This year, COVID-19 makes things difficult, but it does not stop my family tradition of visiting the Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch. Every Autumn, we look forward to visiting the pumpkin patch at Tanaka Farm, which is a family-owned farm that was established in 1940 and has been dedicated to provide all families with high quality produce while promoting the importance of healthy eating and practice responsible farming and agricultural. This year, there are 2 options to visit the pumpkin patch: U-Pick Pumpkin With Wagon Ride and Drive-Thru Pumpkin Farm Experience. Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch runs from September 19, 2020 through October 31st, 2020.
U-Pick Pumpkin With Wagon Ride
The U-Pick Pumpkin With Wagon Ride runs Monday through Friday from September 21st to October 30th. Enjoy the wagon ride led by a tour guide around the 30 acre farm. This includes launching the pumpkin canon, a ride through the barnyard education exhibit with farm animals, a scarecrow contest, U-Pick veggies and a pumpkin you pick yourself.
Price
- $25 per person ages 3 and over.
- Free for 2 years and under, but do not receive items included.
- Active and Retired Military (FREE, ID required at check-in)
Drive-Thru Pumpkin Farm Experience
The Drive-Thru Pumpkin Farm Experience runs every Saturday and Sunday from September 19th through October 31st. Drive the 1.5 mile around the beautiful 30-acre farm! This includes a pumpkin, samples, a barnyard educational exhibit with farm animals, a scarecrow contest and sunflowers (they are growing right now, should be in peak bloom late October). This is an in-vehicle only option. You will not be exiting your vehicle, except for one optional stop where you pick your own pumpkin.
Price
- $20 per person ages 3 and over.
- Free for 2 years and under, but do not receive items included.
- Active and Retired Military (FREE, ID required at check-in).
Wagon Ride
Enjoy a wagon ride around the beautiful 30 acre farm and get a nice view of the whole pumpkin patch.
Barnyard Education Exhibit
Visit the different breeds of goats, suffolk sheep, kunekune pigs, rescue chickens, bunnies, alpacas, and even donkey.
U-Pick Veggie
Pick your own veggies right out of the ground such as radishes, green onions and cilantro.
Pick Your Own Pumpkin
There are different types of pumpkins to pick from such as Cinderella pumpkin, Fairytale pumpkin, Porcelain doll pumpkin, Jarrahdale pumpkin and Polar Bear pumpkin. Try to find them all.
Pumpkin Canon
This is fansβ favorite activity where a pumpkin is shot each time a wagon rides by the cannon.
Tips Before You Go
- Advanced reservation is required.
- Masks are required for 3 years and over.
- Keep 6 feet from other guests.
- Bring water, hats, sunscreen.
- Wear comfortable shoes that you donβt mind getting dirty. Avoid wearing sandals/flip flops, open-toed shoes or high heels.
- Bring wipes to clean hands after picking veggies or pumpkins.
- No eating while in the field.
Tanaka Farms
5380 3/4 University Drive
Irvine, CA 92612
949-653-2100
www.tanakafarms.com
*** I received tickets to Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch, courtesy of Tanaka Farms. All opinions are my own.