PumpkinFestival
Experience our spook-tacular pumpkin festival this October! Packed with family-friendly fun, exciting activities, and memorable days out for all ages.
Craigies Pumpkin Festival 2026!
This is the moment you’ve been waiting for – Craigies Pumpkin Festival is back, and it’s bigger, better, and more pumpkin-packed than ever!
So grab your wellies, round up your pumpkin loving besties, and head to the farm for a full day of autumn adventure. From hunting down your perfect pumpkin to making spooky potions, this is the ultimate seasonal day out.
For FAQ’s – click here or contact our office team via contact@craigies.co.uk
What's On
Pumpkin Picking
Take home the best pumpkins for carving, cooking and decorating after your visit! With plenty to choose from in the pumpkin patch, you can pick the perfect one to enjoy at home. Keep an eye on our socials for carving inspiration, recipe ideas and top pumpkin tips.
Photo Opportunities
Capture unforgettable moments around the pumpkin patch! With plenty of photo opportunities throughout the festival, there are lots of chances to snap some amazing memories! Don’t forget to tag us online – we love seeing your photos!
Characters
Meet our roaming characters as you explore the festival! From spooky surprises to magical storytelling, they bring the pumpkin patch to life and add extra fun around every corner. Don’t miss a chance to join in their stories and adventures!
Family Fun Activities
Fun for the whole family! Explore our bale maze, enjoy storytelling sessions, and test your aim with our paintball target shooting. There’s something exciting for everyone to enjoy at the pumpkin festival.
Late Picking
Coming Soon!
Join us for late pumpkin picking evenings! Enjoy exclusive late access to the patch, live music, and a delicious range of food and drinks as you find the perfect pumpkin. Fun for all ages!
Food & Drink
Treat yourself to a delicious range of food and drinks during your visit, from burgers to hot dogs and more. Take a tasty break as you soak up the autumn atmosphere at the pumpkin festival.
Ticket Types
Any Day
Perfect if you want flexibility.
Buy now, choose any date you’d like to visit later.
Valid for any day during the pumpkin festival 2026
This ticket type is non-refundable but you have the flexibility to choose any date in October. This ticket is for day time only.
You can find all available dates listed below – 2 hour time slot but no further booking is required for any day tickets.
Set Dates
Perfect if you like to plan ahead.
Choose your exact visit date at the time of booking. (2 hour time slot)
Limited availability for each day.
This ticket type is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
As we get closer to October, we’ll release set date tickets with confirmed timings.
Set date tickets – coming soon!
Event Dates: Oct 1st – Oct31st | Timings: will be confirmed closer to October – updates can be found here or on our social media
Quiet Picking: Oct 1st – Oct 10th | Peak Picking: Oct 11th – Oct 31st
Keep an eye out on our socials for any updates!
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the pumpkin season start?
Craigies pumpkin season kicks off from October 1st running through to October 31st! Tickets can be booked online and updates can be found on our social media.
Do I have to book in advance?
Yes, to guarantee entry into this event advanced booking is required
What happens if I’m running late for my booking?
The time slot you have booked is your arrival time, we ask you to arrive as close to your arrival time as possible. Our team will do their best to accommodate late arrivals but please be aware of last entry times which will be situated on your ticket confirmation or on our website.
Do I get a pumpkin included in the ticket?
Pumpkins aren’t included in tickets for the pumpkin festival, these must be purchased separately.
Are dogs allowed?
Only service/guide dogs are permitted into this event and inside our farm shop & cafe. There will be food and drink vendors available at the event.
Is the pumpkin festival wheelchair & pram accessible?
This event takes place in a large field on the farm so the paths can become uneven and/or muddy depending on the weather conditions so we can’t guarantee full accessibility. Our car park offers free parking including disabled parking.
What should I wear?
Please dress appropriately for the weather forecast and as this is an outdoor event, we recommend boots or wellies!
How does an 'any day' ticket work?
If you have an any day ticket, you do not need to book anything further – you’re all set! You can simply turn up on any available event day and time that suits you. All current dates and times are listed above.
Find all of our FAQ’s for the Pumpkin Festival – Click Here
