No Pumpkin Festival Ever Again for Me

About Sinkland's Pumpkin Festival

Our Patch Has Been Rated #1 in the Commonwealth Year-After-Year by Virginia Tourism

Our annual Pumpkin Festival is truly something to write home about! We are celebrating our 31st anniversary during the 2022 season and are making sure this will be a year to remember. Attracting folks from miles around, we bring out the best of the farm during our traditional pumpkin harvest. While our pumpkin patch is the star of the show, we offer six weekends jam-packed with activities, music, food, and fun you won't want to miss.

Enjoy fall festivities at Sinkland and our Pumpkin Festival unlike any other! Listen to live music, explore local vendors, or tour our grounds on horseback (or ponyback!). Even the pickiest eaters will find something to sink their teeth into. Taste authentic southern barbeque, kettle corn, hand-dipped ice cream, and more. Grown-ups will enjoy a sampling of local beer and wine. Finding a one-of-a-kind souvenir is simple, but getting out of corn maze is no easy feat!

01. Admission

Come and see it all! The price of admission includes parking, one hayride, one corn maze, kids activities, and more.

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02. Activities

So much to see, hear, taste, and experience! We have can't-miss activities packed into each of our six weekends.

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03. Schedule

Just like our pumpkins, no festival weekend is alike. We handpick special events for the young, and young at heart.

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what are the farm protocols during covid-19?

By order of VA and the CDC, please adhere to Sinkland Farms' COVID-19 protocols. Per federal and state guidance, fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear a face-covering at our festivals and events. Those who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 should continue to wear a face-covering to protect themselves and others. Utilize the many hand washing stations and hand sanitizing stations on the property.

As an outdoor and open-air facility, we feel that following the Virginia-recommended guidelines, listed below, will ensure our goal of fun and safety.

• No one with a fever, symptoms of COVID-19, or known exposure to a COVID-19 case prior 14 days; is permitted on the property.

• Maintain 6 feet of social distancing.

• Use hand sanitizer after touching objects.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash, and sanitize your hands. There will be plenty of trash receptacles and sanitizer stations on the property.

• Tickets for the festival can be prepaid to alleviate standing in line. There will also be tickets at our admission stations.

We are committed to the health and safety of our employees and customers during this current pandemic. The safety of our team members and our customers is of the utmost importance, and we will continuously work to do whatever we can to offer a clean, safe, healthy, and positive experience for all. Thank you for trusting us!

Admission

September 23—October 30

Fun-Filled
Thursdays and Fridays

4p—8p

$12 per person, $11 seniors, military & first responders, free for children 3 and under

We will be open every Thursday and Friday evening in October from 4p-8p, with limited offerings. Enjoy ice cream, cider, hot chocolate, corn maze excursions, hayrides, farm animals, kids zone, beer and wine terrace and more. Some attractions at extra charge. Admission includes one sunflower per adult ticket and parking.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE: Click on the date in the calendar and click "Buy Now"! (Tickets are non-refundable.) Please show your phone email for proof of purchase at our admissions booth. In case of inclement weather, your ticket will be good for any day prior by October 31.

‣ See schedule for details

Sun-Soaked
Saturdays &
Sundays

Sat: 10a—5p
Sun: 12p—5p

$15 per person, $14 seniors, military & first responders, free for children 3 and under

Come and enjoy ice cream, cider, hot chocolate, corn maze excursions, hayrides, farm animals, kids zone, live music, pony rides, trail rides, beer and wine terrace, arts and craft vendors, access to food trucks, and live music from 1p-4p, and lots more entertainment! Some attractions at extra charge. Admission includes one sunflower per adult ticket and parking.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE: Click on the date in the calendar and click "Buy Now"! (Tickets are non-refundable.) Please show your phone email for proof of purchase at our admissions booth. In case of inclement weather, your ticket will be good for any day prior by October 31.

New Bands for 2022!

Sinkland Farms Friday Fall Concert Series

Fridays from 7p-10p

Gates open at 6p - No reserved seating

$15 per person

To celebrate our 31st year we are excited to continue the Friday Night Fall Concert Series. We have lined up amazing entertainment for each Friday night starting 9/23 and going through 10/28. These events are separate from our Pumpkin Festival. You will have access to food trucks, beer and wine terrace and the best live music around!

