I visited Sacramento-area pumpkin patch with fun, food trucks. How I spent $25
Colorful signs of cows and farmers guide pumpkin patch fans to the entrance to a popular Sacramento-area farm.
Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch, 23300 County Road 99D in Woodland, is surrounded by corn fields near Highway 113 and Willow Slough.
The farm is bright, colorful and incredibly spacious.
Hundreds of pumpkins of all sizes decorate acres of farmland along with hay bails and fall decorations.
A Sacramento Bee reader recommended that I check out Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch as part of The Bee’s On a Budget series, which helps readers find fun and affordable ways to connect to the community.
Here’s what I discovered:
What is Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch in Woodland like?
I visited Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch at around 2 p.m. on a weekend. It was a sunny and warm day.
I grabbed a free parking spot near the entrance and joined the crowd.
As I entered the farm, I was greeted by friendly workers sharing information on where to obtain a wagon for pumpkin gathering and how to buy tickets to the many games and rides available.
Patrons can purchase tickets for the petting zoo, pony rides, hay maze, face painting, bounce house or cow train.
Visitors of all ages were dressed in their autumn best. Young children with dragons and cows painted on their small faces eagerly waited in line for kettle corn and ice cream at the many food trucks that lined the outer circle of the farm.
Other vendors include stands selling caramel apples, hot dogs, burgers, burritos and tacos.
A large tent near the entrance has snacks including Rice Krispies treats, candy and chips as well as Halloween costumes for both kids and adults.
Limited picnic tables and shade are located at the center of the farm near the food trucks.
In addition to food and family-friendly activities, the farm features dozens of photo opportunities such as a pumpkin carriage and animal cutouts.
What’s for sale at Sacramento-area farm?
The tent near the entrance of Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch showcases the many types of pumpkins that can be found at the patch, with small signs indicating their names and whether they are edible.
The Woodland farm prides itself on offering the “largest variety of pumpkins in the area.”
You can choose from gorgeous gourds and winter squashes of all shapes and sizes. There are also pre-picked pumpkins available to take home.
Pumpkins are priced by size and variety, not by weight. Individual pumpkins range from $3 to $22.
What I got for $25 at the pumpkin patch?
I spent a total of $25 before tip and tax at Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch — and got an afternoon full of autumn fun.
For $8, I got a cool and delightful mangonanda. The drink was a wonderful blend of cool and sweet mango with sour chamoy and Tajin.
I also got a bag of kettle corn mixed with Pop Rocks for $9, and two mini Rice Krispies treats for 50 cents.
The food was definitely a highlight.
I enjoyed nibbling on the kettle corn as I walked around the farm. It was sweet and salty and incredibly light. The mini Rice Krispies treats were a wonderful snack for the ride home.
Additionally, I purchased three reasonably priced pumpkins for $7.50
Is Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch affordable?
Yes, the pumpkin patch is very affordable for people looking for classic autumn activities.
General admission and parking are free, and the farm has many no-cost attractions including a corn bath and hay pyramid.
Prices for food range between $3 to $23 depending on what you get.
Expect to pay $6 to $8 for ice cream cones, banana spilts and other frozen treats.
Drink prices average $3, with offerings including sodas, juice and water.
Prices for attractions range from $8 to $15 for single tickets. You can also get a family/friend pack for $60 to $90 that includes multiple cow train rides and maze admission.
I would highly recommend this pumpkin patch to anyone — especially families who want to avoid paying parking and admission fees.
Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch is definitely designed with parents and kids in mind.
