Enjoy 5,000 Acres Of Fall Fun At Schnepf Farms In Arizona
By Katie Lawrence|Published October 14, 2020
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
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Harvest festivals are a quintessential fall activity, and Schnepf Farms boasts one of the best in Arizona. With a pumpkin patch, two corn mazes, a spooky train ride, delicious food, and so many more festivities, the annual Pumpkin & Chili Party belongs on your family’s autumn itinerary.
Schnepf Farms is best known for two things: pick-your-own produce and the annual Pumpkin & Chili Party that takes place every fall.
The month-long event, open Thursday-Sunday through November 1, features rides, games, a hayride, delicious food, and all sorts of other family-friendly shenanigans. You'll find the farm on Rittenhouse Road in Queen Creek.
Pick the perfect pumpkin, challenge family and friends to a game of corn hole, pet adorable farm animals, and so much more.
There's enough festive fun to keep kids and kids-at-heart alike entertained from open to close.
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Frolic through a field of sunflowers as the warm October sun beams down upon your skin. It's peak season for these cheerful blooms, so expect a lush and vibrant scene unlike anything your eyes have ever beheld.
Corn may not be quite as pretty as sunflowers, but it sure is fun! If you're up for the challenge, both four- and ten-acre corn mazes are ready to envelop you in their clutches. Good luck navigating the twists and turns of the puzzling labyrinths.
Nearly a dozen rides turn your autumn into a carnival. From a roller coaster to Ferris wheel just for kids, guests of all ages can take part in the fun.
Height requirements vary from ride-to-ride, so click here for specifics.
It wouldn't be October without a few scares, a sentiment Schnepf Farms fully understands. Once night falls, their train ride takes a spooky turn as ghouls and goblins emerge from the shadows.
Two of the farm's main restaurants serve up big, comforting bowls of homemade chili, as well as meatless options and hot dogs for the kids. You can also enjoy gourmet coffee, pizza, fresh succotash made with homegrown veggies, burgers, and so much more.
A visit to Schnepf Farms simply isn't complete without stopping by its world-famous bakery.
Dishing out warm, gooey cookies, massive cinnamon rolls, seasonal pies, and tons more indulgent goodies, this sweet shop is every dessert lover's wildest dream.
Schnepf Farms has protocols in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19. You can review them here. Tickets are $23 each, and festival hours are as follows: Thursday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Visit the farm’s website or Facebook page to learn more and/or purchase tickets.
Have you ever attended the Pumpkin & Chili Party at Schnepf Farms? If so, we’d love to hear all the festive details! Let us know, and check out our previous article for another bucket-list-worthy fall destination in Arizona.
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