The weather is cooling down, the kids are back at school and everyone is looking forward to some outdoor fun in the desert southwest. Here's a list of fall festivals you don't want to miss. Happy Days ahead.
Cochise County
Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins
6405 West Williams Rd
Willcox, AZ 85643
Fall pumpkin celebration, family fun picking your own pumpkins, fall vegetables and apples
For more information, call 520.384.4685 or visit AppleAnnies.com
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!
September 29 to October 3, 2018
MacDonald Ranch
26540 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
For more information, visit macdonaldranch.com/pumpkin-patch.htm or call 480.585.0239.
Mother Nature’s Farm
Come to the Pumpkin Patch. Enjoy a fall gourd show, U-pick pumpkins, squash, and much more.
Mother’s Nature’s Farm
1663 E Baseline Rd
Gilbert AZ 85233
For more information, call 480.892.5874 or visit news at 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
19601 W Broadway Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
For more information, visit rocker7farmpatch.com or call 623.208.8676
Pumpkin & Chili Party starts October 4.
Schnepf Farms
24610 S Rittenhouse Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
For more information, call 480.987.3100 or visit schnepffarms.com
Pumpkin Days & Fall Maze. Visit one of the last family farms in the city!
Tolmachoff Farms
5726 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
For more information, call 602.999.3276 or visit tolmachoff-farms.com
Vertuccio Farms
7-acre Corn Maze; Giant tube roll; Giant Jump Pad; Extreme air pillow; Mini zip line; Hay rides and lots more.
4011 S. Power Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85212
For more information, call 480.882.1482 or visit vertucciofarms.com/fall-festival
Pima CountyBuckelew Farm
Enjoy a day at the farm with horse drawn wagon rides out to the pumpkin patch to pick your pumpkin off of the vine. 30th annual Pumpkin festival is the last three weekends in October 2018.
Buckelew Farm
17000 W Ajo Hwy
Tucson, AZ 85735
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! Wagon ride to the pumpkin patch; free access to corn mazes; and much more!
Marana Pumpkin Patch
14901 N Wentz Road,
Marana, AZ
For more information 520.305.5481 or visit maranapumpkinpatch.com
Sahuarita Pecan Festival
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.
November 10 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
For more information, visit sahuaritapecanfestival.com
Pinal County
Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch
Family owned and operated. Stop by and feed the ostrich, deer, miniature donkeys, goats, ducks, and Rainbow Lorikeets.
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
Family Fun Day and Pumpkin Harvest begins September 28
Mortimer Family Farms
12907 E State Route 169
Dewey, AZ 86327
For more information, call 928.830.1116 or visit mortimerfarmsaz.com.
Remember…you can always go to fillyourplate.org for a complete direct-market list of farmers and ranchers. For more Fall Farm information, go to azfb.org.
