Get into fall at the 34th Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival! This beloved Manatee County tradition packs the day with a craft show, live music, live shows, a Pioneer Trades Village, scarecrow displays, charity pumpkin games, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, frog jumping championships, kids train ride, face painting, a rock climbing wall, fresh roasted sweet corn, and more.
Know Before You Go:
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Admission & Parking: $15 general admission; kids 5–9 $5; under 5 free; parking $5 (cash only)
• Payment: Festival is cash-only; bring cash for vendors, rides, and parking
• Location/Directions: 5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton, FL 34211 — halfway between S.R. 64 & S.R. 70 (~10 miles east of I‑75). From I‑75 northbound use Exit 217A; from I‑75 southbound use Exit 220.
• Info: 941‑322‑2168
• Dates: Oct 11–12, 18–19, 25–26, 2025
Get into fall at the 34th Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival! This beloved Manatee County tradition packs the day with a craft show, live music, live shows, a Pioneer Trades Village, scarecrow displays, charity pumpkin games, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, frog jumping championships, kids train ride, face painting, a rock climbing wall, fresh roasted sweet corn, and more.
Know Before You Go:
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Admission & Parking: $15 general admission; kids 5–9 $5; under 5 free; parking $5 (cash only)
• Payment: Festival is cash-only; bring cash for vendors, rides, and parking
• Location/Directions: 5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton, FL 34211 — halfway between S.R. 64 & S.R. 70 (~10 miles east of I‑75). From I‑75 northbound use Exit 217A; from I‑75 southbound use Exit 220.
• Info: 941‑322‑2168
• Dates: Oct 11–12, 18–19, 25–26, 2025
Get into fall at the 34th Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival! This beloved Manatee County tradition packs the day with a craft show, live music, live shows, a Pioneer Trades Village, scarecrow displays, charity pumpkin games, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, frog jumping championships, kids train ride, face painting, a rock climbing wall, fresh roasted sweet corn, and more.
Know Before You Go:
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Admission & Parking: $15 general admission; kids 5–9 $5; under 5 free; parking $5 (cash only)
• Payment: Festival is cash-only; bring cash for vendors, rides, and parking
• Location/Directions: 5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton, FL 34211 — halfway between S.R. 64 & S.R. 70 (~10 miles east of I‑75). From I‑75 northbound use Exit 217A; from I‑75 southbound use Exit 220.
• Info: 941‑322‑2168
• Dates: Oct 11–12, 18–19, 25–26, 2025
Get into fall at the 34th Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival! This beloved Manatee County tradition packs the day with a craft show, live music, live shows, a Pioneer Trades Village, scarecrow displays, charity pumpkin games, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, frog jumping championships, kids train ride, face painting, a rock climbing wall, fresh roasted sweet corn, and more.
Know Before You Go:
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Admission & Parking: $15 general admission; kids 5–9 $5; under 5 free; parking $5 (cash only)
• Payment: Festival is cash-only; bring cash for vendors, rides, and parking
• Location/Directions: 5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton, FL 34211 — halfway between S.R. 64 & S.R. 70 (~10 miles east of I‑75). From I‑75 northbound use Exit 217A; from I‑75 southbound use Exit 220.
• Info: 941‑322‑2168
• Dates: Oct 11–12, 18–19, 25–26, 2025
Get into fall at the 34th Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival! This beloved Manatee County tradition packs the day with a craft show, live music, live shows, a Pioneer Trades Village, scarecrow displays, charity pumpkin games, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, frog jumping championships, kids train ride, face painting, a rock climbing wall, fresh roasted sweet corn, and more.
Know Before You Go:
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Admission & Parking: $15 general admission; kids 5–9 $5; under 5 free; parking $5 (cash only)
• Payment: Festival is cash-only; bring cash for vendors, rides, and parking
• Location/Directions: 5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton, FL 34211 — halfway between S.R. 64 & S.R. 70 (~10 miles east of I‑75). From I‑75 northbound use Exit 217A; from I‑75 southbound use Exit 220.
• Info: 941‑322‑2168
• Dates: Oct 11–12, 18–19, 25–26, 2025
Get into fall at the 34th Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival! This beloved Manatee County tradition packs the day with a craft show, live music, live shows, a Pioneer Trades Village, scarecrow displays, charity pumpkin games, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, frog jumping championships, kids train ride, face painting, a rock climbing wall, fresh roasted sweet corn, and more.
Know Before You Go:
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Admission & Parking: $15 general admission; kids 5–9 $5; under 5 free; parking $5 (cash only)
• Payment: Festival is cash-only; bring cash for vendors, rides, and parking
• Location/Directions: 5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton, FL 34211 — halfway between S.R. 64 & S.R. 70 (~10 miles east of I‑75). From I‑75 northbound use Exit 217A; from I‑75 southbound use Exit 220.
