Hayrides to corn maze and pumpkin patch $5 per person
Rough cost for a family of four: about $20.00 in admission alone at the posted starting rate, before pumpkins, food, parking or any add-on listed above. Most families end up well north of that once they are through the gate.
Jackson’s Orchard & Nursery operates a 105-acre working farm in Warren County, western Kentucky, just outside Bowling Green. The farm is established and multi-generational, operating as both a working orchard and a casual fall-season pumpkin destination.
Unlike larger festival-style patches, Jackson’s functions as a working orchard first—growing 16 apple varieties and 17 peach varieties year-round—with a seasonal pumpkin patch and u-pick experience added for fall. That’s actually useful if you prefer a quieter, more authentic farm feel over a theme-park atmosphere.
The property offers a corn maze, u-pick pumpkins, hayrides, and a straw castle (a climbing/play structure made from straw bales). The farm also runs a working nursery, so you can browse plants and trees alongside your fall outing. School tours are available by appointment, suggesting the farm takes the educational aspect seriously.
The farm sits on one of Warren County’s highest elevations (770 feet), which can mean slightly cooler temperatures and earlier fall color if you visit in late September.
Hayrides are $5 per person—an excellent value compared to other regional farms. Beyond that, pricing for pumpkin-patch admission or maze entry is not published in available sources. You’ll want to call ahead to learn what total admission costs look like for your group size.
If you’re interested in u-pick apples or peaches (the farm grows many varieties), that’s a separate experience and likely costs extra. Call ahead to ask about seasonal availability and per-pound or per-basket pricing.
Weekday mornings (9 a.m.–noon): Quietest times; you’ll have the pumpkin field mostly to yourself. The farm operates 8 a.m.–6 p.m. weekdays, so you have a clear window.
Saturday morning (8 a.m.–10 a.m.): Good if you’re tied to weekend schedules; arrive at opening to beat the midday rush.
Avoid Saturday 2 p.m.–5 p.m.: Peak western Kentucky weekend traffic; expect crowded parking and picked-over pumpkins.
Sunday (1 p.m.–6 p.m.): Moderate weekend traffic, worth considering if your Saturday is unavailable.
The farm is on Slim Island Road, rural property 10–15 minutes from Bowling Green downtown. Parking is on farm ground (unpaved lot), typical for working farms—muddy after rain, fine on dry days.
The elevation (770 feet) and property size mean you may walk some distance from parking to the pumpkin patch or maze. Wear comfortable shoes; the farm is working agricultural land, not a paved pathway.
The farm’s admission structure for casual visitors (as opposed to school group tours) isn’t fully detailed in published sources. Before you drive out, call (270) 781-5303 to confirm:
The farm is a genuine working orchard, not a purely commercial fall attraction, so calling ahead ensures you show up with realistic expectations about availability and hours.
Early September through mid-October, weekday mornings (9 a.m.–noon) or Saturday opening (8 a.m.–10 a.m.)
2-3 hours
Weekday mornings are quiet; ideal for families seeking a low-key experience. Saturdays draw steady traffic starting mid-morning. Avoid Saturday 2 p.m.–5 p.m. when Bowling Green locals visit.
Farm parking, unpaved lot
You want a theme-park-style festival with slides, paintball, or nighttime mazes; Jackson's is a working orchard that happens to have a pumpkin patch, not a dedicated festival farm.
Jackson's is an easy pairing with Lost River Cave, the National Corvette Museum, or Bowling Green downtown dining. The farm sits on one of Warren County's highest elevations, offering pleasant temperature and views during fall.
The $5 per person fee is for hayrides to the corn maze and pumpkin patch. That's base transportation cost; admission to the maze or pumpkin-picking is not included in the hayride fee and may cost additional. Call (270) 781-5303 to confirm total pricing.
The farm operates as a working orchard with peaches (17 varieties) and apples (16 varieties). The record mentions school tours available by appointment, which suggests educational access, but doesn't clarify u-pick availability for casual visitors. Call ahead to ask about fruit-picking options and seasonal timing.
Jackson's is on Slim Island Road, rural property just outside Bowling Green. It's a 10–15 minute drive from downtown, easy access if you're making a Bowling Green day trip.
September 1 – November 1, 2026. Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 1pm-6pm. Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.
Admission starts at $5 per person. Hayrides to corn maze and pumpkin patch $5 per person
1280 Slim Island Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101, in Warren County. It is one of 9 patches we track in Western Kentucky.
We track 9 patches in Western Kentucky. At $5 a head this one sits below the regional median of $6.99, undercutting 4 of the 5 paid patches we track here.
Its season runs about 62 days against a regional average of 55, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.
There are 5 other patches we track in Warren County. All Western Kentucky patches →
jacksonsorchard.com
Checked August 2026.