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EXPERIENCES

THE PERFECT ADVENTURE

for FALL Season! 

There’s something magical about fall at the Barn. Wander through the pumpkin patch, explore the hay maze, feed the friendly farm animals, and take in the sights and flavors of harvest season before gathering around the roasted corn stand, enjoying Southern-style BBQ, and sipping a refreshing apple cider.

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This timeline is just a suggestion — please check current hours when planning your visit. Every stop at the farm is an opportunity to slow down, make memories, and enjoy the simple joys of the season.

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Come hungry, leave happy, and don’t forget to take home a little taste of fall from our bakery, farm market, and seasonal treats before you go.

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Celebrate pumpkin season with freshly baked pumpkin pies, loaves, muffins, and pumpkin pockets made daily in our country kitchen at Avila Valley Barn.
Celebrate pumpkin season with freshly baked pumpkin pies, loaves, muffins, and pumpkin pockets made daily in our country kitchen at Avila Valley Barn.

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9:00 am

Start your visit the right way with a warm, freshly baked pumpkin pocket or pumpkin muffin straight from our bakery oven. It’s the perfect treat to enjoy before exploring the farm, pumpkin patch, and all the seasonal adventures waiting for you.

Enjoy feeding local farm animals at the feeding corral.
FEEDING CORRAL
Family Feeding Animals at Avila Valley Barn Petting Zoo | Enjoy hands-on farm fun with a visit to the live petting zoo, where families can feed and interact with friendly farm animals.

9:15 am

feeding
corRal

Wander over and say hello to feed our friendly farm animals, little ones and big ones alike will love getting up close for a hands-on farm moment. It's the kind of simple joy that makes the Barn feel like home. Entry is free!

GOATS CROSSING
BERRY PHOTO OP
Over 45 pumpkin and squash varietys at Avila Valley Barn.
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A young visitor taking photos at a pumpkin truck display during fall pumpkin season at Avila Valley Barn in San Luis Obispo.
Family posing for photos at a pumpkin truck display during fall pumpkin season at Avila Valley Barn in San Luis Obispo.
Capture unforgettable fall memories with our hay tractor photo opportunities at Avila Valley Barn. Perfect for families, pumpkin season, and autumn farm visits in San Luis Obispo.

9:45 am

FAMILY
PHOTO OP

Capture the magic of fall at Avila Valley Barn with our seasonal photo opportunities. From mid-September through November, enjoy family photos surrounded by pumpkins, hay bales, corn stalks, and festive autumn farm displays along California’s Central Coast.

Pumpkin head photo props during autumn pumpkin season at Avila Valley Barn in San Luis Obispo.
TRACTOR RIDES
Create unforgettable memories with a classic tractor hay ride through the farm, perfect for families and visitors of all ages.
Create unforgettable memories with a classic tractor hay ride through the farm, perfect for families and visitors of all ages.

10:00 am

TRACTOR

HAY RIDES

Purchase your pumpkin patch ticket at the fruit stand, then hop aboard a tractor ride through the farm to find your perfect pumpkin. Enjoy the fresh air, beautiful fall scenery, and a classic autumn adventure for the whole family.

U-PICK pumpkins
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Family picking pumpkins together in the U-pick pumpkin patch at Avila Valley Barn during fall season in San Luis Obispo.
Visitors exploring a pumpkin field and choosing fresh pumpkins from the patch at Avila Valley Barn in California.

10:30 am

U-PICK
SEASON

There’s nothing quite like harvesting your own. Wander through the pumpkin patch and sunflower fields, pick the perfect pumpkin, sip seasonal farm-fresh cider, and enjoy that unforgettable fresh-from-the-farm feeling.

Children and families enjoying a fall pumpkin picking experience surrounded by pumpkins at Avila Valley Barn.
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Families exploring a hay maze during fall season at Avila Valley Barn in San Luis Obispo, California.
Visitors wandering through a corn and hay maze surrounded by autumn farm decorations at Avila Valley Barn.
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10:45 am

get lost in hay maze

Think you can find your way out? Wander through twists, turns, and tall walls of hay for a fall adventure the whole family will love. Grab your crew, test your sense of direction, and make a few memories along the way.

