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Every year · Fall festivals and pumpkins · Mooresville

Lazy 5 Ranch Fall Festival

Back every year in October. Here’s what we confirmed for 2026.

Park admissionAll ages
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2027 dates not announced yet

  • Last time: Oct 16–25, 2026Usually October

Every year

2027 datesNot announced yet. We’ll post the 2027 dates here once the organizer does.
  • Time of yearOctober
  • Last confirmed datesOct 16–25, 2026
  • Price in 2026Park admission; pumpkins extra
  • Ages in 2026All ages

This page stays up all year. When the dates pass, it keeps the last confirmed details, and the next dates go here as soon as they’re posted on the official page.

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With little kids

  • Best agesAll ages (2026)

About the 2026 event

Pumpkin picking, a corn box and straw castle, plus a drive-thru animal park where the giraffes come right up to the car. Arrive by 4pm; cash only for extras.

Times and prices can change, so check the official page before you go.

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