SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS
School field trip pricing is ONLY valid with a confirmed, SCHEDULED field trip and only valid during the time of the scheduled field trip. Unscheduled groups are subject to public pricing. Booking is by phone only. *Please note, we cannot book field trips for schools or day-cares on Monday, Oct 13th as it is a three-day weekend. We have a no outside food/drink policy as we have a concession stand but this is not valid for scheduled school field trips.
We would like to personally extend an invitation to you and your classroom to visit our farm. We are re-vamping, upgrading, and switching things up while keeping the small-town family farm vibe and family-friendly atmosphere. We have made changes to our scheduling to ensure you have a stress-free visit and plenty of time to fit in all the activities you wish to participate in. In keeping with our upgrades, this year Bandy’s will have an accessible wagon for people who use a wheelchair. It is important to us that all people and abilities are included, can go on the hayride, and enjoy the pumpkin patch. Bandy’s has never raised prices for school field trips and the new generation plans to keep it that way. The price has always been and still is $1.00 per child, per activity for school field trips. We want to be sure that every child can afford to visit Bandy’s Pumpkin Patch. If siblings and parents wish to attend this field trip, the siblings will be $1.00 per activity and the parents will pay $1.00 each per activity if they wish to go on the hayride or shoot the corn cannon. No charge for parents in the Play Barn or child's Corn Labyrinth. I have provided a list of our activities to choose from below. You may book one activity, or all. Your visit will be catered to you. Please feel free to call us anytime if you have questions or want to reserve a time slot for your class. We open at 9am every day beginning September 21st through Oct 30th. We hope to see you this fall! We appreciate all teachers and recognize their importance in shaping the futures of the youth today and we will be giving each classroom an Appreciation Goodie Bag! No tricks...all treats! We would be honored to host a field trip and be a small part of the big memories of your class for years to come. To schedule a visit or if you have questions, please call 618-983-8676.
Activities for Schools to Choose From
PLAY BARN- $1.00 per child.
The barn offers a 20'x30' bounce pad, giant corn pit, dual slides and a variety of games to play! Suited for children 12 and under.
HAYRIDE- $1.00 per child.
We have a carved a new hayride route out at the patch that winds through a decorated forest before heading out to the pumpkin patch! Our hayrides have an ADA Wheelchair ramp that leads straight into our modified wagons to allow everyone to go on the hayride! We have had accessible hayrides since 2021!
CORN LABYRINTH- $1.00 per child.
Teachers! We have designed a labyrinth attached to our 10-acre corn maze. It is a winding trail but there is 0% chance of getting lost! Our hayride will drop your class off right at the beginning of the labyrinth and you will end up right back at the pumpkin patch!
PUMPKIN- $1.00 per child.
Each child will get to pick out a $1 pumpkin all their own!
CORN CANNON- $1.00 per child.
These air powered cannons fire an ear of corn at over 200mph at a target. It is a simple squeeze trigger but smaller children will need adult supervision and interaction for aiming as the cannons themselves are heavy. There will be a Bandy's employee there to operate these cannons for your group.
FIRE PIT- $1.00 per child.
We can supply an area for roasting hot dogs, marshmallows or S'mores over a fire that we will keep burning for you.
*If you are planning on bringing your own sack lunch and eating at the patch we can provide you an area of picnic tables free of charge.*
Please communicate your wishes when you book your visit.
Hayride Notice! School Field Trips are Full!!
Our school field trip schedule is FULLY booked. This means that from 9am-2pm every weekday we will have schools present at Bandys. Please know that their hayrides will take precedence as they have to get back to school by a certain time. Your best time to catch a hayride during the weekdays is after 2pm. On the weekends, hayrides run all day! Thank you for understanding and thank you for supporting your local farmer!