Please show your phone email for proof of purchase at our admissions booth. In case of inclement weather, your ticket will be good for any day prior by October 29.

‣ See schedule for details

Become an Arts & Crafts or Food Truck vendor at the Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival!

Interested in bringing your food truck or arts and crafts to the Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival?  Click the link below to reserve and pay online for your spot today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: are there any activities with additional costs?
A: Yes, we offer horse trail rides for $13, pony rides for $7, Kidz Zip Line 2 zips for $1, Bad Axe 6 throws for $5, Sunflowers are $2 for extra blooms, pumpkins vary by size and variety, plus additional purchases made from vendors. Check out more on our activities here.

Q: WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO EAT?
A: Lots! All weekend-long The Cottage Shoppe serves up ice cream, a coffee bar, and many other treats. We will have food trucks on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays!

Q: WHAT ABOUT IF I HAVE A SWEET TOOTH?
A: Every weekend, enjoy homemade selections from Leslie's Kettle Korn and hand-dipped ice cream.

Q: what are the farm protocols during covid-19?
A: Check out our policies HERE.

Q: do you allow strollers & wagons?
A: Yes, we do allow strollers and wagons.

Q: do you allow dogs?
A: Yes, dogs will be allowed at the festival. All dogs must be well behaved, leashed and the owners are responsible for cleaning up after them. Service dogs are also allowed. Only very friendly and well-socialized dogs are allowed. We reserve the right to bounce dogs that are misbehaving.

Q: do you have a farm & behavior policy?
A: Sinkland Farms is a privately owned property operated by family and team members that are committed to providing an enjoyable experience for our visitors. We expect our visitors to behave appropriately and responsibly. Those who do not; may be asked to leave without refund. Our farm has always promoted inclusivity, equality, kindness, and peace for our team and our visitors. We have a diverse staff and wholeheartedly support equal rights and opportunities for all. We employ security during festival hours to ensure the safety of our team and our visitors. Our formal farm policy can be obtained by sending a request to SinklandFarms@gmail.com.

Q: do you have hand washing stations?
A: Yes, we are have many handwashing and sanitation stations on the farm during the festival. We encourage guests to wash their hands and use sanitizer often. Each hand washing station is equipped with soap, water and disposable paper towels. Guests can bring their own hand sanitizer as well.

Q: do you have restrooms other than porta-potties?
A: We like to call our porta-potty facilities "farm restrooms." As we are a farm that is ever-changing, we shy against putting in facilities that would require permanent changes to the farm. We do our best to provide "farm restrooms" that are clean and user friendly. We thank you for your understanding.

Q: ARE YOU HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE?
A: Our farm is wheelchair- and handicap-accessible. We have handicapped parking and handicapped "farm restrooms." The pathways on the festival grounds are grass lawns. The pumpkin fields are dirt, but are manageable as visitors take strollers and wagons. Our team members are always on hand to assist in any way possible.

Calling all Photographers!

We are offering all photographers the chance to utilize our beautiful pumpkin fields, sunflower fields, corn maze and grounds as the perfect setting for your next shoot! Perfect for family, newborn, senior, anniversary, engagement sessions and more!

Photographers can schedule multiple clients in the same day and will have access to the fields and grounds for $100 per day. Photographers may book times before and after open hours by emailing sinklandfarms@gmail.com. Each photographer will need to purchase a photography pass online or at the gate. The photography pass gives the photographer admission to the festival and the perfect canvas to create one of a kind images. All clients and other persons will need to purchase a general admission ticket online or at the gate. Don't miss this chance to capture stunning photos that will last a life time!

Our Pumpkin Festival offers family-friendly attractions for young, old, and everyone in between. It's no wonder our friends return year after year!

Ride-A-Rescue Horse

20-minute horse trail rides offered by Winterfrost Farm ($13). Anyone over 7 years and up to ~300lbs (two max per session) can ride. Before every ride, expect a five minute "lesson" to show you the ropes. Plus Pony rides for $7 for children!

