Welcome to bates nut farm in valley center, a hugely popular spot on october weekends where thousands upon thousands of people come to. Driving to valley center is a bit of a trek but its totally worth it to arrive at the farm to see fields of big macs in all their orange glory. It was the first day open for picking pumpkins so there was so much to do and see. Over 90 years ago, bates nut farm got its start in valley center growing walnuts.
Big mac jack o lantern pumpkins in a variety of sizes and shapes, mini pumpkins, decorative gourds, corn stalks and hay bales are all available in their famous pumpkin patch. Big macs, ghost, cinderella, jack o lantern, minis, squash, gourds and other fall decor. Pistachios, pecans, cashews, peanuts, pignolias, sunflower seeds and much more can be purchased on the farm. Pick your own pumpkin, look through their store for delicious goodies and crafts, and feed the farm animals. Guide to pumpkin patches in sd county the san diego union. I cant believe i didnt post a single pumpkin picture yet. Ok so no, its not called bates pumpkin patch but this farm is a great location for family fun during the fall season. Oct 01, 2014 over 50 years of fall traditions and memories have been created at the bates nut farm pumpkin patch.
Grab a wheelbarrow and pick from variety of pumpkins. Babys 1st pumpkin patch visit at bates nut farm lil bits. Pumpkin patches, apple picking, football and ice rinks can only mean one thing. To ensure quality and freshness we roast and package our nuts on the farm. Free entertainment includes seasonal pumpkin patches and corn mazes. Oct 16, 2014 bates nut farm throughout the month of october, head up to bates near valley view casino for a day at the pumpkin patch. We went during the week with my mom and sister and her kids. Bates nut farm 2011 a family tradition a crafty spoonful.
Oct 22, 2014 one of the family outings that really signals fall for us is visiting the pumpkin patch at bates nut farm. The bates nut farm pumpkin patch is open this year from sept. Bates nut farm fall fest features 200 pound pumpkins the. Dave scott was live at bates nut farm to check it out. Apr 05, 2019 open year round, bates nut farm in valley center is best known for their pumpkin patch and fall activities, but any time of the year is a great time to visit. Rancho bernardo4s ranch oceansidecamp day trip over to bates nut farm for giant pumpkins. Guide to pumpkin patches in sd county the san diego. For those of you in san diego, consider visiting bates nut farm pumpkin patch during the fall. The farm sits on 100 acres and is surrounded by oak and mulberry trees. Bates nut farm is a must for pumpkin patching in october. Bates nut farm was founded in 1921 as a walnut farm. A year round park and petting zoo is fun for the children. Bates nut farms pumpkin patch is the largest, oldest and most famous in san diego county. According to sherrie bates, the greatgrand daughter of founders gilbert and beatrice bates, the useful lifespan of a walnut tree is about.
This small community of around 3,000 people is home to many larger homes, an elementary and middle school and some fantastic restaurants. This saturday, november 8, 2014 and sunday, november 9, 2014 bates nut farm will host christmas on the farm the fun day starts with a. As long as you dont mind dealing with a bit of a crowd its a great local family get away for the family. Sep 16, 2016 check out our guide to what you absolutely must do and see this fall in san diego. The nuts come raw, roasted, some spiced up and unsalted. San diego has a number of fun pumpkin patches, but our favorite is bates nut farm.
Bates nut farm is a relatively inexpensive outing with the kids and is not to be missed during halloween time. The bates family invites you to come and enjoy our farm. October every day on the farm over 50 plus years of fall traditions and memories have been created at the bates nut farm pumpkin patch. Hay rides, straw maze, pony rides, picnic grounds, farm zoo. Family and friends enjoy the tractor hayrides, straw maze, petting corral, and pony rides. So busy here on the weekends leading up to halloween. Oct 12, 2016 the bates nut farm is also known for their special events held throughout the year on their 100 acre ranch. We are open year round and have events happening throughout the year including our famous pumpkin patch, gourmet food truck.
The walnut tress are now gone, but we sell nuts from all over the world. Located about an hour from downtown in valley center, this farm really does it up for fall straw maze, hay rides, petting zoo and pony rides. Bates nut farm is san diegos classic pumpkin patch with gourds of all varieties huge, mini, grey, white, striped, even a type called turban. Pumpkin patch at bates nut farm ongoing until thursday. Picnic, feed the animals, shop for a variety of nuts, candies and gourmet treats during your. Valley center kusi the pumpkin festival arts and crafts fair is happening this weekend. They also offer a large store with everything from nuts to chocolates to antiques. September 24, 2019 valley center bates nut farm in valley center 15954 woods valley rd. Family and friends enjoy the tractor hayrides, straw maze, petting corral and. The annual pumpkin festival craft fair at bates nut farm features a fire safety expo petting zoo, tractor hay rides, straw maze and pony rides along with live music, a craft fair, and pumpkin.
