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Come with the family for summertime fun on the farm. We also host old-fashioned Country Teas. Celebrate the Fall harvest season at our corn maze and pumpkin patch.  Lots to do with 40+ attractions (varies seasonally), farm animals and our wonderful Virginia History Carousel!

Back Home on the Farm … at Harrisonburg, in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley.

Circus comes to the Farm!

Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1
Four performances

Hideway Circus, a new kind of American circus, presents “Canvas Sky” featuring clowns, trapeze artists, music and more! Performing right here at Back Home-on the Farm. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs for family entertainment at its best. Our Country Store will be open for concessions!
Get more info and buy tickets online now!

Virginia Pumpkin Festival!

Tickets are on sale July 26!
Buy Tickets | See the Fun!

The farm opens Saturday September 7 for the Fall season: Corn maze, pumpkin patch, and 40+ things to do! This year, buy tickets online in advance and save. Come to the Virginia Pumpkin Festival in October; we’re celebrating everything pumpkin — food, drinks, games, and more.

Fall family fun with a cornfield maze, carousel, barnyard golf, and 35+ farm-fun activities! Did we mention pumpkins!

We make learning just loads of fun with three seasons of educational field trips at the farm. Special Homeschool Days also!

Country Tea at the farm! Artisan fare is fresh, farm-made and delightful. Lots of themes and dates to choose from. Groups or singles.

Open in June for outdoor fun on the farm. Explore the Enchanted Garden. And don’t miss the farm-fresh Whoopie pies.

Party at the Farm

Retreats, team building, corporate events, birthday parties or any special occasion — party at the farm! Enjoy farm attractions, animals, food, campfires and more. Get more info!

Attractions & Activities

We have 40+ fun things to do and see at the farm — including a Toy Tractor Museum, the Enchanted Garden, a historic Carousel, and adventures in the AgMAZEing Barn.

Fall Events 2024

September 7-8: Fall Opening Weekend
September 21-22: Carousel Days
September 28-29: Peanuts 75th Anniversary Celebration Kickoff
October 12-13 and 19-20: Virginia Pumpkin Festival
October 26-27: Halloween Carnival
November 2-3: Pumpkin Demolition

Watch our Social Media for details of each weekend’s special happenings, food specials and family fun!

Whoopie Pies!

You’ll find us baking these and lots of other sweet treats most days during the summer!
Get ’em in the Country Store