PUMPKIN PATCH &
OPEN FARM DAYS
CURRENT PUMPKIN PATCH INFORMATION:
Weekend of Oct. 25 & 26th- We will be open both days from 12-5pm! We still have a GREAT selection of pumpkins! FYI: This is NOT a festival weekend so there will not be food trucks, live music or any other festival activities. (Our festival weekends are ONLY the first 3 weekends of October). We will probably run out of our mini donuts early this weekend but we will have some cookies, fresh pressed apple cider, and fall-inspired lattes!
We have decided to leave the farm open for families to tour around and see the animals! We will be closing the barns & fields though on Monday so the only access will be the front field and Farm Yard.
The big pumpkin patch is empty now. We have moved all the pumpkins from the field up to the Farm Yard area. We need to prep our fields for winter and it’s time to do that before the snow starts flying!
Pumpkin Festival FAQ
2025Marks our 16th Pumpkin Festival!
From very humble beginnings, our family has grown this event into a tradition for the Missoula community! It makes us so happy to see people come and enjoy our little slice of heaven here in the Missoula Valley!
Welcome to Turner Farms! We’re so excited to share our farm with you this fall. Below are answers to our most frequently asked questions to help you plan your visit and make the most of your time at the Pumpkin Festival.
General Festival Information
When is the Pumpkin Festival?
The Pumpkin Patch and Open Farm begins Wednesday, Oct. 1st!
Our Pumpkin Festival Weekends take place on the first three weekends in October:
October 4th & 5th
October 11th & 12th
October 18th & 19th
After October 19th, our open farm will close, but you can still visit the farm yard, shop for pumpkins, browse our Fall Shop, and visit our Farm Store through October 30th.
What does admission cost?
Admission is absolutely free!
The only thing we charge is a smile and a promise of a good time.
We want everyone in our community to enjoy the magic of fall on the farm without barriers.
What are your hours?
Sunday – Thursday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
✨ Friday Nights on the Farm: (ONLY Oct. 3, 10, & 17th!)
Starting at 4:00 PM, enjoy live music, food trucks, and Bamboo Bar’s mobile cocktail bar for a special evening experience.
What’s included during festival weekends?
Festival weekends are packed with fun for the whole family! You’ll find:
Live music
Food trucks with delicious local eats
Face painting
Pumpkin picking in the patch
Farm store and Fall Shop with seasonal goodies
Old tractors for kids to sit on and explore — perfect for photos
Beautiful photo ops all around the farm
A must-see Pumpkin Wall for the ultimate fall backdrop
Plenty of space to relax and take in the crisp Montana autumn air
During the week, the farm is open for self-guided tours, pumpkin picking, and shopping — perfect for a quieter visit!
Rules & Safety
Are pets allowed?
We love animals, but please leave pets at home.
Outside animals can disturb our livestock and our working farm dogs.
To keep stress levels low and ensure the health and safety of our animals, no outside pets are allowed on the farm.
Thank you for respecting our animals and the hard work that goes into caring for them.
Can kids explore freely?
For safety, all children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Turner Farms is a working farm, which means there’s equipment, tools, and animals that could be dangerous if not treated with care and respect.
We want everyone to have a fun and safe experience — please help us by keeping a close eye on your kiddos.
Purchases & Payments
What payment methods do you accept?
We try to make purchases easy! We accept:
Cash
Check
Credit & Debit Cards
Venmo
PayPal
Cash App
Apple Pay
What You’ll See & Do
Turner Farms is a local, working farm. Each October, we open our private farm to the public to share the beauty of fall and the day-to-day life of a production farm.
When you visit, you can expect to see:
Crops growing and being harvested
Livestock — our production animals are part of our farm operations
Pumpkin patch with a wide variety of pumpkins to choose from
Feed bags available for purchase so you can feed some of our animals
Old tractors for kids to climb on and enjoy — fun for adults too!