Tractor hayrides, a straw maze, pony rides, petting corral, and the bates farm zoo are offered daily. If you havent been to bates nut farm you will love it, here are some of the fun fall activities they have on there at the moment, but make sure to check out. This is a fun sunday vlog filled with joy, entertainment and exploring the pumpkin festival in dallas. Family and friends enjoy the tractor hayrides, straw maze, petting corral and pony rides. Founded in 1921, bates nut farm has been opening its pumpkin patch to the public for decades. Between my love of all things pumpkin it seems like a real travesty occurred. Oct 14, 20 bates nut farm is san diegos classic pumpkin patch with gourds of all varieties huge, mini, grey, white, striped, even a type called turban. Bates nut farm in valley center bates nut farm 15954 woods. Bates nut farm started with walnuts, but now purchases nuts from all over the world. Spring festival at bates nut farm san diego food finds blog. Popular pumpkin patch in valley center attracts throngs the san. Oct 18, 2011 one of those traditions was going to a pumpkin patch every year. Oct 08, 2018 rancho santa fe rancho santa fe is a 6.
The bates nut farm is not directly in carlsbad, but its a quick 30 minute drive. This place is very cute, with lots of activities for small children. Apr 20, 20 a quick video of the pumpkin patch and inside the store. If you can go during the week i suggest you do instead of on the weekend since its quite popular and gets crazy busy. Oct 16, 2012 for more than forty years, bates nut farms 100acre farm has been providing a breathtaking setting for visitors of all ages. Babys 1st pumpkin patch visit at bates nut farm lil bits of chic. Pumpkin patch bill bates ranch pumpkin patch bill bates ranch. Bates nut farm in hd san diego pumpkin patch youtube. My friend christina had told me that the place would be a total fucking mess if we didnt get there right when they open so we arrived around 9. Visitors can grab a wheelbarrow and choose bright orange big mac pumpkins right from the field. There was live entertainment, food, farm animals, horse. Since 1963 families have journeyed to bates nut farms pumpkin patch to create fall family memories and traditions. Visiting bates nut farm pumpkin patch made with happy. According to sherrie bates, the greatgrand daughter of founders gilbert and beatrice bates, the useful lifespan of.
Photos from today at one of the best north county pumpkin patches. Kaboo, a curated threeday music event at the del mar fairgrounds that combines rocknroll music and tastemaking in a modern wonderland on the warm shores of the pacific. Family and friends enjoy the tractor hayrides, straw maze, petting corral. Family and friends enjoy the tractor hayrides, and straw maze. Sep 18, 2014 pumpkin patches, apple picking, football and ice rinks can only mean one thing.
With over 80 years in existence, bates nut farm has evolved over time to not only sell nuts, but also be the goto pumpkin patch of san diego. It is a tradition for many families to visit bates nut farm during the month of october to celebrate the fall season and for the pumpkin patch. As the season turns, enjoy these fun fall activities that remind us, once again, that we. Shop for pistachios, pecans, cashews, peanuts, pignolias, sunflower seeds and much more in our stores and online. Normally, we stick to the pumpkin patches near our home, but this year we. So when the kids had a half day at school recently, we took the opportunity to head to bates nut farm for the afternoon with friends.
Bates nut farm pumpkin patch opening 92119 socal savvy mom. Bates nut farm is a historical and much loved fixture of valley center. Bates nut farm pumpkin patch ongoing until wednesday. Oct 14, 20 yesterday, we headed to bates nut farm to check out their famous pumpkin patch and take some photos of parker because we all know he doesnt take enough photos. Pumpkin patches throughout san diego california mom bloggers. His family went there several times a year as a child to feed the animals year round, pick their pumpkins around halloween time, visit the ol country store,candy store, and have picnics. Pumpkin festival arts n crafts fair at bates nut farm. Its located in north san diego in a town called valley center. Over 50 years of fall traditions and memories have been created at the bates nut farm pumpkin patch. Bill bates ranch pumpkin patch bicycleprogs61s diary. Bates nut farm is one of the first nostalgic places my husband took me to early on in our relationship.
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