If you’re looking for a perfect fall outing, somewhere that delivers that crisp-air, pumpkin-pie-spiced, family-friendly vibe, Fall Fest at Timbuk Farms checks all the boxes. Located at 2030 Timbuk Road, Granville, Ohio, this seasonal event runs through September 28, 2025.
Here’s what makes the drive more than worthwhile:
What Makes It Special
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Abundant Seasonal Beauty
Imagine strolling through a 20,000-mum garden in full bloom, rows of pumpkins, and stands of sunflowers and zinnias ready for picking. The visual appeal is massive — fall colors, flowers, and the kind of photo ops that make for unforgettable memories. -
Activities for All Ages
Whether you’re bringing toddlers, teens, or grandparents, there’s something here. Highlights include:-
U-Pick Pumpkin Patch & Flower Fields (sunflowers, zinnias)
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Barnyard Animals & Fun Farm areas for kids
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Live music, food trucks — a casual festival feel.
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Photo-Worthiness
From the mum garden to pumpkins to floral color, Timbuk Farms sets up tons of beautiful, seasonal “Instagram-moments,” whether you’re shooting casual family snaps or planning a professional session. -
Flexible Ticketing & Value
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Weekdays bonus: If you go Monday-Thursday, you get a $5 Timbucks coupon (good incentive and helps avoid the crowds).
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Ticket is good for any day during Fall Fest.
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Garden Center Access & Shopping
Even aside from the festival, you can browse their newly opened garden center, which includes fall decorating/gardening supplies. You don’t need a Fall Fest ticket just to shop there. Also, you can buy pumpkins, decorations, and of course take home some flowers. -
Getting into the Autumn Spirit
There’s something restorative about being outside with nature in fall — crisp air, changing leaves, the smell of soil and pumpkins, the joy of leaf crunches, and the communal feeling of a seasonal celebration. Timbuk Farms Fall Fest offers just that: a dose of seasonal joy that’s hard to replicate.
Considerations & Tips
To make it even more worth your drive, here are a few tips:
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Try going on a weekday: Fewer people, more relaxed, plus you get that $5 coupon.
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Timings matter: Mornings or earlier in the afternoon may be less crowded.
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Plan for photos: If you want pictures, maybe bring your own props, plan clothing that pops (fall colors!), and check the light (golden hour is great).
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Weather-check: Being outdoors, weather will make or break parts of the experience; dress layered.
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Food & amenities: There are food trucks; bring cash or plan for mobile payment; check their updates before you go.
Why the Drive Pays Off
If you live within an hour or two, this is the kind of place that feels like a destination rather than just another local fall event. It’s immersive, scenic, lush, and picturesque in a way that most “pumpkin patches + hayrides” don’t quite hit. Even for a longer trip, combining it with other fall stops (apple orchard, scenic byway, small town shopping) makes it a great day-or-weekend outing.
