Sweet Grown Alabama Blogs

Fall is in the air, and you can find something for every age at a Sweet Grown Alabama agritourism operation near you! Take a piece of autumn home by picking your own pumpkins, experience a bit of farm life with animal encounters and pony rides and let your imagination soar with zip lines, turbo slides and so much more when you support a local agritourism farm.

Photo by The Red Oak Farm

North Alabama

Looking for a place to enjoy a hayride, corn maze, farm animals, corn cribs, sunflowers, pumpkins, zip line, live music, country cooking and more? Bennett Farms has all your fall needs! Bennett Farms is open the month of October on Wednesdays from 2:00-5:00 p.m., Fridays from 2:00-5:00 p.m., Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Check out their Facebook Page for updates!

Cost: $12.00 admission for all farm activities. Pumpkins, food and store items are additional cost. Children one and under get in free.

Sunflowers, wagon rides, a petting zoo... OH MY! Stop by Cornutt Farms to experience all this and more! Opening day is September 24, and the farm is open for visitors every Saturday in October from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Check out their Facebook Page for updates!

Cost: $10.00 if paying with cash and $11.00 if paying with card. Children two and under get in free. Admission includes: One free pumpkin, hayride to the pumpkin patch, access to the sunflower patch, five free sunflowers, petting zoo, corn cribs, tractor playground, big truck turbo slide, cow trains, bouncy house, barnyard basketball, knocker ball and hay mountain.

At Hidden Rivers Farm, guests will experience the best fall has to offer! Visitors can enjoy an Alabama themed maze, corn pit, tailgate tent, animal encounter area, playground, games, trails, activities and pumpkin patch! Hidden Rivers Farm is open September 16 through October 30 on Fridays from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Check out their Facebook Page for updates!

Cost: $8.00 on Fridays online or at the gate and $9.00 on Saturday and Sunday online or $10.00 at the gate. Children two and under get in free. Items for additional purchase include pony rides, animal feedings and pumpkins.

Pumpkins, mums and family fun are waiting for you at McGee Farm! Play on the jumping pillow, pick pumpkins direct from the patch and enjoy more fall fun. McGee Farm is open October 3 through October 31, weekdays from 3:00-6:00 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Check out their Facebook Page for updates!

Cost: $3.25 admission; $3.25 jumping pillow; pumpkins are additional cost and start at $4.00. Children one and under are free. Mums are $10.00 for two gallon pots.  

Plan a trip to Nances Creek Farms and let the entire family experience their inner child! Enjoy a hayride, mazes, games and more. Nances Creek Farms is open the month of October on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Sundays from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Check out their Facebook Page for updates!

Cost: $5 admission gives you access to all the fun activities, or stop by to purchase pumpkins and mums. 

Already had your pumpkin fix? Don’t fret, Scott’s Orchard has all your apple needs! Make time to pick your own delicious apples straight from the orchard, sample apple cider slushies, shop the farm store and more. Scott's is open Thursday - Sunday from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in September and October. Check out their Facebook Page for updates! 

Cost: $3.00 for orchard admission when purchasing online 24 hours in advance. $5.00 at the door. Children five and under enter free. U-pick apples are $7.00 per half peck bag, $12.00 per peck bag or $35.00 per bushel. Click here to reserve your apple picking time online.

Photo by Penton Farms

Central Alabama

With over 20 activities to enjoy, Griffin Farms Pumpkin Patch is a must-visit! Kids of all ages will love the animal encounters, playground equipment, barrel train, rock wall, food trucks and more. Griffin Farms Pumpkin Patch is open the month of October on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Sundays from 12:00-6:00 p.m. Check out their Facebook Page for updates!

Cost: $10.00 admission includes all activities. Additional costs include pumpkins, animal feed, batting cages, pony rides, face painting, food and craft vendors. Children two and under get in free.

Penton Farms is ready to welcome guests from across Central Alabama for another year of family memories! With activities including slides, animal encounters, wagon rides, corn mazes, the cow train and more, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Penton Farms is open September 24 through the end of October on weekdays from 1:00-6:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Check out their Facebook Page for updates!

Cost: $10.00 admission includes most activities and one pumpkin. Cow train and other pumpkins are additional cost. Children one and under get in free.

Photo by McGee Farm

South Alabama

Head south for some fall fun with Aplin Farms! Aplin Farms is open October 1 through October 31, Wednesday - Friday from 1:00-6:00 p.m.; Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; and Sundays from 1:00-6:00 p.m. You can also stop by the farm store to stock up on beautiful pumpkins, vegetables and other fall decor. Check out their Facebook Page for updates!

Cost: $8.00 admission for wagon ride, animal barn and play area; $12.00 admission for all activities. Pumpkins sold separately.