Schilter Family Farm, Olympia, Washington

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Schilter Family Farm, Olympia, Washington

The Schilter Family has been farming in the Nisqually Valley since 1940.

Our goal is to provide the highest quality produce and entertainment for the families in our community. Located on 180 acres within the scenic Nisqually Valley, Schilter Family Farm is open seasonally to the public from September thru December offering family-friendly activities as well as homemade food & beverages and beer garden. Enjoy the Sunflower Experience in September with live music, u-pic

k blooms, and a wagon ride out to 5 acres of vivid sunflowers sure to provide you with the perfect photo. In October the farm is transformed into a Fall Harvest Festival with hayrides, corn maze, farm animals, pumpkin cannons, children's playground and more, including 40 varieties of pumpkins ready to take home and carve for Halloween. Make memories in December when the farm is open for u-cut Christmas trees and special visits with Santa, guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit.

08/24/2024

Did you know we have 2 corn mazes that open September 28th as part of our Fall Festival? A giant 5 acre maze and a mini maze for the wee ones. This year, our mini maze is taking part in “Peanuts 75th Anniversary “ “Happiness is a Corn Maize.”Check out our themes this year. Our giant maze is “Schilter Vacation”. 😊

08/23/2024

Is it August? Sure doesn't feel like it, does it?! Well good NEWS, the rain is supposed to stop tomorrow morning, so hopefully the dry weather will be back for Bands@theBarn opening. Bring your lawn chairs ( since the grass will be wet) and a blanket to keep you warm for later in the evening , so you can enjoy all of the bands and the fireworks show comfortably, too.

Bands@the Barn- August 24th, 2024 from 1:30p - 9:30p Take in live performances and delicious food during the Bands at the Barn Concert Festival! Join us for a memorable day on the farm featuring the best of local music!

08/23/2024

THIS SATURDAY!
Time to round up friends and family and join us for a day of farm fun, food, and best of all- LIVE MUSIC!
It’s our one and only Bands @ the Barn event of the year 🌟
THE LINEUP:
🎵The Six performing 1:30-3:30 - Pop, Country, Rock

🎵Winehouse performing 4:15-6:15 ~ Pop, Soul, Funk

🎵The Olson Bros Band performing ~ 7:00-9:30 Country, Rock

💥NEW THIS YEAR!💥 We are closing out the day with a fireworks show! Stick around for a beautiful fireworks display to end the summer.
🌤️Weather is looking to be a clear afternoon!
🍦 Lots of tasty farm treats and the beer barn will be open.
The Bounce Pillow, Zip Swings, Trike Track. Low Ropes Obstacle Course & Busy Bee Playground will be available for kids to enjoy, as well as corn hole and other activities for all ages.
🎟️Tickets Available for purchase ONLINE ONLY.

https://schilterfamilyfarm.com/products/2024-bands-barn-music-festival

See you at the barn!!

08/18/2024

Get ready for our Sunflower Experience, blooming from September 5th-8th and September 12th-15th! 🌻✨ Stroll through our golden field, hop on a wagon ride, and dive into exciting farm activities. Snap stunning photos with quirky props scattered throughout the sunflowers. And don’t miss out on our scrumptious farm treats, available on weekends. Come soak up the sun and make some golden memories! 🌞📸🚜
https://schilterfamilyfarm.com/collections/sunflower-season-9-10-9-19

08/17/2024

FOMO, Only one week until our BandsBands @ the Barn Concert Festival at the farm. Choose from an all day pass or just the closing act- The Olson Bros Band, with. Fireworks finale.
Let’s end August with music, farm fun family activities, & yummy treats and brews. This event has sold out the past 2 Augusts, so grab your tickets now.

08/16/2024

All you commercial photographers who want a spectacular spot to offer sessions- Did you know we offer a photo pass that is good for offering sessions at our farm throughout our seasons? Check it out at on our website. https://schilterfamilyfarm.com/products/2024-photography-pass

08/15/2024

Working hard getting things ready for BandsBands @ the Barn Concert Festival and our Sunflower Experience.

08/09/2024

⭐️The lowest price for Bands @ the Barn available this weekend only!⭐️

🎟️ Use our coupon code at checkout for the duo deal!
BUY ONE ALL DAY PASS GET ONE 50% OFF!
Code: DUOBOGO50
Sale ends Monday 8/12

🎶Bands @ the Barn is a summer Concert Festival held outdoors on the lawn.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th. Gates open 1:30pm.
Three fantastic local bands will be performing back-to-back, followed by an epic FIREWORKS show in the evening🎆

☀️ Farm activities will be open to children and adults as well as food, treats, and alcoholic beverages (21+)

https://schilterfamilyfarm.com/products/2024-bands-barn-music-festival?variant=43477315354774

The Schilter Family has been farming in the Nisqually Valley since 1940. Our goal is to provide the h

08/07/2024

Interested in a seasonal job? Come visit the farm tomorrow from 5-7pm and bring all of your questions about working with us!
Applications are open! --> https://schilterfamilyfarm.com/pages/work-at-the-farm

08/01/2024

2024 Seasons at the farm are here! Just $65 and your pass grants you unlimited admission to our Summer Concert, Sunflower Experience, and Fall Festival! (Christmas is admission free).

