This is a cool fall festival and event to visit during halloween season. A beautiful laid-back and…read morespacious atmosphere, and country music played through the speakers near the big barn, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available, and a few merchandise vendors on site, as well as beer and wine for sale. However a big negative here are the LONG LINES. Not only were lines slow, but there were extra unnecessary lines. Two lines for entry, one for wristbands, then the other for security. Two lines for food, one to place orders and pay, the other to pick up orders from the appropriate truck/tent (the steak quesadilla and tri-tip sandwich weren't even worth the wait... though the former was bigger and better). Also, there was one SUPER MEGA LINE (worse than Disneyland) for the Trail of Lights and Frights due to lack of instructions from staff and no signs to indicate that there were actually two separate entries: one trail is for kids, bright and safe (with LIGHTS), the other trail is for the haunted attraction (with FRIGHTS) where the sounds of chainsaws and screaming could be heard coming from behind the corn field (this is not the same as the regular corn maze on the farm by the way). It was definitely fun and creepy! The corn maze was cool and not too challenging, lit even after dark as they have a giant flood light high above. There was also a good amount of entertaining activities for both kids and adults, including a pumpkin patch, mechanical bull, and giant jump pillows. But again, a lack of instruction and signage, especially for the biggest attractions on site. I even saw people sliding down a hill in potato sacks on the far end of the farm, but there was no clear sign about "slide mountain", so you would not know about it unless you happened to go in that direction or had a map of the farm. As a reminder there is uneven terrain everywhere and lots of walking necessary, (especially in the trails of lights and frights, and corn maze), so wear comfortable walking shoes that you don't mind getting dirty. Despite the issues I mentioned, we still enjoyed our time here. And the cost of tickets is worth it if doing the Trail of Frights (since it's comparable with other haunted houses, but you also get other farm activities on top of that). Parking was free and easy too.

We recently attended a wedding at Swank Farms. While the site is lovely, the staff was unorganized…read moreand not helpful. Appetizers/charcutier boards were being assembled as the guests waited. The guests were told the bar was not open and when it did open, there were no mixers for drinks and for $ 14.00, I received barely an inch of wine in my glass. Choose another venue for your event.

4 stars for Casa De Fruta & 5 PHENOMENAL STARS FOR RIC!!!!!!!…read more My family and I have driven past Casa De Fruta on numerous occasions and never thought to stop by and check it out. Located in Hollister, this is a well known family owned attraction. Here you will find a market, a restaurant, and some fun kiddy attractions. The attractions are what brought my family and I here. After seeing social media posts about the activities, I knew I had to take my toddler here to explore. Fun attractions available are: 1) Casa de ChooChoo 2) Casa de Carousel 3) Gem Mining 4) Casa de Playground [a whole playground kiddy structure] We purchased tickets for the carousel and the train ride. The carousel seemed a little outdated and could use a little bit of maintenance. some of the seating rocked a bit- nothing unsafe but definitely had some unexpected movement. Casa de ChooChoo was by far our most favorite attraction. At $5 a ticket, this little train takes you all around the property. This was a good 12 minute ride so you aren't rushed to get the next load of riders on. The views aren't anything amazing but the seating is comfortable and you get a nice break from being on your feet. Popular purchasing staples include: fresh produce, dried fruits, spiced or candied nuts, & CDF's pomegranate wine. We walked away with some pink pineapple, assorted jerky, candy, & caramel apple. I'll have to come back and try their pomegranate wine again because of all the raving- I got a bottle a few years back as a gift but didn't enjoy it at all. Hopefully my palate has become more refined with time. LMAO! Shout out to Ric. Thank you for the delicious samples and even better convo!! You shine in a store full of staff, you are my favorite part of my very first visit to Casa De Fruta.

Very pricey but not surprised as it seems like a very touristy spot…read more I bought a bag of almonds for $18.99 and they are one of the worst almonds I've ever had. They are mushy/stale, extremely disappointed for the price point. The fruit I bought was pretty good.

