A Harvest Season Like No Other

Autumn in Northeast Florida may not bring piles of crunchy leaves, but it does bring pumpkin patches, corn mazes, flower fields, hayrides, and cozy farm markets. From St. Augustine to Jacksonville, Hastings to Hilliard, local farms are swinging their gates wide this season. Whether you’re after a family-friendly festival, a foodie wine pairing in the fields, or a self-guided farm crawl with a “passport” in hand, fall 2025 is bursting with agri-adventures waiting for you.

Below you’ll find the best farms and fall events open to the public this year. Grab your boots and make some room in your calendar — this is your ultimate guide to farm fun in Northeast Florida.

Fall 2025 Farms & Events in Northeast Florida

Farm Tours & Specialty Events

• Harvest Trail Self-Guided Farm Tour
  Sept 26 – Nov 22, 2025 | St. Johns County
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  Pick up your passport and explore farms across St. Johns County, collecting stamps while visiting pumpkin patches, flower fields, and local markets. Perfect for families or couples who want a flexible DIY tour.

• Sip & Chip: A Wine & Chip Experience
  Oct 11, 2025 • 5:00–7:00 PM | Parker Flower Farms, Elkton, FL
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  A foodie’s dream night on the farm: wine and gourmet potato chip pairings, tapas-style plates, bouquet-making, and access to the flower fields. Tickets: $115.

Classic Fall Festivals

• Amazing Grace Family Farms Fall Festival
  Oct 3–Nov 1, 2025 (weekends) | Green Cove Springs, FL
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  Crop maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, photo ops, and plenty of fall family fun every Friday & Saturday through October.

• Conner’s A-Maize-Ing Acres
  October 2025 | Hilliard, FL
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  Family-friendly fun by day, haunted “Field of Screams” by night. Also features “Peaceful Fridays,” wagon rides, Redneck Olympics, and more.

• Sykes Family Farms
  Oct 4 – Nov 2, 2025 (weekends) | Elkton, FL
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  One of the area’s largest farm festivals, with attractions for every age group.

• Geiger Pioneer Farm – Pioneers & Pumpkins Festival
  Sept 27 – Oct 26, 2025 (weekends) | Jacksonville, FL
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  Explore corn mazes, wagon rides, antiques, face painting, food trucks, and pumpkins galore.

Animal Encounters & Family Fun

• Farm Fun Fall-O-Ween (EPIC Outreach)
  Oct 25, 2025 • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Jacksonville, FL
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  Meet rescued animals, shop a children’s entrepreneur market, and enjoy games and crafts. Tickets $7–$14.

• Fantasy Farms
  Ponte Vedra, FL
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  A private animal sanctuary that opens occasionally for special events — worth watching their calendar for unique fall happenings.

Hastings Harvest Trail & Farm Festival

• Hastings Fall Festival & Farm Tour of Art
  Oct 24–25, 2025 | Hastings, FL
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  A weekend-long celebration featuring art, music, food vendors, and farm visits.

Participating Hastings farms include:

• The Feed Mill – local goods and farm store.

• Parker Flower Farm – cut-your-own bouquets and flower fields.

• Bee Hill Farm – educational stops and farm animals.

• Olive Land Farms – olive orchards, olive oil tastings, and farm tours.

Agritourism & Local Farm Markets

• Congaree & Penn | Jacksonville, FL
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  Wagon rides, cider tastings, paddling trails, and seasonal farm-to-table events.

• Berry Good Farms | Jacksonville, FL
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  A weekly farmer’s market hosted at the North Florida School of Special Education, offering produce, flowers, and artisan goods.

Wrapping It Up

Northeast Florida’s farms offer more than just crops — they’re experiences waiting to be had. From the whimsy of a corn maze to the elegance of a wine-and-chip pairing, every weekend this fall offers a new chance to connect with local growers and celebrate the harvest season.

So map out your route, bring your family or friends, and make this fall one to remember. Whether you go for pumpkins, flowers, olive oil, or rescued animals, one thing’s for sure: these farm events are where Northeast Florida’s community spirit truly shines.

Machell Klee, Realtor

815-210-3557

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