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Pumpkinville celebrates 57 years of fall fun with Sept. 13 opening day
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Pumpkinville celebrates 57 years of fall fun with Sept. 13 opening day

GREAT VALLEY — Voted Buffalo’s Best Pumpkin Patch by the people of Western New York, Pumpkinville kicks off its 57th season with a special buy one, get one (BOGO) offer on individual season passes.

The family farm opens Saturday, Sept. 13, and will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct. 31.

Located at 4844 Sugartown Road, Pumpkinville is a 225-acre family farm featuring pumpkins, squash, gourds and corn available for guests to pick and purchase as well as over 35 attractions for all ages — including pumpkin picking, the classic Corn Barn and hands-on activities designed to make every fall day a memorable one.

The farm’s mission is to give every guest “A Great Day in Great Valley.” Each year, new attractions and special events are added to give families a tradition that feels both familiar and refreshingly unique.

New attractions this season are the Jack & Jennie Junction interactive donkey exhibit, where guests can pet, feed and learn all about the farm’s pet donkeys — including a brand-new foal born in July — and the Rat Maze, where kids can climb, twist and wind their way through a fun and challenging course.

“We are thrilled to open our gates for a 57th season,” said Diane Pawlowski, who co-owns Pumpkinville with her husband, Dan. “This year’s new attractions — Jack & Jennie Junction and the Rat Maze — make Pumpkinville more magical than ever.”

A young boy surveys the Goat Pen at Pumpkinville.

Returning favorites include the Pumpkinville Express Train; Pumpkin’ Jumpin’ Pillow; Corn Maze (part of the Sesame Street Road Trip Across America; Goat Mountain; Gem Mining, where bags of sand turn up gems inside; the Birds and Bees, where guests can hold baby chicks and see bees making honey; and a hayride.

The Fun Zone contains the Happy Horse Carousel, Giant Slide, the Pumpkinville Feed Mill Obstacle Course, Paintball, Apple Blaster and Candy Cannon. The Pumpkinville Grill offers a delicious menu featuring fresh donuts, cider slushies and chicken barbecue on weekends.

Back for his second season is Eric Jones, world-famous pumpkin carver, TV personality and Guinness World Record holder. Guests can enjoy his interactive live pumpkin sculpting shows every Sunday starting Sept. 21 from 1-6 p.m. Adults can unwind at the Beer Garden, which includes local brews from Ellicottville Brewing Co., wines from Winery of Ellicottville and two big-screen TVs.

“As the oldest pumpkin farm in New York state, our goal has always been to help families create fall memories that last a lifetime,” Pawlowski said.

Pumpkinville is offering a limited-time BOGO deal on individual season passes. Use code BOGO2025 at checkout online to redeem. Daily admission and Family 4-Pack tickets are also available for advance purchase at www.pumpkinville.com.

Pumpkinville is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through October 31, closing at 5 p.m. that day. Admission is not required to access the front farm market, food court or retail gift shop. Pumpkinville is now a fully cashless venue, accepting credit cards, debit cards and Pumpkinville gift cards. If guests need to use cash, they may still do so at the front gate pay-stand.

Passengers traverse the grounds on the Pumpkinville Express.

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