Fall Farm Fun: Local Places to Enjoy

Autumn has arrived and it's a great time of year to visit Kitsap's local farms. From pumpkin patches to farm animal fun, we've got some wonderful places to check out.

Fat Turnip Farms

With a pumpkin patch, $5 u-pick flower bouquets, and a country market, this Kingston farm is great for the whole family.  Admission is free, and you can find more info on their Facebook page. Following their page is also a great way to find out about their events. One coming up is their 5th annual Harvest Lunch. It's happening Saturday, Oct. 12th, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Crabtree Kitchen + Bar and Fat Turnip Farms will offer another delicious fall meal using their excellent produce and Silver Creek Angus beef. You can pre-order lunch here. Whether you attend an event or want to pick up fresh eggs, veggies, pumpkins, and more, this farm is a beautiful place to visit.

Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Smithshyre

A unique homestead in Poulsbo, The Smithshyre grows food to self-sustain, offers tours to learn about homesteading, and they are the home of Kitsap Goat Yoga. Farm tours are outside, whereas yoga and goat snuggle time happens in their barn. Please note that children must be 12 years of age or older to participate in Goat Yoga.  Goat Yoga includes about 45 minutes of instruction followed by 15 minutes of cuddle/picture time. While you are doing yoga poses, the baby goats will be prancing around having fun. Everyone we know who has done it has had a blast.

Hours: You can book an appointment at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM

Bainbridge Island/Suyematsu Farms

Known for its popular pumpkin patch, this farm also offers fresh ornamental corn, corn stalks, fall bouquets, unusual pumpkins, fresh local produce, and more. They practice sustainable, organic farming and the farm has deep roots, dating back to the 1930s. Their pumpkin patch includes a Kiddie Hay Maze and tractor rides around the pumpkin patch.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pheasant Fields Farm

Located in Silverdale, Pheasant Fields Farm offers educational farm tours on weekdays and hosts other events. You can stroll through their gardens, learn a bit of the farm's history, say hello to the goats, chickens, turkeys, and more. All through October, you can visit their pumpkin patch and food is served on Fridays after 2:00 PM, and all day on Saturdays and Sundays. They also offer local honey, salsa, and jam. While this farm does charge a $5 admittance fee, it's $3 for seniors and military. The fee is also refunded with a purchase of at least $5.

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Friday & Saturday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Yoked Farmhouse Brewery

Located in Port Orchard, Yoked Farmhouse Brewery is a farm-to-table brewery, producing unique brews, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and livestock. On their events calendar, you'll find a range of family-friendly activities like themed food cook-offs and baby goats & beer farm tours, which include baby goats, ducks, and pigs. They also have a bunch of upcoming events like a Halloween-themed cookie decorating workshop on Oct. 20th and a ghost-themed sip and paint party on Oct. 30th.

Hours: Daily, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

While this is simply a handful of options, we hope these special places will inspire you to learn more about the many farms in our area. Not only do they make for memorable outings, these farms are filled with hardworking people who help produce delicious food throughout the year. We love supporting local businesses, including Kitsap County's farms, and we hope you do too!