Policies & FAQs
Farm Policies
Rain Policy
Hive openings, rides, candy and pumpkin cannon shows will bee cancelled if it is raining.
The farm will still be open so come if you would like to be adventurous in the rain. Some attractions & the Beestro Cafe may bee closed.
Cancellation Policy
The admission tickets you purchased here at the Clovermead gate are non-refundable. The Adventure Farm is open rain or shine!
Tickets purchased online can be used on the next sunny day.
We highly recommend you look at the weather forecast for the Aylmer area before spending the day outside on the Adventure Farm.
Smoking Policy
Clovermead Adventure Farm is a smoke and vaping free farm.
For safety and health purposes, along with being courteous to all guests, there is not smoking or vaping, including e-cigarettes allowed anywhere on the Adventure Farm.
You may smoke and vape in the parking lot, away from entrances. A farm fire is our worst fear.
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General FAQs
ARE YOU ACCESSIBLE?
We have many disabled guests who enjoy the Adventure Farm each season. We are a real working farm spread over 54 acres with no paved surfaces other than parking by our honey shop.
We have accessible bathrooms across the Adventure Farm, along with an adult change table in the middle of the Adventure Farm.
If guests can be lifted into the rides, they can absolutely ride the rides!
We have wheelchair ramps for Tractor Wagon Ride.
IS CLOVERMEAD WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
The Honey Shop & Adventure farm is wheelchair accessible with gravel paths, We have some accessible washrooms and an adult change table.
DO YOU HAVE A LOST AND FOUND?
Yes. If you are still on the property, please call the Honey Shop at 519-773-5503, or find anyone wearing a yellow ‘worker bee’ shirt.
If you have already left, feel free to send an email to info@clovermead.com or call us at 519-773-5503. We have a great return rate on cell phones, wallets and lost children.
DANGER IN GETTING STUNG?
Clovermead keeps most of their bee hives on other farm land so there are not 24 million bees flying around on our farm. The honey bees here are pretty friendly & you generally do not notice them. Just like in a park! Honey bees are vegetarians, they eat pollen & collect nectar, fortunately, they do not eat people.
Bees will sting if they feel threatened, they normally will leave you alone if you leave them BEE.
ARE WE ALLOWED TO BRING OUR OWN FOOD?
For your convenience, Clovermead has picnic tables adjacent to the parking areas for you to eat your own lunch if you wish. Outside food is not permitted.
Food options on the farm are found at the Beestro Cafe, Cookhouse and Kettle Kaboose. Check out the menus here.
Day camps & schools are allowed to bring in their lunches.
Hours & Seasonal FAQs
WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS OF OPERATION?
The Adventure Farm is open from May 17 until November 2, Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and closed on Sundays.
The Honey Shop is open year-round, Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and closed on Sundays.
WHY ARE YOU CLOSED ON SUNDAYS?
We are closed on Sundays because we believe in family time and taking a day of rest and worship to restore one’s spirits. By being closed on Sunday, our employee families have time to spend with each other and attend worship services if they desire.
WHAT ARE THE WINTER HOURS?
The Honey Shop will close at 1:00 pm on December 24 and re-open on January 10.
The Honey Shop is now open six days all year round! We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and closed on Sundays.
The Adventure Farm is open from May 17 until October 31st. We are closed on Sundays.
WHEN DOES THE ADVENTURE FARM OPEN FOR THE SEASON?
We are excited to announce we will open on Friday, May 17, 2024.
WHEN WILL THE BEES BE ON DISPLAY?
The glass bee hive is filled with bees when it is warm during the day & night. The bees do not thrive in glass hives when it is cold. Usually, the hives are ready on display from June until the end of September.
Bee sure to visit the Bees Behind Glass beside our toilets!
Pricing FAQs
DOES EVERYONE NEED A PASS TO ENTER THE ADVENTURE FARM?
Yes, everyone 2 years of age and older needs a Day Pass to enter the Adventure Farm, including parents and grandparents.
We try to have all age play and accommodate all ages on the tractor and barrel of fun rides.
ARE THERE DIFFERENT PASSES FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, OR SENIORS?
Children 23 months and under are admitted free. Everyone else is required to have a Day Pass. There is only one day pass for anyone 2 years of age or older.
WHAT DO I HAVE TO PAY EXTRA FOR?
There is a price for:
- If you want to feed the farm animals, we have corn feeders that accept quarters
- Gem Mining attraction
- Pick Your Own Flowers and Pumpkins (seasonal)
- To enjoy food from any of our three food locations or merchandise from our Honey Shop
Everything else is included in your day pass.
IF I BUY MY TICKETS ONLINE, DO I HAVE TO PRINT IT OUT?
Online tickets will be emailed to you and you have two options once arriving at the Admission Booth:
- Present a printed copy of the tickets
- Show it on your phone (qr code)
IS THERE A FEE FOR PARKING?
Parking is FREE at Clovermead.
IS THERE PARKING AVAILABLE FOR MOTOR COACHES?
Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot accommodate parking for motorcoach buses from mid-May until November. Please contact us for the months of November until April.
WHY DON’T YOU ACCEPT CASH?
We do not accept cash at the three food locations inside the Adventure Farm. We accept debit/credit and Clovermead gift cards at each food location inside the Adventure Farm. It is for the safety of our young employees carrying cash drawers across the farm. Lines move faster with tap and pay, and there are fewer mistakes with calculating change and counting cash drawers at the end of the day.
WHERE IS CASH ACCEPTED?
Cash is ONLY accepted at the Honey Shop and the Admission Booths. We have selected locations that accept cash at Clovermead to help improve everyone’s experience. This helps speed up our lines at the food locations to get everyone what they need faster and more efficiently.
WILL THERE BE FOOD AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE?
Yes, there will bee food and beverage options available to purchase while the Adventure Farm is open. We have three food locations on the Farm: The Rooster Cookhouse, The Kettle Kaboose, and the Beestro Cafe. If it is slow or raining we do not have all three locations open.
We also have some drinks and snacks in our Honey Shop
CAN YOU PICK YOUR OWN PUMPKINS & FLOWERS?
Yes! Pumpkins in our streetscape, & out front of the Honey Shop do not require paid admission to access.
Pumpkins and Flowers in the fields do require paid admission to access.
Adventure Farm FAQs
CAN I LEAVE THE ADVENTURE FARM AND COME BACK?
Yes, you may leave and return to the Adventure Farm as often as you like on the same operating day. You must retain your wristband for re-entry. This includes going to your car for any reason.
CAN I DROP MY KIDS OFF AT THE ADVENTURE FARM BY THEMSELVES?
No. Anyone under the age of 16 must have an accompanying adult.
HOW LONG MAY I STAY AT THE ADVENTURE FARM
A Day Pass allows you to stay from open to close- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
DO YOU HAVE A CORN MAZE?
Yes, we do have a corn maze. The corn maze is open seasonal, and is a great activity for all ages! Please keep in mind that the maze is a real cornfield, so the paths are bumpy and will be muddy after rain. We hide 5 bells inside, so finding them and your way out again is the challenge.
DO YOU HAVE A SPLASH PAD?
Yes, the Adventure Farm has a splash pad for everyone to enjoy. The splash pad does not cost extra; it is included in your Day Pass Ticket. We also have a Mist Maze to cool off without getting soaked.
DO YOU HAVE CHANGE ROOMS?
Yes, there are change rooms available at the Splash Pad. An adult changing table is found in the middle of the farm.
CAN WE RIDE A BEE?
Yes, you can! There is a wild bee you are welcome to ride (a hanging bee barrel).
