Whatcom County's largest pumpkin patch with full festival experience during a tight 3-week window (last three Fridays and Saturdays of October) at $6 admission including wagon rides, corn maze, and live bluegrass.
Admission $6 includes activities
Rough cost for a family of four: about $24.00 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.
Stoney Ridge Farm operates for exactly nine days: the last three Fridays and Saturdays of October. During that narrow window, it transforms into Whatcom County’s largest pumpkin patch festival, with wagon rides, corn and bin mazes, farm animals, live bluegrass music (first two Saturdays), and all-inclusive $6 admission.
This is intentional, not a constraint. Limited seasonal hours create a harvest-celebration atmosphere rather than a casual pick-your-pumpkin operation. It’s a festival you plan for, not a casual stop.
Six dollars per person includes admission, wagon rides, corn maze, bin maze, and farm animal area. This is exceptional value for a full-day activity. Parking is included. A family of four pays $24 to access all activities—a significant advantage over operations charging per-person per activity.
Food (mini cider, pumpkin donuts, food truck meals) costs are separate from admission. This is budget-friendly for a full October festival day.
Children under 2 are admitted free, making it family-friendly for mixed ages.
Live bluegrass music runs on the first two Saturdays of the festival period (mid-to-late October). This attracts music fans alongside families, creating a more interesting crowd dynamic than typical pumpkin patches. If you’re musical or want to introduce kids to live music in a casual farm setting, these Saturdays are worth choosing.
Bring a blanket if you’re planning to sit and listen; the farm had not published seating arrangements, so confirm before your visit.
Budget 3–4 hours: pumpkin patch exploration and picking (45–60 minutes), corn and bin mazes (60–90 minutes combined), wagon ride (15–20 minutes), farm animals (20–30 minutes), and miscellaneous browsing or bluegrass listening. This is a deliberate, full-day outing, not a 30-minute stop.
The limited 9-day window concentrates demand. Saturdays are busier than Fridays. The first two Saturdays (with bluegrass) will be noticeably more packed than the final Friday and Saturday. If you want the bluegrass but fewer crowds, arrive early and plan for parking challenges.
Fridays are quieter; the atmosphere is still festive but less chaotic.
Late October in western Washington is cool and often wet. Bring waterproof boots (field parking is definitely muddy), rain jackets, and layers. A blanket for bluegrass listening or a ground cloth for sitting in the field is useful. Insect repellent for dusk is worth considering.
Hours were not confirmed in available sources. Call (360) 966-3919 to learn opening and closing times for the festival period.
This farm operates only late October. If you’re planning a fall outing mid-October or in November, it’s not an option. If you can visit the last three Fridays/Saturdays of October, this is worth choosing over year-round operations that run at low energy mid-season. The defined festival window ensures the farm is fully staffed and operating at peak quality.
Stoney Ridge Farm is a harvest festival experience, not a casual pumpkin patch. The 9-day late-October window, all-inclusive $6 admission, live bluegrass, and large-operation infrastructure create a distinct vibe. Go if you can time it right; you’ll find a full day of activities at exceptional value. Go on a Friday if crowds stress you. Bring a blanket if bluegrass appeals. It’s worth the planning.
Last three Fridays and Saturdays of October, early in the day to secure parking; the first two Saturdays include live bluegrass music.
3–4 hours
Limited seasonal hours (9 days total) concentrate demand; expect busy parking and lines on Saturdays, especially the first two when bluegrass is live.
Farm field parking; expect mud and parking challenges on peak Saturdays.
Corn maze, bin maze, wagon rides, and field terrain are not wheelchair accessible; limited accommodation.
You need to visit outside late October, prefer low-crowd weekday operations, or dislike festival crowds.
Everson is a small town in Whatcom County; few dining or entertainment options nearby. Plan as a standalone outing or combine with a scenic drive toward the Cascades or Canadian border region.
Record states '$6 admission includes activities.' Assume per-person; call (360) 966-3919 to confirm whether there are family packages or day passes.
Bluegrass is mentioned as a feature on first two Saturdays. The farm had not published seating or bring-your-own-blanket policies. Call (360) 966-3919 to confirm setup.
The record notes 'Children under 2 admitted free.' Confirm this with (360) 966-3919 before your visit; policies can change.
Fresh mini cider and pumpkin donuts are mentioned. Food trucks operate on Saturdays. Call for pricing.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Last three Fridays and Saturdays of October. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission starts at $6 per person. Admission $6 includes activities
2092 Van Dyk Rd, Everson, WA, in Whatcom County. It is one of 8 patches we track in Puget Sound/Seattle Region.
We track 8 patches in Puget Sound/Seattle Region, 2 of which are free to walk into. At $6 a head this one sits right on the regional median of $6.
What sets it apart locally: it has hayrides, farm animals, a market, bakery or taproom, which most Puget Sound/Seattle Region patches on our list do not.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 0 of the 8 patches we track in Puget Sound/Seattle Region had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
There are 3 other patches we track in Whatcom County. All Puget Sound/Seattle Region patches →
stoneyridgefarm.com · bellingham.org
Checked August 2026.