Are you pining for a fun fall experience in the middle of the desert? Have you wondered which Tucson pumpkin patch is best for you and your family?
Scroll below for a comparison of the two pumpkin patch experiences in Southern Arizona and what makes each of them stand out.
Apple Annie's Pumpkin Celebration & Corn Maze
Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins is a family farming operation that has been around since the mid 1980's - and they keep improving their property each year.
Enjoy old-fashioned family fun when you pick your own pumpkins, fall vegetables, and apples.
- LOCATION: ORCHARD is located at 2081 W. Hardy Rd, Willcox. PRODUCE & PUMPKINS is located at 6405 W Williams Rd., Wilcox (approximately 1.5 hours from Tucson)
- DATES/TIMES: Apple Annie's Orchard is open daily, 8:00am-5:00pm (July & August) and 9:00am-5:00pm (September & October). Apple Annie's Produce and Pumpkins is open daily, 7:00am-5:00pm (July & August) and 9:00am-5:00pm (September & October). Check the website for complete details.
- COST: Admission is FREE, but you will want to bring cash or another method of payment to take a hayride, wander through the corn maze, and/or purchase food & drinks.
- WHAT STANDS OUT: largest corn maze in Southern AZ; plentiful photo spots; sunflower field; opens early; no charge for parking or admission
- BEST FOR: picking your own fruit and vegetables, purchasing homemade gifts and desserts
- SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Apple Annie's on Facebook.
Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival
Marana Pumpkin Patch offers 50 acres of family fun.
Admission includes:
- Cornado Swing*
- Corn Flyer*
- Corn Maze
- Cyclone Swing*
- Farm Animals
- Farm Playland
- Diesel Train
- Honey Bear Spinner
- Jumping Pillow
- Mini Diggers
- Mini Tractors
- Paddle Boats
- Pig Races
- Super Slide
- Trikes
*Wristband required to ride.
- LOCATION: 14950 N Trico Rd, Marana (~30 minutes NW of Downtown Tucson)
- DATES/TIMES: October 5-27. Hours are THURS and FRI, 3:00pm-7:00pm, SAT and SUN 9:00am-7:00pm.
- COST: Admission to the Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival is $20-$23/person on Thursdays, $22-$25/person on Fridays, and $25-$27/person on Saturdays & Sundays. Kids, ages 2 and under, get in free.
- WHAT STANDS OUT: only jumping pillow in town; pig races; LOTS of kiddie rides; petting zoo with ponies, lambs, and miniature donkeys
- BEST FOR: families with small children
- SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Marana Pumpkin Patch on Facebook.
OTHER PUMPKIN PATCHES AROUND ARIZONA
Willing to drive 2-4 hours to visit a pumpkin patch? Here are three other amazing Arizona options to consider for 2024:
- Pumpkin & Chili Party at Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek, AZ. Hayrides, sunflower fields, roller coaster, ropes course, zip line, jumping pillow, petting zoo, pig races, dog show, corn maze, carousel, mini ferris wheel, mini golf, family museum. Oct 3-31.
- Pumpkin Fest & Corn Maze at Mortimer Farms in Dewey, AZ: Guests will enjoy farm-inspired rides, animal encounter, farm to table concessions, corn maze, pumpkin patch, and the pick-your-own experience. On weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Columbus Day), guests will also enjoy hayrides, food vendors, amazing shows, and entertainment (fire dancers, danger circus show, music, magic show, trick riding motocross, karaoke, barn dance). Sept 27-Oct 27.
- Vertuccio Farms in Mesa, AZ: 5 acre corn maze, mini-golf, giant jump pad, giant tube roll, mini zip line, extreme air pillow, giant tube slide, giant hay climb, spider-web climb, duck races, 1 barrel train ride, animal area, pumpkin bowling, and pallet maze. Now Open-Oct 31.
Which Tucson pumpkin patch is best? That depends on where you live and what kind of experience you are looking for. Apple Annie's and Marana Pumpkin Patch are both worth a visit this fall.
OF NOTE: We also have a page about Tucson corn mazes and Fall Fun in Tucson!
