, by researchers Dr. Frederick Banting and Charles Best at the University of Toronto. “This year the corn maze features an insulin bottle with the years 1921-2021 written within a Canadian maple leaf. It … Read More
How to keep your Pumpkins happy from now until Halloween!
It’s PUMPKIN season! This is our favourite time of year here on the farm for many reasons but pumpkins in all their pumpkin-ness is certainly close to the top! Why do you pick them so early? In this part of Alberta we need to plant our pumpkins as early as we can in order to get a long enough growing … Read More
2020 Corn Maze Design
Celebrating #AlbertaCares Bringing fun and happiness to people has always been our reason for being. In 2020 we’re highlighting and celebrating the kindness we see in Albertans during these unprecedented times. The many acts of gratitude and kindness being shared with the #AlbertaCares hashtag across social media are inspiring and hope providing. This year, we’re making space to share some … Read More
Kraay Family Farm Celebrates 20 Years Of Farmtastic Fun In Central Alberta
Kraay Family Farm is proud to celebrate 20 years of growing memories – your memories and ours! The Kraay Family Farm is excited to announce that in honour of a milestone two decades of operation, the 2019 corn maze design honours and celebrates 20 years of family-friendly farm fun. The maze covers 15 acres of land and incorporates the Kraay … Read More
In the News: Kraay Family Farm Highlighted in Canadian Living
Head out to your local book store or news stand and pick up Canadian Living‘s October 2018 issue because our maze just became a little more famous! Canadian Living picked our corn maze to represent Alberta in their 13 Tips, Tricks and Ideas We Love this Month article, featured alongside other awesome mazes across Canada. So if fashion, beauty tips, and … Read More
Celebrating 45 Years of Canadian Rodeo
Kraay Family Farm is proud to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Canadian Finals Rodeo with a celebratory maze In honour of the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) inaugural appearance in Red Deer, the Kraay Family Farm is excited to announce that the 2018 corn maze design is CFR inspired. The maze covers over 15 acres and incorporates the Canadian Finals … Read More
10 Ways to Celebrate Fall in Central Alberta
10 Ways to Celebrate Fall in Central Alberta It’s definitely, officially Fall in Central Alberta—the morning air is as crisp as the corn stalks, the geese are honking their way South, and we’re wondering how best we can enjoy these last weeks of the season. As Anne of Green Gables says, “I’m so glad I live in a world where … Read More
10 Ways to Prep for a Fall Trip to the Kraay Family Farm (including the Corn Maze!)
Today we asked one of our “regulars” to share with us her advice for visiting our farm. Enjoy! For the past 11 years, we’ve made weekly visits to the corn maze. It continues to be a favourite destination for our family. My kids, ages 6, 9, and 12, specifically ask to NOT be signed up for any extracurriculars until … Read More
Yes, you can still have campfires here at the farm.
Because our guests use our firepits for warming and cooking we will still be allowing fires in our firepits here: Here is the Fireban Notice from Lacombe County: Effective Immediately: Lacombe County has issued a Fire Ban for the County. No new fire permits will be issued, and existing permits are hereby cancelled. No burning barrels are permitted under this … Read More