I am a fall fiend. It can sometimes be a problem. I worry that I may have double-booked my social calendar with my pumpkin patch itinerary. Having confessed this, it follows that I keep a keen eye on the fall festival scene. Around this time of year, numerous harvest celebrations crop up across Washington State. One that I have saved in my schedule is Middleton Farms’ Fall Festival.
Tucked in the quaint town of Pasco — a hotspot of picturesque farms, for those on the lookout— Middleton is located under an hour from Walla Walla, making it a no-brainer getaway for city dwellers seeking rural respite. Like many other ventures in the area, Middleton Farms is family-run. Raised in an agricultural family himself, patriarch Bill Middleton decided to continue the longstanding tradition after marrying his wife, Cinda, in 1976. With $100 and a pickup to their name, they dove headfirst into their dream. By 1979, they’d purchased a scruffy patch of brush and nurtured it into a thriving produce farm selling asparagus, hay, corn, wheat, and more. The rest, as they say, is history.
Since 2013, this charming family farm has hosted an annual Fall Festival. If you’re looking for a quintessential fall experience in Eastern Washington, it's a delightful gathering that's hard to beat. Though the farm itself opens for the season on September 21, its autumn festivities begin on the second of October. For a ticket starting at $10, visitors will have access to an array of seasonal activities, including hay rides, a corn maze, and more! Best of all, you and your family will get to bring home pumpkins plucked straight from the fields, easily one of my favorite fall-time traditions. Fuel up for more fun with autumnal goodies like cider and donuts.
The Middleton Farms Fall Festival offers more than just the pumpkin spice that gives autumn its special flavor. In its 11 years of operation, it’s become an important local celebration, ushering in the changing seasons and honoring the hard work of Washington’s agricultural community. Whether you’re visiting from out of town or a born-and-raised local, it just takes one visit to see why this festival has become a favorite tradition for so many individuals and families.
So gather your friends, pack a car snack for the kiddos, and head to Middleton Farms this fall. There, you’ll experience the magic of autumn in a breathtaking setting alongside countless others, each making memories they’ll treasure for a lifetime.
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