Fall Farms

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A free, family-friendly festival with food trucks, local vendors, live music, a KidZone with bounce houses and face painting, hayrides, and a pumpkin art contest.

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New! Opening day of the farm's fall season (runs through Nov 1) — hayrides, a corn maze, Highland cows and mini donkeys, and mountain views. $12 admission includes a homegrown pumpkin; kids 3 and under free. Free parking, stroller-friendly. Worth the drive north of town.

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Rock City's fall wonderland — pumpkins, twinkling lights, fall photo spots and seasonal treats among the gardens and rock formations. Runs daily through Oct 31; this file covers the Friday nights.

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Rock City's fall wonderland — pumpkins, twinkling lights, fall photo spots and seasonal treats among the gardens and rock formations.

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A family pumpkin patch and fall farm — pick your own pumpkins, hay bales and photo spots, and the farm's stacked-pumpkin display.

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Free admission and free parking. 150+ local vendors with crafts, gifts, seasonal décor and food, plus free family fun — inflatables, face painting, pony rides, fall crafts and games, and live music. Continues Sunday.

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The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County's annual fall festival — free this year. Vendors with plants, hand-crafted foods, and nature-inspired art, plus Master Gardener demos, children's activities, and food trucks. Free admission and parking.

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Hayrides, a corn maze, Highland cows and mini donkeys, and mountain views through Nov 1. $12 admission includes a homegrown pumpkin; kids 3 and under free. Free parking, stroller-friendly. Worth the drive.

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Rock City's fall wonderland — pumpkins, twinkling lights, fall photo spots and seasonal treats among the gardens and rock formations. Runs daily through Oct 31; this file covers the Saturday nights.

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Free admission and free parking. 150+ local vendors plus free family fun — inflatables, face painting, pony rides, fall crafts and games, and live music.

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Hayrides, a corn maze, Highland cows and mini donkeys, and mountain views — last day of the season is Nov 1. $12 admission includes a homegrown pumpkin; kids 3 and under free. Free parking, stroller-friendly.

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Rock City's fall wonderland — pumpkins, twinkling lights, fall photo spots and seasonal treats among the gardens and rock formations. Runs daily through Oct 31; this file covers Sundays.

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Rock City's fall wonderland — pumpkins, twinkling lights, fall photo spots and seasonal treats among the gardens and rock formations. Runs daily through Oct 31; this file covers Mondays.

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Rock City's fall wonderland — pumpkins, twinkling lights, fall photo spots and seasonal treats among the gardens and rock formations. Runs daily through Oct 31; this file covers Tuesdays.

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Rock City's fall wonderland — pumpkins, twinkling lights, fall photo spots and seasonal treats among the gardens and rock formations. Runs daily through Oct 31; this file covers Wednesdays.

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Rock City's fall wonderland — pumpkins, twinkling lights, fall photo spots and seasonal treats among the gardens and rock formations. Runs daily through Oct 31; this file covers Thursdays.

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Free admission. Thousands of fall-ready plants — natives, perennials, herbs, shrubs, trees and cool-season vegetables — plus local artisans, pollinator education, family-friendly activities, food trucks and live music (Friday and Saturday). Runs Sept 25–27.

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New! Free. Live music by The Beaters, food trucks, family games and pumpkin decorating. Bring your own chair. An end time isn't listed; the organizer asks guests to RSVP on their event page.

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Free admission. Fall plants of every kind, local artisans, pollinator education, family-friendly activities, food trucks and live music.

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Vendor Weekend, part of the farm's Fall Festival (Sept 26–27): handcrafted goods, artisan products, baked treats, local favorites and unique gifts. Festival admission is $12 (kids 3 and under free) and includes the corn maze, hayrides and a pumpkin.

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Three corn mazes, a 50-variety pumpkin patch, hayrides, zip lines, a mountain slide, a silo light show, animals and more (40+ activities), running through Nov 8. This is paid admission, not free — pricing is higher on the Oct 10-11 and 17-18 Signature Weekends, and buying online saves a few dollars off the gate price; check the ticket page for current day-by-day prices. Kids 2 and under are always free.

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Free admission. Last day for fall plants, local artisans, pollinator education, family-friendly activities and food trucks.

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Day two of Vendor Weekend — handcrafted goods, artisan products, baked treats and unique gifts alongside the Fall Festival. Festival admission is $12 (kids 3 and under free) and includes the corn maze, hayrides and a pumpkin.

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Three corn mazes, a 50-variety pumpkin patch, hayrides, zip lines, a mountain slide, a silo light show, animals and more (40+ activities), running through Nov 8. This is paid admission, not free — pricing is higher on the Oct 10-11 and 17-18 Signature Weekends, and buying online saves a few dollars off the gate price; check the ticket page for current day-by-day prices. Kids 2 and under are always free.

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Three corn mazes, a 50-variety pumpkin patch, hayrides, zip lines, a mountain slide, a silo light show, animals and more (40+ activities), running through Nov 8. This is paid admission, not free — buying online saves a few dollars off the gate price; check the ticket page for the current day-by-day prices. Also open extra days during Fall Break (Oct 6-9, 12-16); check the ticket page for those hours. Kids 2 and under are always free.

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Three corn mazes, a 50-variety pumpkin patch, hayrides, zip lines, a mountain slide, a silo light show, animals and more (40+ activities), running through Nov 8. This is paid admission, not free — buying online saves a few dollars off the gate price; check the ticket page for the current day-by-day prices. Kids 2 and under are always free.

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New! The nursery's fall festival — the site confirms the date but not festival-specific hours, so check before you go (regular Saturday store hours are 9 AM–5 PM).

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New! Worth the drive (about 2 hours) — a corn maze set in a scenic valley, free hayrides, and tethered hot-air balloon rides ($25/person on select days, weather permitting), running through Nov 1. Online admission is $23 adult / $11 kids 7-13, kids 6 and under free; a few dollars more at the gate. Check the official site for the current balloon schedule.

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A two-day apple festival (Oct 17–18) with craft and commercial vendors, a petting zoo, pony rides, trackless train rides, stage entertainment, inflatables and food trucks. Free admission and parking; rain or shine.

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Worth the drive (about 2 hours) — a corn maze set in a scenic valley, free hayrides, and tethered hot-air balloon rides ($25/person on select days near golden hour, weather permitting), running through Nov 1. Online admission is $23 adult / $11 kids 7-13, kids 6 and under free; a few dollars more at the gate.

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The second day of the apple festival: vendors, a petting zoo, pony rides, trackless train rides, stage entertainment, inflatables and food trucks. Free admission and parking; rain or shine.

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Worth the drive (about 2 hours) — a corn maze set in a scenic valley and free hayrides; last day of the season is Nov 1 (closing weekend opens at 9 AM daily). Online admission is $23 adult / $11 kids 7-13, kids 6 and under free; a few dollars more at the gate.

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New! A fall market at Cambridge Square, with live music from Ariel Omarzu that evening. Cost isn't listed on the organizer's page.

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A special day during the farm's Fall Festival: kids 14 and under in costume get in free and guests 15 and older in costume get half off regular $12 admission. Corn maze, hayrides, pumpkins and farm animals; free parking and restrooms.

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New! The 5th annual pumpkin patch, held the first and second Saturdays of November, and a fundraiser for the Sequatchie Valley Program of Agriculture: a pony power presentation, pumpkin painting, pony rides for ages 12 and under, a hands-on farm tour, hayrides, games, face painting, a photo booth and a campfire with s'mores. $15 per person; kids 3 and under free. Tickets through the ranch's booking page; hardship assistance is available by email. Worth the drive.