BLACKSMITH DEMONSTRATIONs
Saturdays & Sundays

Blacksmith demonstrations will take you back in time with the art of forging iron over fire!

TYPEWRITER POET MARK PETERSON
TBA

Mark Petersen has been doing typewriter poetry for five years. You give him a topic, and he will compose a poem for you right on the spot, with a manual typewriter. Get a poem for yourself, or maybe for a friend or loved one!

MECHANICAL BULL

TBA

Prices are $7 for 1 ride or $10 for 2.

Sinkland Farms Sweet Treats

Have a sweet tooth? Enjoy hand dipped ice cream or our famous kettle corn!

Live Music

Enjoy live music Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4p. This music is included with the festival and is separate from our Friday Fall Concert Series.

Sat. 9/24 - TBA

Sun. 9/25 - TBA

Sat. 10/1 - TBA

Sun. 10/2 - TBA

Sat. 10/8 - TBA

Sun. 10/9 - TBA

Sat. 10/15 - TBA

Sun. 10/16 - TBA

Sat. 10/22 - TBA

Sun. 10/23 - TBA

Sat. 10/29 - TBA

Sun. 10/30 - TBA

Arts and Craft Vendors

Enjoy shopping local arts and craft vendors on Saturday's and Sunday's. From hand made jewelry, clothes, and so much more, there is something for everyone at the Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival.

Hayride

Included in your admission is a harried to the pumpkin fields to choose the best looking pumpkin you can find. A task harder than it sounds because all the pumpkins in the patch look great!

Rocketry at Sinkland Farms

NRV Rocketry (nrvr.org), our region's high power rocket group, will be running a fun, free rocket launch, flying rockets every hour TBA.

Kidz zone

Our Kidz zone is full of games and activities for kids of all ages. Fly through the air on our Kidz Zip Line, just $1 for 2 zips. Trust us, you'll want to zip WAY more than once! Or, take a ride down our giant slide. Parental supervision with kids attractions is required.

ED'S CARVED AND PAINTED PUMPKINS

Ed Kirkman is one of our most loyal Pumpkin Festival vendors. Ed has been carving and painting unique and detailed pumpkins for more than 20 years. Watch as he creates his next masterpiece!

CORN MAZE

Our 5 acre corn maze includes 6 foot wide trails! Explore the maze with admission. Can you find all the points on the map?

LOOK FOr THE SCARECROW!
Saturdays & Sundays

TBA from 2-3:30p

Scarecrow wows the crowd by standing or sitting motionless making people think he's just a regular old scarecrow until he says "Howdy" or gives a friendly wave. It's fun to see all the different reactions and hear the comments from folks. If music is available "Scarecrow" brings out some fun instruments so people can join in on the fun.

SUNFLOWERS AT SINKLAND FARMS

One flower included with admission. Wander our sunflower field and pick you own sunflowers for $2.00 a stem.

SINKLAND'S BAD AXE THROW

Learn how to throw an axe or hatchet safely and accurately. 6 throws for just $5.

Face Painting

A festival favorite is back this year! Get your face painted at the Pumpkin Festival. Sublime Creations brings color and sparkle to the festival with face painting and balloon twisting artists. We pride ourselves on using the highest quality, FDA compliant, hypoallergenic face and body paint. (Cost $3-$10)

Food Trucks

We will have a variety of food trucks on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. There will be something for even the pickiest eaters. Check the Schedule calendar for daily details.

Visit Farm Animals

Kids will love the chance to get up close to our farm animals.

Punkin' Chunkin' - Saturday, Oct 1 & Sunday, Oct 2

World Champions, Team Carbo bring their newest catapult from Clayton, NC to sling pumpkins over 2,000 feet! Check them out at https://www.onager.net/

PumpkinTron, Jesse Johnson the Stilt Walker from Ninja Warrior, will be at the festival on TBA from 1:30-3:00 pm.

Agri-tourism Waiver WARNING: Under Virginia law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agri-tourism activity conducted at this agri-tourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agri-tourism activity. Inherent risks of agri-tourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agri-tourism activity.

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