Highlights of The Great Pumpkin Farm
October 6, 2021

Voted one of the best pumpkin farms in the country by Fodor’s Travel Guide, Country Living, and The Travel Channel, few things get us in the autumn spirit more than The Great Pumpkin Farm. Learn more here about this year’s highlights at this popular Fall attraction.

by Welcome 716

The Great Pumpkin Farm has something to get people of all ages in the unique festive mood of the Fall season

The Great Pumpkin Farm is now open until Halloween day from 10:00 a.m. to dusk, 7 days a week. Weekdays are free admission except for Columbus Day! During the week the Pumpkin Palace is open where you can buy Halloween decorations and gifts, old fashioned candy, apple cider and baked goods. Donuts (unfortunately) are only made on the weekends.

Thinking of heading out to The Great Pumpkin Farm during a weekend? Skip the line and grab your tickets online ahead of time.

Learn more below about the activities and entertainment that will be happening all season long at the The Great Pumpkin Farm.

Zillions of Pumpkins

The Great Pumpkin Farm has a ginormous selection of pumpkins (as you would expect) and also Fall essentials, corn stalks, gourds and much more 

Zillions of Pumpkins

Choose your family favorite pumpkin to take home from the unique display of ZILLIONS of pumpkins at The Great Pumpkin Farm. Don’t forget your stalks, gourds and mums to decorate your home for Halloween!

2020 Pricing:

  • PUMPKINS – $.50 lb
  • PIE PUMPKINS – Orange or White – $.60 lb / Minimum $1.00 each
  • LG GOURDS, DECORATIVE & WHITE Pumpkins – $.60 lb
  • CORN STALKS – $5.00 each
  • HAY BALES – $8.50 each
  • INDIAN CORN – $6.00 each
  • MUMS – $7.99 each OR 4 for $30.00

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Activities & Entertainment

The Great Pumpkin Farm has a new maze design every year. This year, they’ve gone tongue-in-cheek with something election-appropriate

5 Acre Cornmaze 
FARM SCENE INVESTIGATION

It all happened one crazy fall night! A mysterious, blinding flash lit the night sky.  Boots the dog went to investigate but never returned. Monsters have overrun the farm and have taken Boots!  Find out which monster took him and where he is being hidden.

Regular admission is $8 per person (children 2 & under are free)

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Perfect for kids and adults, the Boo Barn has just the right amount of surprise/terror for all ages

Boo Barn

Our Boo Barn is such a hit – we expand & update every year! For all ages! However, parents have been known to enjoy it too! Located in the big red barn. Check out the THE VORTEX TUNNEL – The Ultimate Vertigo Experience!

Open every weekend – $4.00 admission per person – children 2 and under Free. Coupon for $1 off with your paid entry admission!

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Panning for gems is hands-on fun for kids and adults

Panning for Gems

WEEKENDS ONLY! Kids and adults will love this new addition to the Festival.  It is a great hands on participation activity for kids, with a little education attached.  This is not just for kids, all ages will enjoy this activity.

$6 a bag of rough mix and experience the fun of panning for REAL GEMSTONES – Coupon for $1 off with your paid entry admission.

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Get some much needed abracadabra in your life at a Great Pumpkin Farm magic show with Mike & Annie

Magic Shows

A magic experience with Mike & Annie full of comedy and audience participation. Located in the Pumpkin Palace next to the Cackling Hen Revue! Shows are every weekend at 11:30, 1:00, 3:00 & 4:30.

Free with your admission!

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Food & Refreshments

Take home a pumpkin or apple pie, or try some of the
Great Pumpkin Farms cookies and pastries – baked fresh daily

Bakery & Candy Store

Everyone loves the smell of freshly baked pies, and it fills the air at The Pumpkin Palace Bakery. Our pies are made with fruits picked at their peak and baked right at the Farm. Stop by for a slice, take a pie home, or stock your freezer with holiday desserts! Enjoy home-style cookies and pastries too!

Our old- fashioned candy store is sure to delight the child in everyone. And don’t forget to pick up your cider before leaving!

Tables and seating are available in our quaint loft above the Bakery and Candy Store or in the Witches Brew Bar & Café! (May be closed during busy times)

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Stop in for your favorite potion! The Great Pumpkin Farm has craft and domestic beer as well as specialty halloween drinks!

Witches Brew Bar & Café

2 Locations!

  1. Inside Bar is in the Pumpkin Palace and open Thursdays and Fridays from September 21st  thru October 30 – Bar food as well as draft & craft beer, wine & specialty Halloween drinks noon to dusk.
  2. Outside Bar is located across from the food grove – serving craft beer, wine & specialty Halloween drinks!  Only open weekends 11am to dusk as part of our festival weekends with live music.  Admission applies on weekends.

Purchase of food is required with your first drink.

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A Fall Must-See

The above only scratches the surface of everything that The Great Pumpkin Farm has going on this Fall. They have family-friendly festivals available for the whole season, including NY State’s Longest Running BBQ Festival. Keep an eye on the The Great Pumpkin Farm website for more details all season long!

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