Hastings Ranch and Farm presents the 2024 Farm Festival Weekends in October

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Sponsors, Vendors, & School Trips

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Shopping & Entertainment

Enjoy live music and a variety of booths selling gifts, clothing, crafts, and more!

Event Information

Get all the details about this year’s schedule, events, and FAQs.

Plan Your Visit

Get directions, parking details, location information, and tips on how to best prepare for your trip to the Farm!

Farm Festival Gallery

Browse our collection of memories from our Farm Festival events

Activities

Explore all the fun you can have, from Horse Rides to the Pumpkin Patch; it’s all here!

Eat & Drink

From specialty sodas to full plates of barbeque, there’s tons of choices to satisfy everyone’s taste!

Rent The Party Tent

Make the most of your visit by hosting a private birthday party or social gathering during this year’s Farm Festival!

EVENT INFORMATION

Each year in October, we celebrate the Fall season with games, entertainment, food and attractions at our beautiful ranch and farm. Our Annual Farm Festival is an affordable way to gather with your friends and family for a full day of fun. We start at 10am and go until 5pm. There’s food vendors, friendly animals, talented guests, and plenty of Southern hospitality to enjoy! For adults and children alike, we’ve got something for everyone at the Hastings Ranch and Farm Annual Farm Festival!

ACTIVITIES

Hastings Racoon on a Hay Ride

HAY RIDES

Take a delightfully guided tour of our beautiful property. Learn about local nature and animals, interesting trivia about Hastings Ranch & Farm, and enjoy

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hilarious commentary from our knowledgeable staff. Some guests have reported surprise Big Foot sightings in the woods! Great for all ages, but if you’re allergic to hay, you may want to skip this one. About a 15 minute ride. Included with admission.

Hastings Racoon with hearts in his eyes

GEM MINING

Let the youngins search and dig through the rocks to discover colorful and collectible gem stones and crystals. Watch the water flow through the trough

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 they sift through sand searching for treasures. Take home what you find in a burlap souvenir bag. Cost is $5, not included with admission.

Hastings Racoon with hands clasped and hearts above his head

HORSE RIDES

Enjoy a gentle, guided ride on a beautiful horse, brought to you by the folks at 3 Strands Ranch. Stand along the fence for fantastic photo ops and watch as

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 your rider slowly goes around the oval track. Cost is $10, not included with admission.

Hastings Racoon standing with ears yellow of corn

CORN CANNONS

A festival favorite for all ages, guests take their shot at a target with ears of corn as ammunition. Our trusty farm-hands will load the huge cannon gun and make

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 sure you’re safe to shoot. Prizes awarded for bullseye winners! Cost is $2, not included  with admission.

Hastings Racoon running through corn maze

CORN MAZE

Get lost and found in our all-natural corn field maze, perfectly designed for an exciting run or a relaxing stroll and great for all ages. It’s also a beautiful photo

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op just in time for the holidays. Take as much time as you like or race your friends and family to see who gets out first!  Included with admission.

Hastings Racoon excited with hands raised

GROWN-UP GAMES

Nestled beneath our sprawling canopy of oak trees, grab a beverage and compete with your friends in a game of corn-hole, try your

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 skill at hooks & rings, or hope for a hole-in-one at our golf-chipper. We’ve got tons of fun outdoor activities set up to enjoy. Of course, all ages are welcome here. Included with admission.

Hastings Racoon standing in a patch of pumpkins

PUMPKIN PATCH

A wonderful way to take the festivities with you! Be sure to stop by the big Pumpkin Patch to make your selection from over 1000 different

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 pumpkins in just about every size, shape, and color you can imagine! This is a great place for a photo too!  Browse for free. Pumpkin prices vary.

Hastings Racoon holding a sign that reads "I love #HastingsRanch"

BARREL TRAIN

The kiddos are sure to love this rootin’ tootin’ ride in our colorful barrel cars, pulled by our jolly tractor engineer! Watch them go around the

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 track and listen for the sound of happy horns and joyous laughter.  Included with admission.

Hastings Racoon with hearts in his eyes

FACE PAINTING

Kids and adults alike can get into the fun! Have a professional artist illustrate a design of your choice, and let your inner (insert favorite

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animal or character here) out for all to see! It makes for great pics and selfies!  Prices vary per design; not included with admission.

Hastings Raccoon Standing in Bunch of Sunflowers

SUNFLOWER BARN WITH GAMES

You’ll know you’re there when you see the field of tall, gorgeous sunflowers grown just for this annual event. Just beyond this perfect photo op

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is a covered barn filled with tons of games and activities perfect for the kids! Enjoy bouncy pads, shuffle board, tricycle track, and more. Included with admission.

SPONSORS, VENDORS, & SCHOOLS

Festival Sponsor displaying tractors and mowers

Our Sponsors

Sponsors at our Annual Farm Festival enjoy prime location placement and visits by more than 5000 attendees over three weekends. This is a fantastic way to make connections with folks in the community.

Jimmy Bears BBQ Vendor

Our Vendors

Enjoy a variety of vendors each weekend at the Farm Festival. There’s fashion, unique gifts, beautiful crafts, and homemade baked goods. Browse the many covered booths and get your holiday shopping handled!

Kids at the Farm Festival

School Field Trips

Hastings Ranch and Farm is the perfect destination for local schools to come enjoy our annual Farm Festival! Groups can take advantage of all our free activities and arrange for souvenirs and pumpkins!

PLAN YOUR VISIT

DIRECTIONS:

We are conveniently located in the heart of Saint Cloud, Florida and easily accessible from all the major highways. From Orlando, you can take Florida’s Turnpike via Hwy 192, as well as the 417 (Greenway) and the 528 (Beachline) via Narcoosee Road. If you’re coming from Cocoa or Melbourne, you can take 520 to Nova Rd. or I-95 to Hwy 192. The Farm Festival is situated inside a quaint neighborhood and offers plenty of close parking.

ACCESSIBILITY:

We provide handicap accessibility to be sure no one in your party is hindered from attending. Additionally, there’s an emergency room just about five minutes away, on Hwy 192.

WHAT TO BRING:

You’re welcome to bring your strollers, wheelchairs, or any other necessary modes of personal mobility.

WHAT NOT TO BRING:

We do ask that you refrain from bringing your own food and drink. No pets are permitted, with the exception of approved and certified service animals. Absolutely no unregistered weapons allowed.

EAT & DRINK

From specialty sodas to mouth-watering BBQ, we’ve got something for every taste and age group at our Farm Festival! Choose from a variety of popular local favorites or discover something new. Walk around with your goodies, relax under our shady oak canopy at a picnic table, or take your plates to the music barn and feast in our large dining area.

Jimmy Bears BBQ Popcorn Fix The Saucy Spoon

SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT

Kick off your holiday shopping with unique gifts from local vendors and artisans and enjoy FREE CONCERTS from well-known talent like Kenyon Lockry, Megan Stuart, Jason Wright, Administration Band, Kaci Jo, and Randy Ryals. There’s something for everyone to see and hear at the Hastings Ranch Farm Festival!

FARM FESTIVAL GALLERY

Take a trot through our most recent annual Farm Festival Gallery events.

Or, view our other galleries here!

Hastings Ranch Party Tent set up for a party at the Farm Festival

RENT THE PARTY TENT

Make the most of your day by hosting your own private party during the Farm Festival! Perfect for kid’s birthday parties, accommodating up to 40 guests in an exclusive covered seating area. Your attendees can enjoy all the exciting activities and you’ll look like a hero for throwing the best party ever!