Photo credit: Cheyanne Walters Photography
Photo credit: Cheyanne Walters Photography
The Pumpkin Patch
The Rusty Truck Ranch is the perfect place to find that perfect pumpkin and make some sweet memories with your bestie or your littles! Snap a picture at one of our Rusty Trucks or Vintage Photo Sets or soak up some snuggles with our furry farm friends!
Our 2026 Season Calendar:
Hours: 10-5pm each day we are open!
🍂 September 26 & 27
🍂 October 3 & 4
🍂 October 9, 10 & 11
🍂 October 16, 17 & 18
🍂 October 23, 24 & 25
Included with admission:
Vehicle Parking, Entrance to the Ranch, Unlimited Hayrides, Small and Large Animal Petting Zoos, access to our 40ft tube Slide, Sensory Corn Bin, Tire Play Area, & Vintage Themed Photo Sets!
Photo credit: Kirsten Richelle Photography
Each vendor booking includes both a Saturday and Sunday the weekend that you register for. Please be aware that we do not allow food vendors without prior approval.
Yes, we do that!
Want to host a small gathering or book a fun corporate event at the Ranch?
Fill out this form and we will get you a quote for admission and food (not required)!
We love to host youth groups, pre-schools, and homeschool co-ops! Fill out this form and we will get you a quote for discounted admission to the Ranch.
Please be aware that field trips are not guided. We are also only able to offer field trips on days that we are open to the general public this year.
Fun Ranch Activities
Face Painting!
Meet our babies!
Feed our residents!
Ride a Pony!
Shoot the Zombies!
Ride the Barrel Train
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Pumpkins of all varieties & colors: Gourdes, Carving Pumpkins, Oranmental Pumpkins- White, Pink, Blue, Red, Variegated, Minis... you will find a pumpkin for every want and need at the Ranch!
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We have shopping available inside the barn from our own curated shop, as well as from many local pop-up craft venders!
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Rustic Photo Sets to Capture the Moment- Our Rusty Trucks are also part of the decor, making for a great photo-op! And our photo sets change each year so you will also find something new!
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We often have a profession professional photographer on the weekends to capture special moments!
Fresh Apple Cider Cake Donuts
Fresh Apple Cider Cake Donuts
Apple cider cake donuts are made fresh daily! These are a spiced cake-donut with apple cider added to each batch to create incredible Fall flavor! Each donut is then tossed in cinnamon, sugar, and apple cider powder!
A mid-west classic!
If you are a cider fan, you will love them!
We are teaming up with Lil’ Bucks Pony Rides this year to offer pony rides to all the cowboys and cowgirls 100lbs and under. Tokens for rides are $10 and can be purchased on arrival to the Ranch.
Get ready to Giddy Up!
Fall Music Line Up!
Live music between 11a - 2p
Oct 3 TBD
Oct 4 Cover to Cover
Oct 10 TBD
Oct 11 Kylie Nicole Hill
Oct 17 Karma’s Circle
Oct 18 Heather King Band
Oct 24 Cover to Cover
Oct 25 The Real McCoys
No reservation needed! 11-3:30p
Oct 3 & 4 Sarah Herdt Photography
Oct 10 & 11 Deborah’s Photography
Oct 17 & 18 Deborah’s Photography
Oct 24 & 25 Anna Childer’s Photography
Hay Rides
Hay rides are always free with admission at the Rusty Truck Ranch, and they come with a beautiful view! Grab your family and hop on the trailer- hay rides run all day and start whenever the trailer fills up!
Face Painting $7
There is something about face painting that adds to the fun of visiting the Ranch! Whether it’s a tiger, a butterfly, or a bunny each design is as unique as the child that picks it!
Seasonal Donuts $10/bag of 6
A fresh apple cider cake donut, tossed in cinnamon, sugar, & apple cider powder for a double hit of Fall flavor! Buy a bag of donuts, or try one of our apple pie donuts topped with apple pie filling, cream, and a caramel drizzle!
Kettle Corn $7
Freshly made Kettle Corn when you come out to the Ranch is a must! Sweet… Salty… Crunchy… It’s just so dang good! We are also offering caramel corn this year, for those who like that caramel crunch!
Cotton Candy $6- $8
The classic pink and blue treat that always puts a smile on the kid’s faces! But have you had bacon or pickle flavored cotton candy? We have lots of great seasonal favorite including peppermint and marshmallow.
Local Baked Goods & Pastries
This local favorite always shows up in a big way at the farmers markets and at their own farm stand and we are proud to be partnering with them this year! They have an incredible selection of baked goods and we can’t wait to see what they bring this Fall!
Sensory Corn Bin (free)
2000lbs of corn makes for a great sensory experience for the kids as they climb into a huge trough filled with buckets and scoops to play with! Don’t forget to empty pockets when you get out
Craft Coffee, Cocoa, Cider, & Lotus Drinks
Visit our new Watering Hole to grab a drink to cool off or warm up! Cocoa, cider, tea, hot coffee, cold brew, matcha and fresh-pressed lemonade are all available at the Ranch! Cold or cozy, we have a drink for every
40ft Tube Slide and Tire Play Areas
A 40ft plastic culvert makes for the perfect farm slide! And once the kids get going between the tires and the slide, they can’t get enough!
Need a Snack?
Come by The Truck Stop Concessions
Hot dogsBBQ Pork Sandwich
Ice Cream Chili Dogs Chili Cheese NachosSoft PretzelsChili (gf)Flavored Lemonade
Hot Cocoa
Hot Apple Cider
Cotton Candy
Kettle Corn
Apple Cider Cake Donuts
