By Courtney Elisech
Are you ready for some fall-themed events? Corn mazes, pumpkins, and concessions galore? The wait is almost over as Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm plans for opening day on Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm is kicking the season off with everything you’re looking for and more.
Opening day will have the concessions stand open for the first time since the end of the 2021 season.
That means their famous donuts! They are a huge attraction, freshly made, and highly delicious. Sample the frosted donuts with sprinkles, cinnamon, and sugar any time you stop in. Friday visitors have bonus special surprise flavors.
In addition to the delectable donuts, the farm offers a variety of other snacks—cider, soups, caramel apples, cotton candy, giant pickles, hot dogs, and more.
Get lost in the 13-acre corn maze specially designed each year. Allow yourself half an hour to an hour to find your way out. The craft store will be open, featuring items from local makers. On any given weekend, you might see a face painter, live music, balloon twister, blacksmith, and horse or train rides.
Photo-ops are aplenty at the farm! Check out the handmade straw characters this season. In years past, characters from Paw Patrol, Mickey Mouse, SpongeBob, and more were at the farm! Find many areas with pumpkins, gourds, different farm equipment, and structures to take great fall photos.
Explore the variety of farm animal pens! From peacocks and chickens to cows and goats.
Events this season are as follows:
Classic Car Show Sunday, Sept. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fall Craft Show Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Harvest Fest/Agriculture Day Saturday, Sept. 24. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Food Truck Fridays Friday, Sept. 23 & Oct. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Safety Day Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The farm and all attractions will be open in addition to planned events.
On a budget? Have no fear. Admission and parking are always free! Located at 4715 N Portsmouth Rd, Saginaw, MI 48757, the farm is open every day from Sept. 10 to Oct. 31. Times are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day except Monday when they open at noon.
Get ready to fall into some fun at Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm. Halloween, Oct. 31, is the closing day, so make sure you stop in for a visit before the pumpkins and donuts say farewell.
