Our Story
Where Fall Becomes a Tradition
Founded in 1996 as the home of the World Pumpkin Weigh-Off, The Great Pumpkin Farm began with a single extraordinary achievement — the world's first 1,000-pound pumpkin, a Guinness World Record that put Clarence, New York on the map. What started as a celebration of that record quickly grew into something far bigger: a beloved fall tradition for families across Western New York and beyond.
Today, The Great Pumpkin Farm spans seven weekends of fall magic — Mid-September through Halloween. Thousands of families return each year for pumpkin picking, live entertainment, award-winning food, hayrides, the petting zoo, thrilling rides, and the spectacular Pumpkin Palace. Year after year, what's most remarkable isn't the size of our pumpkins — it's the size of the smiles.
“We've seen kids come back year after year, grow up, and bring their own children – that's what The Great Pumpkin Farm is really about.”
Award-Winning Fall Experience
"One of the 33 Best Pumpkin Farms Across America"
— CountryLiving.com
"One of the Top 10 U.S. Pumpkin Patches"
— TravelChannel.com
"One of America's Best Pumpkin Festivals"
"One of America's Best Pumpkin Patches"
— HuffPost.com
"One of the biggest and best pumpkin patches in America"
"USA's Best Pumpkin Patches to Visit This Fall"
— TripsToDiscover.com
A Family Tradition
For thousands of Western New York families, a trip to The Great Pumpkin Farm isn't just an outing — it's a ritual. We've watched kids grow up and return with their own children. We've witnessed proposals among the pumpkin patches, first visits and fiftieth visits, and year-after-year comparisons of family photos taken in the same spot.
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Come Be Part of the Story
30 years of fall tradition, and counting. Join thousands of families who make The Great Pumpkin Farm their annual autumn ritual.