Center Grove Orchard is a family-owned farm in Cambridge, Iowa, 35 minutes from Des Moines and 20 from Ames. Pick apples from 34 varieties across our 20-acre orchard, find your pumpkin in the patch, get lost in the corn maze, and stop by the bakery on your way out. Fall opens August 29 with 40+ attractions and festival weekends all season.
October 1–November 6
October is harvest season, and Pumpkin Fest is our biggest event of the year. The farm bursts with fall magic, photo ops, games, and more pumpkins than you can count. Pick your perfect pumpkin, grab fresh Apple Cider Donuts, Apple Cider and Caramel Apples, explore 40+ attractions for all ages, and experience the autumn vibes that make this season unforgettable. There's something for everyone at Center Grove Orchard.
Tickets required for Pumpkin Nights. Farm'All Pass and Fall Season Pass holders — your pass covers admission.
From giant slides and jumping pillows to pedal carts, zip lines, a corn pool, and barnyard fun, Center Grove Orchard is packed with attractions for all ages to explore and enjoy.
Whether you're planning a family adventure, a day with friends, or a laid-back afternoon at the farm, there’s always something to discover around every corner.
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Center Grove Orchard is at 32835 610th Avenue in Cambridge, Iowa. Take Exit 102 off I-35, then five miles east on Highway 210. We're about 20 minutes from Ames, 25 from Ankeny, 35 from downtown Des Moines, and 40 from Johnston, Urbandale, and West Des Moines. Coming from somewhere else? See directions from 26 Central Iowa towns.
