Oakes Farm's pumpkin patch near Knoxville is in its final week: hours Thursday to Sunday, Halloween Day activities, ticket prices and more fall events nearby.
Last checked Oct. 28, 2026. This page is updated each fall. Facts come from Oakes Farm, the Knoxville Chamber community calendar, Downtown Knoxville and Zoo Knoxville, linked to each listing. Prices are as the organizers list them.
Fall around Knoxville centers on Oakes Farm in Corryton, in northeast Knox County, with an 8-acre corn maze, flower fields and a hayride to the pumpkin patch. Closer in, Beardsley Community Farm holds a free Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, and the Old City, Market Square and Zoo Knoxville all have fall and Halloween events through the end of the month. Trick-or-treat times are in our trick-or-treat hours guide.
Who to call
- Oakes Farm: 865-688-6200, info@oakesfarm.com, 8240 Corryton Road, Corryton
- Zoo Knoxville (Boo! at the Zoo): zooknoxville.org
- Downtown events: Downtown Knoxville events
- Submit a fall event: our contact page
Pumpkin patch in Knoxville, Tennessee: the final week
The biggest pumpkin patch near Knoxville, at Oakes Farm in Corryton, about 15 miles northeast of downtown, is in the final week of its 2026 season, the farm says. Hours this week:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Friday | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 (Halloween) | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Sunday | Noon to 6 p.m. |
The farm has activities all day on Halloween as part of its Halloween Extravaganza; details are on the farm’s Halloween page. Buy timed tickets online before you go; the farm says some weekends sell out, and then only online ticket holders get in. For pumpkins without an admission ticket, growers sell them at the Market Square Farmers Market on Saturday, Oct. 31 (see below).
Pumpkin patch and corn maze: Oakes Farm
Oakes Farm is at 8240 Corryton Road in Corryton. General admission includes:
- An 8-acre corn maze
- A hayride to the pumpkin patch (pumpkins cost extra)
- Flower fields of sunflowers and zinnias on more than 3 acres; buy a vase and fill it
- An animal exhibit, photo spots including a pumpkin wall and a giant pumpkin tree
- More than 25 play activities, from a giant sand area and tug of war to a combine slide
| Tickets | Online | At the gate |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays (Monday to Friday) | $16.95, plus a $1 ticket fee | $20.95 |
| Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) | $19.95, plus a $1 ticket fee | $23.95 |
Groups of 20 or more save $2 a ticket. The farm uses timed tickets and says two or three weekends each season sell out, when only online ticket holders get in. It posts sellouts and weather closures on its website and Facebook page; if weather closes the farm, ticket holders get a credit. Leashed dogs are welcome; smoking and vaping are not allowed. Opening dates and hours are on the farm’s plan your visit page.
Fall festivals and events
- Frontier Frights at Marble Springs: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway. Free. Listing
- Old City Fall Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, in the Old City, with seasonal goods and local shopping. Old City Association
- Beardsley Farm Harvest Festival: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Beardsley Community Farm, 1741 Reynolds St. Free. Listing
- Thrill the World: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, on Market Square, a synchronized “Thriller” dance alongside the Knoxville Creature Gathering. Downtown Knoxville
- Boo! at the Zoo: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 17, 22, 23, 24, 29 and 30 at Zoo Knoxville, with a storybook trick-or-treat trail and the HallowGlow Forest. Tickets through the zoo. Zoo Knoxville
- Halloween Trick or Treat Trails: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 22 and 23 at Ancient Lore Village, 7107 Sevierville Pike. Listing
- Miles for Milestones 5K and Fall Festival: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at 4901 Bradshaw Road, with inclusive trick-or-treating and a costume contest. City listing
Farmers market pumpkins
The Market Square Farmers Market runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31, with what local growers have in season. Details in our farmers markets guide.
What this means for you
- Buy Oakes Farm tickets online for weekends in late October; walk-up admission is not guaranteed on busy days.
- For a free afternoon, Beardsley Farm’s festival on Oct. 24 is in the city, a short drive from downtown.
Related: things to do this month, parks and trails and Friday night football.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Oakes Farm pumpkin patch still open?
Yes, but Oakes Farm says this is the final week of its 2026 season. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, with activities all day on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31.
Where is the best pumpkin patch near Knoxville?
Oakes Farm at 8240 Corryton Road in Corryton, in northeast Knox County, has an 8-acre corn maze, flower fields and a hayride to its pumpkin patch included with admission. Tickets are timed and sold online.
How much is Oakes Farm in 2026?
The farm lists weekday tickets at $16.95 online or $20.95 at the gate, and weekend tickets at $19.95 online or $23.95 at the gate. Pumpkins cost extra.
Are there free fall festivals in Knoxville?
Yes. Beardsley Community Farm’s Harvest Festival, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and Frontier Frights at Marble Springs State Historic Site, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, are both free.
Can I bring my dog to Oakes Farm?
Yes. The farm allows well-behaved dogs on a leash, and owners must clean up after them.
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