Great Pumpkin Festival

September 13th – November 2nd, 2025

Come join us at the Great Pumpkin Festival!

Included with admission: Over 35 family-friendly outdoor activities! Enjoy a scenic hayride to the pumpkin patch, navigate the whimsical “Alice in Wonderland” themed corn maze, interact with farm animals, cheer on the pig races, watch the Canine Dog Show, ride pedal cars and touring cars, try out the giant slingshot, climb the giant straw pyramid, explore the Boo Barn, and test your skills at the Baseball Speed Throw—plus so much more! And don’t forget to snap photos at hundreds of unique spots along the way!

For an additional fee, experience even more fun with carnival rides, the Apple Cannon, Paintball Range, Gem Mining, Wine Tasting, a variety of food vendors, and our famous apple cider donuts. Plus, explore a wide selection of pumpkins, gourds, mums, and more!

Hours & Calendar  |  Pricing  |   Activities   |  Food  |  FAQs

Hours & Calendar

Great Pumpkin Festival: Hours Vary Per Day – See Calendar Below

Farm Market: 9am – 5pm DAILY

September 2025
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13 September 2025
Great Pumpkin FestivalOPEN 10am - 6pm
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Farm Market9 AM - 6 PM
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14 September 2025
Great Pumpkin FestivalOPEN 10am - 6pm
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Farm Market9 AM - 6 PM
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20 September 2025
Great Pumpkin FestivalOPEN 10am - 6pm
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Farm Market9 AM - 6 PM
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21 September 2025
Great Pumpkin FestivalOPEN 10am - 6pm
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Farm Market9 AM - 6 PM
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23 September 2025
Great Pumpkin FestivalOPEN 10am - 6pm
Farm Market9 AM - 6 PM
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27 September 2025
Great Pumpkin FestivalOPEN 10am - 6pm
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Farm Market9 AM - 6 PM
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28 September 2025
Great Pumpkin FestivalOPEN 10am - 6pm
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Farm Market9 AM - 6 PM
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October 2025
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04 October 2025
Great Pumpkin FestivalOpen 10am - 6pm
Farm MarketOpen 9 AM - 6 PM
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05 October 2025
Great Pumpkin FestivalOpen 10am - 6pm
Farm MarketOpen 9 AM - 6 PM
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11 October 2025
Great Pumpkin FestivalOpen 10am - 6pm
Farm MarketOpen 9 AM - 6 PM
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12 October 2025
Great Pumpkin FestivalOpen 10am - 6pm
Farm MarketOpen 9 AM - 6 PM
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13 October 2025
Great Pumpkin FestivalOpen 10am - 6pm
Farm MarketOpen 9 AM - 6 PM
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18 October 2025
Great Pumpkin FestivalOpen 10am - 6pm
Farm MarketOpen 9 AM - 6 PM
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19 October 2025
Great Pumpkin FestivalOpen 10am - 6pm
Farm MarketOpen 9 AM - 6 PM
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25 October 2025
Great Pumpkin FestivalOpen 10am - 6pm
Farm MarketOpen 9 AM - 6 PM
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Great Pumpkin FestivalOpen 10am - 6pm
Farm MarketOpen 9 AM - 6 PM
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Daily Activities

Stunt Dog Show- Weekends & Columbus Day
Pig Races- Weekends & Columbus Day
Carnival Rides- Weekends & Columbus Day

Light

Enjoy wide open spaces with little to no wait times!

Lively

The fun is ramping up, periodic waits may occur!

Bustling

Fall fun is in full swing! Plan for crowds and wait times.

Attendance meter is based on previous year. Attendance may vary. Availability is subject to change
We may sell-out. Only pre-purchased online tickets will be guaranteed entry. 

General Admission

All admission pricing is for anyone ages 3 and up, including kids and adults.
Children 2 and under are always free!

All Tickets include FREE PARKING!

Weekends & Holidays

Starting Sep 13

$21.99

Admission

$26.99 Day of Admission*

*limited availability prepurchase  is recommended

Wed – Thur

Starting Oct 1

$12.99

Admission

$14.99 Day of Admission*

*CARNIVAL RIDES, PIG RACE, ,DOG SHOW & FOOD VENDORS NOT AVAILABLE

Fridays

Starting Oct 3

$15.99

Admission

$19.99 Day of Admission*

*Carnival Rides & Canine Dog Show are NOT available.

Season Pass

Starting Sep 13

$59.99

Admission

$64.99 Day of Admission*

*Enjoy unlimited access the entire Great Pumpkin Festival season – no date restrictions!

Buy a day and upgrade to a season pass

At the end of the day of your visit, you can bring your receipt to guest services and upgrade for the difference (credit is for the ticket price excluding taxes and fees).

We can only guarantee entry for tickets ordered in advance online (limited capacity).
Buy Online & Save!

Additional Items – Not Included in Ticket Pricing

Ticket Bundles may be available for additional savings.

