2025 Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch
If you’ve been missing the beloved Lombardi Ranch pumpkin patch, you’re in luck! The Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch has become a Santa Clarita favorite — the perfect place to celebrate fall with farm animals, pumpkins, and good old-fashioned family fun.
Just a short drive up Bouquet Canyon, this family-owned ranch is brimming with seasonal cheer and the down-home atmosphere locals love. Scroll down for dates, details, and a map to help you get there!
Family-Owned Ranch Fun at Gilchrist Farm
The 2025 Harvest Festival runs September 27th through November 2nd, open daily (except Mondays) from 9 AM to 6 PM. Admission is free, and most activities are individually priced — starting at around $5. There are also wristbands, but be sure to verify by checking out the Gilchrist Farms Harvest Festival page.
You’ll find everything from pig races and pony rides to wagon rides, archery, axe throwing, and a straw bale maze. There’s even a farm train ride and pumpkin slingshots for a little extra excitement!
Wristbands are available for weekday or weekend visits — great for families who plan to enjoy multiple attractions.
Local Insider Tip:
Weekends are when Gilchrist Farm really shines! You’ll catch live demonstrations like wool spinning, forging, goat milking, and of course, those fan-favorite pig races. It’s a full day of autumn adventures — and yes, there are plenty of pumpkins to pick from.
Go Gilchrist, go!
IMPORTANT NOTE: There is a note on the Gilchrist website which states, Although we LOVE dogs, please keep yours at home. WE do not allow dogs at the farm-except ADA approved service dogs. Be sure to verify, but in the past there was one exception which allowed pets in the Pumpkin Patch Photo Days!”
Gilchrist Activities – 2025 Pricing
Wristbands are available for weekdays and weekends, but be sure to check the latest pricing and details on what’s included — some attractions have age or size restrictions. Here’s a sampling of this year’s pricing:
- $10 Pony Carousel
- $10 Pony Experience
- $5 Wagon Rides
- $7 Farm Train
- $5 Farm Animal Visit (Under 2 are FREE with paid adult)
- $5 Straw Bale Maze
- $10 Pumpkin Decorating
- $5 – $10 Fall Farm Crafts
- $10 Pumpkin Sling Shot
- $15 Archery
- $15 Axe Throwing
- $15 Horse Ride Arena
- $25 Horse Ride Farm Walk
- $15-$35 Gold Mining
There are more activities and prices may change, so be sure to visit the Gilchrist website for ALL the information.
Connect With Local REALTORS
Matt & Meray Gregory
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As local REALTORS® and longtime Santa Clarita residents, we love celebrating everything that makes fall special here in our community — from pumpkin patches to family traditions. Have fun out there and stay SAFE!
Your Local REALTORS®
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Gilchrist Farm Carries on the Tradition
When Lombardi Ranch closed in 2015, many longtime locals felt the loss deeply. Gilchrist Farm has stepped up beautifully, keeping that sense of community alive with its own unique brand of fall fun.
While there’s no scarecrow contest like Lombardi’s famous annual event, Gilchrist offers other creative activities — including pumpkin decorating contests and plenty of hands-on farm experiences for kids. Back in 2020 and 2021 the City of Santa Clarita hosted a scarecrow contest, but there’s no contest for 2025. In fact, Gregory Family Child Care won the scarecrow contest in 2020 and 2021!
Visit the Gilchrist Farm Country Store
Before you head home, make sure to stop by the Gilchrist Country Store. It’s a true local gem — offering farm-fresh eggs, goat’s milk soap, peacock feathers, and even fresh or frozen goat’s milk for crafting or animal use.
Arrive early on a Saturday morning at 9:00 AM and you might catch a live goat milking demonstration — something most of us “city slickers” find surprisingly fascinating!
Location, Dates & Hours
- Location: 30116 Bouquet Canyon Rd Santa Clarita, CA 91390
- Dates: September 27th through November 2nd
- Hours: 9am – 6pm
- Visit the Gilchrist Farm Website