Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival
Pumpkin patch · Mesa · Arizona
Vertuccio Farms runs its fall festival from October 2 through 31, 2026, turning this working farm east of Phoenix into a pumpkin patch with hayrides, farm animals, and food trucks. It is a straightforward, kid-friendly stop in Mesa for an afternoon outdoors once the desert heat finally breaks.
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Plan your visit
Wed-Thu 3-9pm, Fri-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 12-7pm; closed Mon-Tue except last week of Oct
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 19–November 23
Color builds from November 8 · mostly bare by December 15
Sampled at Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (403 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 3 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival
Good color holds through about November 30, giving you roughly 22 days from the first turn to past peak. It sits at 1,322 ft, high enough to turn before the valleys do.
From Phoenix it is about 24 mi, close enough for a morning drive.
Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Arizona, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Oct 2 – Oct 31. Wed-Thu 3-9pm, Fri-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 12-7pm; closed Mon-Tue except last week of Oct. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 19–November 23 (best estimate November 21). Color starts around November 8 and is mostly bare by December 15.
- How do I get to Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival?
- Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival is in Mesa. The closest city is Phoenix, about 24 mi away. It's part of Arizona's fall lineup.
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