Historic Weston Orchard & Vineyard

Hayrack rides to the pumpkin patch, a two-acre corn maze, live music and the 1pm candy cannon, all on one ticket, 35 minutes north of Kansas City.<ul><li>Event name: Pumpkin Fest at Historic Weston Orchard</li><li>Dates: Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026, 9am to 5pm both days</li><li>Venue: Historic Weston Orchard &amp; Vineyard</li><li>Address: 18545 County Road H, Weston, MO 64098</li><li>Price: $12.99 to $17.99; children under 3 free</li><li>Website Buy Tickets:&nbsp;</li></ul>Pumpkin Fest brings the biggest weekend of the year to a pumpkin patch near Kansas City: Historic Weston Orchard &amp; Vineyard in Weston, Missouri. It runs Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 9am to 5pm both days, and one farm ticket covers all of it.
Hayrack rides run out to the pumpkin patch all day both days, and you can ride as many times as you like. At the patch you walk the rows and cut your own pumpkin off the vine, then pay by weight on the way out. Apples are still picking too, so one trip covers apples and pumpkins.
The weekend schedule
<ul><li>9am: Gates open, and the bakery is already frying apple cider donuts</li><li>All day: Hayrack rides to the pumpkin patch, the two-acre corn maze and all 16 farm activities</li><li>1pm sharp: The candy cannon fires, both days</li><li>Saturday, 1:15 to 4:15pm: Live music from Muddy Ribbon</li><li>Sunday, 1 to 4pm: Live music from Sean McNown</li><li>5pm: Gates close</li></ul>
The fall lineup also includes hay mountain, the corn crib, the apple cannons, the Apple Express and the weekend carousel, and the zinnias are still going. For snacks, the bakery has cider donuts fried from the orchard's own pressed cider, cider slushies, hot spiced cider, caramel apples and kettle corn.
What it costs
There's no separate Pumpkin Fest ticket. Fall weekend admission covers the festival and the whole farm, with no tokens or wristbands.
<ul><li>Ages 3 to 64: $17.99</li><li>Seniors 65 and over: $14.99</li><li>Military with ID: $14.99</li><li>Weston residents: $12.99</li><li>Children under 3: free</li><li>Parking: free</li></ul>
Pumpkins and apples are priced by weight after you pick. Buy tickets online at westonorchard.com/tickets.
Getting there
Historic Weston Orchard &amp; Vineyard is at 18545 County Road H, Weston, MO 64098, about 15 minutes from Platte City, 25 from Parkville and 40 from St. Joseph. The 50-acre orchard was voted one of the top 10 orchards in America by USA Today.
If you're looking for things to do this weekend near Kansas City, it's an easy morning drive. See the full Pumpkin Fest schedule at westonorchard.com/pumpkin-fest.Historic Weston Orchard &amp; Vineyard 18545 Co Rd H, Weston, MO 64098 (816) 640-4013 <a href="https://westonorchard.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">westonorchard.com/</a>

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Looking for pumpkin picking near Kansas City? Historic Weston Orchard &amp; Vineyard runs a real pick-your-own pumpkin patch in Weston, Missouri, 35 minutes north of downtown. The pumpkins grow here. They aren't trucked in. You walk the rows, cut the one you want off the vine and pay by weight on the way out.
The patch is open every day from mid-September through October, 9am to 5pm. On weekends the hayrack runs out to the field all day. If you're short on time, pre-picked pumpkins are waiting near the market.
What's growing
<ul><li>Classic jack-o'-lanterns for carving</li><li>Pie pumpkins for baking</li><li>Giants, for the ones who want to brag</li><li>White and specialty pumpkins: ghost whites, blues and warty knuckleheads</li><li>Minis and gourds for little hands</li></ul>
One ticket covers the farm
Admission includes all 16 activities, the two-acre corn maze, parking and the hayrack ride on weekends. You can pick apples on the same ticket through Oct. 31. In the fall the farm also opens hay mountain, the corn crib and the zinnia garden, with the Apple Express on weekends. New this year are pedal karts and a tire mountain. The bakery has apple cider donuts, caramel apples and kettle corn.
Fall prices
<ul><li>Weekdays, ages 3 to 64: $9.99</li><li>Weekends, ages 3 to 64: $17.99</li><li>Seniors 65 and over: $7.99 weekdays, $14.99 weekends</li><li>Active military with ID: $14.99 weekends</li><li>Children 2 and under: free</li><li>Parking: free</li></ul>
Weekdays are the easy secret: same patch, $9.99. Pumpkin Fest, the orchard's biggest weekend, is Sept. 26 and 27.
Good to know: wagons are welcome, the paths are stroller-friendly if a bit bumpy, and closed-toed shoes help. Cards are accepted at the gate, the bakery and the Cider Barn.
Historic Weston Orchard &amp; Vineyard 18545 Co Rd H, Weston, MO 64098 (816) 640-4013. Tickets:&nbsp;<a href="https://westonorchard.com/tickets/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">westonorchard.com/tickets/</a>

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Historic Weston Orchard &amp; Vineyard is a family-owned and operated farm located on 50 acres in Weston, Missouri, just 35 minutes north of Kansas City. Named a USA Today Top 10 Orchard in America, this destination offers a wide range of seasonal activities and u-pick produce from May through November. Visitors can enjoy a full day of outdoor fun, including apple picking, a pumpkin patch, and various family-friendly play zones. The farm features 17,000 apple trees and provides a diverse selection of u-pick fruits, including strawberries, cherries, peaches, and blackberries throughout the growing season. Beyond the fields, guests can explore a two-acre corn maze, visit the bakery for fresh apple cider donuts, or enjoy estate wines and hard ciders at the on-site Cider Barn. The venue also serves as a scenic location for school field trips, birthday parties, and wedding receptions. With a 4.6-star rating from hundreds of reviews, the orchard is recognized for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to providing a high-quality experience for all ages. Guests can expect transparent pricing with all-inclusive admission, and active military members are eligible for a discounted rate with valid ID.

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