A South Jersey working farm (almost 900 acres) founded in 1940, featuring wagon rides to pumpkin fields and corn maze in scenic countryside, a working-farm experience 45 minutes from Philadelphia.
Russo’s began as a fruit and vegetable farm in 1940 and has expanded to nearly 900 acres while retaining its working-farm identity. Unlike patches that source pumpkins from elsewhere, this is a real growing operation. What matters for visitors: you’re experiencing a working landscape, and what’s available (especially in early September) depends on what actually ripened on this acreage.
The farm’s core fall offering is a wagon ride to pumpkin fields where you pick your own selection, plus a corn maze that winds through scenic countryside. It’s a more rustic outing than packaged activities at larger festival farms, which appeals to visitors seeking authenticity and landscape.
Instead of walking through a field yourself, Russo’s uses wagons to deliver you to the pumpkins. This is useful for families with younger kids, grandparents, or anyone who prefers not to walk long distances in unpaved fields. The tradeoff: you’re dependent on wagon availability and timing, and you cannot dawdle—the wagon is on a schedule.
Last wagon departs at 4:30pm, which means if you arrive at 4:15pm, you’re too late. Arrive by 3:30pm to ensure you catch a ride. Call ahead or check the website to understand whether wagons run continuously or on a set schedule (e.g., every 30 minutes).
A spring frost in 2026 eliminated the farm’s pick-your-own apple crop for this season. If picking apples was part of your plan, it’s not available here this year. The pumpkin crop is fine—it grows later and was not affected by the frost.
The farm emphasizes “beautiful countryside views” in its promotional material. Russo’s is in the heart of South Jersey’s agricultural landscape—genuine farmland, not suburban surroundings. If landscape photography or finding “real farm” aesthetics matter to your visit, this delivers. The corn maze and pumpkin fields are photogenic in ways that small patches on residential lots are not.
The farm operates Friday–Sunday only. If you work traditional weekdays and cannot escape on Fridays, you’re limited to Saturday or Sunday. Fridays are often less crowded than Saturdays; if you have flexibility, a Friday visit is worth considering.
The farm does not mention a food stand. Bring your own snacks and water, or plan to eat in the nearby area (Tabernacle is a small community with limited restaurant options). Pack a light meal or expect to grab fast food on the drive home.
For visitors in the Philadelphia region—particularly from the suburbs or city—Russo’s is a reasonable 45-minute drive. For North Jersey families, it’s much longer (90+ minutes). The drawback: if something goes wrong (weather, traffic, long wait), you’ve invested significant travel time. Check the weather and call the farm before you leave to confirm wagons are running and conditions are good.
Specific admission and activity pricing are not published online. Call or visit the farm’s website to get current rates. If you’re bringing a large group (extended family, friends), ask about group rates when you inquire about pricing.
Mid-to-late October on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday; the farm is open Sep 11–Oct 31, weekends only (Fri-Sun), so weekends are the only option.
2.5 to 3.5 hours
Open Friday–Sunday only, 9am–5pm. Last wagon leaves at 4:30pm, so arrive by 3:30pm for a full ride. Weekday visiting is not available. October weekends are busy, especially mid-month; early September is quieter.
Farm parking; typical for the region, can be muddy after rain.
Call the farm's website contact or information line to confirm accessibility for wagon rides and corn maze navigation.
You need pick-your-own experience, want free admission, or cannot commit to a weekend visit; the farm operates only Friday–Sunday.
Russo's is 15 minutes from Johnson's Locust Hall Farm (Jobstown) and 40 minutes from South Jersey farms like Hedge Field Farms (Bridgeton). A South Jersey loop is manageable.
You ride a wagon out to the pumpkin fields where you can select and pick your own pumpkins. The last wagon departs at 4:30pm. Whether you pay a separate entry fee versus a per-wagon-ride fee is not specified; call or visit the website to confirm pricing.
The farm's website does not specify the maze size or difficulty. Call the farm to ask what age groups and experience levels suit the maze.
The farm does not mention a food stand or concessions in available sources. Bring your own snacks and water, or plan to eat before or after your visit.
Tabernacle is approximately 45 minutes from Philadelphia, making it a feasible day trip for Shore and southern Philadelphia families.
September 11 – October 31, 2026. Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
299 Flyatt Road, Tabernacle, NJ 08088, in Burlington County. It is one of 3 patches we track in South Jersey.
We track 3 patches in South Jersey. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
Its season runs about 51 days against a regional average of 44, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.
There is 1 other patch we track in Burlington County. All South Jersey patches →
russosfruitandveg.com
Checked August 2026.