Spina Farms offers some great family fun for the entire family. There is something for young and…read moreold to enjoy some fun. We came during the Halloween season and had a blast. It has its hit and miss with parking costing $20.00 right from the start. However if you come during the week parking is free, score. They have giant cool animatronicKing Kong and Godzilla with sound and lots of dinosaurs throughout the farm great for some photo ops. There are lots of food trucks and venders if you get hungry or just need some fruit or a funnle cake treat for your sweet tooth. they have a petting zoo, a train ride through a fiels of marigolds and dinosaurs hidden within wich you can see on a train ride. They offer two trains a small cow train or a full size seating train. You can also try your hand at the pumpkin blasters wich is always fun. What I look forward to every year is thier corn maze that is differnt every year. Its fun to see how long it takes you to get through it. This year we had oun little brave witch to guide us through the dark maze. The key is having a good sence of direction and listening to your surroundings. I already look forward to coming next year. Private party tents ar also available for those special events.

Came here on a Sunday. Was super busy. To buy tickets we stood in line for over an hour. I'm not…read morekidding. Literally an hr and 15 mins to get a stamp ticket for our daughter. Lines to EVERYTHING were long af!! Food lines hay ride was probably an hour wait time. The Dino walk had no wait time same as the corn maze. The corn maze was probably the most fun. The map is easy to follow and if you get stuck there's a number you can call to get help so that's pretty cool. We waited about 45 mins for the train ride we didn't even get to do the cow train because that line was so long. We arrived at 2 pm and after doing the hay ride Dino walk corn maze and train ride it was already 6 pm... the price for a can of soda was $4 the food prices were outrageous!! The price for pumpkins was pretty reasonable a medium sized one was about $12 the smaller one was $8 so that wasn't too bad. Both good sized they had awesome looking pumpkins woulda bout more but everything was expensive. The idea of it is really cool and honestly the flowers

Fantozzi farms is located conveniently right off of the main drag in Patterson. We drove from…read moreTracy, so it was super convenient that it is close to the freeway. They charge $15 to get in, but it was discounted to $12 per person since we went on a weekday. My daughter is almost 2 years old, and the main attraction that she was interested in the animals. Since it was not too busy, she also got to enjoy the giant pillow bouncer. We ran through bales of hay, played in the corn pit, and enjoyed some fresh homemade pumpkin bread from the snack shack. Overall, we had a great time despite being able to utilize many attractions since she wasn't old enough. I would say that the rest of the attractions would be perfect for ages three and up. I should also mention 2 & under are free, so there's quite a bit got a two year old to do considering. We hung around for over two hours having fun as a family, until the mosquitoes started coming out after sunset, If you're local to the area, I definitely think it's worth the visit! Go check them out!

Cute little pumpkin patch, we went on Thursday evening the day before Halloween and it wasn't…read moreseverely packed. Service at the front booth was quick and friendly. She kindly asked if we wanted to pay together or separate and she even gave us the arm bands to assist the next people in line. The attractions were cute and functional, for both kids and adults. There was plenty of pumpkins to choose from, small, large, different colors. And the price was actually pretty good. Definitely will be going there next year.

Such a cute local pumpkin patch, I am so happy I came across this place! It is pretty spacious, the…read moredecorations are very cute, and it is kid friendly. There are plenty of pumpkins to choose from and photo ops. There is parking available and it is surrounded by sunflowers, which is very cute. It is the perfect pumpkin patch to be at during sunset time. This will definitely be my new go to pumpkin patch and definitely recommend for others as well.

The great pumpkin hunt. Tons of pumpkins and squashes to choose from…read more There is also a corn maze behind the parking lot and across the road from the Farm. The prices vary for the pumpkins based on size and weight. The staff is friends and helpful.

Nice atmosphere. We bought frozen Gizdich pies and beautiful fresh flowers to bring to a friend's…read morehouse for dinner. The vegetables looked good also.

