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13 Florida harvest festivals: Get a taste of fall, even in Florida

In Florida, about the only way to know it’s fall is to look on the calendar. With summer-like heat and sunny days continuing, the changing season is difficult to recognize.

This is unlike up north where the leaves are changing color, there’s a chill touching the air and locally grown apples and cider appear at roadside stands.

But don’t despair. You too can get a taste of fall by visiting a farm where Florida harvest festivals are in full swing.

Bedner’s Pumpkin Patch is just one attraction at this Florida Harvest Festival in Boynton Beach. Photo courtesy of Bedner’s.
Bedner’s Pumpkin Patch is just one attraction at this Florida Harvest Festival in Boynton Beach. (Photo courtesy of Bedner’s)

Join the fun that might include patches of pumpkins just waiting to be turned into Jack O Lanterns, rides in hay-filled carts pulled by horses or tractors and cunning mazes cut into fields.

These festivals are part of a growing trend that has come to be known as agritourism (aka agritainment). Combining tourism with agriculture, agritourism encourages farmers to not only supply food but also educate and entertain.

Agriculture and tourism are tops in Florida

 In 2019, the latest numbers available from Rockport Analytics, over 130 million visitors came to Florida, with state tourism creating an economic impact of over $96 billion while employing almost 1.6 million people.

On the agriculture side, Florida is home to more than 47,000 agricultural-related operations producing 300 different commodities. According to the University of Florida, these farms and related industries add more than $7.6 billion to the state’s economy each year and provide over 1.5 million jobs for Floridians.

In fact, the state ranks second in the nation for vegetable production – think cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, snap beans, watermelon, squash and sweet corn — and is responsible for 45 percent of the nation’s total citrus production.

Agritourism benefits everyone

Festivals and the like are fun, but they also create a whole new cash crop for Florida’s small farmers. They boost Florida’s economy while helping the bottom line of small farms, which often are struggling to pay taxes and fend off developers.

Besides helping farmers support their land and their families, agritourism can benefit wildlife and the environment as it may include bird and wildlife watching, wildlife photography and fishing.

It also has social benefits as farmers educate the public through farm programs and tours. Plus, it provides farmers with a way to market their crops and products directly to the public.

Fun fall festivals

Celebrate the change of seasons and enjoy the state’s agritourism offerings by participating in Florida Fall Festivals and Farm Tours. Here are some of your many opportunities.

NOTE: If links to online ticket sales do not work, it probably means the busy farmer hasnt updated the site yet so check back nearer to the festival date or contact the farm directly.

A visit to the pumpkin patch is seasonal fun at a Florida Harvest Festival. Photo courtesy Amazing Grace Crop Maze
A visit to the pumpkin patch is seasonal fun at a Florida Harvest Festival. Photo courtesy Amazing Grace Crop Maze

Amazing Grace Crop Maze

Where: 4251 SR 21, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

When: Oct. 4 through Nov. 7 (2024), on Fridays, 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Mondays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities: A 125-acre family farm featuring a crop maze (of sorghum plants), sunflower field, pumpkin patch, playground, barnyard animals and more.

Cost: Tickets go on sale online Sept 25. Before that, you can sign up on the farm website to get notified when tickets are available.

More Info: acropmaze.com; 904-284-2949; info@cropmaze.com.

Aunt Louise’s Florida Harvest Festival
u003cemu003eYou’ll get lost in the fun of a crop maze at Aunt Louise’s Florida Harvest Festival. Photo courtesy Aunt’ Louise’s Fall Farm Days.u003c/emu003e

Aunt Louise’s Fall Farm Days

Where: 8101 Waukeenah Hwy., Monticello

When: Oct 5 through Nov.17 (2024), Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 2 to 6 p.m.

Activities: Wagon rides, barrel train rides, rubber duck races, farm animals, Our Famous Corn Maze, corn pit plus more.

Cost: $12 per person; children 3 and under, free. Pay at the gate.

More Info: auntlouisesfarm.com ; 850-251-7708

Animal Edventure at Bedner’s
u003cemu003eEnjoy an Animal Edventure at Bedner’s fall harvest festival. Photo courtesy of Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market.u003c/emu003e

Bedner’s Pumpkin Patch

Where: 10066 Lee Road, Boynton Beach

When: Sept. 28 through Oct. 31 (2024) open Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. with last admission 6 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Tuesdays. Purchase tickets at gate.

Activities: Pumpkin Patch, Animal EDventure Park, tractor rides, corn maze, sunflower field, food available for sale plus more.

Cost: 2023 ticket was $24.99; children under 2, free. No price for 2024 has been posted yet.

More Info: 561-733-5490; http://www.bedners.com www.facebook.com/Bedners/

Conner’s A-Maize-ing Acres

Where: 19856 County Road 121, Hilliard

When: The maze runs from Sept. 28 through Oct. 26 (2024), on Fridays and Saturdays.

