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Champaign’s Largest Private-Party Space: Poppy Field Pavilion at Curtis Orchard
A covered picnic pavilion with 16 tables that seats up to 128 guests; this guide explains what the rental includes and how to plan your gathering.
Champaign’s Largest Private-Party Space: Poppy Field Pavilion at Curtis Orchard.
Gather your large group for a memorable outing at a spacious covered picnic area that offers 16 tables and seating for up to 128 guests. The rental lets hosts personalize the setup with their own decorations and augment the day with treats from the on-site cafe, wristbands, and activity tokens for organized fun.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Covered pavilion sized for large groups
The Poppy Field Pavilion is a covered picnic option with 16 tables positioned to accommodate up to 128 guests at one time, located close to the orchard’s activities.
Add cafe items to your rental
Donuts, cider, and party pans from the on-site cafe can be added to your reservation to serve guests without bringing a full catering setup.
Wristbands and activity tokens available
Beyond the pavilion, organizers can purchase wristbands and premium activity tokens so guests can take part in the orchard’s activities during the rental.
What the day feels like
What the Poppy Field Pavilion Experience Feels Like
Hosts gather a large cohort under a single covered roof—sixteen picnic tables set up to seat groups together—while using the pavilion as a central base for food, decorations, and nearby activities. The setup is designed for turnkey group days where organizers can bring tableware and décor and optionally add cafe items, wristbands, and activity tokens to round out the program.
THE SPACE
Covered pavilion sized for large groups
The Poppy Field Pavilion is a covered picnic option with 16 tables positioned to accommodate up to 128 guests at one time, located close to the orchard’s activities.
THE PROVISIONS
Add cafe items to your rental
Donuts, cider, and party pans from the on-site cafe can be added to your reservation to serve guests without bringing a full catering setup.
THE FUN
Wristbands and activity tokens available
Beyond the pavilion, organizers can purchase wristbands and premium activity tokens so guests can take part in the orchard’s activities during the rental.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Groups are encouraged to bring decorations, tablecloths, cups, plates, forks, and other tableware to personalize the pavilion.
Donuts, cider, and party pans from the cafe menu can be added to serve guests during the event.
Wristbands and premium activity tokens can be added to let guests participate in the orchard’s activities.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many guests does the pavilion accommodate?
The pavilion has 16 picnic tables and can seat up to 128 guests at one time.
Can we bring decorations and tableware?
Yes; groups are encouraged to bring their own decorations, tablecloths, cups, plates, forks, and similar items.
Is food provided?
Donuts, cider, and party pans from the cafe menu can be added to serve guests.
Are wristbands and activity tokens available?
Wristbands and premium activity tokens can be added so guests can enjoy the orchard’s activities.
Who operates the pavilion rental?
The Poppy Field Pavilion rental is operated by Curtis Orchard and Pumpkin Patch in Champaign, Illinois.
Where is the pavilion located relative to activities?
The covered pavilion is located close to the orchard’s activities, providing easy access for guests using wristbands and tokens.