Gary's Farm Fest
Fall festival · Grantville · Kansas
Founded by Gary and Julie Starr in 1993 and hosting a fall festival since 2000, this Grantville farm between Topeka and Lawrence spreads over 30 attractions across its acres, including a corn maze, pumpkin patch, pig races and an after-dark Trail of Lights. Its 2026 Fall Season runs Sept. 25 through Oct. 31.
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Plan your visit
Fri 5-10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed weekdays; Oct 3 private
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 20–October 24
Color builds from October 14 · mostly bare by November 13
Sampled at Gary's Farm Fest’s own coordinates and elevation (263 m) rather than a regional average.
Kansas is sampled at 39 weather points, and that answer already agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com, so nothing is added to it. Against Kansas's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 7 days earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to Gary's Farm Fest
The color window runs about 17 days, holding until around October 31.
From Kansas City it is about 50 mi, close enough for a morning drive.
Gary's Farm Fest on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Gary's Farm Fest open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 25 – Oct 31. Fri 5-10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed weekdays; Oct 3 private. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Gary's Farm Fest 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 Gary's Farm Fest?
- Gary's Farm Fest is in Grantville. The closest city is Kansas City, about 50 mi away. It's part of Kansas's fall lineup.
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