Pumpkin Festival FAQ
2025Marks our 16th Pumpkin Festival!
From very humble beginnings, our family has grown this event into a tradition for the Missoula community! It makes us so happy to see people come and enjoy our little slice of heaven here in the Missoula Valley!
Welcome to Turner Farms! We’re so excited to share our farm with you this fall. Below are answers to our most frequently asked questions to help you plan your visit and make the most of your time at the Pumpkin Festival.
General Festival Information
When is the Pumpkin Festival?
The Pumpkin Patch and Open Farm begins Wednesday, Oct. 1st!
Our Pumpkin Festival Weekends take place on the first three weekends in October:
October 4th & 5th
October 11th & 12th
October 18th & 19th
After October 19th, our open farm will close, but you can still visit the farm yard, shop for pumpkins, browse our Fall Shop, and visit our Farm Store through October 30th.
What does admission cost?
Admission is absolutely free!
The only thing we charge is a smile and a promise of a good time.
We want everyone in our community to enjoy the magic of fall on the farm without barriers.
What are your hours?
Sunday – Thursday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
✨ Friday Nights on the Farm:
Starting at 4:00 PM, enjoy live music, food trucks, and Bamboo Bar’s mobile cocktail bar for a special evening experience.
What’s included during festival weekends?
Festival weekends are packed with fun for the whole family! You’ll find:
Live music
Food trucks with delicious local eats
Face painting
Pumpkin picking in the patch
Farm store and Fall Shop with seasonal goodies
Old tractors for kids to sit on and explore — perfect for photos
Beautiful photo ops all around the farm
A must-see Pumpkin Wall for the ultimate fall backdrop
Plenty of space to relax and take in the crisp Montana autumn air
During the week, the farm is open for self-guided tours, pumpkin picking, and shopping — perfect for a quieter visit!
Rules & Safety
Are pets allowed?
We love animals, but please leave pets at home.
Outside animals can disturb our livestock and our working farm dogs.
To keep stress levels low and ensure the health and safety of our animals, no outside pets are allowed on the farm.
Thank you for respecting our animals and the hard work that goes into caring for them.
Can kids explore freely?
For safety, all children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Turner Farms is a working farm, which means there’s equipment, tools, and animals that could be dangerous if not treated with care and respect.
We want everyone to have a fun and safe experience — please help us by keeping a close eye on your kiddos.
Purchases & Payments
What payment methods do you accept?
We try to make purchases easy! We accept:
Cash
Check
Credit & Debit Cards
Venmo
PayPal
Cash App
Apple Pay
What You’ll See & Do
Turner Farms is a local, working farm. Each October, we open our private farm to the public to share the beauty of fall and the day-to-day life of a production farm.
When you visit, you can expect to see:
Crops growing and being harvested
Livestock — our production animals are part of our farm operations
Pumpkin patch with a wide variety of pumpkins to choose from
Feed bags available for purchase so you can feed some of our animals
Old tractors for kids to climb on and enjoy — fun for adults too!
Gourd tunnel — a whimsical adventure for all ages
The stunning Pumpkin Wall — the perfect fall photo backdrop
Countless beautiful photo ops scattered throughout the farm
A peaceful stroll through our five-acre farm, taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of fall in Montana
Extra Tips for Visiting
Dress for the farm! Wear comfortable shoes and clothing you don’t mind getting a little dusty or muddy.
Bring a wagon or tote if you plan to pick lots of pumpkins.
Come hungry — food trucks and treats are available on festival weekends.
Plan your timing: Festival weekends tend to be busiest earlier in the afternoon. For a quieter experience, visit during the week or later in the weekend days.
We Can’t Wait to See You!
Our Pumpkin Festival is all about celebrating the harvest season, connecting with our community, and sharing the simple joys of farm life.
Thank you for supporting our family farm and helping us keep Turner Farms a safe, fun, and welcoming place for everyone.
Cultivating Passion for Agriculture since 2006
We are family owned and operated. We were born and raised in Missoula. We believe in community, education, hard work and sustainability.
Learn about our sons' method of raising cattle!
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Learn about our sons' method of raising cattle! ******
Farm Camp
Registration for Summer 2025 Farm Camp opens in early March. Follow the link below to find out more!
Farm Stand
Our Self-Serve Farm Stand/Store is open year round providing seasonal produce and other farm goods.
Pumpkin Patch
Every October we fall in love with pumpkins all over again and we invite you to join us in celebrating Fall on the Farm!
We believe in creating a farm environment which welcomes everyone. With the substantial loss of farm land in our area, we want people to stay connected to their food and to the simplicity of farm life. We rate our success not on our profit rather on the smiles of people as they leave our farm!
Be sure to follow us on INSTAGRAM so you can keep up with all the happenings at the Farm! We post pictures of the animals, the growing crops and other fun and interesting things! Plus, we love food as much as we love farming, so we are always in our kitchen trying new things! We love sharing recipes and pictures of our food, so keep coming back!!
We believe in our community so we proudly belong to:
Blue Mountain Growers’ Co-op