Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery

06/12/2026

Art at the Farm: Father's Day Terrarium Workshop with Luscious Leaves

Sunday, June 21 | 1:00–3:00 PM | $65 per person

Create a living miniature landscape and learn the fundamentals of terrarium design in this hands-on workshop led by Luscious Leaves LLC.

Using plants, moss, stones, and natural materials from the terrarium bar, you'll build your own custom terrarium while learning how to layer substrates, select plants, and create the conditions for a healthy, thriving ecosystem. You'll also leave with practical tips for long-term care at home.

This workshop is designed for all experience levels and makes a thoughtful Father's Day activity for families, friends, or anyone looking to create something by hand together.

Participants should bring a clean, clear glass vessel with a wide opening and lid. Don't have one? A variety of vessels will be available for purchase on-site.

All plants, materials, instruction, and care information are included.

Reserve your spot: prairiefruits.com/event-details/fathers-day-terrarium-workshop-with-luscious-leaves

06/11/2026

Art on the Farm returns this June with workshops that invite you to learn new skills, work with your hands, and explore a variety of creative traditions.

Whether you're interested in fiber arts, drawing materials, woodcarving, stained glass, or mixed-media making, these classes offer the opportunity to learn directly from experienced instructors in a small-group setting.

Each workshop is designed for beginners and curious learners alike, with materials provided and plenty of hands-on instruction along the way.

View the full schedule and reserve your spot at prairiefruits.com/upcoming-events.

06/10/2026

The Art of Handmade Charcoal: A Traditional Drawing Materials Workshop

Wednesday, June 17 | 1:00–4:00 PM | $50 per person

Before charcoal became a drawing tool, it was a craft. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the traditional process of making artist-quality charcoal from natural materials and explore the history behind one of the oldest drawing mediums.

Participants will take part in each step of the charcoal-making process, learn the differences between handmade and commercial charcoal, and leave with a tin of their own handmade charcoal ready for sketching and drawing.

Whether you're an artist, a maker, or simply curious about traditional crafts, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to connect art, history, and hands-on learning.

All materials are included. Participants are encouraged to wear clothes they don't mind getting a little dirty.

Sign up: prairiefruits.com/event-details/the-art-of-handmade-charcoal-a-traditional-drawing-materials-workshop

06/10/2026

Join us for a very special evening featuring author and cheese monger, Erika Kubick. June 20th, 4:30 and 7pm.

Every course features cheese made here on the farm — including Moonglo, our raw goat milk tomme washed with Moonglow pear tea and pear wine, reserved specifically for this evening.

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, and Gluten-free guests can be accommodated with modifications at each course.

Beverage pairing or à la carte wine and cocktail/NA options available.

Triple Onion Feta Dip
Goat's milk yogurt, feta, caramelized onion, chive, garlic scape confit

Grilled Summer Squash Salad
Zucchini, yellow squash, spiced pepitas, charred scallion relish, feta, cilantro

Buckwheat Seafood Crêpe
A trio of blue crab, lobster tail, and Hokkaido scallop, folded into a buckwheat crêpe with Moonglo mornay

Brûléed Angel Food Toast
Brioche, bloomy rind goat cheese, blueberry red wine reduction, farm honey, candied orange peel

Happy hour on the farm before each seating, with live music and 217flea's market open for browsing.

Tickets are $129 per person, all inclusive. An optional beverage package is available for $76.70. Seats are limited and going fast.
Reserve Your Seat: https://ow.ly/lqah50Z9IOv

Join us at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery for a magical midsummer evening with Erika Kubick, author of "Cheese S*x Death" and "Cheese Magic". Held on the eve of the Summer Solstice, this immersive dinner experience celebrates the beauty of seasonal food, handcrafted cheese, ritual, storytelling, and...

06/10/2026

Goats & Grooves is back tonight — Wednesday, June 10 — the Merry Travelers Band returns to the farm for an evening of live music on the prairie. Music runs 5 to 8pm. Bring a blanket, grab a drink, and let the week wind down somewhere it deserves to.

Goats & Grooves happens the second Wednesday of each month through the season.
No tickets. Just come.

06/10/2026

We're honored to share that Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery has received a 2026 Fund-a-Farmer grant from Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT). The grant will fund scratching enrichment and improved ventilation in our milking goat holding pen — upgrades that reduce stress during daily milking routines and improve the welfare of our herd.

We've held Animal Welfare Approved certification since 2010. FACT's support helps us keep making meaningful improvements, not just maintaining the standard.
See all 2026 funded farms at foodanimalconcernstrust.org.

06/09/2026

Embroidery series with fiber artist Sara Jones at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery.

Designed for beginners and experienced makers alike, these workshops offer a chance to slow down, learn foundational embroidery techniques, and create detailed nature-inspired pieces by hand in a relaxed classroom setting.

Upcoming sessions include:

Embroidery Series: Blueberries
Sunday, June 14 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
$30 per person

Embroidery Series: Ladybug
Friday, June 19 | 6:00–8:00 PM
$30 per person

Embroidery Series: Snails
Saturday, June 27 | 6:00–8:00 PM
$30 per person

Each class focuses on a different subject while building practical stitching skills and confidence with embroidery techniques that participants can continue exploring at home.

A thoughtful series centered on handwork, observation, and the process of making something slowly and intentionally.

Get your tickets: prairiefruits.com/upcoming-events

06/08/2026

We are so thrilled to be hosting a very special dinner with long-time friend of the farm, author Erika Kubick!

On June 20th — the eve of the Summer Solstice — Erika Kubick of Cheese S*x Death is bringing her newest book, Cheese Magic, to Caprae for a dinner that celebrates exactly what the title promises. Erika has spent years making the case that cheese is sacred, that the table is ritual, and that the act of gathering with intention — especially around something made with this much care — is its own kind of magic.
The evening runs twice: doors open at 4:30pm and again before the 7pm seating. Both are the full experience.
It begins outside. Happy hour on the farm, live music, and the 217flea market running across the grounds — local makers, vintage finds, and the long unhurried light of the longest days of the year. Drinks available by the glass or through an optional beverage package.
Then dinner. Four courses inside Caprae, each one moving through a different turn of the Wheel of the Year — spring herbs and fresh chèvre, summer stone fruit and bloomy rinds, autumn earth and aged tomme, winter spice and something warming. Erika will be at the table with you, sharing stories from Cheese Magic and her years of devotion to the craft. Our award-winning goat cheeses are woven through every course, made right here on the farm.

Tickets are limited for both seatings. Reserve your place at the link below.
https://www.exploretock.com/prairie-fruits-farm/event/609772/cheese-magic-with-erika-kubick

Join us at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery for a magical midsummer evening with Erika Kubick, author of "Cheese S*x Death" and "Cheese Magic". Held on the eve of the Summer Solstice, this immersive dinner experience celebrates the beauty of seasonal food, handcrafted cheese, ritual, storytelling, and...

06/08/2026

The week of June 15–21 brings a wide mix of hands-on classes and community events to Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery in Champaign.

This week’s lineup includes basket weaving with Bonnie’s Baskets, Drop-In Pasta night, charcoal making, Kabobs & Skewers, a macaron workshop with Sugared in Champaign, and an embroidery class focused on ladybugs.

We’ll also host Forest Bathing & Reflection, the 217Flea Farm Takeover Market, our annual Goat Celebration, and a Father’s Day Terrarium Workshop.

Whether you’re interested in cooking, fiber arts, gardening, or simply spending time on the farm with other curious and creative people, this week’s schedule offers a variety of ways to learn something new and work with your hands.

Several workshops have limited seating, and advance registration is recommended.

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

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!