A massive multi-month Louisiana Pumpkin Festival with 50+ attractions, 12-acre corn maze, pig races, and 3+ month season (Sept 26–mid-Nov); best for families wanting major-festival scale with extended-season flexibility.
Flash sale on admission begins Sept 7; see website for pricing
CM Farms operates Louisiana Pumpkin Festival, a multi-month event (Sept 26–mid-November) with 50+ attractions, a 12-acre corn maze, pig races, petting zoo, specialty food vendors, and tractor rides. This is not a traditional pumpkin patch; it’s a major fall carnival.
Scale matters. 50+ attractions mean multiple activity stations, longer time-on-property, higher spending temptation, and more crowds.
Pig races are explicitly featured—a differentiator from typical petting-zoo operations. Pigs are led through a short racing course; it’s low-stakes fun that appeals to kids who find horse or dog racing more boring.
Timing and scheduling for races are not published. Call 337-328-8916 to ask:
A flash sale on admission begins Sept 7 at 8am on the website cmfarmsllc.com. The specific discount amount is not yet published, but the sale period likely includes early-bird/presale rates before standard peak-season pricing kicks in.
Strategy: Visit cmfarmsllc.com starting Sept 7 to see presale pricing before you commit to a budget — nothing is published yet, so there’s no honest way to estimate a per-person figure ahead of that.
Standard per-person admission price for 2026 is not yet published. Check the website starting September 7 for presale rates rather than assuming a figure ahead of time.
This is compressed weekend-focused schedule. October Friday-night sessions (6pm–11pm) are evening-entertainment targeted, different vibe than daytime. Check cmfarmsllc.com for full October hour details (daytime availability not confirmed for all dates).
With that many activities, you’ll spend money. Specialty desserts, food vendors, beverage options, and photo-op add-ons accumulate quickly over a 3–4 hour visit — none of it is priced in what’s published, so treat food and extras as a genuinely open-ended part of your budget rather than a fixed add-on.
Bring cash for festival pricing (cards accepted, but cash is simpler at high-volume operations). Eat before arrival if budget is tight.
Complexity and completion time are not rated. At 12 acres, it’s substantial—budget 45 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on maze design and family capability. Call 337-328-8916 to ask whether it’s beginner-friendly or challenging.
A 50-attraction festival draws crowds. October weekends, especially late October near Halloween, are peak busy. If you prefer smaller crowds:
Beauregard Parish is rural piney-woods country between Lake Charles (45 min west) and Alexandria (45 min east). The farm is not adjacent to major tourist attractions; it’s a destination visit requiring full planning.
Pair with local dining or scenic drive if you’re treating it as a full-day outing.
This operation rewards visitors who want major-event atmosphere, multiple entertainment options, and don’t mind crowds or spending. If you want quiet pumpkin picking, this is oversized.
October weekends (Oct 1–31); mid-October balances activity availability with moderate crowds; final week before Halloween busiest.
3–6 hours depending on pig-race scheduling, food/beverage consumption, and maze participation
Major festival operation; peak crowds Oct–early Nov. October weekends busy; weekday nights (Oct Fri–Sat 6pm–11pm) see lower attendance than daytime. Early November (after Halloween pressure) likely quieter.
No details provided; rural Beauregard Parish location between Lake Charles and Alexandria likely farm lot, paved or gravel capacity.
50+ attractions raise varied accessibility questions. Call 337-328-8916 to confirm ADA accommodations, parking, and physical-access details for specific attractions.
You want a quiet, low-key visit; you're budget-conscious (50+ attractions tempt spending); you're spooked by crowds; you prefer weekday access (weekends/select weekdays only).
Between Lake Charles and Alexandria in rural Beauregard Parish; combine with scenic piney-woods drive or regional dining. Not adjacent to major tourist attractions.
Pig-race timing not specified in available data. Call 337-328-8916 to ask whether races run continuously, on hourly schedule, or at specific times; plan arrival accordingly.
Research notes mention pig races, tractor rides, petting zoo, bounce houses, and specialty food/drinks but don't itemize all 50+. Call 337-328-8916 or visit cmfarmsllc.com for complete activity list.
No difficulty rating available. Call 337-328-8916 to ask maze complexity and typical completion time.
Flash-sale pricing (starting Sept 7 at 8am) is not yet published. Visit cmfarmsllc.com starting Sept 7 to see the presale rate before standard pricing applies.
September 26 – November 15, 2026. Oct Fri-Sat, Nov Sat. Hours: Oct: Fri 6pm-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm; Nov: Sat 10am-9pm.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked. Flash sale on admission begins Sept 7; see website for pricing
252 CM Farms Road, Dry Creek, LA 70637, in Beauregard Parish. It is one of 4 patches we track in Acadiana.
We track 4 patches in Acadiana. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
Its season runs about 51 days against a regional average of 56, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.
What sets it apart locally: it has a corn or crop maze, hayrides, which most Acadiana patches on our list do not.
cmfarmsllc.com
Checked August 2026.