Fall Pumpkin and Corn Maze Festivals

By Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau Marketing Manager

Have you guessed yet what Schnepf Farms’ corn maze art is this year? We’re not telling because we want you to discover it for yourself at their Pumpkin and Chili Party beginning October 1.

Want to go a bit further out? Well, Arizona Farm Bureau has put together the most comprehensive list for you right here.

For many of us, this is our favorite time of year. Pumpkins, corn mazes, and more old-fashioned family fun. See you on the farm!!!

Cochise County:

Apple Annie’s

Fall Pumpkin Celebration

Old fashioned family fun picking your own pumpkins, fall vegetables and apples.

U-pick pumpkins and produce for sale. Visit the farm or place an order online.

Open 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the following days:

September 17-18 CORN MAZE OPENS (Corn Maze ONLY this weekend)

September 24-25 (Pumpkins, Hayrides and Corn Maze)

October 1-2 (Pumpkins, Hayrides and Corn Maze)
October 8-9 (Pumpkins, Hayrides and Corn Maze)
October 15-16 (Pumpkins, Hayrides and Corn Maze)
October 22-23 (Pumpkins, Hayrides and Corn Maze)
October 29-30 (Pumpkins, Hayrides and Corn Maze

Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins

6405 West Williams Rd

Willcox, AZ 85643

For more information, call 520.384.4685 or visit AppleAnnies.com

 

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Photo via Apple Annie’s

 Willcox Wine Country Festival                  

October 15-16         11am – 5 pm

The Willcox Wine Country Festival is a two-day fun-filled event at historic Railroad Park in downtown Willcox. Admission to the festival is FREE – listen to music and browse vendor and wine booths without charge. Food, Music, Fine Art, Crafts, Local Produce & More. Choose from over 70 wines from 17 Arizona wineries. Vendors featuring locally grown and made products, live Music on Saturday & Sunday

Railroad Avenue Park

Willcox, AZ 85643

 

 65th Annual Rex Allen Days – Willcox                  

September 29 – October 2
Rex Allen Days celebrates Arizona’s most famous singing Cowboy in four days of fun.   This year is going to be fun! Softball tourneys, AYSO’s car show benefiting local youth players, Arizona Truck and Tractor Pulls’ events, “Box” turtle races at the park, Parade Reyna contests, Music, Dancing, come join us and enjoy Western Family Fun at its finest.

For more information visit: rexallendays.org

Location: Willcox, AZ

Maricopa County

 

MacDonald Ranch

Annual Pumpkin Patch

Family fun includes: A Petting Zoo; Run through the Hay Maze; Learn to pan for gold;         Hayride and Train ride to the Pumpkin Patch; Play Western Games; “New” Pedal carts     for kids!

Open:  October 1 – October 31 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

MacDonald Ranch

26540 N Scottsdale Rd

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

 For more information,visit macdonaldsranch.com or call 480.585.0239

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Photo via MacDonald Ranch

 

Mother Nature’s Farm    

Load up the family, bring your friends and neighbors to the Pumpkin Patch.

Enjoy a fall gourd show, U-pick pumpkins, squash, and produce for sale.

Annual Pumpkin Festival Begins October 1 ─ October 31, 2016 from

9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 7 days a week. Admission and times vary.

 

Mother’s Nature’s Farm

1663 E Baseline Rd

Gilbert AZ 85233

 

For more information, call 480.892.5874 or visit mothernaturesfarm.com

 

Rocker 7 Farm Patch

Enjoy a fun, family farm experience as you explore the pumpkin patch, corn maze, sunflower field and many farm-related activity areas for children. Rocker 7 Farm Patch is open to the public the last three weekends of October. Admission is $10 per person (children in diapers are free)

 

Friday October 7, October 14, October 21 and October 28      9 am to 6 pm

Saturday October 8, October 15, October 22 and October 29,   9 am to 6 pm

Sunday October 9, October 16, October 23 and October 30,   11 pm to 6 pm

Location:  19601 W Broadway Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326

 

For more information, visit rocker7farmpatch.com or call 623.208.8676

 

Schnepf Farms

Pumpkin & Chili Party starts October 1 – October 31 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Admission includes Rides!

Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m on Thursdays & Sunday

Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m on Friday & Saturday (closes at 4 pm Oct 3)

Admission is $17.00 plus tax per person or $14.00 at any FRY’S. (does not include pumpkins, food, train or pony rides)

 

Schnepf Farms

24810 S Rittenhouse Rd

Queen Creek, AZ 85142

 

For more information, call 480.987.3100 or visit schnepffarms.com

 

Tolmachoff Farms

Pumpkin Days & Fall Maze

Visit one of the last family farms in the city!

