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Country Pumpkins – A Fun Fall Adventure in Dry Ridge, KY

Country Pumpkins is a family farm with a fall festival, corn maze, and a pumpkin patch.

This farm has become a local favorite for families who visit annually during the fall, from Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

pumpkin house at Country Pumpkins

Thanks again to Country Pumpkins for hosting our visit. This article contains affiliate links.

couple on hayride at Country Pumpkins in Dry Ridge KY

Country Pumpkins is a great place to visit on a fall day on a 250-acre dairy farm.

cow at Country Pumpkins in Dry Ridge KY

How Much is Admission to Country Pumpkins?

Country Pumpkins has free admission and includes the following:

  • Pumpkin shopping area and gift shop
  • Kiddie corn maze
  • Sand play area
  • Some of the photo areas
Country Pumpkins

*You can access additional activities for a fee.

Corn maze at Country Pumpkins

When is Country Pumpkins Open?

Country Pumpkins is open from September 7th- October 31st, 2024

  • Monday 4PM- 7PM
  • Tuesday – CLOSED
  • Wednesday – 4PM-7PM
  • Thursday – 4PM – 7PM
  • Friday – 2PM – 7PM
  • Saturday – 10 AM- 7 PM
  • Sunday 12 PM- 5 PM
hayride at Country Pumpkins

Country Pumpkins Fun Pass (Friday PM, Saturday, and Sunday Only)

The Fun Pass is $22 and includes:

  • Admission to Pumpkin Ridge (includes Petting Zoo, Giant Slides, NEW Fairy Tale Trail, Mini Maze, Swings, Corn Boxes, unlimited shots at Hillbilly Hoops, photo spots, Pumpkin House photo spot, and Loft Indoor Play Area!)
  • Hayride – (25-minute wagon ride does not include a pumpkin)
  • Barrel Train Ride (1 ride. Kids 12 and under only)
  • Turbo Slide (slide all day)
  • 4-Acre Corn Maze with a scavenger hunt
  • Chunkin’ Pumpkin (launch 4 pumpkins)
  • New Adventure Barn

*Rides and the corn maze are weather permitting.

barrel train ride at Country Pumpkins

Ala Cart Activities – Friday PM, Saturday, and Sunday Only

You can purchase an individual activity for the following activities:

  • Hayride
  • Barrel Train Ride
Petting zoo at Country Pumpkins

Pumpkin Ridge Activities (Open Daily Except Tuesdays)

The Pumpkin Ridge Pass is $8 and includes access to the following areas:

  • Pumpkin Ridge
  • Petting Zoo
  • Giant Slides
  • Corn Box
  • Hillbilly Hoops
  • Swings
  • Fairy Tale Trail
  • Mini Maze
  • Photo spots
  • Pumpkin House photo spot
  • Loft Indoor Play Area
  • New Adventure Barn

(*This ticket does NOT include a hayride or pumpkins. Pumpkins can be purchased from Pumpkin Ridge for $6 each.)

pumpkin launch at Country Pumpkin

Ala Cart Activities Open 6 Days a Week

You can purchase an individual ticket for the following activities:

  • Turbo Slide
  • Corn Maze
  • Chunkin’ Pumpkin (4 pumpkins on the Pumpkin Chunkin’ launcher)
Country Pumpkins in Dry Ridge KY

Concessions at the Country Pumpkins Snack Shake

If you want to grab a snack or meal during your visit there are several options at the Snack Shack concession onsite during the weekend.

Hot mini donut at Country Pumpkins

The Country Pumpkins Snack Shack includes:

  • Harvest Carmel Apple Slushies
  • Kettle Corn
  • Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
  • Iced Coffee
  • Hamburgers
  • Hot dogs
  • Hot mini donuts
  • Funnel cakes
  • Nachos
  • Snacks
  • Candy
  • Fudge
  • Cold drinks

*The hot foods are only available at the Snack Shack on Saturdays and Sundays.

 U Pick Pumpkin Country Pumpkins in Dry Ridge KY

Select U-Pick Pumpkin Patch Days

If you like to pick your own pumpkin each fall you’ll want to get tickets for the U-Pick Pumpkin Patch Days.

pumpkin patch at Country Pumpkins in Dry Ridge KY

The activity takes around 45 minutes and most pumpkins are carving size. There is a wide variety of shapes and sizes to choose from.

woman at  U Pick Pumpkin Country Pumpkins in Dry Ridge KY

U-Pick Pumpkin Dates and Times

The U-pick pumpkin days are on Saturdays and Sundays at select times until they sell out.

barn at Country Pumpkins in Dry Ridge KY

Cost for U-Pick Pumpkins

The cost is $11 per person, including a hayride to the pumpkin patch and a pumpkin.

man at pumpkin patch at Country Pumpkins in Dry Ridge KY

You’ll want to arrive early to secure your spot and tickets must be purchased at the ticket counter.

Children 1 and under are free, but won’t receive a pumpkin.

fire pit at Country Pumpkins

Seasonal Special Events at Country Pumpkins

Check the calendar for upcoming special events.

A few of the highlights include:

  • U-Pick Pumpkin Days
  • Flavors of Fall Dinner
  • Fall Vendor Fair
  • Country Fireside Nights
  • Candy Express Barrel Train

You can also book a birthday party at the farm.

barrel train ride at Country Pumpkins in Dry Ridge KY

Field Trips at Country Pumpkins

Country Pumpkins offers schools educational field trips Monday- Friday from September 11th to October 30th. The field trips typically last around 3 hours and begin between 9- 10 AM.

