Sara and I have been going to Sweetfields Farm in Brooksville, Florida, for many years. We usually go in the spring to check out the sunflowers, as I wrote about in 2021 and in 2022.
But last year, I also went for their fall season, when they trade in their sunflower maze for a corn maze, and it reminded me what a great spot Sweetfields is for a visit this time of year too. When Sara asked if I was interested in going out for some Florida fall fun, I said yes! We went over the weekend, and we got lucky with some really nice weather the morning we were there – it was also quite busy, as it seems a lot of folks had the same idea.
We rode the hayride (twice), we admired the animals, we played with many of the games and kids’ toys, we successfully completed the corn maze without getting too lost, we ate a bunch of kettle corn, and we each left with a tiny pumpkin to bring home. This was actually my first time riding their hayride, but since my son loved it – as he did with most of the activities – we opted to go again. 🙂 We however decided we did not need to finish the corn maze again…
If you’re considering a visit to Sweetfields Farm for their fall season, here are some things to know:
- It’s open now through November 5. They’re open on Saturdays and Sundays, though do have some availability on Fridays and Mondays as well, which are likely to be less crowded. That being said, it’s good to buy your ticket in advance because they can (and do) sell out.
- Your admission includes quite a bit! The only extras we paid for were our kettle corn ($4 per bag) and the pumpkins ($2 each for minis). That being said, if you are also interested in purchasing other food or drinks, painting a pumpkin, or shooting off the cannon, it’s good to plan on spending a little extra.
- Bring your sunscreen. It may be fall, but you’re still in Florida, and you can plan to spend at least a few hours outside in the sunshine. I also suggest packing some snacks and water in a backpack, which kept us going for most of the morning. Check the weather though – an umbrella could also be worthwhile.
Our tickets were about $14 each online with the fees, and the kiddo was free (since he’s under three), and I definitely felt it was money well spent for ~3 hours of running around a farm. If you’re looking for that fall feeling, you don’t have to look any further.
PS – per their website, the sunflowers will be back in May 2024!