Open every day except Monday beginning October 1st – November 6th.

Family Maze, Hay Maze, Petting Zoo and Play Areas

U-pick pumpkins and produce for sale.

Admission is $10.00 each ages 2 and up

Train Ride $2.00 each (weekends only)

 

HAUNTED CORN MAZE: October:  Every Friday & Saturday & Halloween Night

7 pm to 11pm (Last ticket sold 1 hour before closing)

Admission: $17 all ages

 

Special price:  Haunted Maze ONLY: $11 all ages. Opening night Oct 1 and Halloween Night Oct 31!

 

Tolmachoff Farms

5726 N 75th Ave

Glendale, AZ 85303

 

For more information, call 602.999.3276 or visit tolmachoff-farms.com

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Photo via Tolmachoff Farms

 Vertuccio Farms       

October 1 –  November 6, 2015

Admission price includes 7-acre Corn Maze; Giant tube roll; Giant Jump Pad; Extreme air pillow; Mini zip line; Mini Hay Maze (for young children); Spider-web climb; Duck races; barrel train ride and petting zoo. Pumpkins priced according to size and variety.

Admission $9 per person. Ages 2 & younger free.  Group rates available for 30 or more.

 

Hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

 

Location:  4011 S. Power Rd., Mesa

 

For more information, call 480.882.1482 or visit vertucciofarms.com/fall-festival

 

Pima County

 

Buckelew Farm Pumpkin Festival & Corn Maze

Enjoy a day at the farm with horse drawn wagon rides out to the pumpkin patch to pick your pumpkin off of the vine. We also have a 3 corn mazes, Scavenger Hunt Maze, haunted cornfield, arts and crafts, petting zoo, pedal carts, food booths, duck races and more.

Buckelew Farm

17000 W Ajo Hwy

Tucson, AZ 85735

Open weekends beginning October 8 – October 30  10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Admission is $10.00 each. Kids in diapers are free.

 

Buckelew Farm is just 30 minutes from downtown Tucson.

 

For more information, call 520.822.2277 or visit buckelewfarm.com .

 

Marana Pumpkin Patch

Visit their 50 acre pumpkin patch with tons of surprises in store!  We have wagon ride to the pumpkin patch; free access to corn mazes; straw mountain and the kids zone; petting zoo; pig races; duck races; jumping pillow; and much more!

Open October 1 through October 30, 2015.

$10 per person Monday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. or

$12 per person Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Please show up at least 1 ½ hours before closing so you’ll be able to enjoy ALL the fun!

 

Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Bestival

14901 N Wentz Road, Marana

520.305.5481 or email maranafarmfestivals@aol.com

 

 

Sahuarita Pecan Festival                                    

November 12

 

From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

This unique festival, centered in the Santa Cruz River Valley, is family focused and community oriented. Held on the grounds of the Green Valley Pecan Company for one day.

Enjoy the Pecan Store, food vendors, shopping with local artisans, Arabian horse demonstrations, horse drawn hay wagon rides, entertainment all day, tractor pulling competitions and much more.

 

For more information, visit www.sahuaritapecanfestival.com

 

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 Pinal County

 

 Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch

Family owned and operated. Stop by and feed the ostrich, deer, miniature donkeys, goats, ducks, and Rainbow Lorikeets.

Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 1 – November 15 – 9 am to 5 pm

Open Daily, Winter season  (November thru April 30th ) – 9 am to 5 pm

$7.00 per person, age 5 & under free

Monster Truck Tours on Sat., Sun, and Holidays. Fun for all Ages! –

$15 ages 6 and over

Located between Tucson and Phoenix near Interstate-10 at the Picacho Peak exit #219

17599 E Peak Ln, Picacho, AZ 85141

 

For more information, call 520.466.3658 or visit roostercogburn.com.

 

 

Yavapai County

 

 Mortimer Family Farms

Bring back the rich farming history of Dewey-Humboldt and identifying the traditions of the past in this landmark farming community.

Family Fun Day and Pumpkin Harvest- Begins Sunday October 1 – October 31th

15- acre Pumpkin Patch, 25- acre Corn Maze, games, food vendors, BBQ, pies, apple cider, corn maze, barrel train, farm slide, Barn Dance, Farm Animal Kingdom, Hay rides and much more.

Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s in October

Admission: $15 per person (children 2 and under are free)  Group pricing available for 20 or more.

For more information, call 928.830.1116 or visit mortimerfamilyfarms.com

 

Remember…you can always go to https://fillyourplate.org for a complete direct-market list of farmers and ranchers.

 For more Fall Farm information, go to azfb.org!

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