Join the fun! Bring out your family and friends to enjoy a fall day at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm's Pumpkin Festival.

Pumpkins will be available in multiple varieties from large to small!

Pumpkin Picking
Take a hayride to the patch and pick from over 30 varieties of pumpkins and gourds! Pre-picked pumpkins are available as well.

Fun for All Ages
Try Pumpkin Slingshot, play cornhole, giant Checkers, Connect 4 and Tic Tac Toe, paint pumpkins and watch football on the big screen TVs.

Kids' Activities
Wristbands are available for our kids' zone: inflatables, a tire mountain, slide and sandbox. Purchase train and pumpkin carriage rides, too!

Great SD Pumpkin Weigh-Off
Check out SD's giant weigh-off! Competitors trailer in giant pumpkins, gourds and melons.

Beer/Wine Garden
Our outdoor Beer/Wine Garden serves South Dakota Wine and Beer including Domestic, Craft, Oktoberfest and Pumpkin!

Live Music
Enjoy music performed by local artist, Kevin Jensen, as he plays a variety of country music for a few hours each day.

Food & Concessions
Meals are available at our concession stand for the first 3 weekends, including burgers, brats, hot dogs, nachos and more.

Fall Treats
SDSU ice cream, caramel apples, cotton candy, fudge, roasted nuts, pumpkin pie and lots of yummy baked goods are available.

Shopping
Shop in the Riverview Tree Farm lodge for fall crafts, cute clothes, stylish hats, handmade jewelry and more. New items every year!

Photography
Capture your memories on the farm with our cute photo setups or book a professional mini or full photoshoot.

Farm Animals
Head out to the stable to meet our family's favorite turkey, Stanley! We also bring in baby animals and Grandma's goat, Tillie.

Food Truck Weekend
We added a 4th weekend to our Pumpkin Festival and we're mixing it up by bringing in local food trucks on the last weekend only.

Haunted Trail
Take a guided hike through the riverside trails surrounding the pumpkin patch and hear spooky stories from our haunted farm.
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Field Trips
Book a field trip for your group! Take a tour of the farm, learn what it takes to grow Christmas trees, pick pumpkins and play activities.
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Pumpkins for Police
We are proud supporters of Law Enforcement Officers. Show your badge to receive one (1) FREE medium pumpkin. We are forever grateful for your service.

Great SD Pumpkin Weigh-Off
We are excited to host the Great South Dakota Pumpkin Weigh-Off at the Riverview Tree Farm Pumpkin Festival.

When:
Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This is a sanctioned Great Pumpkin Commonwealth event.

Competition Categories:
Largest Pumpkin • Largest Melon • Largest Squash
• Best of Show (Selected on Beauty, Size and Weight)
• Youth Best of Show (17 and under)

Prizes:
1st Place Division Winners: $50 Cash
Other prizes to be determined.

Haunted Trail
(Two (2) Nights Only)
October 5 & 12
from 7-9:30 p.m.
(Last ticket sold at 9 p.m.)