Pumpkin Festival

The 45th Annual Pumpkin Festival starts September 20th, 2025 and runs through November 2nd.  We’ve made a few updates to improve your Festival experience, and we are so excited to have you at Butler’s, whether it’s your first or 45th visit!

Dates:

September 20th – November 2nd
Wednesday – Sunday, Plus Columbus Day

Hours:

Wednesday – Friday: 1 PM – 6 PM (Last entry 4:30 PM)
Saturday – Sunday, and Columbus Day: 9 AM – 6 PM (Last entry 4:30 PM)

Admission Information

***ALL TICKET PRICES INCLUDE PROCESSING FEE***

Under 24 months old are FREE

 

Note: Making a reservation ahead of time is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. We sell out most weekend days and are not allowing walk ins unless there is ticket availability. You will not be admitted if we are sold out.

The Pumpkin Festival is a weather dependent event.  If weather is questionable, please call or visit the website before traveling.  Service animals welcome.  Comfort or emotional support animals and other non-service animals (pets) are not permitted at Butler’s Orchard.

What’s Included?

  • Admission to Pick Your Own Pumpkins (pumpkins are $0.79/lb)
  • Hayrides (last ride departs at 5:30pm)
  • Hilltop Hop Jump Pads
  • Playground
  • Jump in the Hayloft
  • Visit Barnyard Buddies
  • Twisted Corn Maze
  • Live Music*
  • Playground
  • Spiderweb
  • Corn Pool
  • Straw Maze
  • Giant Slides
  • Corn Hole Games
  • Pedal Tractors

2025 Other Activities ($)

  • Pumpkin Cannon*, $7.00/shot or $10.00/2 shots,
    All weekends of Festival!
  • Pony Rides* (10:30 am – 4:30 pm), $8.00/ride and up
    September 27-October 26
  • Face Painting*, $10.00 and up
  • Mini Diggers $3.00 per 3 minute ride
  • Pick Your Own Pumpkins, $.79/lb

 

*available weekends only

Pick a Pumpkin!

We have three options available for you to take home pumpkins after your Festival experience!

Pumpkins are $0.79/lb and will be weighed for purchase

Drive to the Pumpkin Patch

Follow the signs on your way out of the Festival for the classic pumpkin picking experience!

 

Note: Pumpkins are not included with festival admission, but access to Pick Your Own Pumpkins is included

Shop at the Festival Market

There is a Market Tent in the Festival! Purchase a pre-picked pumpkin (and other Butler’s goodies)!

 

Visit the Pumpkin Yard

The Pumpkin Yard is located at the Farm Market and has a variety of pre-picked pumpkins to buy!

 

Interested in hosting a large group?

For Groups of up to 60: Visit our Daytime Campfire Sites page for information on booking sites at the Festival

For Groups of 60+: Contact the office at (301) 428-0444 for information about renting our private event space

Butler’s Orchard does not offer a group discount for ticket sales!

 

Refund Policy *NEW for 2025!*

Pumpkin Festival tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE!

Tickets can be sent to another person without any penalty. Simply forward your electronic tickets via email or text!
Tickets can be transferred to another date (request must occur at least 24 hours in advance of ticket time) without any penalty, but may incur additional charges depending on date choice. Using the link in your confirmation email, create an account in order to adjust your ticket date or time.

If Butler’s Orchard decides to close the Pumpkin Festival due to inclement weather, all ticketholders will be contacted via email with instructions on how to reschedule their visit. If rescheduling is not an option, a refund can be requested by emailing our office at info@butlersorchard.com