Griffin Farms Pumpkin Patch Preps For October Opening

WEST BLOCTON, AL. — The early days of autumn have already brought cooler temperatures to west Alabama and one popular fall attraction will soon open to ring in the season.

Griffin Farms Pumpkin Patch will open Saturday, Oct. 3 and hopes to offer visitors old and new an unforgettable fall experience in the safety and open spaces of the farm.

Manager Lindsey Griffin told Patch that while many events have been canceled this year, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic can’t cancel the outdoors.

"We are so excited to open this year because there is no better medicine than enjoying some time on the farm," she said. "We have pumpkins, a corn maze and lots of play areas to enjoy in a large outdoor venue while safely social distancing from others."

Following its opening day, Griffin Farms will be open to visitors on weekends through the month of October, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Weekdays will be reserved for visits from school groups.

Admission is $10 per person for those 2 years old and up. The cost of admission includes one pumpkin per paid admission, with additional pumpkins costing $3 each. Veterans or active military can receive a 10% discount with a military ID.

Griffin said visitors of all ages can also enjoy the farm's animal barn, hamster wheels, bouncy barn, maze, a hayride, the barrel train, rockwalls, ziplines and more. An ongoing scavenger hunt with prizes will be held each weekend in October, with participants taking pictures of their finds for a chance to spin the prize wheel at the farm's Country Store.

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Cash is preferred at the farm's gate, store and with its vendors.

Griffin Farms will also not offer birthday party packages during pumpkin season, but visitors can still celebrate occasions on a first-come, first-serve basis with the farm's outdoor tables. General admission will still apply.

Griffin Farms is located at 826 Griffin Road, West Blocton, AL. 35184. For more information, visit the farm's website.