Activities: Enjoy the maze, farm animals, playground, play fort, hay maze, cow/horse train, ball sports, corn hole, pumpkin patch, rubber duck races, autism garden plus more. Nightime Wagon Ride and Flashlight Nights (Oct. 18 and 19), plus more.

Haunted Trail: On Oct. 25 and 26, in addition to wandering the Corn Maze, you can be scared silly walking through a corn field in the dead of night (no flashlights allowed); trail opens at 7 p.m. with last person admitted at 9 p.m.; online reservations required; separate admission ticket required, $40.

Cost: 2 years and up, $19.95 (plus tax and ticketing fee). Additional charges for the corn cannon, horseback rides and feed for the farm animals. Visit website for additional discounts, including a “flash sale” of tickets for $12 starting Sept. 25.

More Info: 904-879-5453;  Conner’s A-maize-ing Acres | Facebook; connerscornmaze.com; info@connerscornmaze.com

Countryside Family Farms Fall Festival and Maze

Where: 6325 81st St., Vero Beach

When: Oct. 14-Nov. 5 (2024), Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bounce pillows have become popular attractions at Florida harvest festivals including the one at Countryside Family Farm
Bounce pillows have become popular attractions at Florida harvest festivals including the one at Countryside Family Farm. Photo courtesy of Countryside Family Farm

Activities: Hayride, barnyard ball zone, rat rollers, jump pillow, mower-go-round, air cannon, Orange Blossom Train, pumpkin patch, giant tic-tac-toe and chess boards, rubber ducky races, old Florida nature trail, toddler zip line, corn hole. Hillbilly Hootenanny, family photo ops, ring toss, Cornundrums (riddles hidden in the maze), corn crib, graffiti car, bubble fun, Kiddie Maze (for kids 2 through 5 years), plus more.

Flashlight Nights: Oct. 28 and 29, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. when you bring your own flashlight to explore the maze after dark.

Cost: At the gate, $17.95 plus taxes and fees; children 2 and under free. Purchase tickets online for $14.95 and in September before Sept. 17 for $11.95.

More Info: countrysidecitrus.com; 888-550-5745

 Come to Cow Creek Farm to enjoy a Florida farm tour. Photo courtesy Cow Creek Farm
u003cemu003eCome to Cow Creek Farm to enjoy a Florida farm tour. Photo courtesy Cow Creek Farm.u003c/emu003e

Cow Creek Farm Tour

Where: 6802 Five Acre Road, Plant City

When: Opening Sept. 7, 2024.

Activities: Cow Creek Farm is located east of Tampa in the small town of Plant City. It specialize in farm tours with Scottish Highland Cattle and other animals. Farm tours are an hour long guided tour that includes other activities on the farm.

Cost: Ages 12 and older, $25; 3 to 11 years, $18; 2 and under, free. Purchase tickets online.

Activities: Bucket of animal treats, 45-minute guided walking tour, tractor ride.

More Info: 813-545-7362; Cow Creek Farm | Facebook Ticket website

It wouldn’t be a Florida fall harvest festival without pumpkins at Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival. Photo courtesy Fruitville Grove
It wouldn’t be a Florida harvest festival without pumpkins at Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival. Photo courtesy Fruitville Grove.

Fruitville Grove 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival

Where: 7410 Fruitville Road, Sarasota FL 34240, US

When: Every Weekend in October: Oct 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 (2024), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Activities: Farmer’s Market, Pumpkin Palace, petting zoo, live music, Torres Family Circus (showtimes 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.), photo spots and costume contests (every Saturday at 2 p.m. in front of the animal barn.) Individual rides and activities, including pony rides, rock wall, bounce houses, zip line and pumpkin painting, have their own set prices ranging from $1 to $10.

Cost: Admission is free; parking, $5.

More Info: 941-377-0896; Pumpkin Festival

Everyone has fun at Hollow Oaks Farm during the Florida harvest festival. Photo courtesy of Hollow Oaks.
u003cemu003eEveryone has fun at Hollow Oaks Farm during the Florida harvest festival. Photo courtesy of Hollow Oaks.u003c/emu003e

Hollow Oaks Corn Maze

Where: 18005 NW 190th Ave., High Springs

When:  Opens September 28, 2024. Every Friday, 6 to 11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m.

Activities: Maze with interactive games (weekly prizes); hayride {haunted after dark on Fridays and Saturdays}, photo ops; mini maze for kids, pumpkin bowling, slide, jump pad, bean bag toss, duck races, corn box and more.

Trick or Treat in the Maze also is planned; check website for updates.

Cost: Age 13 through adult, $15; age 4 through 12, $12; age 3 and under, free. Tickets will be available online (if they aren’t yet available, check back for updates).

More Info: https://www.hollowoakscornmaze.com/; 352-214-6603; (1) hollow oaks corn maze – Search Results | Facebook

An aerial view of the maze at Long u0026 Scott Farms’ harvest festival. Photo courtesy Long u0026 Scott Farms.
An aerial view of the maze at Long Scott Farms’ harvest festival. Photo courtesy Long Scott Farms.

