It’s pumpkin season! And that means it’s fall festival time. Here are some events you can see in Tampa Bay.
Raprager Family Farm
When: September 24 to November 13 (selected Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)
Where: 16907 Boy Scout Rd, Odessa
Cost: $15.25 or more
Info: The Raprager Family Farm Fall Pumpkin Festival is back for a third year! Enjoy rides, pumpkins, a bounce pillow, a new farmer’s market, a 1,000 square foot inflatable haunted maze, ax throwing and more. For an extra charge, you can also take part in gem mining, pony rides, face painting and, new this year, ax throwing. And if you’re looking for jump scares, the 5,000-square-foot haunted barn and haunted rides start after 5 p.m.
Raprager Family Farm Fall Pumpkin Festival | Taste and see Tampa Bay
Harvest Holler Corn Maze
When: September 16 to November 13 (Friday to Sunday only)
Where: 950 Tavares Road, Polk City
Price: $15 for adults | $12 for children ages 2-12
Info: If you want to experience what farm life feels like at home, this is the place! Relax and enjoy the slow-paced farm life – sit on a hay bale, sip some sweet southern tea or lemonade, and enjoy time with your family. Maw-Maw’s Country Store has some of the most amazing cobblers you’ll ever taste, and Paw-Paw’s Vittles features authentic country foods that will remind you of your time at the County Fair. Enjoy an Old Farm miniature golf course, take a ride on the Cow Barrel Train and take a spin on the Big Frank-n-Slide. Fun for all ages, so come and have some maze time!
Harvestmoon Fun Farm
When: October 1 to November 6 (selected days from Wednesday to Sunday)
Where: 15990 Stur Street, Masaryktown
Cost: $11.95 or more
Information: Enjoy a 5 acre maze that will feature the Wizard of Oz. The little ones can read the story of Spookley the square pumpkin. Activities include jumping on the 70-foot trampoline, visiting the pumpkin patch, riding the cow train, visiting the animal farm, seeing live entertainment every weekend in October, and more! If you’re scared, take a walk along the Haunted Trails on select Fridays and Saturdays in October starting October 7th.
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Sweetfields Farm
When: October 1 to November 6 (selected days from Friday to Monday)
Where: 17250 Benes Roush Road, Brooksville
Cost: $10.75 or more
Info: This corn maze has over 5 acres of challenging fun for all ages! Also included with maze admission are hay rides, a hay play area, a mini corn maze, a tree house play area, a hay maze, roller coasters grass, jumbo foosball, pitcher bomb duck races, access to the harvest barn and pumpkin patch (pumpkins are an additional cost), lots of animals to visit and more.
Fruitville Grove Farm Market
When: from October 8 to 30 (Saturdays and Sundays)
Where: 7410 Fruitville Road, Sarasota
Price: FREE ADMISSION ($5 for parking)
Info: This 34th annual Pumpkin Fest is an all-ages event. Stroll under the shade of large oak trees to see local vendors at the craft show with their unique crafts. Daily activities include the Torres Family Circus and Extreme Riders, a children’s fun zone (with zip line), pony rides, pumpkin painting, mini train ride, horse drawn carriage rides, pumpkin painting, hay rides , hugging a goat, enchanted unicorn. meeting, butterfly garden experience and much more to do throughout the day! Activity prices range from $1 to $10.
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Fox Squirrel Corn Maze
When: from October 8 to 23 (Saturdays and Sundays)
Where: 6151 Varn Road, Plant City
Price: $10 for children ages 3-17 | $11 for adults
Info: This annual event features fun duck races, a giant slingshot, badminton, cornhole, Dummy Steer Ropin’, a bounce house and lots of cows! Admission includes unlimited access to the maze, rides and games. For an additional cost, you can visit the butterfly garden and horse/pony rides.
DK Farm Fall Festival
When: from October 8 to 29 (Saturdays and Sundays)
Where: 1750 Lake Ave SE, Largo
Price: $12 ($14 at the door)
Information: This event is great for all ages! Enjoy scenic rides, pony rides, bounce houses, pumpkin tossers, bull rides, a pumpkin patch, a kiddie barrel train, 18-hole miniature golf, a corn beach and more. This farm/nursery is also offering Trick or Treating on October 30th.
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival
When: October 15 to 30 (Saturday to Sunday only)
Where: 5500 Co Road 675, Bradenton
Price: $15 for adults | FREE for children 10 and under ($5 per parking)
Info: Each day of the Pumpkin Festival features a craft show, live music and shows, lots of pumpkins, Pioneer Trades Village, hay rides, pony rides, a chainsaw carver, scarecrow displays, a corn maze, a great train ride, plenty of food. and much more! Dogs are allowed as long as they are friendly, on a lead and picked up afterwards. The event is cash only (although some vendors may accept credit cards).
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival | Taste and see Tampa Bay
Looking for free pumpkin patches where you can fulfill your fall and Halloween needs? Check out these sites!
Gallagher Pumpkins and Christmas Trees
When: from September 17 to October 30
Where: 7401 4th St N, St. Petersburg
Brooksville Pumpkin Patch
When: September 30 to October 30
Where: 475 North Ave West Brooksville
Dave’s Christmas Tree Lot
When: from October 1 to 31
Where: 106 E. Lumsden Avenue, Brandon
Hyde Park Pumpkin Patch
When: from October 4 to 29
Where: S Village Circle, Tampa
St. Pete Pier Pumpkin Patch
When: from October 8 to 16
Where: 800 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg (at Family Park)
