About Brown's Family Farm Market
Brown's Family Farm Market sits on Hamilton-Cleves Road southwest of Hamilton and has been family owned and run for more than 31 years; the original market stand dates to 1990. Through the summer the market sells homegrown tomatoes, strawberries, lettuce, cucumbers and zucchini, bi-color and white sweet corn from Amish neighbors, and locally raised freezer beef and pork, along with Amish baked goods and fried pies.
Fall is the big season. In 2026 Fall Family Fun Weekends run Saturdays and Sundays from mid-September through October, 10 to 6, and Friday Family Fun Nights start October 2 from 4 to 7. Admission and parking are free, and so are the corn maze, straw maze, sunflower walk, climb-on combine playscape, slide tower, play village, tractors and farm animals. Hayrides cost $6 for ages 3 and up; two of the routes stop at a 5-acre pick-your-own pumpkin patch, and pumpkins are 49 cents a pound, weighed inside the market. A barrel train runs all day for $3 a ride.
Food trucks change from weekend to weekend, and pony rides from an outside vendor visit on some October weekends. The market itself stays open daily from 9 to 7 in fall even when rain closes the outdoor activities.
White Barn & Blooms Lavender Farm in Ross Township is about 15 minutes north. Its 20,000-plus lavender plants and July festival make it a summer trip, while Brown's is at its best on a fall weekend; summer sweet corn and berries are the overlap.
What to do
- Ride a hayride out to the 5-acre pick-your-own pumpkin patch
- Wander the free corn maze, straw maze and sunflower walk
- Let kids climb the combine playscape and slide tower
- Ride the barrel train
- Buy summer sweet corn, tomatoes and strawberries at the market
- Pick up Amish baked goods and fried pies
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Market open from April into late November; Fall Family Fun Weekends mid-September through October; Friday Family Fun Nights in October
- Hours
- 2026 fall: market daily 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; fall activities Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Friday Family Fun Nights 4–7 p.m. from Oct. 2
- Admission
- free; 2026: hayride $6 (ages 3 and up), barrel train $3 or 2 rides for $5, pumpkins $0.49 per pound
Good to know
- Dogs
- Leashed (well-behaved dogs only; pets ride hayrides only when there is room)
- Reservations
- Walk-in
- Payment
- Outdoor ticket booth is cash only; cards accepted inside the market; ATM on site
Tips for your visit
- Bring cash for the outdoor ticket booth and some vendors, or use the on-site ATM
- Hayride tickets are limited per time slot, so buy early on busy weekends
- Overflow parking is next door when the main lot fills
- Call ahead on rainy days, since weather can close outdoor activities
Pair it with a lavender farm
White Barn & Blooms Lavender Farm · about 15 minutes away
White Barn & Blooms Lavender Farm in Ross Township is about 15 minutes north, a summer pairing with Brown's sweet corn and berries.
Getting there
Questions
Is there an admission fee at Brown's fall weekends?
No, admission and parking are free; hayrides, the barrel train and pumpkins are paid separately.
Are dogs allowed at Brown's Family Farm Market?
Yes, well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome; owners must clean up after them.
How much are pumpkins in 2026?
49 cents a pound, weighed and paid for inside the market.
Do they take cards?
Cards are accepted inside the market, but the outdoor ticket booth is cash only; there is an ATM on site.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Lebanon & Yellow Springs, Ohio
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