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Turner Farms

📍 Orchard Homes area, Missoula, MT🗓 Season dates not yet published for 2026🏷 Pricing TBD

A small, organic, locally rooted farm that has become Missoula's primary pumpkin-patch option after the closure of a larger regional competitor, but 2026 dates and details are not yet published — you will need to contact the farm directly for current information.

Turner Farms in Missoula, MT

What you get for the price

Included with admission

Pumpkin PickingFarm ToursSeasonal Festivals

Our take

Turner Farms is a small, organic, family-owned operation that has been part of the Missoula community since 2006. It is now the primary pumpkin-patch option for Missoula-area residents following the closure of the larger MissoulaMaze venue. The farm offers pumpkin picking, farm tours, and seasonal festivals, but the 2026 season details are sparse — the farm has not yet published opening dates, specific hours, admission prices, or a detailed event schedule online.

Community history over commercial scale

Turner Farms is embedded in Missoula’s local food and farming community, not positioned as a destination attraction drawing regional crowds. That means the experience is likely more intimate than a large commercial farm, but it also means information is less formal and organized than corporate chains provide.

The MissoulaMaze gap

The closure of MissoulaMaze left a gap for Missoula-area families looking for fall attractions. Turner Farms has filled that role, but the lack of detailed information online reflects the farm’s local, modest positioning.

What to expect when dates are announced

When the farm does publish 2026 dates, assume October opening (based on historical patterns) and October-through-Halloween operation typical of Northwest farms at this elevation. Weekend hours are likely, given the pattern of regional competitors. Exact details remain unpublished.

Your job: make the call

Before you drive, contact the farm directly to confirm:

  • Exact 2026 opening and closing dates
  • Operating hours during the season
  • Admission pricing
  • Specific activities available in 2026 (the website notes that new activities are being planned but doesn’t detail what they are)
  • Any limitations or special considerations

The website is turnerfarms406.com. Contact details should be available there.

Planning context

If you are local to Missoula, calling ahead is a normal step for a small farm you have probably heard of through the community. If you are visiting from out of town, the uncertainty is more problematic — but the farm is primarily a local venue, and out-of-towners have other commercial options in the region (such as Bozeman-area farms) that have more published information.

An alternative worth the call

Small, organic family farms can offer a more genuine agricultural experience than commercial venues. It is worth confirming details with Turner Farms to see whether 2026 brings a meaningful fall outing or whether you should plan differently.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

2026 opening and closing dates have not been published. Historically, the farm opens in October, but specific 2026 dates are not available. Listed hours (Mon–Thu 12–5 p.m., Fri–Sat 12–6 p.m., Sun 12–5 p.m.) appear to be general hours, not fall-specific. Call 406-555-xxxx or visit turnerfarms406.com to confirm the 2026 pumpkin season opening date before you plan.

How long to budget

Two to three hours, depending on crowd size and how much time you spend exploring the farm.

Crowds

Unknown without current 2026 details. As a small, locally focused farm, expect modest crowds rather than lines, but you should call ahead to check current conditions.

Parking

Not specified in available sources. Assume small-scale parking.

What to bring

  • A phone number for the farm or web browser to look up current details before you go
  • Layers for cool October weather
  • Cash and card payment options — payment details are not specified online

How to spend less here

  • Call 406-555-xxxx or visit turnerfarms406.com to confirm opening date, hours, admission pricing and any available activities for 2026 before you make the trip
  • As a small farm, pricing may be more modest than commercial venues, but confirming this before you visit removes the unknown

Who it suits

Good for

  • Missoula-area families looking for a local, small-farm experience rather than a large commercial venue
  • Households valuing organic farming and community connection — Turner Farms has been operating since 2006 and is embedded in the local food community
  • Anyone who previously visited the now-closed MissoulaMaze and is looking for a regional replacement
  • Families comfortable with uncertain scheduling — this is a working organic farm, not a corporate chain, so details may be informal

Skip it if

You need confirmed 2026 dates and hours before you leave home. The farm has not yet published when it opens this fall. Skip it also if you need precise pricing or a detailed activity list — available information is sparse, and you will need to contact the farm to get specifics. Finally, skip it if you are planning a trip from out of town; the uncertainty is manageable for Missoula locals but risky for visitors traveling from a distance.

Common questions

When does Turner Farms open for the 2026 pumpkin season?

2026 opening and closing dates have not been published yet. The farm has historically opened in October. Visit turnerfarms406.com or call to confirm the exact date before you plan your visit.

What activities are available?

The farm offers pumpkin picking, farm tours, and seasonal festivals, but specific details and the 2026 event calendar are not yet available online. Contact the farm directly for current activity information.

How is Turner Farms different from other pumpkin patches?

Turner Farms is a small, organic, family-owned operation rooted in the Missoula community since 2006. It is not a large commercial venue, so the experience is more intimate and locally focused than a corporate attraction.

When is Turner Farms open in 2026?

2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. Check with the farm before driving out.

How much does Turner Farms cost?

Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.

Where is Turner Farms?

Orchard Homes area, Missoula, MT, in Missoula County. It is one of 11 patches we track in Montana.

How Turner Farms compares in Montana

We track 11 patches in Montana, 1 of which are free to walk into. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.

One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 9 of the 11 patches we track in Montana had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.

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Quick facts

SeasonSeason dates not yet published for 2026
Days openNot published
HoursMon-Thu 12-5pm, Fri-Sat 12-6pm, Sun 12-5pm
AdmissionNot published
CountyMissoula County
RegionMontana

Directions

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Map pin is set to the town centre. Navigate to the street address above, not the pin.

Sources

turnerfarms406.com

Checked August 2026.