Harvest festivals are a quintessential fall activity, and Schnepf Farms boasts one of the best in Arizona. With a pumpkin patch, two corn mazes, a spooky train ride, delicious food, and so many more festivities, the annual Pumpkin & Chili Party belongs on your family’s autumn itinerary.

Schnepf Farms is best known for two things: pick-your-own produce and the annual Pumpkin & Chili Party that takes place every fall.

Facebook/Schnepf Farms The month-long event, open Thursday-Sunday through November 1, features rides, games, a hayride, delicious food, and all sorts of other family-friendly shenanigans. You’ll find the farm on Rittenhouse Road in Queen Creek.

Pick the perfect pumpkin, challenge family and friends to a game of corn hole, pet adorable farm animals, and so much more.

Facebook/Schnepf Farms There’s enough festive fun to keep kids and kids-at-heart alike entertained from open to close.

Frolic through a field of sunflowers as the warm October sun beams down upon your skin. It’s peak season for these cheerful blooms, so expect a lush and vibrant scene unlike anything your eyes have ever beheld.

Facebook/Schnepf Farms Corn may not be quite as pretty as sunflowers, but it sure is fun! If you’re up for the challenge, both four- and ten-acre corn mazes are ready to envelop you in their clutches. Good luck navigating the twists and turns of the puzzling labyrinths.

Nearly a dozen rides turn your autumn into a carnival. From a roller coaster to Ferris wheel just for kids, guests of all ages can take part in the fun.

Facebook/Schnepf Farms Height requirements vary from ride-to-ride, so click here for specifics.

It wouldn’t be October without a few scares, a sentiment Schnepf Farms fully understands. Once night falls, their train ride takes a spooky turn as ghouls and goblins emerge from the shadows.

Facebook/Schnepf Farms Tickets are $8 per person. The daytime train ride is $4 each.

This time of year is centered around good eats - after all, “chili” is half of the festival’s name.

Facebook/Schnepf Farms Two of the farm’s main restaurants serve up big, comforting bowls of homemade chili, as well as meatless options and hot dogs for the kids. You can also enjoy gourmet coffee, pizza, fresh succotash made with homegrown veggies, burgers, and so much more.

A visit to Schnepf Farms simply isn’t complete without stopping by its world-famous bakery.

Facebook/Schnepf Farms Dishing out warm, gooey cookies, massive cinnamon rolls, seasonal pies, and tons more indulgent goodies, this sweet shop is every dessert lover’s wildest dream.

Schnepf Farms has protocols in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19. You can review them here. Tickets are $23 each, and festival hours are as follows: Thursday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Visit the farm’s website or Facebook page to learn more and/or purchase tickets.

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The month-long event, open Thursday-Sunday through November 1, features rides, games, a hayride, delicious food, and all sorts of other family-friendly shenanigans. You’ll find the farm on Rittenhouse Road in Queen Creek.

There’s enough festive fun to keep kids and kids-at-heart alike entertained from open to close.

Corn may not be quite as pretty as sunflowers, but it sure is fun! If you’re up for the challenge, both four- and ten-acre corn mazes are ready to envelop you in their clutches. Good luck navigating the twists and turns of the puzzling labyrinths.

Height requirements vary from ride-to-ride, so click here for specifics.

Tickets are $8 per person. The daytime train ride is $4 each.

Two of the farm’s main restaurants serve up big, comforting bowls of homemade chili, as well as meatless options and hot dogs for the kids. You can also enjoy gourmet coffee, pizza, fresh succotash made with homegrown veggies, burgers, and so much more.

Dishing out warm, gooey cookies, massive cinnamon rolls, seasonal pies, and tons more indulgent goodies, this sweet shop is every dessert lover’s wildest dream.

Have you ever attended the Pumpkin & Chili Party at Schnepf Farms? If so, we’d love to hear all the festive details! Let us know, and check out our previous article for another bucket-list-worthy fall destination in Arizona.

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Address: 24810 E Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, USA