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What is the Farm Crawl, and how does it work?
The Farm Crawl is an annual event, with all event proceeds going to benefit Food Works, a local non-profit organization facilitating the development of a regional food economy in southern Illinois. It is an event where local farmers open up their farms to share a bit of their lives with the community. It is a great way to connect with the local growers that sustainably supply our region and work hard to make it an amazing place to live.
How to participate and what to expect:
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Purchase a car pass to participate. A car pass will give your entire carload access to regional farm tours (for the day or for the full weekend depending on the pass you choose).
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Plan ahead!
- Itinerary & farm route: Read up on each farm and plan a route that is best for the passengers in your vehicle ahead of time to make the most of your trip. It is best to allow at least an hour for each farm you want to visit.
- Food/supplies: Some farms have food you can purchase on-site, but you may want to pack a cooler and bring snacks of your own to have between stops. Some of our farms are remote and only accept cash. Plan accordingly.
- Rain or Shine: The Farm Crawl happens rain or shine, so be prepared!
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Safety: Pets are not allowed on the tour. Keep your furry friends at home, so you can enjoy others at some of the farms instead!
Car Passes
Car passes are available for pre-order starting August 1 online and in store at the Co-op. Don't delay, as we only have a limited number of passes available. This event is a self-guided tour and will require your own transportation.
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Single day car passes are $20. Visit the area of your choosing: (A) Western Region (B) Eastern Region
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Multi-day (Flex) passes are $30. Use them either day (or both days) to access all of the farms on the tour!
The Crawl is open from 1-6 pm on both days, unless noted in the event booklet. When you buy a pass, you will receive an event bag, which includes items from our sponsors, along with an event booklet guide. You can choose to pickup your event bag at the Neighborhood Co-op or you can choose to have it shipped directly to your door (can also add on an event t-shirt, if purchased).
Participating Farms
Farmers volunteer 100% of their time to help us raise funds and awareness about the food system in our area, share the ups and downs about to farming, along with vast knowledge about what they do. We can't thank them enough for participating in this unique experience!
Explore 9 new farms to the crawl along the Route 13 corridor in Southern Illinois! Saturday tours will be in the Western Region and Sunday tours are in the Easter Region. Scroll this page to find information on participating farms, how the Crawl works, how to get a free pass, and an interactive Farm Crawl regional map to plan your trip.
Please note: Western Region farms will tour on Saturday, September 13 ONLY. Eastern Region farms will tour on Sunday September 14 ONLY.
Western Region
Saturday, September 13
1 pm-6 pm
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Well House Farmstead Carbondale, IL
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Washington Street Garden Carbondale, IL
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Jackson County Extension Murphysboro, IL
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Back Porch CSA with Angie's Farm Carbondale, IL
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Red Hen Farm Carbondale, IL
Eastern Region
Sunday, September 14
1 pm-6 pm
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Mandala Gardens, Marion, IL
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The Patch, Marion, IL
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Clad & Cordon Winery Tunnel Hill, IL
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D Bee W Farm Pittsburg, IL
Map
After you have your car pass, you can plan your day or weekend for the farms you want to visit using the 2025 map as a guide! Updated maps and event booklets for 2025 will be in your event packet with locations of each of the farms.
These sponsors made our 2024 this event possible:
**become a sponsor for the 2025 Farm Crawl by contacting the Co-op here!
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Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact us to find out how to help!
Volunteer to get a FREE weekend pass!
In exchange for volunteering 3 hours of your time, you will get a free weekend pass as our thanks!
Must be 18 years of age or older. Contact info@neighborhood.coop for more information on volunteering
Support the 2025 Farm Crawl!
Monies raised by this event go directly to Food Works, a non-profit organization facilitating the development of a regional food economy & healthier food system in southern Illinois. https://fwsoil.org/
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