As dawn breaks on September 24th over Meridianville’s signature red clay, Tate Farms ignites into a festival of autumn splendor. Vine-heavy pumpkins glow like lanterns in the morning light, while golden cornfields ripple under tractor-drawn hayrides. The air fills with the warm scent of farm-baked pies and fresh-squeezed lemonade, and around long family-style tables, generations gather to share recipes that taste of home. Across its sprawling 10,000 acres, laughter echoes from whirl-round carousels, playful goats nibble at curious hands, and every sun-dappled pathway leads to a new memory waiting to be made.
Admission & Season Passes
Claim your spot at fall’s most anticipated festival with flexible ticket options for guests ages 2 and older:
• General Admission: $20 per person: full weekend access to all included attractions.
• Season Pass (excludes Pumpkin Destruction Day): $50 per person: unlimited visits through October 31.
• Season Pass (includes Pumpkin Destruction Day): $60 per person: add the grand finale on November 1.
• Pumpkin Destruction Day Single-Day Admission: $30 per person (November 1 only).
Secure tickets online at TateFarms.com or purchase on arrival at the admission barn. Tate Farms operates cash-free; if you prefer to use cash, simply convert it into a gift card at the barn for seamless transactions across the farm.
Farm-Fresh Eats & Fall Treats
When hunger strikes, Tate Farms serves up a menu of seasonal delights crafted to satisfy every craving:
• Sip fresh-squeezed lemonade bursting with sunny citrus flavor or cool down with icy pumpkin slushees swirling in cinnamon spice.
• Indulge in warm, farm-baked cookies, flaky fruit pies, buttery cakes, and golden funnel cakes dusted with powdered sugar.
• Dive into hearty classics, juicy burgers, savory hotdogs, crispy chicken fingers, and creamy chicken salad made from scratch.
• Wander two country stores brimming with local honey, handmade décor, whimsical toys, and unique fall-themed gifts.
• Sample chef-driven treats from a rotating lineup of gourmet food trucks every Saturday, featuring everything from wood-fired pizzas to artisanal tacos.
All-Inclusive Attractions
Admission unlocks a playground of rural delights and family fun for all ages (apple cannons available for an extra thrill):
• Thrilling fun slides carve through crisp fall air, while classic swings and three giant jump pads send laughter skyward.
• The Dairy-Go-Round carousel spins in timeless joy as riders tackle the winding pedal-kart track.
• Tractor-drawn hayrides meander past golden fields, offering scenic farm vistas and gentle breezes.
• Two whimsical corn trains and four towering corn bins beckon young explorers to climb, crawl, and play in the expansive barnyard playground.
• Meet friendly goats, piglets, and other barnyard residents in hands-on encounters that delight animal lovers of every age.
• Shady picnic nooks and curated photo-op stations: with hay bales, vintage wagons, and autumnal backdrops, invite you to pause and capture seasonal memories.
Vine-to-Patch Pumpkin Picking
Tate Farms’ sprawling 80+ acres of pumpkin fields transform into a vine-laced wonderland each autumn. Under crisp, blue-sky days, meander through winding rows to unearth gourds perfect for carving, decorating, or simply admiring.
• Seek out vine-fresh pumpkins in every shape and size, from petite white heirlooms to grand, show-stopping giants.
• Browse the market barn’s handpicked selection of pumpkins, seasonal gourds, and artisanal fall décor.
• All pumpkins and merchandise are sold separately, so you only pay for the perfect additions to your harvest haul.
Tate’s Table: Family-Style Farm Meals
Step into a lantern-lit farmhouse dining room where Grandmother and Grandaddy Tate’s cherished “dinner” tradition comes alive. Reservation-only lunches and suppers unfold around a long, hand-hewn farmhouse table heaped with seasonal harvest fare, think steaming bowls of buttery squash, skillet-roasted root vegetables, and tender cuts of slow-simmered meats. Warm, cast-iron skillets of fresh-baked breads and sweet-scented cobblers make their rounds as guests swap stories beneath exposed oak beams. Every dish is served family-style with genuine Southern hospitality, where laughter and the aroma of time-tested recipes turn a simple meal into a heart-warming celebration.
A Legacy Rooted Since 1810
For more than two centuries, the Tate family’s farming legacy has flourished, from homesteads in 1810’s southwestern Virginia to the red clay fields of Madison County in 1867. Today, fourth-generation partners Mike Tate, Steve Tate, Jeff Tate, and Stewart McGill oversee 10,000 acres of fertile Tennessee Valley soil, rotating staples like corn, cotton, soybeans, and wheat alongside 80+ acres of pick-your-own pumpkins planted since 1996. As North Alabama’s oldest and largest retail pumpkin operation, Tate Farms marries hard-working agriculture with immersive agritainment, planting both crops and the kind of lifelong memories families return to harvest year after year.
Plan Your Visit
• Opening Day: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
• Weekend Hours: Fridays–Sundays through October 31 (see full schedule at https://tatefarms.com/pumpkin-farm/)
• Location: 8414-A Moores Mill Road, Meridianville, AL 35759
• Contact: (256) 947-4229 | info@tatefarms.com
Host Your Next Gathering
Transform your corporate outing or group event into an autumn showcase. Email info@tatefarms.com to reserve one of our limited spots,and watch your fall celebration grow into a cherished family tradition.