A 27-year operation with straightforward pricing, long daily hours, and a full activity roster centered on photo-worthy cotton and sunflower fields — sensible middle option between Little Rock and Fayetteville, built for families who want multiple activities without experimental novelties.
Hayride + pumpkin $10 per person, hayride only $3, train ride $4
Rough cost for a family of four: about $12.00 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.
Schaefers & Collins is a tested operation. Twenty-seven years in business suggests a formula that works for the Central Arkansas market — long hours, straightforward pricing, activities that appeal across age ranges, and a backdrop of cotton and sunflower fields that families consistently describe as photo-worthy.
The activity roster is standard but complete: hayrides, train rides, pony rides, an animal barn, corn pit, and pumpkin picking. The hayride-plus-pumpkin package at $10 per person is a reasonable entry point for families testing the property. Adding a train ride ($4) or pony rides keeps the day modular and affordable.
Cotton and sunflower fields are mentioned explicitly as photo destinations. October is when sunflowers are past peak but still visually present, and cotton is harvestable and white, so the aesthetic works for fall photography. That is distinct from patches positioned as activity centers; here, the landscape is part of the draw.
Unlike many farms, Schaefers & Collins publishes its rates: $3 for hayride only, $10 for hayride plus pumpkin, $4 for train. That transparency is genuinely valuable for budgeting. A family of four with two kids might pay $20 to $30 depending on what they choose, before concessions.
Monday through Saturday 9am to 7pm and Sunday 1pm to 6:30pm gives nine operating hours on most days. That flexibility means you can slot the farm into morning, early afternoon, or after-lunch plans. Weekday visits are possible (Monday through Saturday), which opens Tuesdays through Fridays for crowds-averse families.
The farm notes homemade concession items: corn dogs, nachos, funnel cakes, BBQ. That variety suggests you are not forced to buy from a single menu or bring all your own food.
Before you visit, call (501) 470-3127 and confirm:
Website: schaeferspumpkinpatch.com.
September 20 through November 1, 2026, operating Monday through Saturday 9am to 7pm and Sunday 1pm to 6:30pm. October is peak season. The long daily hours (7 to 9.5 hours) mean you can visit at your own pace and timing — weekday mornings are quieter than Saturday peak, and Sunday afternoon is a reliable option if Saturday is packed.
Two to three hours. Hayrides, train rides, pony rides, animal barn, corn pit, and the pumpkin-pick option give a moderate amount to do without requiring an all-day commitment.
The farm is positioned between Little Rock and Fayetteville, and has been operating since 1999 (27 years as of 2026). October Saturdays are likely busy. Weekday mornings are your quietest option.
Not specified. Assume unpaved farm lot parking typical of the region.
Not specified. Call (501) 470-3127 to confirm accessibility.
You dislike crowds or want an intimate farm experience. This is a 27-year-old established operation positioned between two growing metro areas; October Saturdays will be busy. If quieter, smaller operations appeal to you more, look elsewhere.
The farm charges per activity: hayride only is $3, hayride plus pumpkin picking is $10 per person, and train ride is $4. Pony rides are mentioned but not priced in available sources. Call (501) 470-3127 for current rates.
Yes. The $10 per-person hayride-plus-pumpkin price includes a pumpkin-picking opportunity. Exact sizes and weight limits are not specified; call the farm.
Monday through Saturday 9am to 7pm, Sunday 1pm to 6:30pm, from September 20 to November 1, 2026.
Yes. The farm is known for cotton fields and sunflower fields suitable for fall photos. October is likely the best time for color and clear weather.
September 20 – November 1, 2026. Monday-Saturday 9am-7pm, Sunday 1pm-6:30pm. Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 1pm-6:30pm.
Admission starts at $3 per person. Hayride + pumpkin $10 per person, hayride only $3, train ride $4
864 Lollie Rd, Mayflower, AR 72106, in Pulaski County. It is one of 4 patches we track in Little Rock Region.
We track 4 patches in Little Rock Region. At $3 a head this one sits right on the regional median of $3.
Its season runs about 43 days against a regional average of 54, 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, u-pick fields, which most Little Rock Region patches on our list do not.
There is 1 other patch we track in Pulaski County. All Little Rock Region patches →
schaeferspumpkinpatch.com · arkansas.com
Checked August 2026.