Exploration Acres

About Exploration Acres

Exploration Acres is a family‑run farm near Lafayette, Indiana that offers a historic barn for weddings and private events. The barn seats up to 250 guests and can be rented May through July, with indoor space and an optional outdoor woods ceremony for an additional fee. The venue provides parking for about 900 vehicles, climate‑controlled restrooms in adjacent grain bins, a warming kitchen, fans, electricity, Wi‑Fi, and on‑site forklift assistance. Couples must arrange their own catering and obtain a one‑day liability insurance policy and any alcohol permits. Decoration is limited to non‑permanent attachments, and smoking is prohibited inside. Additional amenities include fire‑pit rentals ($35 per block) and seasonal farm attractions such as a corn maze, pumpkin patch, tulip field, and sunflower field.

The facts

Guests

Up to 250 guests

Price

$100–$250

Pricing note

Barn rental rates range from $100 per hour (off‑season) to $250 per time block during the maze season; a $400 rental deposit and $200 refundable damage deposit are required. Fire‑pit reservations are $35 per time block and include a picnic table and wood.

Setting

Indoor & outdoor

Kind of place

Barn

Last updated

October 2026

On the big wedding guides

• Not listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
• Not listed on Zola (checked October 2026)

How to reach Exploration Acres

• Website: explorationacres.com
• Phone: (765) 296-2863
• Address: 6042 Newcastle Road

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