Cross E Ranch Fall Festival
Fall festival · Salt Lake City · Utah
A working ranch on Salt Lake City's north edge that turns over to an adventure farm each fall: corn maze, pumpkin patch, pig racing, zip lines and archery, all included in one admission. Closed Sundays, and it shuts at 5pm on Halloween.
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Plan your visit
Preview Sept 18-19, then Sept 25-Oct 31; closed Sundays; closes 5pm Halloween
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 10–October 14
Color builds from September 29 · mostly bare by November 3
Sampled at Cross E Ranch Fall Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (1285 m) rather than a regional average.
46 weather points cover Utah, and the model shifts their answer 5 days earlier, which is what it takes to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. How the forecast works
When to go to Cross E Ranch Fall Festival
You get about 22 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 21. That runs roughly 2 days earlier than the rest of Utah. The elevation is 4,216 ft, which pulls the turn earlier.
It is in Salt Lake City, close enough to reach without planning a drive around it.
Cross E Ranch Fall Festival on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Cross E Ranch Fall Festival open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 18 – Oct 31. Preview Sept 18-19, then Sept 25-Oct 31; closed Sundays; closes 5pm Halloween. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Cross E Ranch Fall Festival peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 10–October 14 (best estimate October 12). Color starts around September 29 and is mostly bare by November 3.
- How do I get to Cross E Ranch Fall Festival?
- Cross E Ranch Fall Festival is in Salt Lake City. The closest city is Salt Lake City, about 6 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Utah's fall lineup.
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