Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival
Fall festival · Bradenton · Florida
For three October weekends this working farm east of Bradenton throws its long-running Pumpkin Festival, an old-school country fair of craft vendors, live music, hay rides, a petting zoo and a corn maze on the pasture. The 2026 dates are October 10-11, 17-18 and 24-25.
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Plan your visit
Saturdays and Sundays across three October weekends.
Dates from the official announcement — always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: December 1–December 5
Color builds from November 18 · mostly bare by December 29
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (25 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Oct 10 – Oct 25. Saturdays and Sundays across three October weekends.. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for December 1–December 5 (best estimate December 3). Color starts around November 18 and is mostly bare by December 29.
- What is Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival best for?
- Tampa Bay families after an old-fashioned country fall festival.
- How do I get to Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival?
- Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival is in Bradenton. The closest city is Tampa, about 36 mi away. It's part of Florida's fall lineup.
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