COLUMBIA EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
A Day at Pumpkin Paradise: Family-First Farm Fun in Columbia
A one-day, family-friendly farm festival in Columbia run by Pumpkin Paradise, offering play areas, a hayride and a farmer’s garden during an autumn run; this guide orients visitors to what to expect and how to plan.
A Day at Pumpkin Paradise: Family-First Farm Fun in Columbia.
Pumpkin Paradise’s Family Fun Farm Festival transforms a working farm in Columbia into a low-key autumn playground—swings and slides stack against corn boxes and a pedal track, an inside hay maze invites exploration, and a hayride threads past grazing cows and the farmer’s garden. The event is designed for visitors of all ages and aims to mix free play with simple farm learning for a single-day visit during the festival run.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Play zones for all ages
An array of hands-on play features—swings, slides, a corn box, climbing tires, a pedal track and a gravel pit—makes the festival a place for kids to burn energy while adults keep watch from the sidelines.
Farmer’s garden and learning signs
Visitors are encouraged to stop at the farmer’s garden and read posted signs around the field to learn about crops and basic farming practices as part of the festival’s educational angle.
Hayride past cows
A hayride is part of the experience—an easy, family-friendly way to spot cows on the property and hear a few practical notes about farm life.
What the day feels like
What a day there feels like
Expect a relaxed, all-day visit where small circuits of activity—play structures, a hay maze and short educational stops—punctuate time spent outdoors. Families and couples can drift between attractions, jump on a hayride, and use posted signage to turn play into a short farm-education loop before heading home the same day.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this festival suits—and who might want something different.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Family Fun Farm Festival runs from September 27th through November 1st with listed hours on Fridays (2:00pm–6:00pm), Saturdays (9:00am–6:00pm) and Sundays (1:00pm–6:00pm). General Admission tickets are valid for one-time use any day during operating hours.
The event information does not list specific gear requirements; general outdoor sensibilities (sun protection, comfortable shoes, water) are appropriate given the farm setting.
General Admission grants one-time access for the day and may be used any day during operating hours; purchase and ticket details are managed by Pumpkin Paradise.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does the Family Fun Farm Festival run?
The festival runs September 27th through November 1st with Friday hours 2:00pm–6:00pm, Saturday hours 9:00am–6:00pm, and Sunday hours 1:00pm–6:00pm.
Where is this event located and who runs it?
The festival takes place in Columbia, Tennessee and is operated by Pumpkin Paradise.
Is the festival suitable for children?
Yes—the event is presented as family-friendly and suitable for all ages, with many activities geared specifically to children.
What does a General Admission ticket cover?
A General Admission ticket grants one-time access for the day during operating hours to the festival’s play areas, garden and hayride attractions.
How many times can I use a General Admission ticket?
The General Admission ticket is valid for one time use on any day during the listed operating hours.
Are hayrides and farm-animal viewing part of the experience?
Yes; the festival includes a hayride that allows visitors to spot cows and learn a few things about them as part of the farm experience.