"The first 2 times I went I was not impressed but that was soooo many years ago. Today we went back to the pumpkin chili festival since we have kids now and they are of age to ride rides. It was so fun. I loved all the improvements and the souvenirs are so fun. I bought so much schnepf merch! I love all the tiny stores. Very neat! All the lighted walk ways. Just everything was so nice and fun. Very cozy. Staff very nice and helpful and friendly. My kids are begging to come for Christmas! I also really appreciate the paper map! Other farms dont have the paper maps!"

Sherrie Nicole Peacher

"As someone who values working farms and loves supporting local businesses, the annual trip to Schnepf Farms is always a highlight of the fall season. The 2025 Pumpkin and Chili Party was no exception, providing a genuinely wonderful afternoon spent with my family and friends. Frankly, it manages to be way more fun and authentic than the massive, commercialized state fair—or any fair, for that matter.

What truly sets this event apart is the combination of genuine farm atmosphere and quality offerings. The kids had an absolute blast, easily spending hours enjoying the rides and attractions, which are perfectly geared towards family fun. It’s easy to settle in for the whole afternoon without hearing a single complaint!

From a food service perspective, the offerings were outstanding. The variety was good, but the undisputed star of the show was the signature Pumpkin Chili. It was truly delicious—a perfect blend of sweet and savory that hit all the right autumnal notes. As a chef, I was particularly impressed that the farm certainly didn't skimp on the portion sizes and delivered great value across the board. They understand that hungry guests need generous, satisfying food, and they delivered.

The only thing that Incan really criticize is the corn maze. While the concept is fantastic, the layout left something to be desired. It felt less like an engaging puzzle and more like a simple walk-through. If the team could work on designing a more complex, challenging, and engaging maze path, it would elevate that attraction significantly.

Despite the easily fixable maze issue, the Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party remains an exceptional fall tradition. Between the delicious, quality food, the fun attractions for the kids, and the sheer pleasure of spending a day on a respected working farm, it earns a solid 4 out of 5 stars. It’s an essential autumn outing in the Valley."

Nathan Cox

"This is the email we sent to the Schnepf Farm employees and did not receive a response back. I believe in allowing companies to try to make it right before negatively impacting their company by posting a negative review. Tomorrow will be a full week since we went to the farm. Please see the details below and make your own decision based on the information you have received. Respectfully, Juli Crowder

Dear Schnepf Farms Team,

We are writing to express our disappointment and frustration with our recent visit to Schnepf Farms.

On Friday, we drove 30 miles each way—60 miles round-trip—with our toddlers, eager to spend the afternoon seeing the farm animals and enjoying what we hoped would be a wholesome family activity. Unfortunately, our experience fell far short of that.

Before visiting, we researched your website earlier this week and were aware that a special event was scheduled. However, nowhere did it clearly indicate that the remainder of the farm—including the animals and the train ride—would be completely unavailable to guests who did not purchase event admission. It simply stated that there was an event, leaving us with the impression that regular farm activities would remain open.

You can imagine the disappointment (and toddler-sized heartbreak) when we arrived only to be told that nothing—no animals, no train ride—was accessible. Instead, our grand farm adventure amounted to buying 50-cent suckers in the bakery. Needless to say, this was not the afternoon we envisioned.

To add to the frustration, the representative at the gate was curt and unsympathetic, repeatedly insisting that “it’s on the website”—all while failing to actually locate any such clear notice when pressed. This lack of empathy was discouraging and only amplified the frustration. In contrast, the staff in the bakery were genuinely kind and apologetic, which we sincerely appreciated.

Ultimately, what should have been a fun and memorable family outing turned into a long drive, disappointed toddlers, and a feeling of being misled. We hope you will consider clarifying your website communications so that families do not have to waste both their time and their children’s excitement in the future.

Sincerely,

Juli Crowder and twin 3 year olds who didn’t get to see the “parm” animals."

Juli Crowder