Passes and details available here -> https://schilterfamilyfarm.com/products/2024-season-pass

07/30/2024

🌟Our biggest event of the summer is just a few weeks away! 🌟

Live music, farm activities, food, drinks, and a fireworks show!
All-day festivities Saturday, August 24th at the farm!

Tickets sold online only --> https://schilterfamilyfarm.com/products/2024-bands-barn-music-festival

07/29/2024

Jobs Fair- Are you looking for some part time or full time work? We are hiring for upcoming busy season. We offer competitive wages, a fun work environment, and lots of different positions. We end our fall season with a super fun employee party with awesome prizes/raffles given to employees based on their hours worked. Everything from customer service, school tour guides, tractor drivers, food service, maintenance, field crew, activity monitors and more. Visit our jobs fair on Saturday, August 3rd (10am-noon) or Wednesday, August 7th (5-7pm) or apply online. We would love to have you join our family team!
https://schilterfamilyfarm.com/pages/work-at-the-farm

07/21/2024

🌻Tickets are now live!!🌻

September 5th-8th and September 12th-15th only!
You can experience a scenic wagon ride through 5+ acres of stunning sunflowers and 16+ unique photo op scenes to discover. Each admission also includes the opportunity to pick your favorite sunflower bloom to take home 🌻

For the little ones, we offer an additional range of activities including Zip Swings, Bounce Pillow, Trike Track, Busy Bee Playground, as well as our engaging low-ropes course and gem mining experience.

The Kitchen and Farm Market will be open with our farm food, treats and gifts🍦. Beer and wine available on the weekends!

Come explore the farm and enjoy all the happiness that golden hour in the sunflowers can bring🌻

Tickets available through our website only!

07/19/2024

Did you know we offer a season pass that will get you unlimited access to our BandsBands @ the Barn Concert Festival , Sunflower Experiece, and our Fall Harvest Festival? Grab your pass today and enjoy all of the fun just around the corner!

Purchase the 2024 Season Pass for $65 per person and get unlimited* daily access to the farm during our 2024 season Bands @ the Barn (August 24th), Sunflower Experience (Sept 5-8 & 12-15) and Fall Harvest Festival (Sept 25 - October: Weekdays 12-6, Sat & Sun 10-6. Closed Tuesdays). Families....

07/18/2024

We are assembling our seasonal staff for 2024!

If you’re looking to work in a fun and festive atmosphere, this is your place!

Apply online and join us at our upcoming job fair!
https://schilterfamilyfarm.com/pages/work-at-the-farm

The Schilter Family has been farming in the Nisqually Valley since 1940. Our goal is to provide the h

07/15/2024

It’s almost here- just one month away! Bring your friends and family to see three amazing local bands perform back-to-back-to-back!Food, sweet treats, and activities await! We are going all out this year ending the day with a firework show🎇.
Follow the link on the event page for tickets and save when you buy online!

06/25/2024

Playing with some new ideas! Which tasty treat looks the most cravable? Help us decide what to serve by liking your favorites

06/20/2024

They were excited to see us until they realized we didn’t bring any snacks..

06/15/2024

06/12/2024

In the spirit of planting the fields, happy National Corn on the Cob Day! 🌽

05/20/2024

Caught sleeping on the job again… Happy Monday everyone!

05/16/2024

WE HAVE THE LINEUP!
3 bands will be performing live at Bands @ the Barn all day music festival.

🎵 The Six performing 1:30-3:30 ~ Pop, Country, Rock

🎵 Winehouse performing 4:15-6:15 ~ Pop, Soul, Funk

🎵 The Olson Bros Band performing ~ 7:00-9:30 Country, Rock

Food and family activities open!
Tickets are now live- https://schilterfamilyfarm.com/collections/bands-the-barn/products/2024-bands-barn-music-festival

05/10/2024

Hey all, We are hiring for a special projects team member. See the job description below and apply to be part of our team!

Farm Special Projects (Seasonal)
Job description
Agritourism farm seeks skilled person to assist with new farm projects, repairs, maintenance and general farm tasks from May - November. Hours 32-40 hrs/wk and must work weekends during our festivals in Oct & Nov. Person shall have strong carpenter and/or general construction experience and possess multiple skills including carpentry, landscaping, power tools, equipment operator, etc. Ideal for someone who is looking for extra seasonal work. This position entails some lifting up to 50+ pounds, building, shoveling, raking, hoeing, weeding. Person shall be able to follow instructions and work well with others. Hours are based on the number and duration of projects and/or other farm needs. An ideal candidate will be comfortable working with minimal supervision, have a wide range of mechanical skills, and a commitment to providing the highest quality service.

