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Evans Farms

📍 9843 Seashore Highway, Bridgeville, DE 19933🗓 September 1 – November 30, 2026🏷 Pricing TBD

A full-service family farm with both harvested and in-field pumpkins, corn maze, bouncy castle, pony rides, petting zoo, and Frozen Farmer ice cream with pumpkin flavor — extensive activities and long hours (8am–8pm daily) make it flexible, but pricing is not published online.

Evans Farms in Bridgeville, DE

What you get for the price

Included with admission

Pumpkins (harvested and in-field)Corn mazeBouncy castlePony ridesPetting zooFarm animalsGroup toursFrozen Farmer ice cream

Our take

Evans Farms is a full-service family farm with both harvested pumpkins and in-field picking, a corn maze, bouncy castle, pony rides, petting zoo, and on-site ice cream featuring Frozen Farmer brand pumpkin flavor. The farm operates year-round (April through November), with daily 8am–8pm hours during fall, offering maximum flexibility for various schedules.

Multiple activity layers

Unlike single-activity farms, Evans Farms offers a buffet: pumpkin picking (both pre-picked and in-field), mazes, animal interactions (petting zoo and pony rides), and carnival-style attractions (bouncy castle). This is useful for mixed-age groups or extended families with varied interests. The trade-off is that you need to confirm which activities carry separate charges and which are bundled with admission.

Long operating hours and daily schedule

8am–8pm daily is one of the longest windows in Delaware fall farming. This is a practical advantage for working families, parents with irregular schedules, and anyone trying to fit a farm visit into a busy day. The lack of weekend-only closures means any day of the week works equally well.

Harvested vs. in-field pumpkins

The farm offers both options. Harvested pumpkins are quick and cheap; in-field picking is the activity experience. Pricing differs for each, so a call ahead clarifies which makes sense for your budget and time commitment.

Farm context

A year-round farm operation (April–November) that integrates pumpkins into a broader agricultural schedule suggests established infrastructure and reliable management. Group tours are available, indicating experience handling organized visits.

Pricing and logistics

No website and minimal online detail means a phone call to (302) 349-5446 is essential. Ask specifically: admission cost, whether activities (pony rides, petting zoo, bouncy castle) are included or separate, and how pumpkins are priced. This call takes five minutes and removes all guesswork.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

September 1 through November 30, 2026, daily 8am–8pm. The long operating hours and daily schedule (no weekend-only closures) offer maximum flexibility for various schedules and availability windows.

How long to budget

Three to four hours for mazes, rides, and animal interactions. Longer if you add ice cream and linger.

Crowds

A 12-month-operation farm with established infrastructure handles crowds well. September and late October should be quieter than peak October.

Parking

Not published. Standard farm-lot parking; assume soft ground after fall rain.

Strollers and accessibility

Not published online. Pony rides, petting zoo, bouncy castle, and corn maze may have varying accessibility. Call (302) 349-5446 to confirm ADA access to specific attractions.

What to bring

  • Closed shoes for farm animals and maze walking
  • Layers and a light jacket
  • A card for admission, rides, animal feed (if sold), and ice cream
  • Cash backup (small farm operations may be cash-preferred)

How to spend less here

  • No pricing is available online. Call (302) 349-5446 to ask: What is general admission? Are pony rides, bouncy castle, and petting-zoo access included or separate? How are pumpkins priced—harvested versus in-field? What does Frozen Farmer ice cream cost? This ten-minute call removes all financial uncertainty.
  • Harvested pumpkins are typically cheaper than u-pick when you factor in time and effort.

Who it suits

Good for

  • Families with kids ages 2-10 — pony rides, petting zoo, bouncy castle, and corn maze are calibrated for that range
  • Extended-family or group outings — the farm's multiple activities and long hours support varied interests within a single visit
  • Weekday visitors — daily 8am–8pm operation without weekend-only closures is a major advantage for working families
  • Visitors seeking a multi-generational experience — pony rides suit young kids; group tours and farm animals suit older kids and adults
  • Ice-cream enthusiasts in fall — Frozen Farmer ice cream with pumpkin flavor is available on-site

Skip it if

You need price transparency in advance. The farm has no website and minimal online presence; call (302) 349-5446 to ask about admission, pony rides, petting-zoo costs, and how pumpkins are priced (harvested vs. in-field). Also reconsider if you want only pumpkin picking; this is a comprehensive farm experience with animals and activities, not a u-pick field.

Common questions

What activities are available at Evans Farms?

The farm offers harvested and in-field pumpkins, corn maze, bouncy castle, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, and Frozen Farmer ice cream (including pumpkin flavor).

What are the hours at Evans Farms?

Daily 8am–8pm, April–November. Call (302) 349-5446 to confirm 2026 hours.

How much does admission cost?

Pricing is not published online. Call (302) 349-5446 to ask about general admission and costs for individual activities (pony rides, petting zoo, bouncy castle).

Can I pick pumpkins from the field?

Yes, the farm offers both harvested pumpkins (in the stand) and in-field picking. Call (302) 349-5446 to ask how prices differ between the two.

When is Evans Farms open in 2026?

September 1 – November 30, 2026. Daily (April-November operating season). Hours: 8:00am-8:00pm daily.

How much does Evans Farms cost?

Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.

Where is Evans Farms?

9843 Seashore Highway, Bridgeville, DE 19933, in Sussex County. It is one of 15 patches we track in Delaware.

How Evans Farms compares in Delaware

We track 15 patches in Delaware. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.

Its season runs about 91 days against a regional average of 68, so it is a notably longer window than most of its neighbours, which takes the pressure off picking a weekend.

What sets it apart locally: it has farm animals, which most Delaware patches on our list do not.

Other patches near Bridgeville

There are 5 other patches we track in Sussex County. All Delaware patches →

Quick facts

SeasonSeptember 1 – November 30, 2026
Days openDaily (April-November operating season)
Hours8:00am-8:00pm daily
AdmissionNot published
CountySussex County
RegionDelaware

Sources

aol.com

Checked August 2026.