Granary Road Harvest Fair & Pumpkin Hunt

Fall festival · Alberta — Canadian Rockies

Granary Road, the farm park and market south of Calgary, spends four fall weekends on its Harvest Fair and Pumpkin Hunt. Admission includes a tractor ride to the pumpkin patch and a pumpkin to take home, plus a farmers market, pony rides and mini golf.

Best for: A full day out for Calgary-area families

Don’t miss

  • Tractor ride to the pumpkin patch
  • Four weekends of fall programming
  • Farmers market on site

Plan your visit

2026 dates not confirmed This one runs a season rather than opening year-round, and hasn’t published a full 2026 window yet. Check the website before setting out.

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2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: September 28–October 2

Color builds from September 15 · mostly bare by October 19

Color starts: September 15Peak: September 30Bare: October 19AugustDecember

Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Granary Road Harvest Fair & Pumpkin Hunt’s own coordinates and elevation (1101 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.

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Frequently asked

When does Granary Road Harvest Fair & Pumpkin Hunt peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for September 28–October 2 (best estimate September 30). Color starts around September 15 and is mostly bare by October 19.
What is Granary Road Harvest Fair & Pumpkin Hunt best for?
A full day out for Calgary-area families.
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