The 39th Pierce’s Pumpkin Patch Festival is slated for October 8th and 9th at Joy and John Pierce’s Farm located 11.5 miles south of Knoxville on Highway 14. There is no admission for the festival.

The Pierce family has been selling pumpkins for a total of 42 years overall. Hours for the store on-site are from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. You will find Halloween costumes which are half price and much more at the store.

John Pierce explains what you will find at the festival in addition to pumpkins, “We have a lot of different gourds and squash, Indian corn and there is an awesome World War II display in the west building that will be open to the public.”

The store on the farm also offers Halloween items.