Gallrein Farms
Pumpkin patch · Shelbyville · Kentucky
Run for more than 30 years by Bill Jr. and Randie Gallrein, this Shelbyville farm east of Louisville closes its season with u-pick pumpkins, hayrides out to the patch, a corn maze and a petting zoo, plus a cafe and bakery.
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Color nearby peaks: October 20–October 24
Color builds from October 14 · mostly bare by November 13
Sampled at Gallrein Farms’s own coordinates and elevation (244 m) rather than a regional average.
Kentucky is sampled at 20 weather points, then moved 3 days earlier so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. This year's weather has the peak running 7 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Gallrein Farms
Good color holds through about October 31, giving you roughly 17 days from the first turn to past peak. That is about 2 days earlier than Kentucky as a whole.
Figure about 32 mi from Louisville. Cincinnati is about 69 mi out. The venue has not posted 2026 dates yet. Check their site before you go.
Gallrein Farms on the map
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Frequently asked
- When does Gallrein Farms peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 20–October 24 (best estimate October 22). Color starts around October 14 and is mostly bare by November 13.
- How do I get to Gallrein Farms?
- Gallrein Farms is in Shelbyville. The closest city is Louisville, about 32 mi away. It's part of Kentucky's fall lineup.
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