Name: Thursday Evening at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival
Start: 2026-10-08T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Sinkland Farms

Sinkland Farms

Enjoy hayrides to pick-your-own pumpkins in the 4th Best Pumpkin Patch in the nation by USA TODAY, an award-winning 5-acre corn maze, visits with farm animals, Art in the Barn, one food truck, and beer and wine from the Terrace Bar.
Festival hours: 4-8 p.m. Admission: $15 Thursdays and Fridays; children 3 and under are free.
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Local Event: Thursday Evening at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival

Montgomery County

Blacksburg-Christiansburg

Blacksburg

Virginia

Thursday Evening at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin...

Enjoy hayrides to pick-your-own pumpkins in the 4th Best Pumpkin Patch in the nation by USA TODAY, an award-winning 5-acre corn...

Thursday Evening at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival

Celebrate fall weekends at the 35th Annual Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival, returning September 19 through November 1, 2026 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia's Favorite Fall Festival welcomes families from across the region for seven weekends at an award-winning pumpkin patch and corn maze with unforgettable farm fun.
This year's festival introduces America's Harvest Celebration, honoring 250 years of America's agricultural heritage, family traditions, and the spirit of the harvest. Throughout the festival, guests will experience America's Harvest Celebration through the traditions of farm life, live music, seasonal activities, local artisans, delicious food, and the simple joys of gathering with family and friends to celebrate the harvest season.
Recognized by USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards as the 4th Best Pumpkin Patch and 4th Best Corn Maze in the Nation in 2025, Sinkland Farms has become one of Southwest Virginia's premier fall destinations.
Festival favorites include: • Hayrides to the pumpkin patch • Pick-your-own pumpkins • A nationally recognized corn maze • Farm animals • Kid's Zone with giant slide, jump pad, barrel train, zip line, and games • Live music (Sat/Sun) • Special performances by Virginia Tech a cappella groups • The Virginia Tech Highty-Tighties and Hokies Bird on Hokie Spirit Day, Oct 24 • Arts &amp; Crafts vendors (Sat/Sun) • Art in the Barn (Oct) featuring talented local artists and handcrafted goods • Food trucks • Face painters • Pig races (Sat/Sun) • Blacksmith demonstrations (Sat/Sun) • Chainsaw carving (Sat/Sun) • PumpkinTron, Scarecrow, and Juggling Geoff • Pony rides and horseback trail rides (Sat/Sun, extra cost) •&nbsp;Blue Ridge Extreme Mobile Laser Tag (Fri/Sat/Sun, extra cost) • Beer &amp; wine on the Terrace
 October 3rd and 4th - Punkin' Chunkin' returns to the farm on with Team Carbo's trebouchet, an innovative new catapult design that uses large rubber bands to power it. This catapult won't be using any motors - it's manually cocked and operated.
October 24 - Hokie Spirit Day - Wear your Virginia Tech colors! Hokie Spirit Day brings the Marching Highty Tighties Corp of Cadets Band and Hokie Bird to the farm!
October 31 - Halloween Costume Day for Adults, Kids and Dogs - Dress your whole family in costume on Saturday to compete for Prizes at the Cottage Shoppe 1-2pm.
Special musical guests include: Saturday, Oct 10 - Makenzie Phipps of NBC's The Voice Sunday, Oct 11 - Lily Comer a country favorite Saturday, Oct 24 - Noah Spencer of NBC's The Voice
Come celebrate autumn where family traditions, agriculture, and Appalachian hospitality come together at one of Virginia's favorite fall festivals. Photographers are encouraged to get photography passes for their clients with the beautiful backdrop of sunflowers, pumpkins, and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
When: Sept 19-Nov 1, 2026 Thursdays (October) &amp; Fridays: 4:00–8:00 PM (limited activities) Saturdays &amp; Sundays: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (full festival)
Where: Sinkland Farms 3060 Riner Rd Christiansburg, VA 24073
Admission: Thursdays(Oct)/Fridays - $15 per person, $14 seniors, military &amp; first responders, free for children 3 and under Saturdays/Sundays - $20 per person, $19 seniors, military &amp; first responders, free for children 3 and under
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Local Event: Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival

Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival

Celebrate fall weekends at the 35th Annual Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival, returning September 19 through November 1, 2026 in...

Celebrate Punkin' Chunkin' Weekend at Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival!
Punkin' Chunkin' returns to the farm on with Team Carbo's trebouchet, an innovative new catapult design that uses large rubber bands to power it. This catapult won't be using any motors - it's manually cocked and operated.
Saturday highlights include live music by Attic Static from 1-4 p.m. with guitar-charged roots, rock, soul, pop and blues; award-winning Virginia Tech all-male Juxtaposition A Cappella from 12-2 p.m.; PumpkinTron, Jesse Johnson, the stilt walker from Ninja Warrior, roaming the farm from noon-1:30 p.m.; Spot the Scarecrow Enjoy hayrides to pick-your-own pumpkins in the 4th Best Pumpkin Patch in the nation by USA TODAY, an award-winning 5-acre corn maze, visits with farm animals, Art in the Barn, food trucks, beer and wine from the Terrace Bar, arts &amp; crafts vendors, pig races and blacksmith demonstrations.
Blue Ridge Extreme Mobile Laser Tag (extra cost) and pony rides and Ride-a-Rescue horseback trail rides from Winterfrost Farm (extra cost).
Festival hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $20 Saturdays and Sundays; children 3 and under are free.

