Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party
Fall festival · Queen Creek · Arizona
For over 25 years this Queen Creek farm has run the East Valley's big October harvest party, with a four-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay rides, pig races and chili. Schnepf's own site says the farm "transforms into a harvest wonderland" every October.
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Color nearby peaks: November 23–November 27
Color builds from November 8 · mostly bare by December 19
Sampled at Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party’s own coordinates and elevation (445 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 52 weather points across Arizona, nudged 4 days earlier to match 1 published peak date from flagstaffarizona.org and fs.usda.gov. This year's weather has the peak running 1 day earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party
Good color holds through about December 4, giving you roughly 26 days from the first turn to past peak. It sits at 1,460 ft, high enough to turn before the valleys do.
It is roughly 32 mi out of Phoenix. The venue has not published its 2026 dates yet, so check before you drive out.
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Frequently asked
- When does Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 23–November 27 (best estimate November 25). Color starts around November 8 and is mostly bare by December 19.
- How do I get to Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party?
- Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party is in Queen Creek. The closest city is Phoenix, about 32 mi away. It's part of Arizona's fall lineup.
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