Picking out the perfect pumpkin for your fall festivities is a perk of celebrating the season. And there’s no better place to go for your jack-o-lantern than Western Belle Farm in West, TX. Their annual Pumpkin Festival not only provides pumpkins for picking, but it also provides endless fall fun for the whole family.
“‘This year we have put a lot of work into growing our own pumpkins, so families can come and actually have the experience of picking their pumpkin from the farm,” said co-owner of Western Belle Farm, Taylor Huffman.
The festival extends from Sept. 21 to Nov. 3, and includes hay rides, pumpkin shooting, farm animals, a Pumpkin Jump Pillow, zip lines, barrel train rides, a four-acre maze, and much more.
Not only are there fall-themed activities for the whole family, there’s also new food options that will keep you coming back for more.
“We’re going to be offering steak street tacos with homemade salsa and apple cider donuts that are fresh, delicious, and covered in cinnamon sugar,” Huffman said. “We want the food at Western Belle to be better than the typical festival food. We’re foodies, so we want to offer things we’d want to eat.”
During Pumpkin Festival season, the farm is offering free admission for grandparents on Sept. 21 and 22, teachers with a school ID on Sept. 28 and 29, and first responders Oct. 4 through the 6.
Western Belle is also hosting a Glow Night on Oct. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. where patrons can go through the maze by the light of the moon, make s’mores, and enjoy farm activities. The first 250 customers will also get a FREE glow stick.
“We love creating a place in a farm environment, where family and friends can make memories,” Huffman said.
For more information about Western Belle Farm and their other seasonal events, visit www.westernbellefarm.com, call 254-447-7422, or send an email to info@westernbellefarm.com. You can also follow the farm on Instagram and Facebook @WesternBelleFarm.
Jessa is the Editor-in-Chief of Hooray for Family and the mom of three energetic children. She has a BA in Mass Communication/Journalism from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, and is a long-time resident of Central Texas. When she isn't writing and editing, she enjoys playing board games with her kids, teaching Sunday school and channeling her creativity into craft projects.
