Dowhill Country Fayre, at Dowhill Farm near Girvan on the South Ayrshire coast, runs an autumn pumpkin event each October. It is a country-fayre style day out: you select pumpkins from the patch (priced by size) and can dig your own vegetables, alongside a maize maze, tractor and barrel rides and family activities. There is a small field entry fee, paid on the day.
About Dowhill Country Fayre
Dowhill Farm, near Girvan and Turnberry on the Ayrshire coast, runs a seasonal Country Fayre with a farm shop and restaurant. Its October pumpkin event combines pumpkin selecting with pick-your-own vegetables and a range of family attractions.
The Pumpkin Event at Dowhill
You select your pumpkins from the patch, priced by size on a sizing board, and can also dig your own vegetables (carrots and turnips) from a plot. It is more of a country-fayre day out than a pure pick-from-the-field patch, with a maize maze, barrel and tractor rides, a bale trail, face painting and food. We have not been able to confirm whether the pumpkins are grown on the farm, so check if that matters to you.
Opening Times & Prices
The pumpkin fayre runs in October (typically mid to late October, around 10:30am to 4pm). There is a small field entry fee (around £5), with the pumpkins and vegetables paid for separately by size, and free parking. Entry has been pay-on-the-day. The exact dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so check the farm’s Facebook page (its website was unavailable at the time of writing).
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Dowhill Farm, Girvan, South Ayrshire, KA26 9JP (on the coast road between Ayr and Girvan, near Turnberry).
- Booking: entry has been pay-on-the-day; check the farm’s Facebook page for the current arrangements.
- Parking: free parking.
Contact
Address: Dowhill Farm, Girvan, South Ayrshire, KA26 9JP
Phone: +44 1655 331957
Website: dowhillfarm.co.uk
Facebook: Dowhill Country Fayre
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pumpkin event like?
It is a country-fayre day out where you select pumpkins from the patch (priced by size) and can dig your own vegetables, with a maize maze, rides and family activities. There is a small field entry fee.
When is it open?
In October, typically mid to late month. Check the farm’s Facebook page for the current dates, as its website was unavailable at the time of writing.
More pumpkin picking nearby
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- Westerton Farmers (Cairnton Farm)
- Wester Hardmuir Fruit Farm
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