Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery

Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery We are a working dairy farm famous for our award-winning artisan farmstead cheeses, with an on-site farm-to-table restaurant and bar (Caprae Restaurant).
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Visit us on the farm to buy cheeses, gelato, savor a meal or cocktail, or visit with the goats. We have a herd of about 100 milking does, and we make seasonal artisan goat cheeses, goat milk gelato and yogurt with their milk. Our goats are pastured and our farm is "Animal Welfare Approved." We also make cow milk and mixed milk cheeses, using organic, grassfed cow milk from Rocky Road Dairy, Mulber

ry Grove, IL. We have a farm store that we call "The Real Stand." We've recently remodeled our store to include a farm bar featuring cheese & charcuterie boards, an amazing wine list and more. Check out our website: https://www.prairiefruits.com/ for more details.

Happy Saturday Farm friends! It’s our favorite day of the week, Market Day! You can find our award winning goat cheese a...
06/06/2026

Happy Saturday Farm friends!

It’s our favorite day of the week, Market Day! You can find our award winning goat cheese at the following locations: and
This weekend we brought some new products to the table. Look for house made pastas from the Caprae kitchen and kohlrabi harvested yesterday by our Prairie Explorers!

This weekend on the farm we have a great line up of workshops and classes - check them out here: (link in bio) https://www.prairiefruits.com/upcoming-events

The farm. Store is full of new products from the Caprae Kitchen, gluten free goodies from , self care items from and a honey restock from Rena’s honey 🍯

It’s gonna be a great weekend to plan a visit with us!
See you soon!

On June 7, join us at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery in Champaign, Illinois for Art at the Farm: Woodcarving Basics, Com...
06/05/2026

On June 7, join us at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery in Champaign, Illinois for Art at the Farm: Woodcarving Basics, Comfort Bird Workshop, an introductory class designed for complete beginners interested in learning the fundamentals of carving by hand.

Participants will learn basic knife safety, essential carving cuts, and shaping techniques while creating a small wooden “comfort bird,” a smooth, palm-sized carving traditionally made to be held and handled over time.

Led by local woodcarver Bill Pedersen, this workshop focuses on process over perfection, offering a supportive environment to learn a new skill and work slowly with your hands.

Sunday, June 7 | 1:00–4:00 PM | $75 per person
All carving materials and tools provided. Beginner-friendly.

Grab your ticket: prairiefruits.com/event-details/art-at-the-farm-woodcarving-basics-comfort-bird-workshop

For generations, gardeners have planned planting and harvesting around the phases of the moon.On June 6, join us at Prai...
06/04/2026

For generations, gardeners have planned planting and harvesting around the phases of the moon.

On June 6, join us at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery for Gardening by the Moon: Exploring Lunar & Biodynamic Gardening — an introductory workshop focused on the relationship between lunar cycles, seasonal rhythms, and garden health.

In this session, participants will explore the foundations of lunar gardening and biodynamic growing practices, including how moon phases may influence moisture, seed germination, pruning, and planting timing. The workshop also introduces holistic soil and crop care techniques rooted in biodynamic agriculture.

Each participant will leave with educational materials and a packet of moonflower seeds to plant at home.

Saturday, June 6 | 10:00–11:00 AM | $55 per person

Beginner-friendly. Designed for gardeners, growers, and anyone curious about seasonal growing practices rooted in observation and tradition.

Grab your spot: prairiefruits.com/event-details/gardening-by-the-moon-exploring-lunar-biodynamic-gardening

Music Bingo Night returns to Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery on Friday, June 5.Hosted in partnership with Whaddayaknow? T...
06/03/2026

Music Bingo Night returns to Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery on Friday, June 5.

Hosted in partnership with Whaddayaknow? Trivia, this free evening event swaps traditional bingo numbers for song titles and artists. Listen to music clips, mark your card, and compete through multiple rounds featuring a mix of genres and eras.

Winners will receive a Prairie Fruits Farm cheese and crackers basket along with a gift card to Caprae Restaurant.
We’ll also have drink specials available throughout the evening, including discounted bottles of wine, local beers, and a seasonal cocktail and mocktail feature.

