The Olsons operate Olson Hereford Ranch, a purebred beef seedstock operation established in 1936. Despite their longstanding ag roots, launching a family attraction was a long-time personal dream. This year, the couple made it happen.

"We're in an agriculture community, but just because people live here doesn't mean they know much about how farming really works," said Lindsay Olson. "We thought it'd be great to invite people out, show them the cattle, and share our story."

During hay wagon rides, visitors learn about livestock and ranch management directly from the Olsons. It's all part of their mission to bridge the gap between farmers and consumers.

Farm Meets Festivities

Amazing Acres offers a full lineup of family-friendly activities:

• Corn pit and mazes

• Live animals and petting zones

• Barrel train rides

• Gem mining

• Bubble barn station

• Hay bale mountain

But what truly sets the attraction apart are its viral hay bale sculptures. Characters like "Haylor Swift," "WillHay Nelson," and "Jell-Hay Roll" - all crafted from giant round bales - have become social media sensations, drawing even more visitors to the ranch.

"We brainstormed names and characters at the lake one day," Olson said. "DollHay Parton didn't make the cut, but Haylor Swift did - and she went viral in a Swifty group. We even have plans for her fiancé to show up."

Supporting Local Ag and Building for the Future

The Olsons grow some of their own pumpkins and also source from local growers, making Amazing Acres a small but meaningful player in the regional ag supply chain. Next year, they plan to expand to include a you-pick pumpkin patch.

Looking ahead, a Christmas winter wonderland may be in the works, along with event rentals in their new commercial kitchen. But for now, the focus remains on creating a fun, educational, and agriculturally-rich fall experience.

"This was just a dream for so long," Lindsay Olson reflected. "Seeing families out here enjoying themselves, learning, laughing - it's really special."