Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Festival

Every Thursday through Sunday during the month of October its Pumpkin and Chili party time at Schnepf Farms.

Admission includes hayrides, the petting zoo, carousel rides, miniature golf, four-acre and 10-acre corn mazes and more.

Food, pumpkins and tickets to ride the train are available for an additional cost.

There is a lot to see and do: pig races, extreme canines stunt dog shows, the pumpkin patch, hay rides, rides on the farm train, rides on the Swingin Ladybugz, a 4-acre corn maze, Stuntmasters BMX show, fresh goodies from the farm bakery, eats from the Farm Cafe, and lots more, including the chillies.




Every Thursday – Sunday from October 4 – October 28
Thursdays 10am-9pm
Fridays & Saturdays 10am-10pm
Sundays 10am – 9pm


Where: 24610 E Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Contact: 480-987-3100


Cost: $20 admission per person at the gate. Children 2 and under free.

Discount Tickets: available at all FRY’S Food Stores for $15.00.

SRP Thrifty Thursdays: Salt River Project is sponsoring 2-for-1 admission to the event every Thursday in October from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Print your coupon here.

Military will get FREE admission October 4th-7th, October 11th-14th, October 25th-29th. All others in your family, will need discount tickets from Fry's or the above SRP coupon on Thursdays.

Police will get FREE admission October 11-14. All others in your family, will need discount tickets from Fry's or the above SRP coupon on Thursdays.

Firefighters will get FREE admission October 25-28. All others in your family, will need discount tickets from Fry's or the above SRP coupon on Thursdays.

Grandparents get BOGO every Friday, if you are a grandparent, show a photo of your grandchild and you can buy one ticket and get a 2nd person in for FREE!


My Two Cents:
Between admission, food and the Spooky Train ride, costs can add up fast. It is a fun family friendly event, but to maximize cost vs value, I urge you to take advantage of some of the above discounted admission rates. For more detail on costs and what is included and not included in admission, see last years post ---> Pumpkin and Chili Festival.