A Trip To This Charming Cincinnati Area Pumpkin Patch Makes For An Excellent Fall Outing
Fall in Cincinnati means the weather is (sometimes) cooler, the Bengals are playing on Sundays, and there are pumpkins everywhere you look. It seems this season is everyone’s favorite, and it’s not hard to understand why. All around town, local farms are also welcoming visitors to their fields to pick pumpkins, feed the animals, and take a hayride through the countryside. There are many wonderful options for fall fun in Cincinnati, and one of the best is Country Pumpkins in Dry Ridge, Kentucky. A trip to this charming pumpkin patch makes for an excellent fall outing and is the perfect place to make family memories.
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If you're looking for a fun fall destination to take your family to this season, Country Pumpkins in Dry Ridge has everything you're looking for.
Located less than 45 minutes from downtown, this family-owned dairy farm hosts a large, fun-filled festival each fall and there's so much to experience when you visit.
Country Pumpkins began in 2000 when two families began to sell pumpkins via an honor system on the side of the road. Over several years, it's turned into one of the largest and most beloved fall destinations in the Cincinnati area.
The property is actually called Alpine Hills Dairy Farm, and this working farm is the perfect setting for an authentic experience this season.
A huge area of the farm is transformed into the epitome of fall family fun. There's a great mix of free activities, some that are available for a small fee, and plenty of space for little visitors to run around and explore.
Country Pumpkins understands that sometimes simple is better when it comes to activities for the kids. Children can scoop and dig in the corn boxes, climb a mountain of hay, check out the farm animals, and much more.
There are also activities that are unique to County Pumpkins, such as their brand new Chunkin' Pumpkin. At $1 per shot, you can sling a pumpkin through the air with some good old-fashioned fall fun.
They also offer the Great Escape, which is an exciting combination of the Amazing Race and an escape room. And these are just the beginning of a long list of activities available during the festival.
Another authentic and unique feature is the hayride to a real pumpkin patch, where you'll find them still on the vine.
You can choose to hunt down the perfect pumpkin from the field or pick one from the piles in the main part of the farm.
The welcoming nature of the family and staff at Country Pumpkin really stands out. They are excited to greet you and ensure you have a wonderful time on their farm.
Keep in mind that some activities are only available on the weekends. Be sure to check out their website (linked below) for all of the details and plan a trip to this charming pumpkin patch and fall festival this season.
Country Pumpkins in Dry Ridge is a family-owned farm that warmly welcomes our Cincinnati community to pay them a visit in the fall for plenty of charming, seasonal fun. Have you been to this particular pumpkin patch and festival? Is it one of your favorites? Let us know in the comments!
Country Pumpkins is located at 1835 Sherman Mt. Zion Rd., Dry Ridge, KY 41035. For more information, visit their website here and follow along on Facebook here.
And for another charming farm destination in Northern Kentucky, check out our previous article here.
A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
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