See the Giant Pumpkins at Pumpkinfest!

October 12th Farmers from all over Indiana will come to have the official Indiana Pumpkin Grower’s Association Weigh Off at Fair Oaks Farms!  Weighing begins at 10AM for giant vegetables and fruits. 11AM – 2:00PM is the Pumpkin Weighing! The winners will be announced at 2PM! The Giant pumpkins will be on display Saturday only, the winning pumpkin can be seen through October 19th!

Enjoy pumpkin-themed games, delicious food from the Food Truck, the excitement of the weigh-off and take pictures with some incredibly large pumpkins! October 13th the fun continues with pumpkin games and activities!

Pumpkinfest Games & Contests

GAMES BEGIN AT 12:30PM CST!

 

Pumpkin Hunt
Come find the 80 mini pumpkins hidden in the soy bean maze! There will be 3 that are golden for special prizes.
Pumpkin Bowling
Come roll pumpkins down the lane to hit the Candy cane bowling pins to win candy!
Pumpkin Ring Toss
Land a ring on the large stemmed pumpkin to win!
Pumpkin Head Balance
Walk a 15 foot line with a mini pumpkin on their head to beat your partner to the finish!
Painting & Carving
Purchase a pumpkin and decorate it with our acrylic paint markers or carve it with our carving kits. Enter your pumpkin into the contest for a chance to win!
Stack the Pumpkins
Can you stack 10 mini-pumpkins in one minute? Come play!
Candy Guessing Jar
Take your guess at the amount of candy corn in the jar to win!

Pumpkin Carving Stations & Carving Contest!

After you pick out your perfect pumpkin at the pumpkin patch, come get ready to carve it at the Orchard Family Pub during Pumpkinfest!  We will provide kits and supplies to carve, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.

Food and Drinks!

Pick and Play at the Fair Oaks Farms orchard! Enjoy snacks, soda, beer, wine, and signature drinks for purchase at the Orchard Family Pub and Fair Oaks Farms Food Truck, while you play our giant checkers, corn hole, and many other yard games.

Fair Oaks Farms Food Truck Harvest Orchard

Frequently-Asked Questions

Where is the event located?
The event will be in the Orchard!

Is there an admission charge?
This is included with your Orchard Admission wristband.  The Orchard Admission $3.00 for ages 3 & up, ages 2 and under are free!

Is there a place to stay?
Yes! The Fairfield by Marriott at Fair Oaks Farms features a pool, water-slide, and fitness center – make your reservation today!

Will there be food and a bar?
Yes, our food truck will be serving food and a bar will be open!

Are the activities kid-friendly?
Yes, all of the activities are kid-friendly, although some may need guardian assistance.

Will the event take place rain or shine?
No.  If there is severe weather we will need to close our Orchard!

Where can I get more information?
For more information, please call 219-394-2025 or email info@fofarms.com