"Farm Full of Family Fun!"
Farm Full of Family Fun
Corn Maze
The mazes at Pumpkin Hollow present a challenging cornfield walk in the daylight hours, but navigating through endless cornfield paths by flashlight proves even more formidable. For evenings in the maze, bring your flashlight or rent one in the Pumpkin Hollow Store. Take an autumn hayride to the corn mazes and try to solve the large 6 acre maze. Mazes are available Mon. – Sat. 9-6 and Sun. 1-6. Also available on fright nights (see...
Weenie Wag’n
Whether you come hungry or work up an appetite in the Corn Mazes or other fun activities at Pumpkin Hollow, a visit to the Pumpkin Hollow Weenie Wag’n can quench a thirst or quiet “tummy rumbles”. Weekend visitors may choose from Hog Wild BBQ, BBQ Nachos,charcoal grilled burgers, hot dogs, popcorn, beverages, and “fresh-from-our-pumpkins” pumpkin pie and pumpkin roll. Drinks and snacks available on weekdays. Don’t forget to...
Pumpkin Hollow Store
You can find more than admissions and tickets in the newly expanded Pumpkin Hollow Store. Before you leave, don’t forget to spend some time in the store finding just the right size Pumpkin Hollow T-shirt, gourds and gourd crafts, Halloween novelties, souvenirs, honey, or maybe even some Pumpkin Butter. ...
Waterfall Pond
Step outside the Kids’ Barn to explore Waterfall Pond. In the newest Pumpkin Hollow learning area, visitors will discover native fishes and learn how they live and grow. Take a few minutes to relax on the bench and enjoy the waterfall and...
Pedal Tractors
Cross the bridge over Pomp Creek and catch a hayride to the Pedal Tractors. An assortment of pedal tractors is waiting on little farmers to take a ride and do some farmin’! Big folks can take a rest from their chores at the picnic tables and grab a drink or snack while they wait. Don’t forget the cameras! (Saturdays and Sundays...
Farm Animals
The Petting Zoo and Goat Walk continue to be among the favorites for guests of all ages each fall at Pumpkin Hollow. Cheers can frequently be heard as the goats successfully navigate steps on the barn roof to claim a prize of feed awaiting them at the very top of the barn. Kids from 2 (and under) to 92 love the experience of animals eating oats from their hands and interacting with all of them up close and personal. Again, don’t forget to get...
Hay Rides
The Pumpkin Hollow Hayride is the perfect mode of transportation this fall. The hayride wagons are modified cotton wagons with high sides to prevent any accidental falls from the wagon. They are equipped with ramps or easy access steps. With assistance, at least one wagon is handicapped accessible. So, step back in time, and take a leisurely ride to the Pedal Tractors, Corn Mazes, Friendly Forest, Train Ride, or the Forest of...
Pony Rides
Cross the bridge over Pomp Creek to find the Pumpkin Hollow Pony Ride. You’ll find five or six ponies on a carousel just waiting to give kids a fun ride. Blackie, Spot, Red, and the others are managed by trained handlers, so come on over and enjoy a pony ride adventure! Don’t forget the camera for those once-in-a-lifetime photos. (Disposable cameras sold in Pumpkin Hollow Store). While you are close, don’t forget to hop on the next...
Pumpkin Hollow Express
To catch a ride on the Pumpkin Hollow Express (barrel train ride), cross Pomp Creek, board the hayride, and join in on the fun. This train ride is for small children and choo choos its way around the area. (Saturday and Sundays...
Pig Scramble
For a real farm adventure, join the kids participating in the pig scramble each Saturday and Sunday afternoon. (1 and 3 pm on Saturday, 3 pm on Sunday). Children in two or more age groups attempt to catch a ribbon from a pig’s tail to win a prize. If you have a video camera, this is the event to...
Kids’ Barn
This attraction is housed in an old barn adjoining the petting zoo and Pumpkin Hollow Store. Over the years, it has evolved into an interactive learning area. In this area, kids can grind corn on antique grinders to feed the animals, discover uses of crops grown in our area. Open daily regular hours (closed after 6...
Gourd Trellis
Pumpkin Hollow is the mid-south’s leading commercial grower of hard-shell gourds. At the Pumpkin Hollow site are two huge gourd trellises where approximately a dozen varieties of gourds are growing. It is an amazing sight to see the extra long handled dipper gourds, Indonesian bottle gourds, short handled dipper gourds and others hanging from the tall “ceilings” of the trellises. Dried gourds from the previous year’s crop are available...
Friendly Forest
The Friendly Forest first opened in 2004 to offer an option for younger children on Horror in the Hollow “Fright Nights”. The kid-friendly trail through a separate wooded area was re-vamped in 2007. The new Forest was also opened as a daytime activity on weekends. New scenes are planned each year. In 2011 a new pirate ship play area was added. Discover what new surprises await visitors there! Please dress...
Hop-a-long Rodeo Bouncers
Jump on the hayride to find some fun for the whole family at Pumpkin Hollow this fall. Kids of all ages can try out these Hop-a-long Rodeo Bouncers. Riders provide the “legs” for these ponies and giddyup their way around the pasture! Get ready for a real workout riding these bouncy steeds. Kid and adult sizes. (Saturday & Sundays...