FALL EVENTS
Stay up to date on what’s happening at Center Grove Orchard! Here’s where you’ll find the latest details on our upcoming events, activities, and seasonal celebrations.
PUMPKIN FEST
October 18 and 19
Celebrate the harvest season at Pumpkin Fest, our biggest event of the year. The farm will be bursting with fall fun, live entertainment, and more pumpkins than you can count. Whether you’re here for the games, the shows, or the perfect pumpkin photo, this weekend is all about autumn magic at Center Grove Orchard.
Meet the Pumpkin Princess
11 AM – 5 PM
She’s back and ready to spread some pumpkin cheer. Stop by to meet the Pumpkin Princess, snap a photo, and make a memory that’s as sweet as fall itself.
Pumpkin-Themed Games
Test your aim, skill, and pumpkin power with a full lineup of festive games. Fun for all ages and a great way to show off your gourd-geous skills.
- Pumpkin Ring Toss
- Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe
- Pumpkin Bowling
- Guess the Pumpkin Weight
Live Scarecrow Shows
Join Patch, Corey Crisp, and Sunny Bloom for lively performances packed with music, laughter, and fall spirit.
Morning Shows: 10, 11 & 11:45 AM
1–4 PM: Scarecrows will be strolling the Farmyard for photo opportunities
Picture-Perfect Pumpkin Spots
Pumpkins make every photo better. Don’t miss the chance to capture the season at our favorite fall photo stops:
- Country Corner Pumpkin Pyramid
- Charming Pumpkin Houses
- Scenic Pumpkin U-Pick field
Find more details about our Pumpkin U-Pick experience here »
COSTUME WEEKEND
October 25 & 26 Get ready for a weekend full of fun and fright (the friendly kind)! Come dressed in your best costume and enjoy trick-or-treating across the farm. The Pumpkin Princess will be here spreading Halloween cheer, so grab your candy bag and join us for a spooktacular time at Center Grove Orchard!
PUMPKIN DESTRUCTION
November 1 & 2
We’re closing out the season with a bang — or better yet, a smash! Join us for Pumpkin Destruction Weekend, where we take everything you love about fall and send it out in spectacular fashion. Watch pumpkins fly, splatter, and crumble in the most satisfying way possible.
We are closing out the season with total pumpkin mayhem. Watch pumpkins fly, splatter, and crumble during two days of games, contests, and big finale moments. This is the final weekend of the season and it is shaping up to be loud, messy, and a lot of fun.
Games & Events (Both Days)
- Pumpkin Croquet (All day)
- Chuck Wagon (All day)
- Pumpkin Splat (All day)
- Brew Find — carved pumpkins filled with our special brew and prizes hidden at the bottom (All day)
- Bash'em Smash'em — smash and bash pumpkins with giant hammers (All day)
- Pumpkin Princess (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
- Scarecrow Gourdy Vine (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
- Needle in a Haystack (1:00 PM)
- Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe (All Day)
- Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest (12:30 PM both days, behind the Corn Pool)
Saturday Only
- 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM — Guess the Weight of the Giant Pumpkin (winner announced at 3:00 PM at the Crane Drop)
- 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM — Crane Drop
- 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM — Pumpkin Chuck'in Contest
- 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM — Tractor Smash
Join us for the grand finale of fall. Bring a sense of adventure and expect pumpkin carnage, laughs, and memories to take home.