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“Each year, the Great Pumpkin rises out of the pumpkin patch that he thinks is the most sincere. He’s gotta pick this one. He’s got to. I don’t see how a pumpkin patch can be more sincere than this one. You can look around and there’s not a sign of hypocrisy. Nothing but sincerity as far as the eye can see.”
—It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, 1966

“He drinks a cider drink
He sings the songs that remind him of the good times
He sings the songs that remind him of the better times”
—“Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba, 1997

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Fall at the Farm, September 14–October 31 this season (weather permitting), features: pumpkins, hot apple cider, caramel apples, hayrides, fall colors, and more.
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Totally legit: the only posers at this farm are those who stand in front of the vintage International Harvester for a memorable photo opp.
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Sing songs from the big chair where it’s oranges to apples.
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There are apple orchards and there are pumpkin farms; here there be hordes of gourds.
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Think outside the box when it comes to appreciating the colors of the season.
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This has to be the most sincere pumpkin patch, oh, Great Pumpkin!
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These creative life-size dioramas are perfect for families and fun snaps.
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Don’t say it, and don’t say I didn’t warn you!
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Which would be worse: giant marshmallow globs, pumpkin goo or Slimer slime?
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The Haunted Forest leads the unsuspecting on a journey through a spellbinding tunnel.
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The Big Bad Wolf is on the prowl for The Three Little Pigs, or anyone within reach.

“Jerry Smith Farm is a great place for families!”

This time of year brings fall colors and the annual urge to pick apples and search for the perfect pumpkin. We did neither. Instead we experienced camel rides, full-size dioramas, live DJ music, a country store, baby goats, apple cider floats, and even more to float your goat.

Lisa, my mom and I picked the most windy day to try and stand still outside in the middle of unusually warm currents and waves of excited kids everywhere. We walked around Jerry Smith Farm, known for its orange infinity pool of pumpkins, towering pyramid of colorful gourds, fully-stocked country store, diorama photo opps, available petting zoo, and Apple Cider Floats. Everything but the petting zoo and camel rides were free. How else could you describe Fall at the Farm such as this?

We were amazed to see so much creativity and zeal for the season put into the maze of life-size spooky dioramas. These made for perfect photo opportunities for families and anyone wanting to step into a scene from their favorite live-action movie or animation. Almost all of Jerry Smith Farm is free, including parking. There is no admission, just walk up and be. There is an optional small-fee area beyond the main area where everyone can enjoy a petting zoo and other family activities. The free main area is plenty good to fill a day, and satisfy appetites for fun and refreshments. We were able to feed the baby goats on the border of main and optional, so a sample of the extra fun could be appreciated.

“There’s a lot of pumpkins and displays!”

Before I visit any place, I conduct some careful research. People online raved about a couple menu items. I needed to check out the famous Apple Cider Float and Frosted Cookies, sugar and chocolate chip. It was a warm day, so I dove into the Apple Cider Float with the apple cider doughnut balanced on the center of my face like a seal. Me: “The Apple Cider Float is overflowing with their best in a cup: whipped cream with sprinkles, caramel drizzle, apple cider doughnut, vanilla ice cream, and of course, apple cider!” Bark bark!

Lisa and my mom thought the Apple Cider Float might be a bit rich for their tastes, so we all tried the famous Frosted Cookies. My mom: “The famous frosted cookies have a mellow flavor perfect for fall!” Lisa: “I like their chocolate chip cookies best!” And me: “I like their sugar cookie best—a smooth almond taste with a hint of pumpkin in the frosting!” Jerry, we need a satellite drive-thru south of the Cheddar Curtain.

“The Apple Cider Float is overflowing with their best!”

We summed up the day. Mom: “Jerry Smith Farm has a lot to see! Everywhere I look I see something different. There’s a lot of pumpkins and displays. I can spend all day looking at everything!” Lisa: “The creativity put into all the Halloween exhibits is amazing! Jerry Smith Farm is a great place for families: petting zoo, food and drinks, the outdoors, and more. I’m surprised to see a camel ride. My favorite part is feeding the baby goats!” And me: “Jerry Smith Farm has a lot of good photo opps! The store is stocked with a variety of seasonal produce, treats, and souvenirs!”

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I’d walk a mile for a camel ride.
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Feeding baby goats brings out the kid in everyone.
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Famous frosted cookies (sugar and chocolate chip) remind me that “C” is for “cookie.”
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Apple Cider Float: apple cider doughnut, whipped cream with sprinkles and caramel drizzle, vanilla ice cream, and chilled apple cider.
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The tale of the tape strips each of these behemoths down to their weight, nearly 500 lbs. up front, and over six spins to the left.
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Scan the QR code and correctly guess the weight of the Great Pumpkin by October 20 for a chance to win the grand prize of four (4) free passes to the Holiday Lights at Jerry Smith Farm!
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Jerry Smith Farm is true to its original heritage and modern commitment to going green.
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Caramel corn, apple butter, baked goods, merch, seasonal decorations, produce, caramel-covered apples, frosted cookies, and more are going fast at the store!
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Wear one, roll down your window, and give a wave to your hardworking local farmer.
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Everyone is invited to the most sincere pumpkin patch.
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Holiday Lights at Jerry Smith Farm switches on November 29 until December 22 this season.

I must add that the environment at Jerry Smith Farm was relaxed and genuinely warm. You might even say it’s sincere. But that’s not for me to say. Linus: “Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents.”

Three ghostly sheets to the wind: “I get knocked down. But I get up again. You’re never gonna keep me down!”

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43 thoughts on “Jerry Smith Farm”

  2. I can’t believe I haven’t been there yet either, especially since it’s so close to home. Every time I plan to go with my family, something gets in the way. Thank you for sharing those amazing photos—they really inspire me to finally get out and explore. I might even try and make it out this weekend, weather permitting.

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  4. Your photos of food and drinks always look good enough to eat! Love the vibrant colors and I haven’t heard that song in so long 😆 now I want to go listen to it. Thanks for sharing your day trip to this super cute place! Ahhh the camel 🐪 haha 😊

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    1. Hi, Laura! Thank you for checking in. You would love the food, drinks, and fall fun. I know there isn’t fall proper where you are, but maybe a day trip to the Big Bend/Panhandle where I went to school would give you a taste of fall colors, just a touch. 🍁

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      1. Thanks for sharing that! Nice to know you went to school up there! Definitely not fall proper, but it’s still my absolutely favorite 😊 thanks for the suggestion as well 🙏 🍁

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    1. Oh, wow! I had no idea that you were at Jerry Smith Farm years ago. Maybe there’s more to do there today, but I bet that the original heritage still lives on today! Thank you for reading, and I hope you can go soon!

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  15. you have a new subscriber/fan of your photos and work lol.

    i cannot give you enough praise for your compositions and the obvious amount of work you put into each post – simply top notch. I am looking forward to your family’s next adventure.

    nice to you meet you! Mike

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    1. Are you kidding? It would be nice to have Halloween TWICE a year, like Christmas in July. Halloween in April? That would be the halfway point, in which case you would be early! 🎃🐇

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