The Great Pumpkin Farm’s Fall Festival Opens Saturday with Family Fun, Food, and Halloween Festivities

The Great Pumpkin Farm is set to launch its annual Fall Festival this Saturday, running from September 13th through October 31st, and once again transforming Clarence into a hub of autumn excitement. For more than a month, visitors will be able to shop for Halloween decorations and gifts, enjoy old-fashioned candy, apple cider, and baked goods, and take part in a wide variety of activities. Weekday admission is free except on Monday, October 13th, while weekend tickets cost $20 per person, $18 for seniors 65 and older, and children two and under receive free entry.

Festivalgoers will find both new attractions and long-time favorites spread throughout the sprawling grounds. Guests can attempt to navigate the five-acre corn maze, enjoy a ride through the woods on the Zombie Paintball Train, bounce on giant jumping pillows designed for both kids and adults, or take part in pedal kart rides - new this year - with one free ride included in the price of admission.

The park also features classic family fun such as hayrides through the Enchanted Forest, a petting zoo, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, and the Boo Barn with its spooky vortex tunnel. For thrill-seekers, highlights include the towering Pumpkin Hill Slide, the Big Oak Express Train Ride, apple cannons, and the Pumpkin Cannon, which launches pie pumpkins more than 3,000 feet.

Entertainment is woven into the weekends with a variety of shows and live performances. Magic Mike and Annie will bring a blend of comedy and illusions to their interactive magic shows, while bubble shows outside the activities building promise a whimsical spectacle on select dates. Themed experiences will also bring added excitement with zombies and clowns wandering the corn maze on specific weekends in September and October. Families can also enjoy balloon creations from a balloon artist, try their luck at the Old Western Shooting Gallery, or stop by the “I Got It” game, open each weekend throughout the festival.

Contests remain at the heart of the Fall Festival giving visitors of all ages a chance to take part in friendly competition. Children and adults alike can dive into pie-eating contests, decorate pumpkins with gourds and corn husks, or team up for mummy-wrapping and scarecrow-making competitions.

Photographers are invited to submit their best images of the Great Pumpkin Farm dating back to 1996 for the annual photo contest, which offers $500 in cash prizes. One of the most anticipated events of the season is the World Pumpkin Weigh-Off, taking place on October 4th, when growers from around the globe turn their attention to Clarence to see which massive pumpkin will take the crown.

The season culminates with costume contests on the final weekend, inviting kids and adults to dress up for the chance to win Pumpkin Man Bucks, while the Pumpkin Olympics give everyone the chance to compete in playful challenges either individually or as part of a team.

With its mix of attractions, contests, entertainment, and food, the Great Pumpkin Farm’s Fall Festival continues to be one of Western New York’s most popular seasonal traditions, offering something for every age group to celebrate autumn in style.

The Great Pumpkin Farm’s Fall Festival Opens Saturday with Family Fun, Food, and Halloween Festivities