Field trips must be scheduled in advance through a request form for a field trip online. Groups must be at least 25 people. Country Pumpkins can host groups of up to 300 people.

cow at Country Pumpkins

 School Field Trip Activities at Country Pumpkins:

The following activities are included in $8 field trip admission:

  • Hayride or Barrel Train Ride
  • Dairy Farm Tour
  • Milking Demo
  • Dairy Diet Lesson
  • Calf Nursery
  • Bottlefeed a Calf
  • Kiddie Corn Maze
  • Turbo Slide
  • Petting Zoo
  • Sand Tunnels
  • Play Area
  • Fun Photo Spots
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Loft Indoor Play Area
  • Free Mini Pumpkin

*Bus drivers and teachers are free.

kids activity at Country Pumpkins

Homeschool Farm Tour Days in 2024

Homeschool Field Trips dates are 9/20, 9/23, 9/25, 10/4, 10/7 (1-4 PM), and 10/14.

The tour lasts 3 hours and includes the following:

  • Hayride or barrel train ride
  • Cow milking Demo
  • Bottlefeed a Calf
  • Petting Zoo
  • Slides and Play Areas
  • Dairy Diet Lessons
  • Free Mini Pumpkin for each paying guest
  • New Adventure Barn
  • Loft Indoor Play Area and More

The fee is $8 per person in September and $9 in October, including adults and kids ages 1 year and younger are free.

Special Events at Country Pumpkins 2024

  • 9/7 – U-Pick Pumpkin Days on Saturdays and Sundays until they sell out
  • 10/5 Kettle Corn Day – (10 AM – 1 PM) free samples of homemade kettle corn
  • 10/11 Fall Fun Night – (2 PM- 9 PM) Bonfire, hayride, corn maze, pumpkin carving contest, and more! 
  • 10/12 Fall Vendor Fair (10 AM – 4 PM) Shop from 50 local vendors. Free admission and parking.
  • 10/12 Balloon Artist (12 PM – 3 PM) Balloon animals $2 each
  • 10/19 Face Painter (12 PM – 3 PM) Airbrush face painting designs for $5 or $10
  • 10/26 Candy Express Barrel Train ( 2 PM – 3 PM) – Kids 12 and under will receive a free barrel train ride and candy! Wear your costumes!
picnic tables at Country Pumpkins

There is a large picnic shelter where kids can enjoy their packed lunch or lunches can be ordered at the farm.

slide at Country Pumpkins Dry Ridge KY

Where is Country Pumpkins Located?

Country Pumpkins Farm is at 1835 Sherman Mt. Zion Road, Dry Ridge, KY.

giant chair at Country Pumpkins

Connect With Country Pumpkins

You can follow Country Pumpkins on social media on Facebook and Instagram.

aerial view at Country Pumpkins
Image credit: Country Pumpkins

Vacation Rentals At Country Pumpkins in Dry Ridge, KY

You can stay overnight at Country Pumpkins at one of the 3 vacation rentals.

cabin rental Country Pumpkins
Image credit: Sarah Sutter Photography

Swiss Hills Cottage: A tiny home with 1 bedroom/1 bath, a kitchen, a living room, and a loft that sleeps 4 people.

Alpine Hills Swiss Haven at Country Pumpkins
Image credit: Sarah Sutter Photography

Alpine Hills Swiss Haven: 1 bedroom 1 bath with a kitchen and two common areas that sleeps 7 people.

Alpine Hills Swiss Cabin at Country Pumpkins
Image credit: Country Pumpkins

Alpine Hills Swiss Cabin: 2 bedrooms 1 bath that sleeps 5 people and has a kitchen.

pumpkins at Country Pumpkins

A Country Pumpkin Fun Pass Giveaway!

I’m giving away 4 Fun Passes to Country Pumpkins. ($88 Value)

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A reminder that the Fun Pass at Country Pumpkins includes the following:

  • Admission to Pumpkin Ridge (includes Petting Zoo, Giant Slides, Fairy Tale Trail, Mini Maze, Swings, Corn Boxes, unlimited shots at Hillbilly Hoops, photo spots, Pumpkin House photo spot, and Loft Indoor Play Area!)
  • Hayride – (25-minute wagon ride does not include a pumpkin)
  • Barrel Train Ride (1 ride. Kids 12 and under only)
  • Turbo Slide (slide all day)
  • 4-Acre Corn Maze with a scavenger hunt
  • Chunkin’ Pumpkin
  • Adventure Barn

*The Country Pumpkins Fall Pass can only be used on Friday PM, Saturday, and Sunday.

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7 thoughts on “Country Pumpkins – A Fun Fall Adventure in Dry Ridge, KY”

  1. Great article! It’s nice to have all of the packages laid out prior to getting there because that can be overwhelming.! We love Country Pumpkins!

  2. We haven’t been able to visit this farm since 2019. There’s not many farms that offer hands on experiences for kids like we had growing up and I appreciate all the details this family puts into their farm.

  3. We have been wanting to check this place out for a few years but schedules just never lined up. It looks so fun!! I can tell you right now Charlotte will be all about that slide and I will beeline it to the cider donuts!

  4. My family and I love to check out different places each year, and this is one we haven’t been to! We would love to win and see it this year!

  5. We have been there before with our kids for Families With ASD outings and it was so much fun! We’re now looking forward to bringing our 19 month old granddaughter for her 1st pumpkin patch experience.

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