Carnival Rides
(Not available weekdays)		 $1.50 per ticket; rides start at 4 tickets per ride. On-site payment only.
Pony Rides

(Not available Wed–Thurs)

 $10 per ride. On-site cash payment only.
Paintball Range

(Not available Wed–Thurs)

 $10 for 150 paintball rounds.
Apple Cannons

(Not available Wed–Thurs)

 $10 for 12 apple cannon shots.
Gem Mining $10 for a Large Gem mining bag to run through our mining sluice.
Kettle Corn $10 for a Large Bag of mouth-watering homemade Kettle Corn.
Wine Tasting
(Not available weekdays)		 4 for $8 (must be 21 years of age and show proof of age). On-site payment only.
Pumpkins Pricing based on weight.

Barnyard Bargain Pass

Includes admission plus 2 of the following:
12 apple cannon shots ($10 value)
150 paintballs ($10 value)
Large Gem Mining Bag ($10 value)
Large Homemade Kettle Corn ($10 value)

Fridays

$28.99

Admission

$32.99 Day of Admission*

*limited availability

Weekends & Holidays

$35.99

Admission

$39.99 Day of Admission*

*limited availability

Activities

35+ FUN-FILLED ACTIVITIES FOR ALL

Select attractions are only available Saturday and Sunday.
Check each activity to make sure your favorites will be open when you get here!

Hay Ride

Included With Admission

Tractor Hay Ride through Fields

The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show

Every Saturday, Sunday & Columbus Day

3 Shows Daily: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm

Included in Great Pumpkin Festival Admission

“This is the best animal act I have ever seen on this show by far.”

Howie Mandel, America’s Got Talent

Carnival Rides

Carnival rides are available for purchase onsite and NOT included in the Great Pumpkin Festival ticket price.

Carnival rides are available on Weekends and Holidays (Columbus Day).  Carnival rides will NOT be available Wednesday , Thursday or Friday

Carnival Availability by Date:

  • Sep 13 – 14: No Carnival Rides
  • Sept 20 – 21: Limited Carnival Rides
  • Sept 27 – 28: Frogger, Ducks, Dogs, Elephants, Bumper Cars, Teacups, Scrambler and Carousel.
  • Oct 4 – 5: Full Carnival Rides
  • Oct 11 – 12: Full Carnival Rides
  • Oct 18 – 19: Full Carnival Rides
  • Oct 25 – 26: Full Carnival Rides
  • Nov 1 – 2: Limited Carnival Rides

Carnival Ride Pricing: $1.50 per ticket; rides start at 4 tickets per ride.

Fall Food & Treats

Check out our various food options available for purchase and enjoy your tasty treats in our picnic area!

7 Food Stands

*Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays

Gourmet Chocolates

Apple Cider Donuts

Candy Apples

Homemade Kettle Corn

Ice Cream & Italian Ice

Fresh Baked Pies

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

…And More!

Frequently Asked Questions

Be sure to review our Policies Page before your visit. For additional questions, please contact us!

Starting Saturday, September 13, 2025 and running through Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Heaven Hill Farm in Vernon, NJ.

  • September:
    • Saturdays & Sundays (Sept 13th thru Sept 28th) : 10am – 6pm
  • October:
    • Wednesdays – Thursdays  (Oct 1st thru Oct 30th) : 11am – 5pm
    • Fridays (Oct 3rd thru Oct 24th): 11am – 5pm ( Festival will NOT be open Friday Oct 31st )
    • Saturdays & Sundays (Oct 4th thru Oct 26th) : 10am – 6pm
  • Columbus Day
    • Monday, October 13th: 10am – 6pm
  • November:
    • Saturday  & Sunday (Nov 1st & 2nd) : 10am – 5pm

Please note:

  • Carnival Rides, Sand Art, Face Paint,Food Vendors  are NOT available weekdays.
  • Paintball and Apple Cannon are NOT available Wednesdays & Thursdays.
  • There will be no Carnival Rides on September 13th & 14th. Full Carnival Rides will be available all other Saturdays and Sundays, plus Columbus Day.

Activities Included in Your Ticket:

  • Tractor Hay Ride through Fields
  • Themed Corn Maze

  • Hay Maze

  • Hay Crawl
  • Barnyard Sports Ball-Cade
  • Farm Animals
  • Chicken Little Show
  • Boo Barn
  • Dancing Robot Show
  • Vortex Tunnel
  • Obstacle Course
  • Pedal Cars
  • Touring Cars
  • Skee-Ball
  • Giant Straw Bale Pyramid
  • Post Pounder
  • Giant Sling Shot
  • Spider Web Crawl
  • Hippity Hop Village
  • Ring Toss
  • Corn Bag Toss
  • Log Cabin Build
  • Swings
  • Duck Race

  • Speed Baseball Pitch

  • Bee Barn
  • Boat Racing
  • Hay Pyramid
  • Pig Racing
  • Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show

Additional Items & Activities Not Included In Admission Price

  • Pumpkins
  • Gem Mining
  • Homemade Kettle Corn
  • Ice Cream & Italian Ice
  • Fresh Baked Pies
  • Apple Cider Donuts
  • Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

  • Carnival Rides (Not available weekdays)

  • Face Painting (Not available weekdays)

  • Paintball Range (Not available Wed – Thurs)

  • Apple Cannons (Not available Wed – Thurs)

  • Wine Tasting (Not available weekdays)

  • Food Concessions (Not available Wed – Thurs)

  • Pony Rides (Not available Wed – Thurs)

  • Sand Art (Not available weekdays)

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