Responsibilities:

Construct and install new farm attractions and fencing as directed within planned timeframe in order to meet project deadlines.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs consistently
Assist with landscaping projects including irrigation, planting, fertilizing, bark, shovel work, etc.
Festivals: Assist with setup/cleanup and work 40 hrs week (weekends) during festivals in variety of tasks.
Must have carpenter basic skills and know how to use a hammer, tape measure, power tools, square, etc. Tractor and or Equipment operation experience preferred.
Work with minimal supervision and able to follow multiple instructions
Able to work with all ages and with multiple managers in a professional manner
Perform other duties as directed by management that may include tractor driving, building repairs, equipment repairs, assist in field work and other farming tasks.
Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: $16.28 - $22.00 per hour Depending on Experience

Schedule:

Monday to Friday: Oct/Nov Must work weekends

To apply please fill out the application at this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSca41Cfv0iuwfGUwwmTrhpZ5PeoFLfxxlNiEIYjNMOUHEaoMg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

04/19/2024

Our Sweet Shack Gift Shop got a face lift. 🙌♥️

03/15/2024

Spring Cleaning time.

03/08/2024

Today's sunny, spring weather got us thinking of Summer! Mark your calendars now for our one day Bands@theBarn music festival, August 24, 2024 with live music all day from 1:30-9:30pm. Lots of farm fun, & yummy food and drinks, too. Last show finale will be performed by The Olson Bros Band. See you then.

Address

141 Nisqually Cut Off Road SE
Olympia, WA
98513

Telephone

+13604594023

Website

http://www.SchilterFamilyFarm.com/

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THIS SATURDAY! Time to round up friends and family and join us for a day of farm fun, food, and best of all- LIVE MUSIC! It’s our one and only Bands @ the Barn event of the year 🌟 THE LINEUP: 🎵The Six performing 1:30-3:30 - Pop, Country, Rock @thesixbandnw 🎵Winehouse performing 4:15-6:15 ~ Pop, Soul, Funk @winehousetheband 🎵The Olson Bros Band performing ~ 7:00-9:30 Country, Rock @theolsonbrosband 💥NEW THIS YEAR!💥 We are closing out the day with a fireworks show! Stick around for a beautiful fireworks display to end the summer. 🌤️Weather is looking to be a clear afternoon! 🍦 Lots of tasty farm treats and the beer barn will be open. The Bounce Pillow, Zip Swings, Trike Track. Low Ropes Obstacle Course & Busy Bee Playground will be available for kids to enjoy, as well as corn hole and other activities for all ages. 🎟️Tickets Available for purchase ONLINE ONLY. https://schilterfamilyfarm.com/products/2024-bands-barn-music-festival See you at the barn!!

The pumpkin patch has gotten plenty of sunshine lately- look at all that growth!

☀️ August 24th at 1:30pm! ☀️ All day activities for all ages. Let’s make some summer memories 🎶 #bandsatthebarn #schilterfamilyfarm #summeractivities #pnwmusic

The mix of cultivated and uncultivated rows really make for a work of art. You can check out the progress by peaking over from I-5! Weeds have since been removed.

Bands@theBarn Summer Music Festival at Schilter Family Farm. August 24, 2024. Tickets are available now. https://schilterfamilyfarm.com/products/2024-bands-barn-music-festival

They grow up so fast!

It’s the season to put time and love into turning the earth! Let’s get those fields ready for planting! #pnwlife #plowingfordays #tractor #schilterfamilyfarm

Organic material in past crops add nutrients to the soil. This fertile soil supports the growth of new crops, reducing the need for fertilizer in the following year! What will we plant here next? 🤔

Dreaming of a White Christmas? We’ve got you covered.

Visit the Christmas Tree Farm in Olympia, WA. We’re open daily 9a - Dusk, 11/24 - 12/10 (subject to change). No admission required.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Calling all pumpkin procrastinators! Not too late to visit the pumpkin patch and squeeze in some incredible family memories this weekend! We’re open weekdays 12-6, Saturday 10-8, Sunday 10-6. Monday is our last day, don’t miss out!

We hope to see you at the farm this fall! Start a new family tradition with a visit to the giant cornmaze & pumpkin patch. Enjoy homemade fudge, cider donuts and more while browsing our giftshop and farm market. Check out all 15+ activities included with your wristband admission. Make your visit extra special with a private fire pit room in the cornmaze ... book your tickets in advance and make some memories with your favorite people this fall :)Tix link in bio. #schilterfamilyfarm #thurstoncounty #familyfarm #fallfun #cornmaze #pumpkinpatch #experienceolympia #thurstontalk #discoverwa

Limited time! Get $10 off a season pass thru opening day 9/30. Fall fun at the farm - come again & again … makes a great gift. #schilterfamilyfarm

Thank you for supporting our family farm for over 25 years. We’re excited to welcome you back 9/30 for fall harvest festival! #schilterfamilyfarm

A little fun at work this week …

The sunflower blooms await … grab your friends for a fun & relaxing evening at the farm from 5-8p enjoying “golden hour” photos with our 16+ props staged among the blooms. We think you’ll have a great time - get tickets today, online only.