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Schnepf Farms’ Pumpkin & Chili Party is Back, Bigger Than Ever!

September 18, 2025

Schnepf Farms is excited to welcome families back for its most loved fall tradition: the Pumpkin & Chili Party. This year, the festival returns bigger and better than ever, with thrilling new shows, expanded food offerings, exciting attractions, nightly fireworks, and more shopping experiences — while still keeping all the family favorites that have made the event an Arizona tradition.


For decades, guests have enjoyed the classic farm experience at the Pumpkin & Chili Party,

featuring:

● πŸŽƒ Pumpkin Patch – pick the perfect pumpkin and enjoy festive displays

● 🌽 10-Acre Corn Maze – with over 3 miles of pathways, this year partnered with Phoenix Raceway & NASCAR for a racing twist

● πŸ– Hillbilly Bob’s Pig Races – the wildly popular show that gets the whole crowd cheering

● 🚜 Hayrides, petting zoo, and farm fun – classic farm traditions for all ages

● 🐢 Stunt Dog Show – talented canines showing off jaw-dropping tricks and high-energy stunts 

● 🚴 Stuntmasters Halfpipe Bike Show – a thrilling return featuring BMX stunts, flips, and gravity-defying action

● Expanded Ride Area – six amusement rides for kids and thrill-seekers alike

● New Attraction* - Take your best shot at The Bunker, our brand-new paintball

target range. Test your aim and see if you can hit the mark in this safe,

action-packed attraction for all ages. *extra cost

● ️ New Food Experiences – including the Truck Stop with our food vendors,

burgers, hot dogs, pizza, and its own stage. There’s a baked potato bar, a taco

bar; a French hot dog station; and expanded chili dinner grills with pre-order options

● β˜• The Happy Bean Expansion – more coffee and hot chocolate with the new

Happy Bean Trailer at the Truck Stop and the Happy Bean Coffee Bar in the

Country Store & Bakery

● ️‍♂️ The Great Pumpkin Chili Heist – a brand-new interactive adventure where

kids join the Pumpkin Chili Platoon to track down mischievous squirrels who have

stolen the chili ingredients. *extra cost

● πŸŽ† Fireworks Every Night – dazzling displays to close out each evening with a bang

● ️ Expanded Shopping – discover treats and treasures in the Candy Shop, Toy


Store, Schnepf Swag shop, and the Country Store & Bakery


“This year’s Pumpkin & Chili Party is truly the best of both worlds — all the traditions families

know and love, plus exciting new shows, food, shopping, and attractions,” said Carrie Schnepf,

farm owner. “We love making each year bigger, better, and full of new memories for our

guests.”


πŸ“ Event Details

● Location: Schnepf Farms, 24810 S Rittenhouse Rd

● Dates: Wednesdays-Sundays beginning

● October 2nd


Tickets: Available online at Schnepffarms.com or at the gate

For more information, visit https://schnepffarms.com or follow Schnepf Farms on social media

at @SchnepfFarms