About Jackson Family Farm
Jackson Family Farm is a working farm on West Alexandria Road in Madison Township, west of Middletown, that opens to the public each fall. Jason Jackson grew up on a farm across town and bought this one after his military service; it became Jackson Family Farm in 2009, and the fall events began with visits from the elementary school where he worked, according to a local news profile.
The 2026 Harvest Festival runs Saturdays and Sundays from September 26 through October 25, 11 to 6 on Saturday and noon to 5 on Sunday. Tickets are $15 online or $17 at the farm for ages 3 and up, and seniors pay $12 at the farm. Admission covers the 4-acre corn maze, the pumpkin patch and all attractions, including hayrides where you help feed the cows, pigs, chickens and goats to visit, a jump pad, a candy cannon and kid tractors. Pumpkins and U-pick wildflower bouquets cost extra.
The farm kitchen keeps it hearty and seasonal: walking tacos, pulled pork nachos, fresh popcorn, apple dumplings, pumpkin roll and caramel apple nachos. Some weekends carry special themes, and the farm hosts October field trips for kindergarten through fifth grade and group rates for 20 or more.
White Barn & Blooms Lavender Farm in Ross Township is roughly 30 minutes south. Its lavender is a summer outing, so pair the two across seasons or stop at both on a fall drive.
What to do
- Ride the hayride and help feed the cows
- Walk the 4-acre corn maze
- Pick a pumpkin from the patch (extra fee)
- Cut a U-pick wildflower bouquet (extra fee)
- Feed the pigs, chickens and goats
- Try apple dumplings or caramel apple nachos
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Harvest Festival weekends September 26 to October 25, 2026; school field trips in October
- Hours
- 2026 festival: Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m.
- Admission
- 2026: $15 online or $17 at the farm (ages 3 and up); seniors $12 at the farm; group rates for 20+; pumpkins and wildflowers extra
Good to know
- Dogs
- Service animals only
- Reservations
- Walk-in (online tickets save $2); field trips by reservation
Tips for your visit
- Buy tickets online to save $2 a person
- Leave pets at home; only service animals are allowed
- Plan extra money for pumpkins and wildflower bouquets
Pair it with a lavender farm
White Barn & Blooms Lavender Farm · about 30 minutes away
White Barn & Blooms Lavender Farm in Ross Township is about 30 minutes south, best visited in summer.
Getting there
Questions
How much is the Jackson Family Farm fall festival in 2026?
$15 online or $17 at the farm for ages 3 and up; seniors are $12 at the farm.
Are pumpkins included?
Entry to the patch is included, but pumpkins and wildflower bouquets cost extra.
Can I bring my dog?
No, only licensed service animals are allowed.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Lebanon & Yellow Springs, Ohio
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
