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 County

 Buckelew 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.