CORN ROASTERS STAND
Children walking through a hay maze adventure during pumpkin season at Avila Valley Barn pumpkin patch.
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11:00 am

corn roasters stand

Try our famous roasted corn with a selection of local seasonings to top it off. Fresh off the grill, each golden ear is buttery, sweet, and perfectly seasoned—a one-of-a-kind fall farm favorite you won’t want to miss.

Try our fresh roasted corn topped with our signature apple seasoning—a unique Avila Valley Barn favourite available during pumpkin season.
Fresh roasted corn from the Avila Valley Barn Corn Roaster Stand, featuring flavorful seasonings and a favorite farm treat in San Luis Obispo.
PONY RIDES
Children enjoying pony rides at Avila Valley Barn, a family-friendly farm attraction in San Luis Obispo, California.

POP-up Pony rides

Take a pony ride Little adventurers will light up as they saddle up for a gentle pony ride around the farm. A magical, memorable moment for the whole family to enjoy together.

 

Don't forget to check Seasonal Hours for pop-up dates!

CHICKENS CROSSING
CHICKENS CROSSING
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Nashville-style fried chicken and Southern-inspired favorites served at the Chicken Shack & Smoke House at Avila Valley Barn in San Luis Obispo.
Nashville-style fried chicken and Southern-inspired favorites served at the Chicken Shack & Smoke House at Avila Valley Barn in San Luis Obispo.

12:00 pm

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Pull up a seat and dig into slow-smoked BBQ and crispy fried chicken made with real southern soul. Wash it all down with a fresh-squeezed lemonade and enjoy every last drop. Pick-up caterings and family meals also available!

12:30 pm

sweet
shoppe

Enjoy a scoop of something special at our ice cream shop, where the flavors of autumn come to life. Sweet, creamy, and made for savoring slowly while taking in the sights and sounds of the fall farm.

Enjoy local SLO pumkin ice cream while finding the perfect pumkin in Avila Valey Barn's pumkin patch.
Ice cream, colorful candies, sweet treats, and farm favorites available at the Avila Valley Barn Sweet Shoppe for visitors of all ages.
MERCH
Enjoy CLO apple popup stand at AVB!
Enjoy the finest hard cider from SLO orchards.
Carmel Apple Treats | Colorful candies, sweet treats, and farm favorites available at the Avila Valley Barn Sweet Shoppe for visitors of all ages.

Popup

apple booth

Warm up with a caramel apple and a cup of ice-cold cider from our pop-up apple booth, open weekends all season long. While you're here, wander over to explore our fall harvest of 45 varieties of decorative gourds and edible winter squash — the perfect finds for your porch, table, or favorite autumn recipe.

Pumkin fun at Avila Valley Barn.

ANIMAL MEET & GREET

Say hello to our farm friends! Our Baby Animal Meet & Greet invites you to get up close with some of the sweetest critters on the farm — hold, pet, and gather memories with animals you won't soon forget. Little ones (and the young at heart) can also hop on for a pony ride, a charming Avila Valley Barn tradition. It's a heartwarming, hands-on experience perfect for the whole family, available all season long.

Nothing beats the joy on a child's face during an up-close animal encounter! At Avila Valley Barn's Baby Animal Meet & Greet, kids get to gently hold and cuddle friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on setting — a sweet, memorable moment for the whole family to treasure.
Slow down and connect with nature at our farm animal pens, where curious visitors can pet and interact with gentle, friendly goats up close. It's a charming, hands-on experience the whole family can enjoy together, right here at Avila Valley Barn.
MERCH
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Explore a colourful selection of pumpkins in every shape, size, and colour for carving, decorating, baking, and autumn celebrations.
Farm-inspired gifts, local products, souvenirs, and Avila Valley Barn merchandise available at the farm gift shop in San Luis Obispo.

12:45 pm

grab and go

Before you head home, browse our gift shop and bakery for handcrafted goodies, local jams, and sweet seasonal treats to bring a little piece of the Barn back with you.

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