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THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM show image featuring multiple animals and a shed in a grassy pasture

"The Biggest Little Farm" Film Screening and Popup Farmers Market

Event Type
Film Screening
Sponsor
Illinois Public Media
Location
The Virginia Theatre, 203 W. Park Ave., Champaign, IL 61820
Date
Aug 9, 2025   2:00 - 5:00 pm  
Views
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Originating Calendar
IPM Engagement Events

THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM
Rating: PG
Length: 91 minutes
Doors Open: 45 minutes prior to showtime
Farmers Market: On Park Ave. outside the Theatre from 3:00pm - 5:00pm

THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature.

Through dogged perseverance and embracing the opportunity provided by nature's conflicts, the Chester’s unlock and uncover a biodiverse design for living that exists far beyond their farm, its seasons, and our wildest imagination.

Featuring breathtaking cinematography, captivating animals, and an urgent message to heed Mother Nature’s call, THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM provides us all a vital blueprint for better living and a healthier planet.


AFTER THE MOVIE:

Join the Central Illinois Young Farmers Coalition for a Farmers Market outside the Theatre on Park Ave. from 3:00pm - 5:00 pm. 

This special farmers market will feature several local and regional farms, including representation from the CIYFC leadership board. Local vendors, health resources for farmers from Illinois Extension, and so much more! 

WILL-TV’s Mid American Gardener host, Tinisha Spain, and the show’s production team will also be at the market to answer your gardening questions. Make sure you stop by their tent to learn more about this long-running WILL-TV show!

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