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Florida does not get much of a real fall, but its farms make up for it with corn mazes, hayrides, and pumpkin patches. From the cattle country south of Orlando to the rolling hills near Gainesville, seasonal farm festivals pop up every weekend before Thanksgiving.
Some are a quick hop down the road, while others make a fun day trip with snacks in the cup holder. Here are seven farm festivals that bring a little autumn to the Sunshine State, plus the timing details you need before you load up the car.
1. Partin Ranch Corn Maze, Kenansville, FL
Kenansville sits deep in Osceola County cattle country, and that ranch setting is a big part of the charm here. Roughly 50 miles south of downtown Orlando, Partin Ranch turns into a weekend fall playground each autumn.
The lineup covers the classics. Expect corn mazes, a pumpkin patch, hayrides, pony rides, and a petting zoo, with food trucks and local vendors filling out the grounds.
Hours run Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, and the farm is closed on weekdays. Parking is free in the on-site lot, which helps keep the outing budget friendly.
I would save this one for a lazy Saturday when the kids need to run and you want to bring home a pumpkin or three. The season typically runs through October and into early November, so check the website at partinranchcornmaze.com before heading out.
2. Harvest Holler Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Polk City, FL
Cobbler is reason enough for some of us. At Harvest Holler, the farm’s Maw Maw’s Country Store serves cobblers, while Paw-Paw’s Vittles handles the food, and Southern sweet tea and lemonade round things out.
The farm sits about an hour southwest of Orlando and markets itself as a real working family farm. Visitors can wander the corn maze, pick from the pumpkin patch, take a hayride to see farm animals, or swing from tire swings.
There are also plenty of spots set up for fall photos, which makes it a good pick for family picture day.
For 2026, the season runs September 18 through November 8, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only. Hours are Friday 4 to 8 PM, Saturday noon to 8 PM, and Sunday 1 to 5 PM.
Parking is free, and the evening hours on Friday and Saturday make it easy to dodge the midday heat.
3. HarvestMoon Fun Farm, Masaryktown, FL
Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats are the year-round residents here. HarvestMoon is a working farm in Hernando County that raises and breeds goats registered with the American Dairy Goat Association.
Come fall, the farm adds a corn maze to the mix. Kids can tackle a 70-foot jumping pillow, ride the cow train, hop on a hayride, and visit the petting farm.
There is also a bubble making area, a candy cannon, and a covered pumpkin patch, which is handy on a hot Florida afternoon.
Hours are Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM plus an evening window from 7 to 10 PM, and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The farm also runs a Christmas light display and a spring sunflower U-pick, so it is a place you can revisit through the year.
Parking includes free street options as well as paid lots, so arrive a little early for the best choice.
4. Hastings Ranch & Farm, St Cloud, FL
Short drive, big acreage. Hastings Ranch covers 200 acres just outside Lake Nona, which puts it among the closest stops on this list for Orlando families.
The ranch is known for rustic weddings much of the year, but its fall festival brings out a different crowd. Expect a corn maze, pony rides, hayrides, and a pumpkin patch, with live music adding to the day.
An air-conditioned hall is a real perk when an October afternoon still feels like July. Restrooms are on site too.
The festival runs on weekends, Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Since it is so close to town, this is the one I would pick when you want fall fun without a long car ride.
The ranch also works for kids’ birthday parties and group events, so it is good to keep in mind after pumpkin season wraps.
5. Fox Squirrel Corn Maze, Plant City, FL
A pumpkin sling shot is the kind of attraction that sells itself. Fox Squirrel Corn Maze in Plant City adds that to a tall, challenging corn maze, petting goats, hayrides, face painting, and pumpkin painting.
The admission has been listed at $12, covering the maze, hayride, and games. That is a solid deal for a full afternoon outdoors.
Food trucks and vendors line the grounds, with treats like frozen cider, hot donuts, and caramel apples. There are plenty of fall photo spots as well.
Plant City sits right off I-4 west of Orlando, so the drive is simple. Hours are weekends from 10 AM to 5 PM, and the parking lot is paid.
One tip: pumpkin availability can vary, so check the website at foxsquirrelcornmaze.com if picking a pumpkin is the main goal.
6. Hunsader Farms, Bradenton, FL
Family run since 1967, Hunsader Farms has been part of the Bradenton landscape for decades. Its October Pumpkin Festival is the main draw for fall road trippers.
The festival brings craft fair vendors, food, farm attractions, and a petting zoo where kids can see and feed a variety of animals.
What sets Hunsader apart is how much happens outside of festival weekends. The farm sells local produce, offers U-pick, and has ice cream and antique shops, a coffee truck, and a campground.
That campground means you can turn the trip into an overnight stay instead of a long same-day drive back to Orlando. An arcade room adds rainy-day backup.
Regular hours are Monday through Saturday 8 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM, with free on-site parking. Check hunsaderfarms.com for this year’s festival dates.
7. Coon Hollo Farm, Micanopy, FL
Pig races and a western trick riding show are not what most folks expect at a pumpkin patch. Coon Hollo Farm near Gainesville delivers both during its October fall festival.
The farm opens only twice a year, for the fall festival and crop maze in October and a Sunflower Festival in May. That limited window makes it a planned trip rather than a spur of the moment one.
Activities include a hayride out to feed cows in the field, a barrel tractor ride, pony rides, a potato sack slide, wooden swings, and a goat petting area. Food and ice cream stands keep everyone fueled.
Micanopy is a pretty historic town, so pairing the farm with a stroll downtown makes the longer drive north feel well spent.
Festival hours are Friday 4 to 7 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 7 PM, and Sunday noon to 7 PM. Dates change yearly, so confirm on coonhollo.com or the farm’s Facebook page before you go.
From cattle country to the hills of Alachua County, these seven farms prove Florida fall is very real if you know where to look. Pick one close by or make a weekend of a farther stop.
