Fall is a special time in Orillia & Lake Country, and there’s no better way to embrace the season than with a visit to Chappell Farms Pumpkin Festival. Running from September 19th – October 31st, this annual fall celebration has become a favourite family tradition, welcoming visitors to the farm for pumpkin picking, animal encounters, entertainment and plenty of opportunities to make lasting memories.
A Fall Tradition
For many families, a visit to Chappell Farms is part of their annual fall routine. Year after year, generations return to the farm to enjoy the sights and sounds of autumn before heading out to the pumpkin patch to find that perfect pumpkin. But the Pumpkin Festival is about much more than just picking a pumpkin. It offers the perfect opportunity for families to spend time together and immerse themselves in an authentic farm experience.
Visitors can hop aboard a wagon ride into the pumpkin patch, tour the farm, enjoy live entertainment, and get up close with a variety of barnyard animals at the petting zoo. Be sure to keep an eye out for Hank the Highland Cow, the beloved mascot of Chappell Farms and a local legend.
Along with the animal encounters, visitors can enjoy a live magic show featuring Magician Frank, adding a little extra entertainment to a day at the farm.
Meet the Animals and Learn Something New
This year, the farm experience gets even more educational with new information throughout the animal areas. Families can learn more about the animals they meet, including their breeds, heritage, unique characteristics and fun facts. It’s an opportunity for children to discover something new while experiencing farm life firsthand, and for parents to enjoy watching their kids connect with the animals and their surroundings.
More Than Pumpkin Picking
What makes the Chappell Farms Pumpkin Festival special is the way it brings together so many of the things families love about fall. From the wagon ride and pumpkin patch to the animals, educational experiences and live entertainment, there’s something for visitors of all ages. Most importantly, it’s a chance to create the kind of fun fall traditions that families return to year after year.
This fall, make a day of it and enjoy the Pumpkin Festival at Chappell Farms, a classic autumn experience filled with pumpkins, furry farm friends, entertainment and memories waiting to be made.
