🎃 Downey’s Farm Pumpkinfest 2026

The Pumpkin Patch — 42 days of autumn magic in Caledon

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Pick your own pumpkins from thousands in the field, solve the 8-acre corn maze, ride wagons, and enjoy carnival games and live entertainment daily through October 31.

🎃 Pick-your-own pumpkins 🌽 8-acre corn maze 🐐 Goat Mountain slide 🎪 Live entertainment

💡 Pro tip: Plan to stay 3-4 hours. The corn maze alone takes 45 minutes for families, and the pumpkin patch is worth a leisurely stroll through the rows.

When should I visit to see the best pumpkins?

Late September through mid-October is peak season. The largest pumpkins appear by late September, and selection is widest October 1–25. After mid-October, availability narrows as visitors pick.

Do I need to pre-book or can I show up?

Tickets must be purchased in advance online — there are no same-day or on-site sales. Recommend booking 1-3 days ahead, especially for weekends. Weekday visit = higher availability.

What’s the difference between weekday and weekend tickets?

Weekday tickets ($17.99) are cheaper, but weekend tickets ($23.99) come with fuller entertainment lineups and busier attractions. Many activities like wagon rides run more frequently on weekends.

Is Pumpkinfest good for toddlers?

Yes, very. Toddlers love the pumpkin patch, wagon rides, Goat Mountain slide, and pedal carts. The corn maze is challenging for kids under 4 but fun with adult help. Lots of open space to run and explore safely.

What if the weather is bad?

The festival runs rain or shine. Bring rain jackets for sudden showers, but the farm is well-drained. Corn maze is still playable in light rain; avoid during heavy downpours.

Can I bring my own pumpkin to carve at home?

Yes. That’s the whole point — you pick a pumpkin for carving or decoration and take it home. Most families pick one pumpkin per visit, though you can buy additional pre-picked ones at the market.

Why Go to Pumpkinfest

Because October demands pumpkins, and Downey’s Farm has been supplying Ontario families with perfect-pick pumpkins since the 1980s. This is not a quick errand — it’s a full-day adventure. Your kids will solve the maze, you’ll photograph the patch at golden hour, and you’ll leave with a story (and pumpkins) worth the drive. In peak season, thousands of visitors come here because the farm delivers on every front: genuine farm experience, free-roaming fields, real wagon rides, not theme-park theatrics. Plus, there’s something grounding about walking through a pumpkin patch in the crisp fall air, knowing you picked the exact pumpkin that will sit on your porch. It’s autumn done right.