• Info: 941‑322‑2168
• Dates: Oct 11–12, 18–19, 25–26, 2025
Celebrate fall at the 37th Annual Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest — two full weekends of family fun with classic farm attractions and festive Halloween touches.
Highlights:
• Rides & Activities: hay rides, pony rides, mini train rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, petting zoo and more
• NEW: Hollowgraves Haunted Manor — a live‑actor walk‑through haunted house (recommended for ages 8+)
• Shopping: seasonal decorations for sale (scarecrows, hay bales, and more)
• Free Features: admission, parking, petting zoo, playground, live music, and decorated photo spots
• Pricing: individual rides and game/activity booths (including pony rides, unicorn encounter, hug‑a‑goat, pumpkin painting) are priced $1–$10 each
Daily/Weekly Features:
• Children’s Costume Contest — Saturdays at 2:00 PM in front of the animal barn (free to participate)
• Torres Family Circus & Extreme Riders — free shows at 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM each festival day
Know Before You Go:
• Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Vendors: some accept cards; many are cash‑only — ATMs available on site
• Location: east of I‑75 (Exit 210), look for festival entrance on the right
• Dates: Oct 11–12, 18–19, 25–26, 2025
Celebrate fall at the 37th Annual Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest — two full weekends of family fun with classic farm attractions and festive Halloween touches.
Highlights:
• Rides & Activities: hay rides, pony rides, mini train rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, petting zoo and more
• NEW: Hollowgraves Haunted Manor — a live‑actor walk‑through haunted house (recommended for ages 8+)
• Shopping: seasonal decorations for sale (scarecrows, hay bales, and more)
• Free Features: admission, parking, petting zoo, playground, live music, and decorated photo spots
• Pricing: individual rides and game/activity booths (including pony rides, unicorn encounter, hug‑a‑goat, pumpkin painting) are priced $1–$10 each
Daily/Weekly Features:
• Children’s Costume Contest — Saturdays at 2:00 PM in front of the animal barn (free to participate)
• Torres Family Circus & Extreme Riders — free shows at 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM each festival day
Know Before You Go:
• Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Vendors: some accept cards; many are cash‑only — ATMs available on site
• Location: east of I‑75 (Exit 210), look for festival entrance on the right
• Dates: Oct 11–12, 18–19, 25–26, 2025
Celebrate fall at the 37th Annual Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest — two full weekends of family fun with classic farm attractions and festive Halloween touches.
Highlights:
• Rides & Activities: hay rides, pony rides, mini train rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, petting zoo and more
• NEW: Hollowgraves Haunted Manor — a live‑actor walk‑through haunted house (recommended for ages 8+)
• Shopping: seasonal decorations for sale (scarecrows, hay bales, and more)
• Free Features: admission, parking, petting zoo, playground, live music, and decorated photo spots
• Pricing: individual rides and game/activity booths (including pony rides, unicorn encounter, hug‑a‑goat, pumpkin painting) are priced $1–$10 each
Daily/Weekly Features:
• Children’s Costume Contest — Saturdays at 2:00 PM in front of the animal barn (free to participate)
• Torres Family Circus & Extreme Riders — free shows at 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM each festival day
Know Before You Go:
• Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Vendors: some accept cards; many are cash‑only — ATMs available on site
• Location: east of I‑75 (Exit 210), look for festival entrance on the right
• Dates: Oct 11–12, 18–19, 25–26, 2025
Celebrate fall at the 37th Annual Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest — two full weekends of family fun with classic farm attractions and festive Halloween touches.
Highlights:
• Rides & Activities: hay rides, pony rides, mini train rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, petting zoo and more
• NEW: Hollowgraves Haunted Manor — a live‑actor walk‑through haunted house (recommended for ages 8+)
• Shopping: seasonal decorations for sale (scarecrows, hay bales, and more)
• Free Features: admission, parking, petting zoo, playground, live music, and decorated photo spots
• Pricing: individual rides and game/activity booths (including pony rides, unicorn encounter, hug‑a‑goat, pumpkin painting) are priced $1–$10 each
Daily/Weekly Features:
• Children’s Costume Contest — Saturdays at 2:00 PM in front of the animal barn (free to participate)
• Torres Family Circus & Extreme Riders — free shows at 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM each festival day
Know Before You Go:
• Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Vendors: some accept cards; many are cash‑only — ATMs available on site
• Location: east of I‑75 (Exit 210), look for festival entrance on the right
• Dates: Oct 11–12, 18–19, 25–26, 2025