It’s almost time to don the hoodies and sweaters and enjoy the fall fun in the sun at area harvest festivals.
Bauman’s Harvest Festival has more than 30 activities for kids of all ages, and the nursery has consistently been voted the #1 pumpkin patch in the Willamette Valley year-after-year.
For 38 years, the farm is transformed into a buzzing activity center in the fall with mazes, obstacle courses, giggle-worthy rides, oodles of farm animals and memories-a-plenty. You get the best bang for the buck with weekend activities.
There is no limit on the number of times you or your kids can enjoy an activity during your visit, plus the farm is dog friendly. As far as food and drinks, there is in-house pressed fresh apple cider, their famous apple cider donuts and lots of other yummy food and drink options to enjoy. And, best of all, parking is plentiful and free.
Bauman’s Harvest Festival, 12989 Howell Prairie Road N.E. in Gervais, runs 9 a.m.–5 p.m. September 19–October 31, closed Mondays.
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French Prairie Gardens has not one but two signature fall events: Sunflower Festival and Fall Festival.
French Prairie’s Sunflower Festival features acres of different varieties of blooming sunflowers. Enjoy the flowers and photo ops, and stop for beer or cider and other goodies from the bakery. Take part in more than 15 fun activities for the entire family including tractor wagon rides, the Super Mega Ride and Slide, tire swings and more. The festival runs 10 a.m.–5 p.m. September 19 and 20. Tickets are $14.99 for those aged 2 and up if purchased online, $19.99 at the gate. Purchase tickets online
French Prairie’s Fall Festival is 10 a.m.–5 p.m. October 3–31, closed Mondays. Enjoy the last of their blooming Sunflowers and enjoy more than 20 activities including their famous Pigtucky Derby Pig Races, a huge corn maze, corn cannon, apple slingshot, and a 12-acre pumpkin patch with more than 20 different varieties, tractor wagon rides, the Super Mega Ride & Slide, tire swings, and more! Stop and enjoy beer and cider, the farm market, goodies from the bakery and specialty drinks. Tickets are $24.99 Fridays-Sundays for all-inclusive activities, $14.99 Tuesdays–Fridays for general farm entry. Purchase tickets online