100-Acre Bates Nut Farm’s Events and Giant Big Mac Pumpkin Fields and Festival, Valley Center
Pumpkin Fields Open from September 19 – October 31
More than 100 years ago, Bates Nut Farm was a family-owned and run farm with groves of walnut trees. That was a long time ago, but over the years the walnut trees have mostly been replaced with 100-acres of beautiful shade trees, a ranch house, corn fields, a country store, a petting corral for the kids, and over 15-acres of pumpkin fields, with some of the largest size pumpkins you’ll ever see. Photo opportunities are in every direction. Breathe in the fresh air, put on your Halloween costume and grab a wheel barrel and wander through the thousands of pumpkins to select your favorite size and shape.
Bate’s Country Store has isles and isles of nuts from all over the world, and Bate’s roasts their own! The store has jams, jellies, sauces and spices, teas, glazed fruit, homemade fudge and all sorts of candy. Select ready-made holiday gift baskets or make your own. The Farmer’s Daughter Boutique has all kinds of kitchenware, decorations, candles, clothing, and unique gift items.
August 17 – Summer Food Festival
August 17 – Camping Under The Stars
August 24 – Wildfire Safety and Fire Safety Expo
September 19 – October 31 Pumpkin Fields Are Open!
September 21 Valley Center Community Yard Sale
September 24 – American Truck Historical Society
September 28 – Celebrating Farm Life
September 28 Early Gas Engine and Tractor Show
October 5 – Pumpkin Festival Craft Fair
October 12 – 33rd Annual Scarecrow Contest
October 19 – Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Contest and Parade
November 2-3 – Christmas on The Farm
November 29 – Craft Fair and Santa’s Coming
December 13 – Christmas in Valley Center
Visit the Pumpkin Fields, and enjoy Food Trucks, Hay Rides, Straw Maze, Petting Corral, Train Rides, Authentic Country Store, Live Music and much, much more through the month of October.
The Bates Nut Farm Craft Fair takes place on October 5. The famous Scarecrow Contest takes place on October 12. Participants can design and build scarecrows to exhibit in the Pumpkin fields and will add to the farm’s huge collection. Each entry receives a free jack-o-lantern pumpkin and certificate of participation. Cash prizes and gift certificates are awarded to the top entries in various categories.
Kids aren’t the only ones dressing up for Halloween at Bates Nut Farm. Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Contest and Parade takes place on October 19, from 11am to 12pm. The annual Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Contest and Parade offers a chance for dogs of all shapes and sizes to strut their stuff while competing for prizes. Registration begins at 9am and the parade and judging starts at 11am.
Enter to Win Tickets! We are giving away family-fun-packs of tickets that include a gift certificate for a pumpkin, family hayride, and straw maze adventure! Only one entry per person/email address is permitted. Can redeem for use during any weekend in October. Winners will be randomly selected and notified by phone and email. There is $5 parking on October weekends. Bates Nut Farm is located at15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. (N. on I-15 one exit past I-78) For more information call (760) 749-3333 or visit www.batesnutfarm.biz
