Question 1

Why did you decide to go cashless?

Accepted Answer

There were several factors that went into the decision to transition to card and mobile payment only transactions.   Faster. Eliminating the need to make change allows for quicker transaction times and lower wait times, making the guest experience even better!   Efficiency. The cashless model allows us to operate more efficiently and effectively, giving our team members the opportunity to focus more on you, our guest.   Safer. Keeping guests and team members safe is number one priority for us on the farm. Cashless models have proven to be a safer model to implement across the retail and hospitality industries.

Question 2

Is the entire farm cashless during all seasons?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the entire farm is cashless during all seasons. The only exception will be certain third-party food vendors within our Pumpkin Fest grounds.

Question 3

What forms of payment do you accept?

Accepted Answer

Basse’s is now a cashless operation during all seasons and events. We accept all major credit, debit, and mobile payments. Please see our Cashless page for more info. For the best experience, we recommend bringing credit, debit, or mobile payment types.   If you come with only cash, we have a cash-to-giftcard option for you.

Question 4

If I come to the farm with cash can I still make purchases?

Accepted Answer

Yes. However, for reasons listed on our cashless page, we recommend against it. If you come with cash and not with credit, debit, or mobile, there is one option available. 1. A cash-to-gift card option is available at any of our registers. Guests will be able to transfer that cash onto a Basse gift card. The gift card can then be used throughout the farm for purchases (excluding certain third-party food vendors. No refunds or cashback on giftcards).

Question 5

Can I get a refund on the gift card if I don’t use all the money?

Accepted Answer

No, there are no refunds for either option.   Gift card option - The value that remains on the gift card can be used at our farm on future dates. The gift cards can be used during any of the seasons we are open as well, such as our strawberry season in June, or the next fall season too!

Question 6

Are there set minimums or maximums for gift cards? Any set incremental values?

Accepted Answer

Gift card option - There are no set incremental values, but our team members will not be able to give change back or break large bills. Any amount to the penny can be transferred onto the card with a $5 minimum. What you have in cash will be exactly transferred to the gift card.

Question 7

Do you accept all types of card payments? What about digital payments?

Accepted Answer

We accept all major types of card payments that our POS system Square accepts. We also accept all digital, contactless payments that Square accepts, such as Apple Pay etc.

Question 8

Is the entire farm cashless during the fall season?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the entire farm is cashless during our fall season. The only exception will be certain third-party food vendors within our Pumpkin Fest grounds.

Question 9

If I come to the farm during the fall with cash can I still make purchases?

Accepted Answer

Yes. However, for reasons listed above, we recommend against it.   If you come with cash and not with credit, debit, or mobile, there are two options available.   1. A cash-to-gift card option is available at any of our registers. Guests will be able to transfer that cash onto a Basse gift card. The gift card can then be used throughout the farm for purchases (excluding certain third-party food vendors. No refunds or cashback on giftcards).   2. A cash-to-card kiosk will be available in our Main Store (in front of our ticket booths) for those who prefer not to use their own cards or who prefer to carry cash. Guests will be able to feed the cash into the machine and obtain a pre-paid Mastercard debit card with the same amount with NO transaction fee. These Mastercard debit cards can be utilized as any other pre-paid debit card or credit card throughout our farm as well as outside our farm anywhere that Mastercard debit is accepted.

Question 10

Can I get a refund on the gift card/pre-paid debit card if I don’t use all the money?

Accepted Answer

No, there are no refunds for either option.   Gift card option - The value that remains on the gift card can be used at our farm on future dates. The gift cards can be used during any of the seasons we are open as well, such as our strawberry season in June, or the next fall season too!   Pre-paid Mastercard debit card option - Any value that remains on the pre-paid Mastercard debit card can be used anywhere in the world where Mastercard debit is accpeted. Either at our farm again, or anywhere else such as gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, etc. to name a few.

Question 11

Are there set minimums or maximums for gift cards/pre-paid debit cards? Any set incremental values?

Accepted Answer

Gift card option - There are no set incremental values, but our team members will not be able to give change back or break large bills. Any amount to the penny can be transferred onto the card. What you have in cash will be exactly transferred to the gift card.   Pre-paid Mastercard debit card option - There are no set increments that can be loaded, but the minimum is $5, and maximum is $1,000. Balances can be checked at the kiosk and are on the kiosk receipt upon obtaining a Mastercard debit card.

Corn Crib Cafe

Hill Billy Smoke House

Located in our pumpkin fest grounds:

Corn Crib Cafe

Corn Crib Cafe

Food Trucks

Located in our pumpkin fest grounds:

Yellow Snack Wagon

Located in our pumpkin fest grounds:

"We love Basses, it is our family tradition!

-Megan Booth

We have gone Cashless.

We have gone Cashless for all seasons! Credit, Debit, and Mobile payments only. Click HERE to learn more