Fall is quickly approaching and the Pumpkins are growing rapidly in the Field, waiting for someone to give them a home! Our Pumpkin Patch Field Trips will be more exciting and educational than ever this year with several enhancements including the expanded Farm Kids AG Education Area featuring fun squash tunnels, a hay pyramid, Farm Activities and an opportunity to learn about our Pumpkin Traditions and the many varieties of 'Cucurbits' (Family name for Pumpkins).
Groups visits can include the hugely popular Danny's Farm Petting Farm with a variety of friendly farm animals to interact with. Those visiting the Petting Farm can also enjoy our Kids Hay Maze and other activities. Another featured activity is our Enormous Corn Maze with hidden surprises and a fun game to play.
Fees: NEW Packages:
Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze - $7
Little Kids Patch & Corn Maze - $6
Pumpkin Patch - $6 per Child - Includes a Pumpkin from the Patch any size & Farm Kids AG Education Area
Little Kids Patch - $5 per Child - Includes a Smaller Size Pumpkin from the Kids Patch, Perfect for Younger Children & Farm Kids AG Education Area
Petting Farm - $4 per Person - (Schools - Teacher & 1 Aide per Class No Charge) - Includes Children’s Hay Maze & Other Activities
Corn Maze - $2 per Person - (Schools - Teacher & 1 Aide per Class No Charge) - A Challenging Maze with a Fun Game to Play (Allow Approx. 30 Minutes)
All Three Package - With Large Pumpkin Patch $11
All Three Package - With Little Kids Patch $10
Picnic Area and Tables – Available on a First-Come Basis. Food & Beverages may be Pre-Ordered by Contacting the Farm Store at (909) 869-4906
24th Annual Pumpkin Festival, October 8 & 9, 2016 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tickets are now on sale for the 24th Annual Pumpkin Festival at Cal Poly Pomona, which will celebrate California agriculture by offering families all these fun activities and more. The festival will be held on the weekend of Oct. 8 and 9 at the university’s AGRIscapes Center. The two-day event kicks off Cal Poly Pomona’s Month of Pumpkins. After the festival ends, the Pumpkin Patch will continue to be open every day from Oct. 11 until Oct. 30 for visitors to pick their very own pumpkins. All pumpkins from the patch will cost $5 each at the festival and afterward. All proceeds will help support the Cal Poly Pomona College of Agriculture’s farm operations, student clubs, and activities.
Ticket ChangesThe Pumpkin Festival will again charge admission this year, which will be $4 for adults and $3 for children ages 2 to 12. Children under 2 are admitted free. The admission also will cover parking. However, the festival will not be selling activity tickets, in response to a number of concerns registered last year.
Purchase your tickets here or at the AGRIscapes office near the Farm Store. Festival-goers are encouraged to buy their tickets in advance so they can bypass the ticket sales lines on the day of the event. Discounts are only available in advance.
Attractions
Improved Parking
The parking situation will improve this year with the opening of the new, two-story Parking Structure 2 on Temple Avenue near I-Poly High School, which will add almost 2,000 new parking spaces. Parking is also available in nearby Lot B, which is within walking distance of the festival and Lot F and the University Parking Structure off Kellogg and Palm drives (A shuttle will transport guests from these lots to the festival free of charge).
For more information click here or contact us at pumpkinfestival@cpp.edu or (909) 869-2215.
HOW TO ENTER GIVEAWAY: Win a family fun pack to the Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival (the family fun pack consists of 2 adults and 2 children admission to the Pumpkin Patch on 10/8 or 10/9).
Winner must reply within 24 hours to email and/or Facebook post. Giveaway period: Now thru Monday, October 3rd at 5 PM. Don't forget to LIKE our Facebook page to receive any last minute updates.
