Enjoy Your Favorite Fall Festivities At Pumpkin Adventure In Mississippi
Now that it’s officially fall, you’re likely itching to partake in all your favorite fall festivities, and we’ve got just the place for you to live out your seasonal dreams – Pumpkin Adventure! An amazing annual affair, visitors can celebrate the arrival of autumn with hayrides, a visit to a pumpkin patch, and more. Take a look:
For the past several years, the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Jackson has hosted Pumpkin Adventure, a much-beloved fall festival.
In addition to a hayride and visit to the pumpkin patch, the $8-admission to Pumpkin Adventure includes access to Small Town, Mississippi, a life-size replica of a tiny town from the 1920s.
Among the buildings that fill Small Town, Mississippi is an old-fashioned general store, where you can see displays of items that were commonly sold in general stores in the 1920s.
The charming shop also carries a variety of classic toys, such as jacks, yo-yos, and marbles, as well as Mississippi-made products, such as cheese straws, honey, jellies, jams, and more.
Pumpkin Fest attendees can explore the Heritage Center Gallery, too. Quite captivating, the gallery houses an array of exhibits, covering 500 years of Mississippi’s agricultural history.
Remember, Pumpkin Adventure will take place on the following dates: October 7-10, 14-17, and 21-24, 2020. The event will take place from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Please note, October 10, 17, and 24, 2020 are Pumpkin Adventure Family Days and have extended hours, which are 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made online. However, groups of 10 or more MUST make reservations by phone.
For more information or to make reservations, call the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum at (601) 432-4500. You can also email the museum at msagmuseum@mdac.ms.gov. Additionally, you can check out the museum’s website or Facebook page.
So did you know about this annual festival? Ever attended? If so, what’d you think? Know of another amazing autumn affair? Tell us in the comments section.
Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
