A unique, limited-access operation offering one public day in late October (10am–3pm); if you can coordinate a single-day visit, you get horse-drawn hayrides, pony rides, petting zoo, and corn maze in a high-quality farm setting.
Most pumpkin patches operate multi-week seasons. Liuzza Produce Farm (also known as Liuzza Land) operates one public day in late October—10am to 3pm, one day only—then closes to the public for the rest of the year.
This is a deliberate choice. The farm operates year-round for private events (birthday parties, school tours) but restricts public access to that one concentrated day. It creates an unusual dynamic: high intensity for that specific day, no multi-week tourist visiting window.
The record does not specify the exact date. “Late October” is a range, not a schedule. This is critical information you need immediately, because if the public day lands on a weekday or conflicts with your schedule, this farm doesn’t work for you.
Call 985-981-5788 right now to ask:
Horse-drawn and wagon hayrides are a differentiator. Most operations use tractors; Liuzza uses actual horses and wagons—a more traditional, slower-paced farm experience. If that appeals to you, it’s worth planning around their one public day.
Additional activities: pony rides (for young kids who can’t do horse rides independently), petting zoo, corn maze. Research notes describe it as “high-quality farm experience,” suggesting more attention to animal welfare and guest experience than commercial-scale operations.
One 5-hour public window means everyone converges the same day. Noon–2pm will be busiest; 10am and 2:30pm arrivals likely see shorter activity waits. But there’s no spreading demand across Saturdays like other patches; it’s all or nothing.
Come early (10am or just after opening) to maximize your time before peak crowds. Bring water, snacks, and tolerance for animal-related activity density.
The farm accepts cash and check, not credit cards. This limits payment flexibility and requires pre-planning. Bring enough cash to cover admission and any pumpkin, activity, or gift purchases.
Amite is rural Tangipahoa Parish, 45 minutes northeast of New Orleans. The farm’s single-day operation makes it less practical for spontaneous visits but makes sense for advance planning (mark your calendar, book if needed, plan transportation).
If you want additional activities or pumpkin-patch options the same day, Homegrown Produce Farm is in the same town with standard operating hours (Tues–Sun).
This farm rewards advance planning and flexibility. If the 2026 public day works for your schedule, you get a distinctive farm experience with horse-drawn rides, pony rides, and petting zoo on one focused day. If that day doesn’t align with your availability, this farm isn’t workable.
Call 985-981-5788 immediately to learn the date and make your decision.
One public day in late October (specific date not yet confirmed for 2026; call 985-981-5788 to find out exact date and book ahead).
2–3 hours (single-day format concentrates all activities into daytime window)
Single-day, 5-hour public window concentrates all visitor demand into one day and time slot. This is high-intensity for that day but eliminates extended-season crowd management.
Farm lot; details not provided. Single-day operation may have parking constraints; arrive early.
Horse-drawn wagons and pony rides raise accessibility questions. Call 985-981-5788 to confirm ADA accommodations and physical-access details.
You need multiple visit-date options; you want weekday flexibility; you prefer tractor rides to horse-drawn wagons; you require credit-card payment (cash/check only).
Amite is 45 min northeast of New Orleans; Homegrown Produce Farm (same town, standard hours) offers more activity options if you want a longer visit; pair with Tangipahoa rural scenic drive or produce-stand hopping.
The record states 'one public day late October, 10am–3pm' but the exact date is not yet published. Call 985-981-5788 immediately to find out the 2026 date and book if spots are limited.
Not specified. Call to ask whether you can just show up or if advance booking is required.
No restrictions published. Call 985-981-5788 to confirm minimum age, weight, and safety requirements.
Likely yes, but 10am–3pm is compressed, so expect shorter wait times, more crowded peak hour (typically noon–2pm), and faster activity cycling.
October 1 – October 31, 2026. One public day late October. Hours: 10am-3pm (single public day).
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
56457 Holden Circle, Amite, LA 70422, in Tangipahoa Parish. It is one of 5 patches we track in New Orleans Region.
We track 5 patches in New Orleans Region. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
Its season runs about 31 days against a regional average of 35, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.
What sets it apart locally: it has a corn or crop maze, farm animals, which most New Orleans Region patches on our list do not.
There is 1 other patch we track in Tangipahoa Parish. All New Orleans Region patches →
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Checked August 2026.