20 Fun Fall Festivals In Frederick Md & Nearby (2024)

Last updated on September 5th, 2024

Looking for the best Fall Festivals in Frederick Md offering pick-your-own pumpkins as well as lots of family-fun fall activities?

Well, we’ve got an amazing list of 8 epic Fall Festivals located right here in Frederick County AND 12 Fall Festivals located within driving distance of Frederick!

If you do the quick math, that leaves us with 20 Fall Festivals in our area to choose from!

Incidentally, did you know that the Travel Channel included 2 of these Fall Festivals in their Top 15 U.S. Pumpkin Patches?

Yup, Jumbo’s Pumpkin Patch and Baugher’s Orchards!

Keep scrolling to get more information about these two pumpkin farms as well as 18 others!

Fall Festivals in Frederick Md

Needless to say, Fall Festivals in Frederick Md are legendary, with lots of fun family activities for kids and adults alike, including:

• Pumpkin patches, pick your own pumpkins, u-pick pumpkins
• Corn mazes
• Sunflower Fields, pick your own sunflowers, u-pick sunflowers
• Local Artisans
• Hayrides
• Moon Bounce
• Petting zoos
• Kids activities
• Pony rides
• Play areas
• Delicious Food, including pumpkin spice foods & delicious apple cider donuts!
• Refreshing Drinks including Craft Beer & Fresh Apple Cider
• Live Entertainment
• Special Events
• Campfires
• Carnival Games
• Zip Lines
• Field Trips
• Birthday Parties
• So much more!

However, being that the Fall season seems to go SO quickly, plan your pumpkin pickin’ and Fall Festival’n in advance!

Because before you know it, the fall festivals in Frederick Md and nearby will close up shop until next year.

Where Are the Fall Festivals Near Me?

That’s the big question and I’m here to answer it!

Not only do you need to know WHERE they are, but you also need to know the dates, days and hours that they’re open.

Needless to say, these greatly vary depending on the festival or festivals you want to attend!

Some are open as early as the first weekend of September and stay open through the first weekend of November.

While others are only open during the month of October.

Also, some are open 7 days a week whereas others are only open on the weekends.

So it’s really important to check the days and hours for each location.

Overall, the best way to get the most up-to-date information for most of these fall festivals is to check their Facebook page. 

How Much Does It Cost To Go A Fall Festival?

Again, each Fall Festival and pumpkin patch varies with cost based on days, times, age and the activities that you want to do.

In addition, it’s very important that you check each website and/or Facebook page for information on:

• Accepted payment methods (some are cash only)
• Whether or not reservations are required (some sell out quickly)

What To Wear To A Fall Festival

Needless to say, what you wear to the pumpkin patch has become a ‘thing’.

Because, truly, you’re at a gorgeous farm with your family and friends.

So, why not take advantage of the gorgeous fall colors and use this outing as a great photo op, while having fun at the same time!

Finally, I’ve ordered the below list in alphabetical order, FIRST, those in Frederick County and THEN those within driving distance of Frederick County.

Fall Festivals in Frederick Maryland

1. Brookfield Pumpkins

Brookfield Pumpkins
8302 Ramsburg Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(301) 898-3527

Dates: 9/28/24 to 10/31/24
Days/Times: Monday-Thursday 3-6pm, Friday & Saturday 10-6pm, Sunday 12-6pm
Features:

• Food trucks
• Corn maze
• Ice cream

2. Gaver Farm Fall Fun Fest

Gaver Farm
5501 Detrick Rd
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(301) 865-3515

Dates: 8/5/24 to 11/5/24
Days/Times: Daily, 10am-6pm
Features:

• Pick Your Own pumpkins
• Hayrides
• Farm fresh food stands
• Corn maze
• Farm animals
• Mini mazes
• Giant slides
• Jumping pillows
• Pedal karts
• Games
• Over 60 family-fun farm attractions

3. Green Meadows Petting Farm

Green Meadows Petting Farm
10102 Fingerboard Rd
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(301) 865-9203

Dates/Times: 9/28/24-9/29/24 Weekends Only 10am-4:30pm, 10/2/24-10/31/24 Wednesdays-Sundays 10am-4:30pm
Features:

• Pick your own pumpkins
• Free pumpkin
• 200+ Farm animals
• Hay rides
• Pig races
• Animal feeding
• Play areas
• Giant slides
• Rubber duck races
• Corn crib play silo
• Wood tractor

4. Jumbo’s Pumpkin Patch

Jumbo’s Pumpkin Patch
6521 Holter Rd
Middletown, MD 21769
(301) 371-6874

Dates: 9/21/24-10/31/24
Days/Times: Daily 10am-6pm
Features:

