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
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
Pumpkins for Thanksgiving and Halloween!
If you’re looking for pumpkins for decorating your Thanksgiving table, making into pumpkin pie, or carving up for Halloween, look no further! We’ve got tennis ball size all the way up to beach ball size! And some are filled with bumps and lumps for your scary pumpkin carving! We do grow our own pumpkins but as soon as the … Read More
Kraay Family Farm Flyover
Have you ever wondered what the birds see when they fly around Kraay Family Farm? Here’s your chance to see our Alberta Corn Maze and activities from above.
Top 10 mazes in North America
We just heard this morning that we are listed by USA today as one of the Top 10 mazes in North America! Click on the link below to read the article: https://www.10best.com/interests/travel-now/10best-fall-corn-mazes-fun-for-families/
It’s beginning to feel a lot like FALL – hurray!
I took these pictures this afternoon and it sure feels a lot like Fall around here! Along with the jackets and boots comes a transition time on the farm as well. The sunflowers aren’t looking so sunny anymore but pretty soon they’ll be great bird feeders! The corn is still standing tall with most still close to 10 ft. and … Read More
Friendly Fire
We’ve got a new game at the farm! It’s called Friendly Fire! It’s suggested for ages 7 and up but the younger ones can play it with their adults. Players carry paint ball guns that shoot small balls (instead of the paint balls) and hide behind obstacles to stay safe! Great fun for birthday parties, corporate parties, families and friends! … Read More