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Important update · Saturday, October 31, 2026

10th Annual Pumpkin Destruction Day

EVENT CANCELED

Unfortunately, due to the possibility of rain Saturday afternoon and evening, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our 10th Annual Pumpkin Destruction Day.

Our entertainment acts and monster trucks travel from across the country and cannot perform safely in rainy conditions. While the forecast could change and the rain may hold off until later Saturday evening, arrangements for these performers must be finalized well in advance.

October is typically one of our favorite months for beautiful, dry weather, but this season has certainly tested us. The threat of rain has forced us to close multiple times, and each decision has been incredibly difficult. These cancellations have a significant impact on our season and our family farm, so please know this is not a decision we take lightly. We are truly disappointed that we will not be able to celebrate this milestone event with you as planned.

The Good News

The farm will be open Saturday from 9 AM–4 PM!

Although Pumpkin Destruction Day will not take place, we will be open for a regular Saturday on the farm, and we hope you will come out and enjoy the day with us!

Admission

$20 per person

Costume Special

Children ages 10 and under who come dressed in costume on Saturday will receive $5 off admission.

Costume Parade

Join us on the Farm Stage at 1:00 PM for kids ages 10 and under, with a treat bag for all participants. No scary costumes.

Pumpkin Special

Beginning Wednesday through Saturday, all pumpkins picked from the field, including jack-o’-lanterns and specialty pumpkins, will be just $5 each!

Thank you for your continued support, patience, and understanding throughout what has been a challenging season. As a family farm celebrating 31 years, we are incredibly grateful for the community that continues to make us your family’s pumpkin patch year after year.

All tickets pre-purchased for Pumpkin Destruction Day will be refunded.

In 2018 we held our first annual Pumpkin Destruction Day and it has quickly become the family event for all ages in the Tennessee Valley. We cap off the end of each season with a SMASHING day at the farm. Pumpkin Destruction Day includes all of our regular activities and hayrides, while adding Pumpkin Smashing, Monster Truck shows, Monster Truck rides, and special shows and events to our already high energy day. We end the night with a HUGE firework show

Season Pass

Admission $30 ages 2 and older 

Season pass INCLUDING Pumpkin Destruction Day $60 ages 2 and older

Pumpkin Destruction Day Tickets
Season Passes

Join us for all of the fun on October 31st!

  • $50 for ages 2 and older (without Pumpkin Destruction Day).
  • $60 for ages 2 and older (with Pumpkin Destruction Day).

*Available for purchase at the admission barn during general admission hours.

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Monster Truck Smashing Show

Monster Truck Smashing Show

Join us for 3 monster truck shows by one of the most famous in the business. Show times will be announced closer to Pumpkin Destruction Day.

Pumpkin Explosion Show

Pumpkin Explosion Show

Watch as a HUGE pile of pumpkins EXPLODES in the air as your feel the blast featuring Tannerite explode from across the field. Show time will be listed prior to Destruction Day.

Pumpkin Smash Zone

Pumpkin Smash Zone

The pumpkin smash zones are set up at the back of the farm on Destruction Day. Get a bat to smash a pumpkin off a tee, use a mallet or even a golf club, but today is all about smashing pumpkins. Great for all ages for a smashing fun day. All pumpkins for smashing are included in admission.

Kiddie Smash Zones

Kiddie Smash Zones

The Kiddie Smash Zones are ideal for those little ones wanting in on the fun. Let them smash, drop and bowl to their delight. Smash Zones are included in admission, including all the pumpkins your little one wants to throw and smash.

Fireworks

Fireworks

End the night and celebrate our 30th year with the largest fireworks show around. Brought to you by the team that does Fireworks from Nashville to Gulf Shores, this isn’t your mom-and-pop show. Featuring over 10 minutes of fireworks and music it is sure to end your day with smiles and memories.

Hay Rides

Hay Rides

Take a hay ride to the pumpkin patch where you can pick a jack o'lantern from the vine. Pumpkins picked from the field and those in the market are not for smashing and are not included in the admission for Pumpkin Destruction Day and are sold separately. Pumpkins for smashing are located in piles around the farm and are included in admission.

Monster Truck Rides

Monster Truck Rides

Featuring a ride truck that holds 8, make your dreams come true by riding in the bed of the monster truck as it races around the track. This is always a hit with all ages and produces priceless memories, laughs and photographs. This activity is a seperate charge and is $10.00 per person.

Play Barns

Play Barns

The play barn is the focal point of our pumpkin yard. Featuring two stories of stairs, climbers, and sensory play, the play barn is great for all ages. At the top of the silo, you can find two 60-foot slides which have been a staple at Tate Farms for more than a decade.