• Pick your own pumpkins
• Hayrides
• Corn maze
• Fall market
• Kids play areas
• Petting zoo
• Craft attic
• Jumping pillow
• Pony rides
• Face painting
• Corn cannon

5. Magnolia Meadow Farms

Magnolia Meadow Farms
13001 Creagerstown Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(301) 606-4086

Dates: 9/21/24-10/27/24
Days/Times: Saturdays 10am-8pm, Sundays 10am-6pm

• Pick your own pumpkins, gourds & sunflowers
• Corn Maze
• Mini Ziplines
• Farm animals
• Apple cannons
• Pedal carts
• Jumping pillow
• Mountain Slides
• Moo Choo Train
• Maryland’s largest corn maze
• Concessions
• Farm Market
• Live Music
• Private Campfires
• Birthday Parties

6. Mayne’s Tree Farm

Mayne’s Tree Farm
3420 Buckeystown Pike
Buckeystown, MD 21717
(301) 662-4320

Dates: 10/1/24-10/31/24
Days/Times: Weekdays 10am-6pm, Weekends 10am-5pm
Features:

• Pick your own pumpkins
• Hayrides To The Patch
• Corn Maze
• Apple Cider
• Scarecrow Making
• Straw Jumpin
• Antique Tractor Display

7. Summers Farm

Summers Farm
7503 Hollow Rd.
Middletown, MD 21769
(301) 304-3031

Dates: 9/14/24-10/31/24
Days/Times: September: Thursdays 1-7pm, Fridays 1-9:30pm, Saturdays 10am-9:30pm, Sundays 10am-7pm
October: Mondays (varying start times – see calendar), Wednesdays, Thursdays 1-7pm, Fridays 1-9:30pm, Saturdays, 10am-9:30pm, Sundays 10am-7pm
Features:

• Pick your own pumpkins
• 45+ Fall fun activities
• Pumpkin train
• Wagon rides
• Fireworks every Friday & Saturday night (10/1 to 10/23)
• Campfire rentals
• Farm fresh eats
• Themed weekends
• Entertainment
• Giant slides
• Barnyard animals

8. Valley View Acres

Valley View Acres
4005 Valley View Rd
Middletown, MD 21769

Dates: Mid-September 2024 to Early October 2024 (Dates to be announced soon)
Days/Times: Weekends 9am to 3pm
Features:

• Pick your own pumpkins
• Pick your own sunflowers, wildflowers & zinnias
• Primitive craft barn
• Food & drink
• Local vendors & artisans
• Pumpkin painting
• Build your own scarecrow
• Kids activities
• Yard games

Fall Festivals Within Driving Distance of Frederick County Maryland

1. Antietam Pumpkins (31 miles from Frederick)

Antietam Pumpkins
4402 Harpers Ferry Rd
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
(301) 465-9070

Dates: 9/28/24-10/27/24
Days/Times: Fridays, 2-6pm, Saturdays & Sundays, 10am-5pm
Features:

• Pick-your-own pumpkins
• Food trucks
• Live music
• Hayrides
• Corn maze

2. Baughers Orchard & Farm (28 miles from Frederick)

Baughers Orchard & Farm
1015 Baugher Rd
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 857-0111

Dates: 10/1/24-10/31/24
Days/Times: Saturdays & Sundays, 10am-5pm
Features:

• Pick-your-own pumpkins
• Make your own scarecrow
• Petting Zoo
• Hayrides
• Live music
• Play areas
• Scenic wagon rides
• Baugher’s Orchard Market

3. Butler’s Orchard (22 miles from Frederick)

Butler’s Orchard
22222 Davis Mill Rd
Germantown, MD 20876
(301) 428-0444

Dates: 9/21/24-11/3/24
Days/Times: Wednesday-Friday 1-6pm, Saturday/Sunday/Columbus Day 9am-6pm
Features:

• Pick your own pumpkins
• Farm market
• Hayrides
• Jump pads
• Jump in the hayloft
• Barnyard buddies
• Corn maze
• Live music
• Playground
• Spider Web
• Corn box
• Straw maze
• Giant slides
• Cornhole games
• Pedal tractors
• Pumpkin canon
• Pony rides
• Face painting

4. Cox Farms (48 miles from Frederick)

Cox Farms
15621 Braddock Rd
Centreville, VA 20120
(703) 830-4121

Dates: 9/14/24-9/23/24 Weekends Only, 9/26/24-11/5/24 Thurs-Mon
Days/Times: Sept/Oct 10am-6pm, November 10am-5pm, Closed Tues/Wed
Features:

