2 Best Fall Festivals in Olympia, WA
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The 2 best fall festivals in Olympia, WA are Rutledge Family Farm and Schilter Family Farm, ranked by rating and review volume. Here's what each offers, how it's rated, and how to get there — followed by the questions we hear most about visiting. For every pumpkin patch we track nearby, see the full list of pumpkin patches in Olympia, WA or browse all of Washington. You can also browse fall festivals everywhere we track them on our Fall Festivals near me page.
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Rutledge Family Farm
Rutledge Family Farm takes the top spot, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1,126 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and sunflower field.
302 93rd Ave SE, 98501
Corn mazeSunflower fieldHaunted attractionFall festivalRutledge Family Farm is ranked #1 on this list, located at 302 93rd Ave SE, Olympia, WA, 98501. It carries a 4.4-out-of-5 rating on Google from 1,126 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches in our data. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, sunflower field, haunted attraction and fall festival, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Rutledge Family Farm yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Pumpkin patch and corn maze combo, plus sunflower fields and haunted house." Rutledge Family Farm is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Hours aren't listed for Rutledge Family Farm in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Rutledge Family Farm either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. It accepts snap/ebt, though it's still smart to carry some cash — field admission and wagon rides at farms like this are sometimes handled separately from the main store.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Rutledge Family Farm can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Rutledge Family Farm sits, near Olympia, WA, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Rutledge Family Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Schilter Family Farm
Schilter Family Farm is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 462 reviews. Visitors come here for fall festival.
141 Nisqually Cut Off Rd SE, 98513
Fall festivalSchilter Family Farm is ranked #2 on this list, located at 141 Nisqually Cut Off Rd SE, Olympia, WA, 98513. It carries a 4.4-out-of-5 rating on Google from 462 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches in our data. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for fall festival, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Schilter Family Farm yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Schilter Family Farm is one of the farms we track with a fall festival, which typically means a festival weekend is the farm operating at full capacity: every attraction open, food vendors on site, live music, and frequently craft or produce markets. it is the best day to visit if you want the complete experience…
Hours aren't listed for Schilter Family Farm in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Schilter Family Farm either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Schilter Family Farm can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Schilter Family Farm sits, near Olympia, WA, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Schilter Family Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best fall festival in Olympia?
Based on rating and review volume, Rutledge Family Farm ranks first among the fall festivals we track near Olympia, with a 4.4-out-of-5 rating. See the full breakdown above, or its <a href="/washington/olympia/rutledge-family-farm/">full listing</a> for hours and directions.
When is fall festivals season near Olympia?
Most farms with a fall festival open it alongside the rest of their pumpkin season, roughly mid-to-late September through the first days of November, though the exact window shifts year to year with weather. Check the listings above or call ahead to confirm current dates.
How much does it cost to visit a fall festival near Olympia?
It varies by farm — some bundle the fall festival into general admission, others charge separately. See the admission details on each listing above where we have them, or call the farm directly to confirm current pricing.
Are these fall festivals good for young kids?
It depends on the farm and, for haunted attractions in particular, can vary a lot in intensity. Check the individual listing pages above for feature tags and details, and call ahead if you're planning around a specific age group.
Do I need to book ahead for a fall festival near Olympia?
Some farms run first-come, first-served, while others — especially haunted attractions and festival-weekend events — use timed tickets. Check the farm's website or call ahead, particularly for a visit on a weekend in mid-October when demand peaks.
Summary
Rutledge Family Farm is our top pick with a fall festival in Olympia, WA, rated 4.4 out of 5, with Schilter Family Farm rounding out the list. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and hours, admission and what's actually running on a given day can vary week to week during the season — always confirm with the farm directly before you drive out. For more options nearby, see the full list of pumpkin patches in Olympia, WA or browse fall festivals across every state on our Fall Festivals near me page.