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In Florida, the calendar is essentially the sole indicator that fall has arrived. It is challenging to identify the changing season because of the persistent summer-like heat and sunny days.
But don’t give up. When Florida harvest festivals are in full stride, you can visit a farm and experience fall for yourself.
Take part in the fun, which may include rides in hay-filled carts drawn by horses or tractors, clever mazes carved out of fields, and patches of pumpkins just waiting to be transformed into Jack O’ Lanterns.
These celebrations fall within the expanding category of agritourism, often known as agritainment. Agritourism, which combines tourism with agriculture, pushes farmers to provide not only food but also entertainment and education.
Tickets range from $12 to $28 per person, depending on the farm.
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; [email protected].
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; [email protected]
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.
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: [email protected]
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
Ten Best Practices to Increase Your Safety and Enjoyment
1. Bring money. Vendors within the festivals frequently do not accept credit cards, even if they are accepted for admission. A few farms do, however, provide ATMs.
2. Don’t take your pet out. Your concern is much appreciated by farmers and farm animals.
3. Children should be accompanied by their parents.
4. Wear proper clothing. Since you will be exercising on uneven and rocky ground, it is advisable to wear shoes with narrow toes.
5. Activities that take place at night may require a flashlight.
6. Just in case, pack bug repellent. Additionally, since it’s a farm, be on the lookout for any hidden wasps, bees, or ants.
7. Bad weather can ruin a good time. Check farm websites and Facebook pages for updates, since some farms even halt operations on rainy days. Rainfall dates and return policies vary from farm to farm.
8. Due to irreversible damage, show consideration and refrain from littering or straying from the maze trails carved into the fields.
9. Remember your camera, or at the very least, make sure your phone is charged.
10. Keep in mind that farms have limited liability for loss or personal injury under state law. Be responsible and enjoy yourself.
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Born and raised in South Florida, Krystal is a recent graduate from the University of Miami with professional writing experience at the collegiate and national news outlet levels. She’s a foodie who loves all things travel, the beach, & visiting new places throughout Florida.