A pumpkin festival at a historic Branson entertainment complex with extended hours and vague activity descriptions; call ahead to understand what you're paying for and what to expect.
Shepherd of the Hills PumpkinFest is a pumpkin-themed seasonal event at Shepherd of the Hills, a historic Branson entertainment complex. However, the record provides minimal practical detail for trip planning.
The event runs September 12 through October 31, 10am–10pm. That’s an extended-hours operation, significantly later than most pumpkin patches (which typically close by 6–7pm). Extended hours are listed as new for 2026, suggesting the farm is testing a nighttime-entertainment angle. But specifics—what activities run at 10pm, whether all activities operate all hours, whether evening admission costs more—are not documented.
The farm is part of Shepherd of the Hills, a longstanding Branson attraction with existing infrastructure (parking, restrooms, concessions). That’s useful context: this is not a small working farm; it’s a commercial facility adding a fall festival.
Admission pricing is completely undocumented. You cannot plan a budget without calling.
Activity offerings are vague. “Pumpkin Festival” and “Fall Activities” are the only descriptions. Are there hayrides, corn mazes, pumpkin picking, vendor booths, food, live entertainment, themed displays? The record doesn’t say. Real visitors need real answers before driving.
Operating days are not specified. The dates (Sept 12–Oct 31) are documented, but is it open every day? Only weekends? Call 417-334-4191 to confirm.
Branson is a major Ozarks tourist destination with multiple attractions, restaurants, and fall-foliage tourism. Shepherd of the Hills PumpkinFest works as one activity within a broader Branson visit, not as a standalone pumpkin-patch destination. If you’re already planning a Branson weekend, asking about PumpkinFest makes sense. If you’re driving to Branson specifically for this pumpkin festival, you need much more information first.
Call 417-334-4191 or visit theshepherdofthehills.com and ask:
Do not drive to Branson without these answers. The extended hours and vague activity descriptions suggest something different from a traditional pumpkin patch, which makes clarity essential.
September or early October for better weather and lower crowds. Extended hours (10am–10pm) are new for 2026; evening visits may feel different from typical pumpkin-patch experiences. Mid-October weekends are busiest.
2–4 hours, depending on what 'Pumpkin Festival' and 'Fall Activities' entail (unclear from record).
Record does not specify, but extended operating hours likely help distribute crowds better than standard 9am–6pm patches. Mid-October is peak tourism in the Ozarks.
Record does not specify. Shepherd of the Hills is a major Branson attraction with existing infrastructure.
Record does not specify. Call 417-334-4191.
You need precise activity details, pricing, or confirmed hours before driving; You're seeking a traditional pumpkin patch; this is a festival at an existing entertainment complex; You want to visit outside 10am–10pm hours
Branson is a major Ozarks tourist destination with shows, attractions, restaurants, and fall foliage tourism. This fits into a broader Branson visit rather than standing alone as a pumpkin patch.
The record does not document price. Call 417-334-4191.
The record is vague: 'Pumpkin Festival' and 'Fall Activities' are listed, but specific attractions are not detailed. Call 417-334-4191 to ask what to expect (pumpkin patch, hayrides, maze, displays, vendor booths, food, etc.).
September 12–October 31, 10am–10pm. Record does not specify whether it's open every day or specific days only. Call 417-334-4191 to confirm.
Shepherd of the Hills is a historic Branson entertainment complex adding a PumpkinFest as a fall attraction. It's not a traditional pumpkin farm; it's part of a larger attraction.
September 12 – October 31, 2026. Hours: 10am-10pm (extended hours).
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
5585 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616, in Taney County. It is one of 3 patches we track in Southwest Missouri/Ozarks.
We track 3 patches in Southwest Missouri/Ozarks. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
Its season runs about 50 days against a regional average of 43, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.
theshepherdofthehills.com
Checked August 2026.