Germantown

45th Annual Pumpkin Festival Taking Place Now at Butler’s Orchard

The 45th annual Pumpkin Festival at Butler’s Orchard, located at 22222 Davis Mill Road in Germantown, is happening now through November 2. The festival offers a wide range of fall activities and entertainment for families and visitors of all ages.

Admission includes entry to Pick Your Own Pumpkins, with pumpkins priced at $0.79 per pound, as well as hayrides, which run until 5:30 p.m. Guests can also enjoy the Hilltop Hop Jump Pads, playgrounds, a hayloft jumping area, and the chance to meet Barnyard Buddies. Other attractions include a twisted corn maze, live music on select days, giant slides, a corn pool, straw maze, spiderweb climb, corn hole games, and pedal tractors.

The festival runs Wednesdays through Fridays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are available online at Butler’s Orchard’s website.

In addition to the included attractions, some activities require an extra fee. These include the Pumpkin Cannon, available on weekends for $7 per shot or $10 for two shots, as well as pony rides offered September 27 through October 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for $8 and up. Face painting starts at $10, while Mini Diggers rides are $3 for three minutes. Visitors can also pick their own pumpkins for $0.79 per pound.