A Day in the Country Farm, Barn & Ag Tour

A Self-Guided Tour of Agricultural Sites in LaSalle County

Family-friendly event enabling you to explore our local farms, barns and history.

Posizione

Seneca, Utica, LaSalle, and Ottawa

Descrizione

Come see the behind-the-scenes workings of agricultural sites in the I&M Canal National Heritage Area while discovering the rich history of our region. Hop in the car for this self-guided driving tour that will enable you to explore our area’s barns, livestock, silos and curiosities in a unique, family-friendly event.

On this one-day tour of ag sites around LaSalle, Utica, Ottawa and Seneca, you'll have rare, behind-the-scenes access to sites like an alpaca farm, a centennial barn, a working grain elevator, historical museums that tell the region’s stories and more. You'll also have opportunities to view historical farm implements, see live demonstrations and browse ag-related products for sale. All along, you’ll discover the area’s agricultural history, architectural elements of the properties and what it means to be a farmer in the 21st century.

This is a self-guided, driving tour that includes nine locations. Check in with your ticket receipt at either the Seneca Historical Museum (the easternmost stop) or the I&M Canal Visitor Center in LaSalle (the westernmost stop). At these check-in stops, visitors will receive wristbands that will enable you to gain entry to the other sites. A map of the tour sites will also be provided.

June 29, 2024 from 9am ~ 4pm

Ticket Price: 
Adults $20
Children under 17 Free

This event will occur rain or shine.

Directions and Details

June 29, 2024 from 9am ~ 4pm, Rain or Shine

If you are starting on the west end, check in at the I&M Canal Visitor Center (754 First Street LaSalle) to get your map and wristbands. You can also grab some hot and cold drinks and snacks to take with you on the tour.

If you are starting on the east end, please pick up you map and wristbands at the Seneca Historical Museum (431 N Main St, Seneca).

Please bring your email receipt (either as a printout or on your phone) to receive your wristbands.

Ag Tour Refund Policy

Refunds will be processed for requests made 30 days before the event. Beyond that time period, all sales are final.

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