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Zittel FarmsFolsom, California since 1976
Rows of orange pumpkins on hay bales in the Zittel Farms patch, with an antique tractor, a cornstalk teepee and tall trees under a blue sky

Zittel Farms

The last working family farm in Folsom.

Pick your pumpkin right off the patch, ride the hay wagon, and hand a carrot to a pony who will happily take it. Families have been making this their fall tradition since 1976.

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Free to walk in

No gate fee, no wristbands. Wander as long as you like and pay only for what you take home.

Open 7 days

Open late on Fridays and Saturdays until 9 PM.

6781 Oak Ave

A quiet corner of Folsom, minutes from Historic Folsom and the American River.

A whole afternoon of farm fun

Hay bales to climb, animals to meet, and a patch full of pumpkins waiting for the right kid to pick them. Bring the stroller, bring the grandparents, and plan on staying a while.

Pumpkins spread across hay bales with antique farm wagons and a corn field behind

The pumpkin patch

Hundreds of pumpkins in every size, from palm-sized minis to porch-step giants. Little ones can carry their own; we'll lend a wagon for the big ones.

A young girl riding a dark horse, led by a farm hand in a cowboy hat

Pony rides

Little riders get a turn in the saddle, led by our friendly handlers.

A friendly white and brown goat looking up from a bed of straw

Farm animals

Meet the calves and the rest of the barnyard crew up close.

A tall cornstalk teepee surrounded by pumpkins on hay bales and an old red-wheeled wagon

Hay rides

All aboard the wagon for a slow, bumpy loop around the farm.

A green tunnel of gourd vines arching over a dirt path

Corn walk

Wander the corn and duck through the gourd tunnel.

Bumpy, warty orange and green pumpkins on hay bales with a green tractor in the background

Hay pyramid & tractors

Climb the hay, then pose with the vintage tractors.

Inside the Zittel Farms barn shop, with priced pumpkins, gourds and shelves of fall decor

The farm shop

Homemade snacks, handmade crafts, local goods and fresh squash for the kitchen.

Not spooky. Just sweet.

You won't find haunted houses or jump scares here. Zittel Farms is made for toddlers, first-time pumpkin pickers, and grandparents alike: sunshine, hay bales, flowers in bloom, and a pony who really likes carrots.

  • Free entry, so a family visit stays affordable from the start.
  • Small and homey, with plenty to do for every age.
  • Family owned and run for 50 years, right here in Folsom.
Orange and white pumpkins lined up along a bed of pink and red zinnias

Take fall home with you

Skip the big-box seasonal aisle. Our porch-ready pumpkins, gourds and ornamental corn come straight from the farm, and you can pick out every single one yourself.

A large orange pumpkin and two small pumpkins beside a weathered wooden crate

Carving pumpkins

Classic orange, round and ready for a face.

A pile of small white pumpkins striped in orange and green

Specialty minis

Striped, speckled and white for tables and mantels.

A heap of twisted green, yellow and orange ornamental gourds

Ornamental gourds

Swan necks, warts and wild stripes by the handful.

Close-up of red, yellow and multicolored ears of ornamental corn

Ornamental corn

Jewel-toned ears for the front door and centerpieces.

Decorating a porch, a classroom or an event? Give us a call and we'll help you pick out pumpkins, cornstalks and hay bales for the whole display.

Call (916) 989-2633
Two members of the Zittel Farms family smiling beside a trailer loaded with white and orange pumpkins at sunset
The old wooden water wheel beside the barn, surrounded by pumpkins and morning glories

Fifty years on Oak Avenue

Zittel Farms started as a neighborhood corner farm, and that's exactly what it has stayed. For 50 years, Folsom families have come here for good produce, fair prices and the kind of friendly, go-the-extra-mile service that keeps neighbors coming back year after year.

Today the farm is in new hands, and we're keeping every bit of that. Same patch, same wagon, same welcome. As the last working family farm in Folsom, we think a place like this is worth protecting, one pumpkin season at a time.

"A friendly, family-run corner farm with an old-time feel. Great produce, good prices, and staff who go out of their way to help."

What our Folsom neighbors say

School & group farm tours

Bring your class, scout troop, playgroup or church group out to a real working farm. Guided fall tours are available for groups of 15 or more, and every child gets time in the patch.

  1. Tell us about your groupSend your preferred date, group size and ages using the form below, or give us a call.
  2. We'll confirm your visitWe'll reply with available times and everything you need to know before you arrive.
  3. Come out to the farmMeet the animals, see how a farm gets ready for fall, and pick pumpkins to take back.
Request a group tour
A cardboard bin overflowing with small orange pumpkins

Plan your visit

We're tucked into a quiet neighborhood off Oak Avenue, just minutes from Historic Folsom and the American River, and an easy drive from anywhere in the Sacramento area.

Fall 2026 hours

SeasonSept 25 – Oct 31
Monday – Thursday9 AM – 8 PM
Friday – Saturday9 AM – 9 PM
Sunday9 AM – 6 PM
EntryFree
Address
6781 Oak Ave, Folsom, CA 95630

Get directions

Wear sneakers

It's a real working farm, with dirt paths, hay and the occasional muddy spot.

Bring your camera

The hay pyramid, vintage tractors and flower beds make for the best family photos of the year.

Save room for snacks

Our homemade treats and farm shop goodies are part of the tradition.

Questions? Give us a holler.

Booking a school tour, ordering pumpkins for an event, or just checking if the ponies are out today? Call, email, or send a note and we'll get right back to you.

(916) 989-2633zittelfarmtours@gmail.com6781 Oak Ave, Folsom

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