Sonny Acres Farm Fall Festival and Haunted Hayride
Visitors can browse hand-picked pumpkins in the patch, take daytime hayrides, bounce on the giant jumping pillow, and feed animals at the self-feed zoo. The grounds feature family amusement rides including roller coasters, swings, a giant slide, and a train ride. Concessions offer roasted corn, apple cider donuts, and seasonal drinks, alongside nighttime haunted hayride and barn attractions.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Festival admission is free. Attraction tickets and wristbands are available for purchase.
Hours
Tuesday–Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; special Monday opening October 12, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Ages
All ages for Fall Festival; Haunted experiences recommended for older audiences.
Food & Drink
Concessions include roasted corn, elote, Italian beef, burgers, hot dogs, chicken fingers, tacos, pizza, apple cider donuts, funnel fries, taffy apples, hot apple cider, cider slushies and hot chocolate; Sonny’s Bar also offers seasonal drinks, including spiked options for adults.
Parking
Parking is free.
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Tips & Advice
- Purchase tickets for the haunted hayride and haunted barn in advance online, as they are popular and farm ticket booth sales are subject to availability.
- Visit Tuesday through Thursday to take advantage of unlimited amusement rides with a weekday wristband.
- On-site parking is free for all festival guests.
Special Events & Promotions
- Tuesday through Thursday, a special wristband offers unlimited amusement rides.
- The Haunted Hayride and Haunted Barn operate on select nights from October 2–30.
- On October 30, the final festival night features DJ Gizep at Sonny’s Bar, a costume contest, and a Halloween party.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are pumpkins displayed at the farm?
All pumpkins are hand-picked from the farm's fields and displayed throughout the pumpkin patch for visitors to browse and select.
What food and drinks are available on-site?
Concessions include roasted corn on the cob, elote, burgers, hot dogs, tacos, pizza, fresh apple cider donuts, taffy apples, and hot or slushie apple cider, with spiked options available for adults at Sonny's Bar.
What do the haunted experiences entail?
The Haunted Hayride and Haunted Barn offer an interactive walkthrough and ride featuring dozens of live actors creating spine-chilling scenes and scares.
Is there live entertainment during the festival?
Yes, the festival hosts live DJs, vocalists, and musical performers, including a Halloween party and costume contest on the final night.
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