I've visited LJB many times over the years. They offer a great selection of produce year round…read more They also carry Gizdich pies, Polar Bear ice cream, Marianne's ice cream, and other locally sourced items. They have the best selection of dried chili peppers and a large variety of nuts and dried fruits available year round. Every fall, they host a great local pumpkin patch for the kids, which features a variety of food trucks. There is plenty of parking, and it's easily accessible right off the 101. If you are looking for great produce or a fantastic pumpkin patch, stop by LJB Farms.

The farm in Salinas makes savory pot pies on Tuesdays! I ordered the chicken and bacon pot pie last…read moreweek to guarantee one, but they said they make some extra ones for same-day pickup. $32.95 for all pies, which I think is a great deal! They do fruit pies on Fridays! And great customer service!! ‍

Drove 20 minutes to purchase farm-fresh produce…read more Three out of three ears of corn were beyond rotten. Lesson learned.

Arrived in the morning and it was not crowded yet. Easy to walk around and view the selection of…read moreChristmas trees. They have everything organized by height and the price is listed on each tree. The staff was friendly and helpful and they offer a base or netting if needed. They will also carry out to your car and help secure the tree with zip ties.

I recently worked with ABC Tree Farms for a corporate pumpkin patch event, and overall, it was a…read morefantastic experience! They brought a fun, festive atmosphere that was perfect for our team and families. The setup was colorful and inviting, with plenty of pumpkins, photo ops, and seasonal charm that made the event feel extra special. The team was easy to work with and responsive throughout the planning process. They handled logistics smoothly and helped create a space that felt both professional and playful, exactly what we were going for. Our guests had a great time, and the pumpkin patch was definitely a highlight. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that there were a couple of minor hiccups with timing and setup that could've been communicated a bit more clearly. But overall, ABC Tree Farms delivered a memorable experience, and I'd absolutely consider using them again for future events.

I wouldn't recommend going to Moreland Pumpkin Patch if you're planning on doing the family walk…read more It was quite expensive at $15 per person, even for my 2yo. We lined up at our 730pm check-in time and waited 35 minutes in the cold and were only halfway through the line. We left because it would have been another 25-35 more minutes to get through the line. However, the staff was great and the carnival games were fun. Nice to have all of the thoughtful decorations as well, our child loved playing with all of the pumpkins.

This patch is cute…read more The haunted trail costs $15 per person and there are scheduled appointment times to go in, however the line backs up and you have to wait at least 30 minutes past your appointment time before entering. We did not enter the trail until 720pm, and that is after getting in line at 640pm. Just be aware. Which is fine, my family had fun and the actors inside are funny and well rehearsed. However, since we waited so long, we got out of the trail around 750pm. My kid wanted to play the carnival games, which close at 8pm, so we bought some tickets to play, and were out to the carnival by 752pm, they had already taken everything down and had only a few simple games still up. My kid was bummed, but I figured since there were no refunds, I could go back and get a snack instead with my tickets. I was denied and told to come back next week to redeem the tickets. I know this is all for a good cause and it really isn't too big of a deal, but it is silly that I literally bought the tickets within a minute and then walked back after the carnival being closed and then denied to even use the tickets on anything else and then told to come back next week. They were told not to sell any tickets since they were closing up the carnival early, but I guess it wasn't communicated well. I guess we will be back to use up the tickets next weekend...?

Great barn/farm/orchard setting! The sandwiches were excellent but of course the real star was the…read moreapple pie! Huge slices too, as the apple pie is about twice the height of the other ones. There was simultaneously always a lineup (at 2:30min the afternoon), and yet people were never waiting long. The hot apple cider, and fresh apple cider, are amazing as well.

Here's another one- no clue what the trip was for. Strawberries, maybe? All I know is, it's 4-star…read moregood. Time for a road trip! I'll take a look at the pictures and imagine the outing.