One of Sacramento's largest patches (2+ acres) at Vierra Farms with a giant corn maze, hayrides, pig races, pony rides, and extended Friday-Saturday hours until 9pm, but 2026 season dates have not been confirmed.
Dave’s Pumpkin Patch at Vierra Farms is marketed as one of Sacramento’s largest patch operations, spanning 2+ acres with a giant corn maze and an activity menu that includes hayrides, pig races, and pony rides. For Sacramento-area families, the size and proximity beat a long drive to Sonoma County, and the activity focus gives families with varying ages something to engage with beyond pumpkin-picking alone.
The extended Friday and Saturday hours until 9pm open an evening option — a family can visit after dinner on a Friday or Saturday and spend time on activities and the maze before heading home, rather than carving out a full afternoon.
The farm operates Mon-Thu 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9pm, and Sun 10am-7pm. That range covers both full-day and evening visitors, with Friday and Saturday creating a 12-hour (Fri) and 11-hour (Sat) operating window. However, the farm has not published 2026 opening and closing dates as of late August, so you will need to call (916) 849-9450 to confirm when the season begins and ends this year.
Research notes mention family campout events offered during the season, suggesting the farm goes beyond day visits for families seeking a full-on farm experience. That detail warrants a phone call to understand what is available and when.
The core attractions are the giant corn maze (acreage not specified), hayrides, pig races, and pony rides. That menu addresses different ages and interests — older kids or adults navigate the maze while younger children do pony rides or watch pig races, or families do both in sequence. The 2+ acre facility gives space for multiple simultaneous activities without everyone queuing for the same thing.
Research notes do not break down what is included in general admission versus what requires separate payment, or which activities operate every day versus weekends only. A phone call to (916) 849-9450 removes those unknowns and helps families budget for the day.
A “2+ acre” patch marketed as one of Sacramento’s largest will draw crowds on weekends, especially Saturdays and Sundays. A weekday afternoon visit (Mon-Fri, 3-7pm) likely offers quieter access and shorter wait times for activities, though the later 7pm close on weekdays limits your evening window.
A Friday evening option (until 9pm) is unique — most Bay Area farms do not stay open that late except occasionally on Saturdays.
Research notes mention “diverse variety” on the 2+ acre patch, but do not specify a count or detail unusual varieties. Like most large Sacramento-area farms, you should expect a range of sizes and types for pick-your-own, but call ahead to confirm specifics.
West Sacramento inland valley gets warm in October, especially afternoons. The 2+ acre facility offers some open-air exposure, so a morning visit or evening visit (Friday-Saturday) avoids the warmest hours. Water and sun protection are practical considerations.
Hours are Mon-Thu 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm, but the farm has not published 2026 opening and closing dates as of late August. Call (916) 849-9450 to confirm when the patch opens and closes this year. Evening visits (6-9pm) are an option on Friday and Saturday.
Two to four hours for a full family visit with maze and multiple activities; one to two hours if you are primarily picking pumpkins.
A 2+ acre patch billed as one of Sacramento's largest will attract substantial weekend crowds. Weekday afternoons (Mon-Fri, 3-7pm) may offer quieter access if your schedule allows.
Not specified. Assume farm or field parking on the Vierra Farms property.
The research notes mention hayrides, pig races, and pony rides but do not specify accessibility features for mobility concerns. Call (916) 849-9450 for details on accessible activities or facilities.
You need confirmed 2026 opening and closing dates, or you want a simple pumpkin-pick-only visit. This is an activity-focused farm where families typically spend several hours and money on multiple attractions.
The farm calls it a 'giant corn maze' but does not specify acreage. It is part of a 2+ acre facility, so it is substantial. Call (916) 849-9450 for more details.
Pony rides and pig races are listed as activities at the farm, though specific age/size restrictions and whether they operate every day are not documented. Call (916) 849-9450 to confirm.
Yes. Hayrides are listed as a farm activity, though specific operating days should be confirmed with a phone call to (916) 849-9450.
The farm has not published 2026 opening and closing dates as of late August. Call (916) 849-9450 to confirm the season window.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Daily. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
3010 Burrows Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95691, in Sacramento County. It is one of 4 patches we track in Sacramento Valley.
We track 4 patches in Sacramento Valley. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
What sets it apart locally: it has hayrides, farm animals, which most Sacramento Valley patches on our list do not.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 1 of the 4 patches we track in Sacramento Valley had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
vierrafarms.com
Checked August 2026.