It’s fall y’all! You know what that means – grab your favorite pair of boots out of the closet and make plans to hit up pumpkin patches EVERY weekend. There are plenty of farms in our area to grab a pumpkin, pet a goat, and grab some cider – but you know we prefer those with live LOCAL music! Below we break down our favorites.
Neltner’s Farm
Neltner’s Farm has something for every member of your family: horse-drawn wagon rides, model train display, an expansive corn maze, our pick-your-own pumpkin patch, petting zoo, pony rides, homemade food and ice cream, farm shop, crafters, pottery, face-painting, seasonal apples, folk art, live music, a wonderful variety of demonstrations and a barrel train. Oh, and BUY the pickles!
Live Music Schedule:
October 5th – The Harmed Brothers
October 6th – Kentucky Showcase – The Poor Hours / T.Lipscomb/ Randy Steffen
October 12th – Sean Geil + Kids Jam
October 13th – The Redemtioners
October 19th – Warrick & Lowell
October 20th – John Morgen
October 26th – Root Cellar Xtract
October 27th – Chelsea Ford & The Trouble
Where: 6922 Four Mile Rd, Melbourne, KY
Kinman Farms
At Kinman Farms you can enjoy a hayride to the back of their farm. You will discover, picnic shelters, bonfires, games, The Great Pumpkin Express Rides, 5-acre Corn Maze, Kinman’s Carnival Tent, Live Bands, & a NEW Game area (also a tricycle ride for the little ones)! In this area you can also try Lazer Tag and Kinman’s Grill.
Where: 4175 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY
McGlasson Farms
At McGlasson’s you can pick your own pumpkin, or choose from ones already picked, grab fresh fruit, vegetables, apple cider, caramel apples, and jams!
October 6th – Keith & Chip
October 13th – Harold Kennedy
October 20th – Harold Kennedy
October 27th – Jake Speed & The Freddies
Where: 5832 River Road, Hebron, KY
Hidden Valley Orchards
Hidden Valley Orchards has offered homegrown fruits, vegetables and seasonal U-Pick crops and fun activities. In addition to the traditional fall offerings, HVO also has a taproom (with their own hard craft cider on tap), live music, and events that include: Hops & Hayrides, Apple Cider Fest Weekend, HVO Pumpkin Festival, and the Harvest Happenings Festival
Where: 5474 North State Route 48, Lebanon
Burger Farm & Garden Center
Burger Farm & Garden Center hosts one of the largest fall festivals on weekends in October with pumpkins, corn stalks, mums, gourds, apple cider, animated pumpkin land characters, hay, pony and amusement rides, games, food, music, farm animals, crafters and more. This year they have added new attractions where kids and adults can run, jump, climb and play. Enjoy 30 different attractions and numerous picture opportunities designed for the whole family.
Where: 7849 Main St. (Route 32), Newtown
