Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Jackson's Orchard Pumpkin Festival)

Jackson's Orchard Pumpkin Festival

The Cider Slider is a dedicated children's slide set up for outdoor fun at Jackson's Orchard. It operates alongside other festival attractions, including wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, a straw castle, a corn maze, and a petting zoo.

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Tickets

No admission or parking fees; no pricing packages are available. children’s playground $3 for ages 4–18; petting zoo $3 including one cup of feed; pony rides $5; moonwalk or face painting $2; wood art prices vary. Pick-your-own apples are an additional charge: $10 per half-peck or $18 per peck, while trees remain available. Some activities are cash only; hayrides accept cash or card.

Hours

Saturdays 9am–5pm; Sundays 1pm–5pm.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Festival concessions offer caramel apples and other food; warm mini-donuts are available, while some vendors and coffee samples appear only on select weekends.

Parking

There are no parking fees.

Accessibility

Only ADA-defined service animals on a leash and under control are permitted; pets and comfort animals are not allowed.

Pets

No pets are allowed, including comfort animals. ADA-defined service animals are welcome if leashed and under control; the page defines a service animal as a dog individually trained to perform tasks for a person with a disability.

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Location

Jackson's Orchard & Nursery · 1280 Slim Island Rd, Bowling Green, Kentucky Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Family-friendly fall fun

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Bring cash with you, as there is no ATM on the property and several festival activity stations accept cash only.
  • Order food from concessions online ahead of time to pick up at the window and skip festival lines.
  • Check the venue's social media pages for updates if weather issues arise.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Limited activities are offered during Warren County schools’ fall break week, October 5–9.

Links & Contact

Halloween Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are pets allowed at the orchard?

No pets or comfort animals are allowed on the property. Only ADA-defined service dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks, kept under leash and control, are permitted.

Is there an ATM on-site?

No, there is no ATM located on the property, and several activity stations only take cash.

Are reservations or gate admission tickets required?

No admission fees, parking fees, or advance reservations are required; entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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