If you’re looking for a classic fall outing filled with charm, good food, and hands-on family fun, Neltner’s Farm in Melbourne, Kentucky, delivers the perfect mix of country atmosphere and family-friendly activities. Just a short drive from Cincinnati, this picturesque family farm is open daily through October 31, offering visitors everything from pumpkin picking and live music to a petting zoo and model train displays.
Affordable Family Fun
During the week, admission to Neltner’s Farm is free, making it an easy weekday adventure. On weekends, admission is $7 per person (ages 3 and up), which includes access to a variety of farm attractions—like the horse-drawn wagon rides that take guests through the scenic property.
Kids will love exploring the three shaded corn play pits, racing around the smaller toddler-friendly corn maze, or tackling the three-acre corn maze designed for older adventurers. For an added thrill, children can hop aboard the barrel train ride ($4 per kid) or spend time at the petting zoo, where feeding goats or visiting with bunnies costs just 50 cents to $1.
Activities & Entertainment
Trains are a highlight at Neltner’s Farm, with a model train display and a large interactive play train that invites kids to climb aboard. On weekends, visitors can enjoy live music from 1:30–4:30 p.m., featuring a rotating lineup of local bands. The music area includes picnic tables—perfect for relaxing with friends, food, and a chilled glass of local wine.
Speaking of wine, weekend visitors will also find crafters and artisans, including a local winery stand serving bottles of chilled wine you can enjoy right on site.
Delicious Food & Local Finds
The food at Neltner’s Farm is a treat in itself. Four Mile Pig serves up hearty comfort food, from barbecue chicken and pulled-pork sandwiches to cheeseburgers, sides, and fan-favorite apple nachos. Inside the barn market, guests can shop a variety of local products, including seasonal apples, gourds, pie pumpkins, local honey, jam, and fresh apple cider. And of course, no trip is complete without a stroll through the pick-your-own pumpkin patch, where you can choose the perfect pumpkin (priced per pound) straight from the field.
Country Charm for Everyone
Whether you’re coming for the wagon rides, the live music, or the classic fall food, Neltner’s Farm offers a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere where families can slow down and enjoy the season. Even better? Dogs are welcome on a leash, so you can bring your furry friends along for the fun.
Plan Your Visit
📍 Neltner’s Farm, 6922 Four Mile Road, Melbourne, KY 41059
🌾 Open daily through October 31
💲 Free admission weekdays; $7 admission weekends (ages 3+)
🎶 Live music weekends 1:30–4:30 p.m.
🐐 Horse-drawn wagon rides, petting zoo, corn mazes, crafts, food, wine & more!
For more details, visit neltnersfarm.com/things-to-do
