Get ready to dive into the season’s spookiest and most fun-filled event as the Fall Festival opens its gates this weekend at Peebles Farm! Running from September 25th to November 1st, 2025, this month-long celebration offers a delightful mix of farm activities, a U-pick pumpkin patch, stunning pumpkin displays, tasty food, and family-friendly fun. Located in Augusta, Arkansas, this rural gem is just a short drive from Batesville, making it a perfect fall getaway for families and friends.
Hours and Access
The festival runs with these hours:
- Thursday and Fridays: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Note: ticketed activities unavailable)
- Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Sundays: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Monday, October 13 (Columbus Day): 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Closed Monday-Wednesday
Starting today, Friday, September 26, Peebles Farm welcomes visitors from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the full experience kicking in tomorrow, Saturday. Admission is free, though some activities require tickets—plan your trip accordingly! The farm sells its last tickets one hour before closing each day.
A Cornucopia of Family Fun
With over 20 acres of entertainment, the Fall Festival caters to all ages:
- Pick a Pumpkin: Choose your perfect gourd from the U-pick pumpkin patch.
- Duck Races: Cheer on feathered friends in splashy competitions.
- Face Painting: Get festive with sunflower or pumpkin designs.
- Scenic Hayride: Take in the fall foliage on a tractor-pulled ride.
- Tractor Pulled Train Ride: Chug through the fields for a kid-friendly adventure.
- Sesame Street Maze: Get lost in a 20-acre corn maze with beloved characters.
- Pumpkin Cannons: Launch pumpkins for some high-flying fun.
- Pumpkin Jump Pad: Bounce into autumn joy.
- Sand Box Play: Dig into a giant sand pit.
- Festive Photo Ops: Snap pics with hundreds of creatively displayed pumpkins.
- Farm Animal Fun: Pet and feed goats, cows, and more.
- Beeline Mini Zip Lines: Zip through the air for a thrill.
- Cow Train Rides: Moo-ve along on a unique ride.
- Round Gerbil Wheels: Roll with laughter in oversized wheels.
- Horse and Wagon Rides: Clip-clop through the farm in style.
- Pony Rides: Little ones can saddle up.
- Sunflower and Zinnia Fields: Wander 15 acres of vibrant blooms.
- Pig Races: Root for the fastest porkers.
- And So Much More!: Expect surprises around every corner.
Delicious Eats and Special Events
Fuel up at the concessions with refreshing lemonades, BBQ, hot dogs, kettle corn, and funnel cakes—fall flavors at their finest. Plus, mark your calendar for a standout moment:
- Butterfly Release: On Saturday, September 27th at 2:00 p.m., release butterflies in the zinnia field—a magical start to the festival.
New this year: Permanent, climate-controlled, handicapped-accessible restrooms ensure comfort for all visitors, a welcome upgrade for a day on the farm.
Why the Fall Festival Shines
Peebles Farm’s Fall Festival is a regional highlight, drawing folks from Augusta and beyond with its blend of tradition and excitement. Families return for the hands-on fun, while the farm’s commitment to accessibility and variety keeps it fresh. It’s where kids make muddy memories and adults soak in the rural charm of Woodruff County, just a stone’s throw from Batesville.
For tickets to activities or the latest updates, visit peeblesfarm.com or call 870-919-6162. With the season starting today, don’t wait—gather your crew and head to Augusta for a fall adventure!
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