Vesperman Farms: Fall Paradise

By Bradley Reynolds

A farm turned into a child’s fall paradise; Vesperman Farms has been a staple for the ultimate fall experience for the whole family. When you think of a farm, you think of getting your hands dirty and doing the hard work, yet people love this farm so much. Picking pumpkins and getting lost in the corn maze; why do hundreds of families and our own 4k and kindergarten classes flock to this iconic fall hotspot? 

Kyle Vesperma, the owner of Vesperman Farms, wanted to stay involved with the family farm that has been running for 119 years and counting. In 2003, he made the first of many famous corn mazes. What all started from a simple corn maze and pumpkin patches, that he has been doing all his life, has turned into a must-stop spot for fun family activities. Kyle never thought it would have grown this big. Hosting wedding reception was definitely not planned, but five years ago they built a very nice barn which is used as a rustic event center. Located right outside of Lancaster at 8149 Stage Road, Vesperman Farms brings in tens of thousands of people each year, and there's no questioning why.

Many reviews say that Vesperman Farms is a very welcoming place, filled with fun for the whole family. If you ask people what their favorite thing about Vesperman Farms is, everyone would have a different answer: the corn maze, petting zoo, apple cider doughnuts, the pumpkin launcher, or just the fun atmosphere. Kyle Vesperman said he thinks it is the apple cider doughnuts. There is still more to come on the farm, so don’t lock in your favorite just yet. No major plans for buildings yet, but they will continue to manufacture more homemade ice cream. 

On October 11th, our 4K and kindergarten went to Vesperman Farms. It was a blast. Potosi kindergarten student Calvin Reynolds had a few words to say about the wonderful experience: “I absolutely loved the fun activities. My favorite was definitely the petting zoo with all the goats. We got the goats to eat out of our hands, it was awesome.” The excitement in his voice was intense. You could tell he and his peers sincerely enjoyed their class field trip to Vesperman Farms.

Our Chieftain News team went there on October 28th and also experienced a great time. Kyle greeted us and was also featured in the news. Overall it was a wonderful experience; all the fall-themed games and activities make this place a highly recommended stop when summer passes and the weather gets a little colder. We encourage everyone to go there. Thank you Vesperman Farms for welcoming Potosi students.