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

Where: 5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton

When: Oct. 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 (2024); 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Activities: Craft show, live music and shows, pumpkins and kids’ pumpkin games, Pioneer Trades Village, hayrides, pony rides, corn maze ($2) scarecrow display, food galore, chainsaw sculpting, petting zoo, arm painting, children’s train rides ($2), big train rides ($3), juggler, butterfly experience.

Cost: Admission, $15 with children 10 and under free; parking, $5. Cash only.

More Info: 941-322-2168; hunsaderfarms.com/pumpkin-festival

Great Scott Farms Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Where: 26216 County Road 448B, Mount Dora

When: ​​​Sept. 28-Nov. 24, 2024, on Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission at 3 p.m.; everyone must leave by 5 p.m.

Activities: 6.5-acre corn maze with games within the maze or half-acre mini maze; hay ride with audio farm tour; market, café and food vendors; jumping pillow; 60-foot slide, castle-like playground plus more.

Night Mazes: Dates TBA.

Cost: 3 and under, free; others, $15 with online pre-purchase ($17 at gate); all kids must be with a paying adult; ​​additional charge for hay rides, $4, and fishing for kids, $2. Purchase tickets online.

More Info: https://www.facebook.com/LongScottFarms; 352-383-6900; longandscottsfarm.com

Amber Brooke Farms – Eustis

Where: 36111 County Road 44A, Eustis, Florida 32736

When: Sept. 21 – Nov. 3 (select dates)

Activities: Corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, sunflower and zinnia fields (for photos; flowers for purchase), jump pads, spider webs, slides, playground, corn hole. Additional activities for separate ticket include archery, gem stone mining and gel blasters.

Cost: Adult, $16.30; under 2 free

More info:  info@amberbrookefarms.com

Combine Harvester rides look like a lot of Florida-harvest-festival-fun at Partin Ranch. Photo courtesy Partin Ranch
Combine Harvester rides look like a lot of Florida-harvest-festival-fun at Partin Ranch. (Photo courtesy Partin Ranch)

Partin Ranch Corn Maze

Where: 5601 N. Canoe Creek Road, Kenansville

When: Saturdays and Sundays, starting Oct. 5, 2024 until the weekend before Halloween.

Activities: A variety of maze trails cover six acres; pumpkin patch; kids’ barrel train; ranch animals; hay rides; kiddie zip line; selfie and photo props; hay rides plus more.

Cost: General admission 3 years and older, $15; 2 years and younger, free; season pass, $25 plus additional discounts listed online. Additional cash fees for Combine Harvester rides; pony rides; Butterfly Dan’s. Last tickets sold at 4 p.m.; admission includes both mazes, barrel train ride, hayride, various games and play areas and one ride on kiddie zip line; Oct. 28 and 29 is Trick or Treat with kids under 12 in costume free. Purchase tickets online.

More Info: 407-709-7250; www.partinranchcornmaze.com

Raprager Family Farm Fall Pumpkin Festival and Haunted Farm

Where: 16907 Boy Scout Road, Odessa

When: Weekends, Sept. 20-Nov. 3 (2024). Fridays: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays : 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Note: event is kid-friendly all day; scarier after 6 p.m.

Activities: Hay rides with haunted hay rides commencing at 5 p.m.; pumpkins for sale; petting zoo; bounce pillow; 40-foot hay chute slide; 1,000-square-foot inflated maze for kids of all ages; axe throw; jump in corn; play fort; face painting plus more.

Cost: Prices vary for different days and times. Premium times, $16.95; off times, $16.25; at gate, $19.50. Some events/days have limited entry so purchasing tickets ahead online is recommended.

More info: Pumpkin Festival;  Raprager Family Farms LLC | Facebook; 813-922-2799

Rambler’s 10 Top Tips for Maximizing Your Fun and Safety

  1. Bring cash. Even if credit cards are accepted for admission, vendors inside the festivals often do not always accept them. However, a few farms make ATMs available.
  2. Leave your pet at home. Farmers and farm animals appreciate your consideration.
  3. Parents should accompany children.
  4. Dress appropriately. You’ll be doing physical activity in rough and bumpy terrain so close-toed shoes are a good idea.
  5. A flashlight may be needed for nighttime activities.
  6. Bring bug repellant just in case. And keep an eye out for ants, bees and wasps
    hiding somewhere because, hey, it’s a farm.
  7. Weather can dampen the fun. And some farms even suspend activities on rainy days so check farm websites and Facebook pages for updates. Each farm has its own rain date and refund policy.
  8. Be respectful and don’t litter or go off the maze paths cut into the fields as the damage is irreparable.
  9. Don’t forget your camera or at least charge up your phone.
  10. Remember that, by state statute, farms have limited liability for personal injury or loss. Act responsibly and have fun.

To learn more about Florida agritourism:

Agritourism and Farm Tours | Alternative Farming Systems Information Center | NAL | USDA

Visit Florida Farms – Florida Agritourism Association

More Florida Rambler calendars:

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