Many small farms have created a multi-functional event component to their business. This feature of some local farms, such as Port Farms, opens up a myriad of opportunities for people looking to make their next event stand out. From weddings and baby showers to corporate events and luncheon meetings, Port Farms lists eight events you can host at a farm.
1. Anniversary Parties
If you have an anniversary coming up, make it a celebration by finding a unique farm venue. Getting creative is a great way to keep the passion burning between you and your partner.
If you’re going by anniversary traditions, the fifth anniversary typically involves something wooden. Trees are a symbol of prosperity, strength, and wisdom. There is no better way to celebrate your fifth anniversary and recognize the significance of the day than with an event inside a wooden barn.
2. Baby Showers
If you’re looking to make a baby shower extra special, consider hosting it at a barn and having an engaging farm theme. Farms have a versatile setting that often allows you to have your event indoors, outdoors or both.
Depending on the season, you’ll want to book your barn/farm venue at least two months in advance. If your plan is in the heart of the summer, consider booking it three to four months ahead of time since you’ll be competing with the height of the wedding season. That said, you should also consider whether or not the farm offers cooler spaces or air conditioning.
3. Charity Events and Fundraisers
With the popularity of barn events, many farm owners have updated their amenities to ensure that they’re able to accommodate your vision, especially if you want a rustic barn vibe and an elegant evening. Such amenities include lighting, air conditioning, and plumbing. For companies and organizations looking for a space for their next charity event, a farm should be at the top of your consideration list.
Not only will it make your event stand out, but you’ll also be helping out a local farm! While it may seem like a small gesture to work with a small business, it makes a big difference. Currently, many locally-owned American Farms are in crisis mode due to extensive commercial farming and automation.
4. Classes and Workshops
Are you looking for a unique venue to host your growing classes and workshops? A barn can hold a significant number of people while still maintaining an element of closeness that is often necessary for instruction. From gardening and homesteading to creating a healthy corporate culture and improving leadership skills, we’ve seen classes and workshops about almost everything! Our spacious land and events barn allow for a wide range of activities to take place.
The length of workshops vary considerably. According to the University of Kansas, a short workshop is between 45-90 minutes, medium-length is 90 minutes-3 hours, and long is 3+ hours. Port Farms can accommodate a range of class times — from short to half-day sessions, all the way to to all-day sessions.
5. Corporate Events, Luncheons, and Meetings
Need to get out of the office and stretch your legs? Your local farm will provide you with the perfect opportunity to get back to nature and out of the confines of a cubicle. Here at Port Farms, we offer a number of team-building activities that will inspire creativity and get your team pumped for the upcoming work season.
Should you choose Port Farms for your next corporate event or luncheon, know that you’ll have the option to enjoy a catered, farm-fresh meal. Just give us a shout, and we’ll do the rest.
6. Weddings and Wedding Showers
Most farms have a barn on the property, but not all are created equal or fit the same purpose. We at Port Farms have designed our barn in such a way to make it a perfect place to have your wedding. From the rustic look of the wood to the venue’s picturesque views, all of a farm’s features add charm to your special day.
But don’t feel like just because farms are out in the country that the wedding itself has to be country-themed. You can dress up or dress down as much as your heart desires.
7. Family Reunions
There’s nothing quite like coming together for a family reunion. On top of coordinating the time and date, determining the right location can be challenging, especially if you have a large number of people to accommodate — or even a smaller number of pickier people.
Farms can often accommodate small to large groups and offer affordable packages. Farm venues are exceptional for providing a relaxing, laid-back atmosphere where everyone can simply enjoy the company of their loved ones.
8. Field Trips
What better way to get kids engaged in their education than to take them to an outdoor learning farm? According to a study conducted by Emilyn Ruble Whitesell, Ph.D. at NYU Steinhardt, students who went on and participated in a science-based field trip improved their state test scores.
Field trips often provide students with a few hours—or even a full day—of relaxation while still ensuring that they’re learning along the way. Not only can field trips increase a student’s knowledge of a particular subject or experience, but they may also create new memories and friendships to last a lifetime.
Plan Your Next Event at Port Farms!
If you’ve been searching endlessly for a destination that will accommodate all of your needs, look no further than Port Farms. From a timbered barn venue with air conditioning and electricity to spacious land available for a number of different events and activities, we have it all. For more information on what we have to offer, subscribe to our newsletter and follow our social channels!