Music Bingo Night at the Farm
Friday, June 5 | 7:00–9:00 PM | Free to attend
An easygoing evening of music, conversation, and a little friendly competition.

www.prairiefruits.com/event-details/music-bingo-night-at-the-farm-2

On June 5, join us for Earth-Friendly Fiber Arts: Soap Dishes & Kumihimo Braiding with Ann Coddington at Prairie Fruits ...
06/02/2026

On June 5, join us for Earth-Friendly Fiber Arts: Soap Dishes & Kumihimo Braiding with Ann Coddington at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery.

In this workshop, you’ll learn two time-honored techniques: Tension tray weaving and seven-strand kumihimo braiding, while creating functional, handmade pieces from start to finish.

You’ll work with reed to build a woven soap dish, then move into traditional Japanese braiding to create a decorative cord that can be used as a bracelet, lanyard, or everyday carry piece.

This is a process-focused class where technique and history meet practice, you’ll leave with finished pieces in hand and a clearer understanding of how these ancient fiber traditions continue to live through contemporary craft.

June 5 | 3:00–5:00 PM
$55 per person
Beginner-friendly | All materials included
A thoughtful afternoon of making, learning, and working with materials in a way that feels both grounded and enduring.

Grab your tickets: prairiefruits.com/event-details/earth-friendly-fiber-arts-soap-dishes-kumihimo-braiding-with-ann-coddington

June is Dairy Month, Dairy Goat Awareness Week, and Pride Month — and we're showing up for all three.The rainbow logo is...
06/01/2026

June is Dairy Month, Dairy Goat Awareness Week, and Pride Month — and we're showing up for all three.

The rainbow logo is back. It's a small thing, but it means something to us. Prairie Fruits Farm has always been a place where everyone is welcome — our team, our guests, our community. That's not a policy. It's just who we are.

To our LGBTQ+ team members, guests, and neighbors: you belong here. You always have.
Now go eat some goat cheese. 🐐🌈

Next week is full of hands-on classes and creative workshops at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery.From cooking and baking t...
06/01/2026

Next week is full of hands-on classes and creative workshops at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery.

From cooking and baking to fiber arts, gardening, and seasonal creative work, each class is designed to give you time in the kitchen, at the table, or in the classroom actually making something from start to finish.

These are small, focused sessions where you learn a process, build a skill, and leave with something you made yourself.

If something catches your eye, we recommend reserving your spot soon, many classes have limited seating and tend to fill quickly.

View the full schedule and tickets: prairiefruits.com/upcoming-events

05/31/2026

Taking Aristotle and Socrates out for a hike today and got a visit with all my favorite does 💕

Something new is happening at the farm this Sunday, and we'd love for you to stop by.We're hosting a free, drop-in kicko...
05/30/2026

Something new is happening at the farm this Sunday, and we'd love for you to stop by.

We're hosting a free, drop-in kickoff event for Prairie Explorers: A Growing Season — our first-ever children's program launching June 1st. Come meet Anabelle Delgadillo, our Children's Program Director and Youth Educator, who will be set up under the pavilion with crafts and games for kids from 10am to 2pm. No tickets, no RSVP — just come as you are.

Inside the Farm Store, we'll be serving gelato floats made with Boylan sodas (while supplies last), sampling some of our favorite store finds, and sharing our award-winning farmstead cheese.

If you've been curious about Prairie Explorers, this is the easiest way to see it for yourself — and to meet the person leading it.

Sunday, May 31 | 10am – 2pm | Free & open to all
4410 N Lincoln Ave, Champaign
Also on Sunday: Join us for brunch at Caprae Restaurant and make it a complete day at the farm! Brunch reservations can be made here: https://www.exploretock.com/prairie-fruits-farm

05/30/2026

Who is ready for another season of Goats & Grooves with at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery this summer!

Mark your calendars for the Second Wednesdays of June, July, August, and September for our live music sessions. Gather your friends, order the charcuterie and drinks, sit back and groove 🎶

Address

4410 North Lincoln Avenue
Champaign, IL
61822

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+13092045057

Website

https://www.exploretock.com/prairie-fruits-farm

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