Farm Original Experiences...

We are offering farm experiences including hayrides, antique tractor driving, ATV farm tours and fishing excursions. 
These experiences are offered starting in June by reservation only any day of the week.  All you have to do is click on the Book Now button below.  Any questions, please call or text Mike Dittmar at 815-218-0597 or email at mikedittmar210@yahoo.com

Hayrides

Join us for an authentic hayride throughout our beautiful farm in the heart of JoDaviess County. The hayride is narrated by a Dittmar family member to teach you about our farm, the Driftless area and take a journey over the river (across Mill Creek) and through the woods.
45 minutes
$45.00
Up to 20 people.

Antique Tractor Driving

Learn to drive an antique tractor from the International Harvester Letter Series.  Our family has used and collected these tractors over the years and would love to let you in on our farming tradition.  
30 minutes
$25.00
Must be 5'0 tall.

ATV Farm Tour

Experience our farm and our neighboring family farm the way we do via an ATV.  This is a great way to see it all; breathtaking views of our area, flora and fauna.
90 minutes
$40.00
​Up to 5 people.

Fishing Excursions

Fishing anyone?  
Join our family fishermen in Hell's Branch to fish in the Apple River (spillway of Apple Canyon Lake).  This is a great excursion for families and beginners/intermediate fishermen.  Travel to site via our ATV.  Catch and release only.  Equipment and poles included.  Fishing license required for 16 years and older.
(Purchase at Country House Grocery Store in Scales Mound, IL or purchase online at:  www.takemefishing.org)
2 hours
$50.00
If none of the dates match your needs, call Mike at 815-218-0597 and we can do custom times.  (Year Round)

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Dittmar Farms & Orchard
256 S. Grebner Rd.
Elizabeth, IL 61028

815-218-6942
​jmstayn@yahoo.com