MSU Extension Tollgate Farm and Education Center

    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 and SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5

10am-4pm   

A Fall Celebration You Won’t Want to Miss!

Join us for a festive fall day at the farm! Hop on a wagon ride to the shaded, Scarecrow Trail or the pumpkin patch to pick your perfect pumpkin. With delicious food, toe-tapping music, adorable farm animals, hands-on activities, and tons of kid-friendly and adult-friendly activities, it’s the ultimate autumn adventure on our beautiful 160-acre historic farm.

Buy your tickets now for discounted pricing! $15 per person in advance, $17 per person for walk-ins. Children 2 and under are free. 

REGISTER NOW!

Admission includes:

Wagon Ride to the Scarecrow Trail and Pumpkin Patch

Live Music

Decorate your own Mini Pumpkin to take home!

Face Painting

Pumpkin Play area with yard games, pumpkin checkers, pumpkin tic tac toe, and corn sensory tables

Pumpkin Midway Games including ring toss, pumpkin bowling, and inflatable archery

Farm Animal Interactions

Farm Implement Display

Concessions and Pumpkins are available for purchase.

2025 Event Sponsors

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Be a Pumpkinfest Hero!
It takes a village to make the magic happen!

Sponsorship Opportunities: Tollgate Farm and Education Center is a proud 501(c)(3). Proceeds from Pumpkinfest help fund educational programs for schools and individuals who might not otherwise have access. Want to be a sponsor or donate? Reach out to Barbie Kellner at kellnerb@msu.edu

Volunteer Opportunities: Our amazing team of staff and volunteers bring the fun to life. If you're 16 or older and want to help out (plus earn community service hours!), sign up to volunteer by contacting Jan Recinos at recinos1@msu.edu