Jump Pad

Jump Pad

Tate Farms features 3 jumping pads for hours of jumping fun. This activity, which is great for all ages, allows your entire family a way to jump on the 30×70 pads spread throughout the farmyard.

Corn Train

Corn Train

This corny ride features barrels of fun for all ages to enjoy. Ride as a single or double unit as you are pulled by a tractor on the perimeter of the farm.

Corn Cribs

Corn Cribs

Tate Farms features 4 corn cribs full of corn grown here on our family’s farm. An activity great for all ages as you use your imagination to swim, bury and dig into bushels and bushels of corn.

Carousel (Dairy-Go-Round)

Carousel (Dairy-Go-Round)

NEW for 2023, Tate Farms features the only dairy-go-round in North America. This one of a kind carousel was built and shipped from Italy exclusively for Tate Farms. Featuring a 42 person capacity, this carousel features farm themed animals such as goats, horses, pigs, roosters, sheep and cows.

Fun Slides

Fun Slides

Taking all adults back to their childhood days, our Fun Slides are great for all ages. Sit on the provided carpet as you zoom down the slide to the landing platform, racing your friends and family. Well lit at night this activity is perfect for fun during the day and one-of-a-kind pictures of joy at night.

Apple Cannon

Apple Cannon

Enjoy shooting apples at farm targets as they explode on impact. This activity is a separate charge and is 4 apples for $5 or 10 apples for $10. This activity is CARD ONLY and you can pay at the apple cannon.

Barnyard Animals

Barnyard Animals

Come visit the celebrities of the farmyard featuring babydoll sheep, goats, rabbits, Darla, our miniature cows, the pot belly pig and the donkey. Our barnyard animals allow you to see animals in their natural habitat as they graze on grass, enjoy a pumpkin snack, and interact with our staff. These animals are part of our family and are cared for year-round by Homer Tate's great granddaughters.

Pedal Karts

Pedal Karts

The pedal kart track located on the southwest corner of the farmyard features single and double rider pedal karts. Always a hit for all ages, enjoy a turn or two around the track for full family fun and laughs.

Little Farmer Playground

Little Farmer Playground

Little Farmer Playground has been exclusively designed for Tate Farms by Little Tikes for hands-on play allowing little farmers to stimulate their imaginations and explore their surroundings. Featuring multiple climbers, 4 slides, a roller slide, sensory toys, and tunnels. The Little Farmer Playground features rubber mulch and seating around the perimeter. Little Farmer Playground is targeted for ages 7 and under.

Photo Ops

Photo Ops

We are not short on Photo opportunities here at Tate Farms. Whether you get your annual picture with our “How tall this Fall” display, take your family picture at the Pumpkin House, or enjoy all of our hay art, the opportunities for insta-worthy pictures are available at every turn. Professional photographers please see our Policies page for more information on sessions at the farm.

Swiftly Swine Pig Racing

Swiftly Swine Pig Racing

Hold onto your hats and grab some popcorn — it’s race time at the farm! Watch our champion pigs squeal with excitement as they dash, dart, and wiggle their way around the track in a hilarious display of speed and snorts. These curly-tailed competitors might not be thoroughbreds, but they sure bring the hog-wild fun! Cheer on your favorite piglet as they oink their way to glory — it’s fast, funny, and full of farmyard flair!

Mighty Mike Strong Man

Mighty Mike Strong Man

Get ready to be amazed as Mighty Mike takes center stage with feats of unbelievable strength and sidesplitting comedy! From bending steel bars and lifting massive weights to juggling bowling balls like they’re apples, Mighty Mike blends jaw-dropping power with a hilarious twist. It’s part circus, part comedy show, and 100% pure entertainment the whole family will love. Come see the man, the muscles, and the mustache.

Face Painting and Balloon Art

Face Painting and Balloon Art

Add a splash of color and a twist of fun to your farm day! Watch as our talented artists transform little faces into butterflies, tigers, superheroes, and more — all with a few strokes of paint and a big smile. Then stick around as incredible balloon creations come to life before your eyes — from wiggly animals to crazy hats! It’s creative, colorful, and the perfect treat for kids (and kids at heart).

Stilt Walker

Stilt Walker

Heads up — literally! Our towering stilt walker roams the farm with dazzling costumes, big smiles, and even bigger moves. Standing high above the crowd, they wave, dance, and pose for photos while bringing a touch of circus magic to every corner of the event. Perfect for all ages, this high-flying entertainer adds color, laughter, and a whole lot of “wow!” to your day at the farm.

Tannerite Explosion

Tannerite Explosion