Jackson Farm Pumpkin Festival
Make memories this fall at Arkansas Pumpkin Fest at Jackson Farm! Located in Black Rock, Arkansas, Jackson Farm is more than a pumpkin patch, with 45+ fall activities and attractions for the entire family.
Visitors can explore the corn maze, meet animals in the unique petting zoo, take a scenic hayride, enjoy jumping pads, seasonal photo opportunities, pumpkins, flowers, food and treats, live entertainment, pig races, the Candy Cannon and much more.
In addition to the farm's regular fall attractions, several special-event weekends remain for the 2026 season:
JEEPIN' FOR JUDE — 2nd Annual Jeep Fest
Saturday, October 3 | All Day
Jackson Farm and the NEA Jeep Club team up for a full day of Jeeps, fall fun and fundraising for St. Jude! Jeep owners can bring their rigs inside the festival grounds and join fellow Jeep enthusiasts for a special day on the farm.
All regular Fall Festival activities will also be available. Jeep participants pay regular admission plus a $10 Jeep ticket per vehicle. The Jeep Show has a separate $10 onsite entry fee. You don't need a Jeep to enjoy the event—regular festival guests are welcome!
Bring Your Pet Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, October 10–11 | All Day
It's the weekend your four-legged family members get to come to the pumpkin patch, too! Bring your pet along for a special pet-friendly weekend at Jackson Farm.
Pet passes are $5 per pet, with pet proceeds benefiting a local animal shelter. Pets must be leashed, well-behaved and friendly with people and other animals. A waiver is required, and insurance-related breed restrictions apply.
Columbus Day at the Farm
Monday, October 12 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Can't make it to the farm on a weekend? Jackson Farm will be open for a special weekday of fall fun! Spend Columbus Day enjoying the sights, activities and atmosphere of Arkansas Pumpkin Fest.
Twilight Maze
Saturday, October 17 | 7–8 p.m.
See the corn maze in a whole new way—after dark! Bring a flashlight and head into the Twilight Maze for a family-friendly nighttime adventure featuring six candy stations, treats and fun characters along the way.
Costumes are welcome, and the Twilight Maze is included with regular festival admission.
Halloween at Jackson Farm
Saturday, October 31 | All Day
Celebrate Halloween on the farm with a full day of family-friendly fall fun! Enjoy pumpkin smashing, life-size characters, candy and special Halloween activities, plus the farm's regular attractions.
Don't miss the Candy Cannon at 2 p.m.!
Christmas on the Farm
Saturday & Sunday, November 7–8 | All Day
Fall meets Christmas for Jackson Farm's first Christmas on the Farm! The final weekend of the season transforms the farm into a festive Christmas experience filled with holiday memories for the entire family.
Enjoy photos with Santa, Christmas-themed photo opportunities, a hot chocolate bar, and a Live Nativity & Christmas Story throughout the weekend.
Santa Hours:
Saturday: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sunday: 1–4 p.m.
It's a cozy, festive way to kick off the Christmas season—and a special finale to Arkansas Pumpkin Fest!
Regular Weekend Entertainment
Festival weekends also feature scheduled family entertainment, including pig races, magic shows and balloon art, with the Candy Cannon on Saturdays, in addition to the farm's many regular attractions.
Festival Hours:
Saturdays: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sundays: Noon–7 p.m.
Columbus Day, October 12: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
November 7–8: Closing at 6 p.m.
Location: Jackson Farm, 2798 Hwy 117, Black Rock, AR 72415
More Information & Tickets: visitjacksonfarm.com
Phone: (870) 761-1897
General admission is required for special events. Some activities or special events require an additional ticket or purchase.
Visitors can explore the corn maze, meet animals in the unique petting zoo, take a scenic hayride, enjoy jumping pads, seasonal photo opportunities, pumpkins, flowers, food and treats, live entertainment, pig races, the Candy Cannon and much more.
In addition to the farm's regular fall attractions, several special-event weekends remain for the 2026 season:
JEEPIN' FOR JUDE — 2nd Annual Jeep Fest
Saturday, October 3 | All Day
Jackson Farm and the NEA Jeep Club team up for a full day of Jeeps, fall fun and fundraising for St. Jude! Jeep owners can bring their rigs inside the festival grounds and join fellow Jeep enthusiasts for a special day on the farm.
All regular Fall Festival activities will also be available. Jeep participants pay regular admission plus a $10 Jeep ticket per vehicle. The Jeep Show has a separate $10 onsite entry fee. You don't need a Jeep to enjoy the event—regular festival guests are welcome!
Bring Your Pet Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, October 10–11 | All Day
It's the weekend your four-legged family members get to come to the pumpkin patch, too! Bring your pet along for a special pet-friendly weekend at Jackson Farm.
Pet passes are $5 per pet, with pet proceeds benefiting a local animal shelter. Pets must be leashed, well-behaved and friendly with people and other animals. A waiver is required, and insurance-related breed restrictions apply.
Columbus Day at the Farm
Monday, October 12 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Can't make it to the farm on a weekend? Jackson Farm will be open for a special weekday of fall fun! Spend Columbus Day enjoying the sights, activities and atmosphere of Arkansas Pumpkin Fest.
Twilight Maze
Saturday, October 17 | 7–8 p.m.
See the corn maze in a whole new way—after dark! Bring a flashlight and head into the Twilight Maze for a family-friendly nighttime adventure featuring six candy stations, treats and fun characters along the way.
Costumes are welcome, and the Twilight Maze is included with regular festival admission.
Halloween at Jackson Farm
Saturday, October 31 | All Day
Celebrate Halloween on the farm with a full day of family-friendly fall fun! Enjoy pumpkin smashing, life-size characters, candy and special Halloween activities, plus the farm's regular attractions.
Don't miss the Candy Cannon at 2 p.m.!
Christmas on the Farm
Saturday & Sunday, November 7–8 | All Day
Fall meets Christmas for Jackson Farm's first Christmas on the Farm! The final weekend of the season transforms the farm into a festive Christmas experience filled with holiday memories for the entire family.
Enjoy photos with Santa, Christmas-themed photo opportunities, a hot chocolate bar, and a Live Nativity & Christmas Story throughout the weekend.
Santa Hours:
Saturday: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sunday: 1–4 p.m.
It's a cozy, festive way to kick off the Christmas season—and a special finale to Arkansas Pumpkin Fest!
Regular Weekend Entertainment
Festival weekends also feature scheduled family entertainment, including pig races, magic shows and balloon art, with the Candy Cannon on Saturdays, in addition to the farm's many regular attractions.
Festival Hours:
Saturdays: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sundays: Noon–7 p.m.
Columbus Day, October 12: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
November 7–8: Closing at 6 p.m.
Location: Jackson Farm, 2798 Hwy 117, Black Rock, AR 72415
More Information & Tickets: visitjacksonfarm.com
Phone: (870) 761-1897
General admission is required for special events. Some activities or special events require an additional ticket or purchase.