Local Event: Punkin' Chunkin' Weekend at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival

Punkin' Chunkin' Weekend at Sinkland Farms...

Celebrate Punkin' Chunkin' Weekend at Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival!
Punkin' Chunkin' returns to the farm on with...

Punkin' Chunkin' Weekend at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival

3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg, VA 24073

Punkin' Chunkin' Weekend continues Sunday! Punkin' Chunkin' returns to the farm on with Team Carbo's trebouchet, an innovative new catapult design that uses large rubber bands to power it. This catapult won't be using any motors - it's manually cocked and operated.
The Radford Cheer and Dance Team; Virginia Tech's Soulstice A Cappella from 12-2 p.m.; live music by Cowboy Bob Chew from 1-4 p.m. featuring '60s favorites from the Beatles, Stones, Byrds, Simon &amp; Garfunkel and more
Spot the Scarecrow
Enjoy hayrides to pick-your-own pumpkins in the 4th Best Pumpkin Patch in the nation by USA TODAY, an award-winning 5-acre corn maze, visits with farm animals, Art in the Barn, food trucks, beer and wine from the Terrace Bar, arts &amp; crafts vendors, pig races and blacksmith demonstrations.
Blue Ridge Extreme Mobile Laser Tag (extra cost) and pony rides and Ride-a-Rescue horseback trail rides from Winterfrost Farm (extra cost).
Festival hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $20 Saturdays and Sundays; children 3 and under are free.Details: <a href="https://sinklandfarms.com/pumpkin-festival-about" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sinklandfarms.com/pumpkin-festival-about</a>
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Punkin' Chunkin' Weekend continues Sunday! Punkin' Chunkin' returns to the farm on with Team Carbo's trebouchet, an innovative...

Enjoy hayrides to pick-your-own pumpkins in the 4th Best Pumpkin Patch in the nation by USA TODAY, an award-winning 5-acre corn maze, visits with farm animals, Art in the Barn, food trucks, and beer and wine from the Terrace Bar.
Blue Ridge Extreme Mobile Laser Tag will be available for an extra cost.
Festival hours: 4-8 p.m. Admission: $15 Thursdays and Fridays; children 3 and under are free.
Details: <a href="https://sinklandfarms.com/pumpkin-festival-about" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sinklandfarms.com/pumpkin-festival-about</a>
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Local Event: Friday Evening at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival

Friday Evening at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival

Country artist Makenzie Phipps performs live from 1-4 p.m. The Virginia singer has earned national attention through viral performances and coverage from People, American Songwriter, Taste of Country, Cowboys &amp; Indians, Forbes, Heartland TV, RFD-TV and more.
Saturday also features Virginia Tech's TechNotes A Cappella from 12-2 p.m.; Juggling Geoff from 12-2 p.m.; PumpkinTron, Jesse Johnson, the stilt walker from Ninja Warrior, from noon-1:30 p.m.; Spot the Scarecrow
Enjoy hayrides to pick-your-own pumpkins in the 4th Best Pumpkin Patch in the nation by USA TODAY, an award-winning 5-acre corn maze, visits with farm animals, Art in the Barn, food trucks, beer and wine from the Terrace Bar, arts &amp; crafts vendors, pig races and blacksmith demonstrations.
Blue Ridge Extreme Mobile Laser Tag (extra cost) and pony rides and Ride-a-Rescue horseback trail rides from Winterfrost Farm (extra cost).
Festival hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $20 Saturdays and Sundays; children 3 and under are free.
Details: <a href="https://sinklandfarms.com/pumpkin-festival-about" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sinklandfarms.com/pumpkin-festival-about</a>
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Local Event: Makenzie Phipps Live at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival

Makenzie Phipps Live at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin...

Country artist Makenzie Phipps performs live from 1-4 p.m. The Virginia singer has earned national attention through viral...

Makenzie Phipps Live at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival

Award-winning local country singer Lily Comer performs live from 1-4 p.m., influenced by Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams Sr., Tammy Wynette, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and more.
Also appearing: Juggling Geoff from 12-2 p.m., Spot the Scarecrow
Enjoy hayrides to pick-your-own pumpkins in the 4th Best Pumpkin Patch in the nation by USA TODAY, an award-winning 5-acre corn maze, visits with farm animals, Art in the Barn, food trucks, beer and wine from the Terrace Bar, arts &amp; crafts vendors, pig races and blacksmith demonstrations.
Blue Ridge Extreme Mobile Laser Tag (extra cost) and pony rides and Ride-a-Rescue horseback trail rides from Winterfrost Farm (extra cost).
Festival hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $20 Saturdays and Sundays; children 3 and under are free.
Details: <a href="https://sinklandfarms.com/pumpkin-festival-about" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sinklandfarms.com/pumpkin-festival-about</a>
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Local Event: Lily Comer Live at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival

Lily Comer Live at Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival

Award-winning local country singer Lily Comer performs live from 1-4 p.m., influenced by Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Hank...

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