Gourd tunnel — a whimsical adventure for all ages
The stunning Pumpkin Wall — the perfect fall photo backdrop
Countless beautiful photo ops scattered throughout the farm
A peaceful stroll through our five-acre farm, taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of fall in Montana
Extra Tips for Visiting
Dress for the farm! Wear comfortable shoes and clothing you don’t mind getting a little dusty or muddy.
Bring a wagon or tote if you plan to pick lots of pumpkins.
Come hungry — food trucks and treats are available on festival weekends.
Plan your timing: Festival weekends tend to be busiest earlier in the afternoon. For a quieter experience, visit during the week or later in the weekend days.
We Can’t Wait to See You!
Our Pumpkin Festival is all about celebrating the harvest season, connecting with our community, and sharing the simple joys of farm life.
Thank you for supporting our family farm and helping us keep Turner Farms a safe, fun, and welcoming place for everyone.
We are SO excited to kick off the 2025 Pumpkin Season! Our Pumpkin Patch and Open Farm will open at 12pm on Wednesday, Oct. 1st! Check out our hours below! The first 3 weekends of October will be our Festivals! We will close the Open Farm on Oct. 20th but the Farm Store, Farm Yard, and Harvest Market Barn will remain open until Thursday, Oct. 30th. The Harvest Market Barn will be closed on Halloween…but of course our Farm Store remains open year round! See you at the Pumpkin Patch!!!
Pumpkintober at Turner Farms!
Please note: our FARM STORE will be open as normal EVERYDAY from dawn to dusk to purchase produce, meat, eggs ,etc!
Sorry, NO dogs allowed! Officially trained service animals are allowed per ADA. Non-service pets are not allowed on our working farm with livestock and our trained farm dogs. Thank you for respecting our farm and our commitment to being good stewards of our livestock.
FREE ADMISSION EVERYDAY!!
2025 FESTIVAL WEEKENDS:
October 4&5
October 11-12
October 18-19
These weekends will have food trucks, fresh popcorn, fresh baked donuts, live entertainment, face painting and a more festival type atmosphere. The whole farm will be open to explore and see the animals!
The following is our Pumpkin Patch and Open Farm schedule for the 2025 season starting Wednesday, October 1st:
Mondays: 12-5pm
Tuesdays: 12-5pm
Wednesdays: 12-5pm
Thursdays: 12-5pm
Fridays: 12-5pm
Saturdays: 12-5pm
Sundays: 12-5pm
We are thrilled to welcome Deli Arepa, Bamboo Bar,, and Stuffed 406 the first 3 weekends of October! These are local food/drink trucks! Plus, we will have Big Sky Hollers and Texas Tom playing on the weekends!
The Open Farm will close after Oct. 19th so we can prep our fields for winter and the animals can get back to their pastures. But the Farm Store, Harvest Market Barn and the Farm Yard will remain open until Oct. 30th!
We accept cash, check, Venmo, PayPal or credit/debit cards during the Pumpkin Festival!
tHE BEAUTY OF BLUE SKIES, CRISP FALL MONTANA DAYS FILLED WITH FALL FLOWERS AND PUMPKINS ON THE FARM JUST MAKE US SMILE EVERY YEAR! wE NEVER GET TIRED OF FALL DAYS AT TURNER FARMS! CAN'T WAIT TO SHARE THE BEAUTY WITH YOU THIS YEAR!!
OUR OLDEST SON WAS PART OF THE FIRST CLASS FROM HAWTHORNE SCHOOL TO HARVEST PUMPKINS AT THE FARM. SINCE THESE HUMBLE BEGINNINGS, OUR HARVEST HAS GOTTEN BIGGER, OUR TRAILER HAS GOTTEN BIGGER AND OUR SON HAS GOTTEN BIGGER TOO!
PART OF THE JOY FOR US IS WATCHING LITTLE ONES AND THEIR AMAZEMENT OF THE PUMPKINS. NOTHING MAKES OUR HEART HAPPIER THAN SEEING THE SMILES WHEN A LITTLE ONE FINDS THEIR PERFECT PUMPKIN!