Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival
Visitors can tour Hollowgraves Haunted Manor, watch the Torres Family Circus, and enjoy live music alongside a variety of food trucks and craft vendors. The farm offers activities such as hayrides, pony rides, pumpkin painting, and animal experiences including bunny visits and goat hugs. Guests can also browse a large selection of pumpkins, gourds, and fall decorations.
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Plan Your Visit
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Tickets
$5 admission; children 6 and under are free. The Mermaid Encounter, petting zoo, playground, live music, Torres Family Circus, Kountry K-9 dog show, bunny village, wandering magician/balloon animal artist, decorated photo spots, and costume contests are free. Individual rides and activities, including pony rides, rock wall, bounce houses, and pumpkin painting, cost $1–$10. Parking is free.
Hours
Festival hours: Sat & Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm; Children’s Costume Contest every Saturday at 2:00pm; Torres Family Circus and Extreme Riders showtimes each weekend at 12:00 and 3:00; live music each weekend 11:00am–3:00pm; wandering magician and balloon artist each weekend 11:00am–2:00pm. The activities list also gives the wandering magician and balloon artist as 11am–1pm.
Ages
Recommended for ages 8+ for Haunted Manor
Food & Drink
Food trucks serve options including wood-fired pizza, tacos, cheeseburgers, and gyros; festival treats include roasted corn, funnel cakes, lemonade, and kettle corn, while the Farmer’s Market offers pumpkin pie and fresh apple cider.
Parking
Parking is free.
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Tips & Advice
- Bring cash, as most vendor booths are cash-only, though ATMs are available on site.
- Be watchful for outdoor farm hazards such as ants, bees, or wasps.
- The Farmer's Market and Pumpkin Palace remain open rain or shine.
Special Events & Promotions
- Mermaid Encounter takes place on Saturdays.
- The children’s costume contest is every Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and is free to enter.
- New this season: the Kountry K-9 Dog Show, Mini Donkey Mingle, Bunny Village, and bubble booth.
- The Kountry K-9 Dog Show is free.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age is recommended for the haunted house?
Hollowgraves Haunted Manor features live actors and is recommended for ages 8 and older.
Do vendors take credit cards?
While some vendors may accept cards, most are cash-only. On-site ATMs are provided, and the Farmer's Market and Pumpkin Palace accept both cash and credit cards.
Does the festival close for rain?
The Farmer’s Market and Pumpkin Palace operate rain or shine during the festival.
What should visitors be mindful of outdoors?
Because the event takes place on an outdoor farm, visitors should keep a lookout for ants, bees, or wasps.
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