Attractions

There’s lots to do and see at Pumpkin Fest! Many activities only require general admission to enjoy. Other attractions require either individual tickets or the Activity Wristband. Guests can pay with major credit cards or Apple Pay while at Pumpkin Fest, although some vendors will accept cash for payment. 

ATTRACTION PRICING:
Attraction tickets can be purchased for $1 each or 11 tickets for $10 AT THE EVENT. All the attractions are FREE for children under three (3) when accompanied by a paid adult. Individual attraction prices vary and are listed below. An Admission and Activity Wristband bundle, sold in limited quantities, may be purchased online or at the gate. It allows you to save time and money with unlimited access to all the attractions listed below at a reduced price, see details:

ATTRACTION PRICES (Included with wristband) :
Large Maze – 4 Tickets
Kid’s Maze – 2 Tickets
Hay Ride – 4 tickets
Petting Farm – 4 Tickets
Moo Moo Cow Train – 3 Tickets
Sunflower Field – 2 Tickets
Pumpkin Land – 2 Tickets
Duck Races – 2 Tickets

*NOTE: Some attractions may not be available at all times for maintenance or other considerations. Some attractions close at dusk for safety reasons. 

NOT INCLUDED WITH WRISTBAND:
Petting Farm Feed Cups – 3 Tickets
Pumpkins – Various Sizes and Prices


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Zone 1
Pumpkin Hill:
Our huge patch includes thousands of medium to jumbo pumpkins for purchase surrounded by plenty of photo ops.
HOURS: Friday, noon to 7 p.m.; weekends, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

This area also includes:
The Marketplace:
Handmade, artisan, and craft vendors; dessert and snack vendors.
HOURS: Weekends only 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Pumpkin Land:
A wonderful and colorful area filled with an amazing variety of pumpkins and gourds making beautiful creations.
HOURS: Fridays, noon to 7 p.m.; weekends, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Cal Poly Pomona Farm Stand:
A good old-fashioned farm stand featuring unusual pumpkins, fall decorations, honey, pumpkin bread, and other goodies.
HOURS: Fridays, noon to 7 p.m.; weekends, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Kid’s Pumpkin Patch:
A fun and colorful space for little ones to find the perfectly sized pumpkin and lots of photo ops.
HOURS: Fridays, noon to 7 p.m.; weekends, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Farm Kids Country Fair:
The country fair includes a hay bale obstacle course, fun photo ops, games, the Exciting Duck Races, and the Kid’s Corn Maze. Also includes demonstrations from the Western Antique Power Associates (WAPA). 
HOURS: Fridays, noon to 7 p.m.; weekends, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunflower Fields Forever:
(UPDATE 10/14/2024: Our beautiful Sunflower Maze has reached the end of its season.  The extreme heat we endured over the past month caused the flowers to decline sooner than we would have hoped. The Sunflower Maze will continue to be open but we will not charge an entry fee. Thanks for understanding.)

A beautiful maze filled with over a dozen different types of sunflowers that make it a great spot for photos and a place to enjoy the grace of these beautiful flowers.
HOURS: Fridays, noon to 7 p.m.; weekends, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Moo Moo Cow Train: 
We moved the Cow Train, and it's bigger and wilder than ever! Ride on an antique tractor-pulled Happy Cow Train car traveling around the petting farm pasture.
HOURS: Fridays, noon to twilight; weekends, 10 a.m. to twilight

The Barn:
Live country and bluegrass music and the location of contests and Fun Entertainment.
HOURS: Weekends only 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

ZONE 2: The Center Parking Lot is the place for great food and snacks. This is also the home for our Huntley College of Agriculture student club booths You'll also find shaded picnic tables and hay bales for sitting.
HOURS: Fridays, noon to 7 p.m.; weekends,10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

ZONE 3: The Petting Farm: Our animals are some of the cutest and friendliest petting animals around. Meet and greet our furry friends with over 20 lovable goats, sheep (including our own celebrity Oreo), a calf, and a surprise or two. Feed cups are available for an extra fee. 

HOURS: Fridays, noon to 7 p.m.; weekends, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Ag Discovery Lane:
Featuring agricultural-themed demonstrations and displays including tractors; make and take worm farm; amazing weaving demonstrations; beekeeping; and Cucamonga John’s Gadgetorium.
HOURS: Fridays, noon to 5 p.m.; weekends 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ZONE 4: Large Corn Maze: It’s a crazy web of twisting, turning trails that will leave you scratching your head searching for the way out. This corn is not for the faint of heart, but don’t worry there’s always a way out. The corn maze closes earlier than other activities, so plan accordingly.
HOURS: Fridays, noon to 7 p.m.; weekends, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

ZONE 4: Hay Wagon Ride: Enjoy touring the Discovery Farm at AGRIscapes on a hay wagon ride pulled by one of our antique tractors restored, maintained, and driven by the members of the Western Antique Power Associates (WAPA). It circles the corn maze and some of the growing fields. Your student tour guide will share some info on things going on at the farm. The hay wagon rides close earlier than other activities, so plan accordingly.
HOURS: Friday, noon to twilight; weekends, 10 a.m. to twilight.

Farm Store at Kellogg Ranch

The Cal Poly Pomona Farm Store sells a selection of the freshest produce and fruit straight off the university farm. We also have a variety of gourmet food and snack items for you to enjoy. During the month of October, The Farm Store sells a wide variety of pumpkins in all shapes, sizes, and types!

The Farm Store will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays through Sundays in October.

Please note: The Farm Store will be open EXCLUSIVELY to Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Fest patrons on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Sept. 28 to Oct. 27. Paid admission is required to attend Pumpkin Fest. 

For the other days of the week, the store will open at its regular hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information about the Farm Store, visit www.cppfarmstore.com.