Balzano Family Pumpkin Patch
Open Saturdays 10-6 & Sundays 12-6pm
Ever weekend in October & the First Weekend in November
Located at 5230 Seven Rivers Highway, halfway between Artesia and Carlsbad. Enjoy a beautiful fall day at the Pumpkin Patch. Located just 15 minutes from Carlsbad, our Pumpkin Patch is the perfect way to spend some quality time with your kiddos. Pick out your own locally grown pumpkin, grab a fishing pole and catch some fish in Papa's pond, see all of our cute animals, and wander through our fairy garden. There's plenty of yummy fall food, like caramel apples, homemade pumpkin pie, roasted corn and more. The restaurant will be open serving food, wine and beer all day.
Things to do on the Farm
Gemstone Mining
Come pan for gold and gems with us in our Gemstone Mining Sleuth. You can purchase sand bags filled withh real gems and stones, you just have to mine for them andd see what you get!
Bounce Pad & Houses
Adults and kids alike can bounce the day away on our Giant Pumpkin Bounce Pad. Or enjoy on of our other fun bounce houses.
Fairy Garden
Did you know that every time we plant a pumpkin seed a flower fairy is born? Neither did we, until all of a sudden a fairy garden started to be built by our winery. It's filled with fairy homes, and toys and lots of fun things to see. But remember you have to look and not touch and you have to wear our wings and pixie dust so they won't see you.
Fishing Pond
This year our little pond is filled to the brim with fish just waiting for a good fisherman. Catch and release as many as you can. We have the fishing poles and all the gear, just come ready for some fishing fun.
Rod and bait are included
Hayrides
Climb on up and grab a seat on our covered wagons, that will take you out to the Pumpkin field to pick your own pumpkin. Pumpkins are sold seperately and range in price form $2-12.
Farmland Petting Zoo
Love animals? Well we have plenty of cute animals to fall in love with. Feed our adorable goats, pigs, cows, baby alpaca, chickens, ducks and more. Visit the bunny pen and make a new friend or two! They love kiddos and we know you'll love them.
Pumpkin Fun
Pumpkin Slingshot
Want to see how far you can sling a pumpkin or a gourd? Well then the pumpkin slingshot is your game. Last year our record was a mini pumpkin that was slung 400 feet into the field. can you beat that?
Or try your hand at pumpkin bowling, Knock down all the pins and you win a prize.
Hay Climbs & Tire Climbs
Kids love to climb on stuff, and we have plenty of things to climb on. They can climb our hay bail stack that is ten bails high (which is extremely high), or climb on one of our old tractors. We have new tire stacks and other fun things.
Gel Blaster/ Nerf Guns
Now we have two options to chose from, you can blast away with your gel blaster gun or grab your nerf gun and get busy fighting it out with your family. Fun for the whole family!
Gerbil Races
Work as a team or race your friends and family down the Gerbil race track. Fun for all ages!
Big Slide
Now we have a big slide just outside the Big barn, so you can slide all day down this mountain!
Cow Train
Little ones love getting on the cow train to ride around the pumpkin patch. Located at the first entrance, you don't want to miss it!
Pig Racing
There's nothing cuter than watching our sweet little mini pigs race aroudn the track for a special treat! Located near Pumpkin Checkout come see our little piggies race!
Ax Throwing/Archery
Come try your hand at our Ax throwing area or see how good a shot you can be at archery. Who's the best in your family??
Food Options on the Farm
Balzano Winery & Restaurant
During Pumpkin Patch the Vineyard will be serving our famous pulled pork plates and sandwiches and appetizers. Stop in and enjoy a meal while you're here.
The Winery serves our Spirit of Seven Rivers and Luna Rossa wine, as well as New Mexico beer from Marble Brewery, Santa Fe Brewery and others.
Miss Janie's Pie Shop
Lemonade Stand
Pumpkin Patch Birthday Parties
There's no better way to celebrate a Fall birthday then at the Balzano Pumpkin Patch! It's the perfect fun day for kids of all ages. We have lots of activities to keep everyone busy so you don't have to do all the work.
Birthday Day Party Options
Option #1- Bring up to 20 guests to the pumpkin patch, they can enjoy the whole day, and all activities are included. The Birthday kid gets a free pumpkin of the choice. Your party will have a decorated area in our new Party barn area for your group. You may bring in cupcakes, or cake for your group. $15 a person
Option #2- Bring guests to the pumpkin patch, they can enjoy the whole day, and all activities are included. The Birthday kid gets a free pumpkin of the choice. Your party will have a decorated area in our new Party barn area for your group. You may bring in cupcakes, or cake for your group. Let us feed your hungry crew by giving them a choice of hot dogs, nachos or frito pies, and drink. $20.00 a person.
Option #3- Bring up to 20 guests to the pumpkin patch, they can enjoy the whole day, and all activities are included. The Birthday kid gets a free pumpkin of the choice. Your party will have a decorated area in our new Party barn area for your group. You may bring in cupcakes, or cake for your group. Your crew will have the option to pick food from the concession stand lie nachos, frito pies, or hot dogs and a drink. We will provide plates, napkins and cups. Every guest will receive a pumpkin of their choice to take home. $24.00 a person.