Events at the Farm
Rutledge-Wilson strives to offer a variety of family friendly events throughout the year. Whether you enjoy blue-grass music, fishing, or just want a fun place for the kids, Rutledge-Wilson is sure to have a special event for you.
Adopt an Urban Garden
Enjoy the benefits of gardening and growing your own food - even if you don't have a yard! Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park has 70 raised garden beds available for rent March-October. Choose from 8'x16' or 16'x16'. You chose what to grow, but all maintenance and watering are your responsibility. Plots are open dawn to dusk. All garden beds are filled with topsoil and organic matter and several water sources are on site. Previous renters may renew garden plots starting Jan. 3. New renters may reserve plots beginning Feb. 1.
| Age: | All ages |
| Date: | March-November |
| Fee: | $25 / 8x16 ft. plot, $40 / 16x16 ft. plot (optional prep fee $30) |
36th Annual Kids Fishing Fun Day
A morning of learning and fishing for bluegill and catfish from the stocked pond. Participants must provide their own bait and pole. Kids may catch and keep up to three fish. After the catch, kids weigh their fish and learn how to clean them from the Mo. Dept. of Conservation. Space is limited. Preregister for one of four sessions by May 31. No event day registration. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park 864-1049
Online Registration
| Age: | 3-15 yrs. |
| Date: | Sat., June 3 (Rain date Sat., June 10) |
| Time: | 8, 9:15, 10:30 or 11:45 a.m. |
| Fee: | Free |
Discover Nature Fishing
Kids gain skills and confidence to go fishing on their own. Taught by Mo. Dept. of Conservation. Take one lesson or the entire program. Two-hour lessons include instruction, gear and fishing. Registration required through the Mo. Dept. of Conservation: 417-895-6880. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park 837-5949
| Age: | 7-15 yrs. |
| Date: | May 6 and 20 June 10 and 24 July 15 and 29 Aug 12 and 26 |
| Time: | 9-11 a.m. |
| Fee: | Free |
Fun Family Fishing
Bring the whole family for a relaxing evening of catch-and-release fishing, cow train, bounce house and a campfire. Space is limited. Registration required. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park 837-5949
| Age: | All ages |
| Date: | June 9 July 14 Aug. 11 |
| Time: | 6-9 p.m. |
| Fee: | $5/Participant |
Fishing Pole Rentals
Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park has a one-acre stocked fishing pond available for catch-and-release fishing. Hourly pole rentals include everything you need: fishing rod, reel and bait. Fishing is catch-and-release only, no keepers, and a fishing license is not required.
| Age: | All ages |
| Date: | March-October |
| Time: | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily |
| Fee: | $3.50/rental |
Themed Educational Field Trips
Fun and engaging educational field trips are available for pre-school through 5th grade classes. Designed to assist teachers by aligning with Missouri State Standards. Classes are 30-60 minutes long, and may include up to 45 students. Classes in the temperature-controlled barn classroom.
| Age: | Pre-school - 5th grade |
| Date: | By appointment |
| Time: | Tues.-Fri. |
| Fee: | $2.50/Student 30-minute class $3.50/Student 60-minute class Some schools qualify for discounts |