3 Best Pumpkin Patch Fall Festivals in Wisconsin
Jump to: 1. E&T Pumpkin Junction 2. Warm Belly Farm - Cottage Grove 3. Basse's Farms
The 3 best pumpkin patch fall festivals in Wisconsin are E&T Pumpkin Junction, Warm Belly Farm - Cottage Grove and Basse's Farms — farms tagged for a dedicated festival weekend, running their full lineup of attractions, food vendors and live music at once, alongside the pumpkins. Below, each gets a closer look — what it offers, how it's rated, and how to get there — followed by answers to the questions we hear most about visiting. See every pumpkin patch we track in Wisconsin, or browse fall festivals in every state on our Fall Festivals near me page.
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E&T Pumpkin Junction
E&T Pumpkin Junction in De Pere takes the top spot, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 26 reviews. Visitors come here for fall festival and food and drinks.
1844 Wrightstown Rd, 54115
Fall festivalFood and drinksE&T Pumpkin Junction is ranked #1 on this list, located at 1844 Wrightstown Rd, De Pere, WI, 54115. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 26 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near De Pere. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for fall festival and food and drinks, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for E&T Pumpkin Junction yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. E&T Pumpkin Junction is one of the farms we track with a fall festival, which typically means a festival weekend is the farm operating at full capacity: every attraction open, food vendors on site, live music, and frequently craft or produce markets. it is the best day to visit if you want the complete experience…
Hours aren't listed for E&T Pumpkin Junction in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for E&T Pumpkin Junction either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for E&T Pumpkin Junction can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
E&T Pumpkin Junction sits, near De Pere, WI, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on E&T Pumpkin Junction's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Warm Belly Farm - Cottage Grove
Warm Belly Farm - Cottage Grove, out in Cottage Grove, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 136 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and u-pick pumpkins.
4311 Vilas Hope Rd, 53527
Corn mazeU-pick pumpkinsFall festivalFarm storeWarm Belly Farm - Cottage Grove is ranked #2 on this list, located at 4311 Vilas Hope Rd, Cottage Grove, WI, 53527. It carries a 4.8-out-of-5 rating on Google from 136 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Cottage Grove. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, u-pick pumpkins, fall festival and farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Warm Belly Farm - Cottage Grove yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Garden center offering a seasonal setup and a fall festival with a corn maze." Warm Belly Farm - Cottage Grove is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Based on its public listing, Warm Belly Farm - Cottage Grove is typically open Friday 10AM-6PM, Saturday 10AM-6PM, Sunday 10AM-4PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Warm Belly Farm - Cottage Grove either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Warm Belly Farm - Cottage Grove can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Warm Belly Farm - Cottage Grove sits, near Cottage Grove, WI, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Warm Belly Farm - Cottage Grove's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Basse's Farms
Basse's Farms near Colgate rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,384 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and fall festival.
3190 County Rd Q, 53017
Corn mazeFall festivalFarm storeBasse's Farms is ranked #3 on this list, located at 3190 County Rd Q, Colgate, WI, 53017. It carries a 4.5-out-of-5 rating on Google from 1,384 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Colgate. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, fall festival and farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Basse's Farms yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Kid-friendly farm with a corn maze and pony rides, plus pumpkin picking." Basse's Farms is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Based on its public listing, Basse's Farms is typically open Monday 10AM-5PM, Tuesday 10AM-5PM, Wednesday 10AM-5PM, Thursday 10AM-5PM, Friday 10AM-5PM, Saturday 10AM-5PM, Sunday 10AM-5PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Basse's Farms either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Basse's Farms can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Basse's Farms sits in Colgate County, near Colgate, WI, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Basse's Farms's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
E&T Pumpkin Junction is our top pick for a pumpkin patch fall festival in Wisconsin, rated 5.0 out of 5, with Warm Belly Farm - Cottage Grove and Basse's Farms rounding out the list. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and festival dates, pricing and what's actually running can shift week to week — always confirm directly with the farm before you drive out. For more options, see every pumpkin patch we track in Wisconsin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pumpkin patch fall festival in Wisconsin?
Based on rating and review volume, E&T Pumpkin Junction ranks first among the pumpkin patch fall festivals we track in Wisconsin, with a 5.0-out-of-5 rating. See the full breakdown above, or its full listing for hours and directions.
What actually happens at a pumpkin patch fall festival?
A festival weekend is the farm running at full capacity — every attraction open at once, food vendors on site, live music, and frequently a craft or produce market, on top of the regular pumpkin patch. It's the best day to visit for the complete experience, and the busiest day to visit if you'd rather have a quiet field and a short line.
Do fall festivals cost extra?
Sometimes. Festival weekends are the days a farm is most likely to charge a higher gate price or require advance tickets, since every attraction is running. Confirm current pricing directly with the farm — it's not a field we track, and it changes year to year more than regular admission does.
When are fall festival weekends usually held?
Typically a handful of specific weekends in the back half of the season, rather than the whole season — often concentrated in October. Exact dates vary farm to farm, so check the listing or the farm's own site directly before planning a trip around one.
Are these fall festivals good for young kids?
Generally yes — festival weekends bundle in the kid-oriented attractions a farm runs alongside everything else. Check the listings above for feature tags like a petting zoo or play area, and call ahead if you're planning specifically around a young child's attention span in a bigger crowd.