• Live music
• Milking demos
• Farm chores
• Hayride
• Tunnels
• Giant slides
• Swings
• Corn maze
• Tractor museum
• Imaginature Trail
• Local tastings
• Cox’s Mining Company
• Farm animals
• Foamhenge
• Corner Market
• Kiddie Zone

5. Great Country Farms (38 miles from Frederick)

Great Country Farms
34345 Snickersville Turnpike
Bluemont, VA 20135
(540) 554-2073

Dates: 10/1/24-10/31/24
Days/Times: Daily 10am-5pm
Features:

• Pick your own pumpkins
• Wagon rides
• Pig races
• Cider pressing demos
• Dino shows
• Marshmallow roasting
• Live music
• Pumpkin cannons
• Cow train
• 12 acre play area
• Corn maze
• Barn animals
• Putt Putt course
• Food
• Farm market

6. Homestead Farm (28 miles from Frederick)

Homestead Farm
15604 Sugarland Rd
Poolesville, MD 20837
(301) 977-3761

Dates: Late September to 10/31/24
Days/Times: Daily 9am to 5pm
Features:

• Pick your own pumpkins
• Hayrides Saturdays & Sundays 10am to 4pm
• Farm animals
• Picnic tables
• Pond area
• Refreshment stand (Saturdays & Sundays)
• Market

7. Larriland Farm (22 miles from Frederick)

Larriland Farm
2415 Woodbine Rd
Woodbine, MD 21797
(410) 442-2605

Dates: Late September to 11/3/24
Days/Times: Tuesday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday & Sunday, 9am-5pm
Features:

• Pick your own pumpkins
• Hayrides
• Straw maze
• Boo Barn
• Food trucks

8. Local Homestead Products LLC (20 miles from Frederick)

Local Homestead Products LLC
2425 Marston Rd
New Windsor, MD 21776
(410) 635-2011

Dates: 9/27/24-10/27/24
Days/Times: Fridays 12-6pm, Saturdays 9am-7pm & Sundays 10am-5pm
Features:

• Pick your own pumpkins
• Covered wagon rides
• Dance performances
• Pumpkin carving
• Corn maze
• Farm market
• Greenhouse
• Playground
• Food trucks
• Fire pits
• Live music

9. Maize Quest Fun Park (85 miles from Frederick)

Maize Quest Fun Park
2885 New Park Road Suite MQ
New Park, PA 17352
(866) 935-6738

Dates: 8/31/24-11/3/24
Days/Times: 8/31/24-9/22/24 Saturdays, 10am-4pm, Sundays, 1pm-6pm
9/28/24-11/3/24 Fridays & Saturdays 10am-10pm, Sundays 1-7pm
Features:

• Pick your own pumpkins
• Giant cornfield maze
• Bamboo maze
• Barnyard board game
• Campfires
• Corn box
• Corn maze tower
• Cow train
• Gem mining
• Geocaching
• Gift shop
• Hidden gem railroad
• Kids play areas
• Slides
• Pedal carts
• Snack bar

10. Maryland Corn Maze (54 miles from Frederick)

Maryland Corn Maze
389 Gambrills Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(240) 398-6430

Dates: 9/14/24-11/3/24
Days/Times: Weekends 10am to 7pm, , Monday (Columbus Day) 9:30am to 3:30pm, Last 3 Saturdays of October 9:30am to 9:30pm, Weekdays by appointment
Features:

• Pick your own pumpkins
• Corn maze
• Bounce pad
• Petting zoo
• Hayrides
• Zipline
• Pedal tractors
• Slides
• General store
• Themed weekends
• Festival food

11. Rock Hill Orchard (17 miles from Frederick)

Rock Hill Orchard
28600 Ridge Rd
Mt Airy, MD 21771
(301) 831-7427

Dates: 9/23/24-10/31/24
Days/Times: Weekends 10am-6pm
Features:

• Pick your own pumpkins
• Pick your own apples
• Corn maze
• Pumpkin cannon
• Hayrides
• Ice cream
• Apple cider donuts
• Visit the calves

12. Sharp’s at Waterford (28 miles from Frederick)

Sharp’s at Waterford
4003 Jennings Chapel Rd
Brookeville, MD 20833
(410) 489-2572

Dates: 9/28/24-11/8/24
Days/Times: Monday-Thursday 10am-4pm, Friday-Sunday 10am-5pm
Features:

• Pick your own pumpkins
• Farm animals
• Country store
• Corn maze
• Food trucks
• Breweries
• Farm tours
• Themed weekends

Finally, wherever you go, be sure to soak in this fall season to the fullest and have an incredible time!

Oh! And don’t forget to make some pumpkin pie!

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