Highly rated all-activities-included model in Southeast Tennessee; 9 attractions bundled into admission and open only Saturday–Sunday 11am–7pm.
Admission pricing to be confirmed; activities included with admission
Guthrie Pumpkin Farm earned a 4.5-star rating from 108 Google reviews, which is a strong signal in a competitive market. That breadth of positive feedback suggests the farm delivers consistently on the experience it advertises: all activities bundled into one admission price, no separate charges or surprises at the gate.
The activity roster is specific: corn maze, wagon ride to pumpkin patch, tire mountain (a climber made from stacked tires), super slide (a slide carved into a hillside or built structure), calf roping (a supervised farm skill activity), hill climb (another climbing/competition element), petting barn, obstacle course, and bounce pad. That’s 9 distinct things, most of which engage different energy levels and skills.
All-inclusive pricing model: The research notes state that all activities are included with admission. That’s meaningful if true—many farms charge base admission then add $3–$5 per person for pony rides or hayrides. Guthrie’s model appears to be: single ticket price, all activities accessible with no add-ons. That’s user-friendly for budget planning and prevents sticker shock.
What activities suit which kids: Toddlers and preschoolers gravitate toward the bounce pad, petting barn, and wagon rides. Early grade-schoolers tackle the tire mountain, super slide, obstacle course, and hill climb with growing confidence. Older kids (6–10) will run multiple activities, aim to beat personal bests on the super slide, and engage with calf roping if it’s genuinely instructional. The breadth means most families find engagement.
Hours and days: Open Saturday and Sunday only, 11am–7pm. That’s a firm constraint. If you need a weekday experience or off-season flexibility, this farm is not available. It’s a weekend commitment.
Admission pricing unconfirmed: The research notes do not list 2026 pricing. 2025 rates may exist on their website, but always confirm current rates before a visit. Call 423-area to reach the farm.
Foothills location advantage: Riceville is in McMinn County, at the foothills-to-mountains transition. That means genuine fall atmosphere, real temperature drop in October, and scenic setting. Late October visits will have mountains turning color, which you won’t see around Memphis or Nashville. This is a genuinely located farm, not a flat-land operation.
Google rating signal: A 4.5-star rating from a substantial review count (108) suggests consistent quality and customer satisfaction. That’s worth trusting more than a single exceptional review or speculation. People with bad experiences at farms usually leave reviews; a high average across many reviews means the farm is reliably meeting or exceeding expectations.
Pumpkin availability: The “wagon ride to pumpkin patch” activity is listed, but whether that’s pick-your-own or pre-picked is unconfirmed. For a farm with this much care for the overall experience, pre-picked pumpkins selected by the farm beforehand is plausible. Call ahead if pumpkin-picking mechanics matter to your family.
Time commitment: With 9 activities bundled into admission, most families will spend 3–5 hours on-site. That’s an all-day-lite experience, not a quick outing. Budget accordingly.
Practical planning: Call the farm to confirm 2026 opening hours, exact opening date in late September, and current admission pricing. The Google reviews are a strong quality signal, but the operational details (especially pricing and capacity) will shape your visit.
The all-inclusive model is genuinely user-friendly and rare among regional patches. Combined with the high rating and broad activity roster, this is a solid choice for families wanting a full Saturday or Sunday outing in the Chattanooga foothills.
October weekends, especially late October when fall weather is coolest and foothills scenery is strongest.
3 to 5 hours for most activity-seeking families
Weekend-only operation concentrates all traffic into two days; October Saturdays (especially mid-to-late October) will be busy; opening weekend (Sept 27–28) will be quietest
Farm parking; surface unconfirmed
Diverse activities (wagon rides, slides, climbing) suggest multi-ability inclusion; specific accommodations unconfirmed
You need a weekday visit—open Saturday and Sunday only; You want pick-your-own pumpkins—activity structure unconfirmed; Pricing and hours unconfirmed for 2026 concern you—call ahead
Riceville is southeast of Chattanooga in McMinn County; works as a weekend destination or a stop on a Southeastern Tennessee scenic drive.
The research notes state 'all activities included with admission.' That suggests activities like corn maze, wagon ride to pumpkins, tire mountain, super slide, calf roping, hill climb, petting barn, obstacle course, and bounce pad are all bundled. Pricing unconfirmed for 2026.
A 'wagon ride to pumpkin patch' is listed but does not specify pick-your-own vs. pre-picked. Call ahead: 'pumpkin patch' farms vary widely.
This is likely a supervised farm activity where kids learn basic roping skills on a training post or gentle animal. Specific details unconfirmed; call to ask about age requirements and difficulty.
The farm's 4.5-star rating (108 reviews) suggests strong multi-age operation. Bounce pad and petting barn work for toddlers; Super Slide and Hill Climb require more mobility. Ask about age minimums when you call for pricing.
September 27 – October 31, 2026. Weekends in September and October. Hours: Sat & Sun 11am-7pm.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked. Admission pricing to be confirmed; activities included with admission
490 County Road 67, Riceville, TN 37370, in McMinn County. It is one of 5 patches we track in Chattanooga Region.
We track 5 patches in Chattanooga Region. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
Its season runs about 35 days against a regional average of 55, so it is a shorter window than most of its neighbours — miss it and the nearest alternatives will still be open.
What sets it apart locally: it has rides and play structures, which most Chattanooga Region patches on our list do not.
There is 1 other patch we track in McMinn County. All Chattanooga Region patches →
guthriepumpkinfarm.com · aarp.org
Checked August 2026.