One of Western New York’s favorite fall traditions is back! The Great Pumpkin Farm opens for its 31st year on Saturday, Sept. 19, kicking off its 2026 Fall Festival season, which runs through Oct. 31.
Opening Weekend, Sept. 19 & 20, is also Armed Forces Weekend. Active and retired military, police and fire personnel receive free admission for themselves and one guest with proper ID. The weekend is hosted in partnership with Clarence Citizens for Veterans.
The Great Pumpkin Farm will once again be packed with fall family fun, including hayrides, the Corn Maze, Pumpkin Hill Slide, BIG Oak Express Train, petting zoo, pedal karts, playgrounds, Boo Barn, face painting, crafts, contests, live music, festival food and lots of pumpkins!
New for 2026, visitors can catch Nick Mambretti in his all-new “Burst of Wonder!” Magic Show and take a ride on the new Pumpkin Barrel Train.
The farm’s Bakery, Candy Store and Halloween Store will also be open, along with the Witches Brew Bar. And, no trip to the farm is complete without fresh donuts and cider!
Each of the seven festival weekends features special entertainment and events, including Princesses in the Patch, the World Pumpkin Weigh-Off, Pumpkin Olympics, Caveman Critters Reptile Shows, Wow Party Bubble Shows, Zombies in the Corn Maze and Costume Contest Weekend.
The Great Pumpkin Farm is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 11199 Main St., Clarence. Paid festival admission applies Saturdays, Sundays and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Weekdays are admission-free, offering visitors a chance to enjoy pumpkins, the Bakery, Halloween Store, playground, hay maze, petting zoo and more.
For tickets, the complete weekend schedule and additional information, visit www.greatpumpkinfarm.com.
