| Event / Participants | Bates Nut Farm Giant Pumpkin Patch | Event Date | Sep 17-Oct 31, 2026 |
| Event Location | Bates Nut Farm | Start Time | September 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; October hours vary. |
| Address | 15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082 | Gate / Check-in | Admission is free; activity and parking charges may apply. |
| Phone | (760) 749-3333 | Official Link | Official 2026 Pumpkin Patch details |
More than 100 years ago, Bates Nut Farm was a family-owned and run farm with groves of walnut trees. That was a long time ago, but over the years the walnut trees have mostly been replaced with 100-acres of beautiful shade trees, a ranch house, corn fields, a country store, a petting corral for the kids, and over 15-acres of pumpkin fields, with some of the largest size pumpkins you’ll ever see. Photo opportunities are in every direction. Breathe in the fresh air, put on your Halloween costume and grab a wheel barrel and wander through the thousands of pumpkins to select your favorite size and shape.
Bate’s Country Store has isles and isles of nuts from all over the world, and Bate’s roasts their own! The store has jams, jellies, sauces and spices, teas, glazed fruit, homemade fudge and all sorts of candy. Select ready-made holiday gift baskets or make your own. The Farmer’s Daughter Boutique has all kinds of kitchenware, decorations, candles, clothing, and unique gift items.
August 15 – Summer Food Festival and Music by The Smokin Guns
August 29 – Wildfire Safety and Fire Safety Expo
September 17 – October 31 Pumpkin Fields Are Open!
September 19 Valley Center Community Yard Sale
September 20 – American Truck Historical Society
September 26 – Celebrating Farm Life
September 27 Early Gas Engine and Tractor Show
October 3 – 4 Pumpkin Festival Craft Fair
October 10 34th Annual Scarecrow Contest
November 7 – 8 Christmas on The Farm
November 27 – 28 Craft Fair and Santa’s Coming
Visit the Pumpkin Fields, and enjoy Food Trucks, Hay Rides, Straw Maze, Petting Corral, Train Rides, Authentic Country Store, Live Music and much, much more through the month of October.
The Bates Nut Farm Craft Fair takes place on October 3-4. The famous Scarecrow Contest takes place on October 10. Participants can design and build scarecrows to exhibit in the Pumpkin fields and will add to the farm’s huge collection. Each entry receives a free jack-o-lantern pumpkin and certificate of participation. Cash prizes and gift certificates are awarded to the top entries in various categories.
There is $5 parking on October weekends. Bates Nut Farm is located at15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. (N. on I-15 one exit past I-78) For more information call (760) 749-3333 or visit www.batesnutfarm.biz
