Last updated on February 12th, 2026 at 05:13 pm
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.
But don’t despair. You too can get a taste of fall by visiting a farm where Florida harvest festivals are in full swing.
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.
Tickets vary from farm to farm but range from $12 to $28 per person.
NOTE: If links to online ticket sales do not work or the dates are not shown, it probably means the busy farmer hasn‘t updated the farm’s website yet so check back later in the month or contact the farm directly.
Amazing Grace Crop Maze
Where: 4251 SR 21, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. Map. Location is 50 minutes northeast of Gainesville.
When: Oct. 3 – Nov. 1, 2025; Fridays: 4 p.m.-9 p.m., Saturdays: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Columbus Day: 10 a.m.-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.
More Info: acropmaze.com; 904-284-2949; info@cropmaze.com.
Aunt Louise’s Fall Farm Days
Where: 8101 Waukeenah Hwy., Monticello. Map. Location is a half hour east of Tallahassee.
When: Oct. 5 – Nov. 14, 2025, weekends with field trips available on week days
Activities: Wagon rides, barrel train rides, rubber duck races, farm animals, Our Famous Corn Maze, corn pit plus more.
More Info: auntlouisesfarm.com ; 850-251-7708
Bedner’s Pumpkin Patch
Where: 10066 Lee Road, Boynton Beach. Map Location is 45 minutes southwest of West Palm Beach.
When: Sept. 27 – Oct. 31, 2025 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.
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. Map Location is 35 minutes west of Jacksonville
When: The maze runs from Oct. 3 – Oct. 25, 2025, 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 plus more.
Haunted Trail: On Oct. 24 and 25, 2025, 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, $43.
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 Map Site is 20 minutes north of Vero Beach
When: 2025 dates TBD.
2024 dates were Oct. 14-Nov. 5, Saturdays and Sundays
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: Bring your own flashlight to explore the maze after dark.
More Info: countrysidecitrus.com; 888-550-5745, 772-581-7289
Cow Creek Farm Tour
Where: 6802 Five Acre Road, Plant City. Map Location is a half hour east of Tampa.
When: Sept. 13 to Nov. 30, 2025
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.
Activities: Bucket of animal treats, 45-minute guided walking tour, tractor ride.
More Info: 813-545-7362; Cow Creek Farm | Facebook Ticket website
Fruitville Grove 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival
Where: 7410 Fruitville Road, Sarasota FL 34240. Map. Location is 15 minutes east of downtown Sarasota
When: Every weekend in October 2025: October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Activities: Farmer’s Market, Pumpkin Palace, petting zoo, live music, Torres Family Circus (showtimes noon a.m. and 3 p.m.), photo spots and costume contests. Individual rides and activities, including pony rides, rock wall, bounce houses, zip line and pumpkin painting, have their own set prices.
Cost: Admission is free; parking, $5. Individual activities are $1 to $10.
More Info: 941-377-0896; Pumpkin Festival
Hollow Oaks Corn Maze
Where: 18005 NW 190th Ave., High Springs. Map . Location is 30 minutes north of Gainesville.
When: Weekends Sept. 27 – Nov. 9, 2025
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.
More Info: https://www.hollowoakscornmaze.com/; 352-214-6603
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival
Where: 5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton. Map. Location is 35- 45 minutes east of Bradenton and Sarasota
When: Oct. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26. 2025; 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. There are additional charges for some activities, including petting zoo and playground, pony rides, train rides and face painting.
More Info: 941-322-2168; hunsaderfarms.com/pumpkin-festival
Great Scott Farms Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Where: 26216 County Road 448B, Mount Dora. Map. Location is 35 minutes north of Orlando
When: Sept. 27-Nov. 16, 2025, on Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Night mazes on select nights.
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.
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/LongScottFarms; 352-383-6900; longandscottsfarm.com
Amber Brooke Farms – Eustis
Where: 36111 County Road 44A, Eustis, Florida 32736. Map Location is 45 minutes north of Orlando
When: Sept. 20 – Nov. 2, 2025
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.
More info: info@amberbrookefarms.com
Partin Ranch Corn Maze
Where: 5601 N. Canoe Creek Road, Kenansville. Map: Location is 45 minutes north of Orlando
When: 2025 dates TBD
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: (2024) 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. Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2kGrBJ743XwnoXDP7 Location is a half hour north of Tampa
When: Sept. 20 – Nov. 2, 2025.
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. Note: event is kid-friendly all day; scarier after 6 p.m.
More info: Pumpkin Festival; Raprager Family Farms LLC | Facebook; 813-922-2799
Fall Festival at Master’s Stables
Where: 10675 141st Ave., Fellsmere, a half hour northwest of Vero Beach Map
When: Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m., the first three weekends in October 2025
Activities: Event includes Pallet Maze, Corn Pit play zone, fall photo opportunities and fall oriented games. Each person will receive coupon ticket to pick one of the pay activities with their entry fee: hayride through the farm, facepainting, pony rides and others.
More info: Facebook page
Rambler’s 10 Top Tips for Maximizing Your Fun and Safety
- 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.
- Leave your pet at home. Farmers and farm animals appreciate your consideration.
- Parents should accompany children.
- Dress appropriately. You’ll be doing physical activity in rough and bumpy terrain so close-toed shoes are a good idea.
- A flashlight may be needed for nighttime activities.
- Bring bug repellant just in case. And keep an eye out for ants, bees and wasps
hiding somewhere because, hey, it’s a farm. - 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.
- Be respectful and don’t litter or go off the maze paths cut into the fields as the damage is irreparable.
- Don’t forget your camera or at least charge up your phone.
- Farms have limited liability for personal injury or loss. Act responsibly and have fun.
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.
To learn more about Florida agritourism:
Agritourism and Farm Tours | Alternative Farming Systems Information Center | NAL | USDA
Visit Florida Farms – Florida Agritourism Association