Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival: Pumpkins, Sunflowers, and More

By Kate Cohen
August 6, 2025

 

Fall in Florida looks a little different than in other parts of the country.  

Our warm temperatures and mostly sunny skies are perfect for days spent by the pool surrounded by palm trees and ideally with a fruity frozen drink in hand.  

But we still love to celebrate the harvest season like everyone else.  

 

A woman in a light pink dress and straw hat holds a bunch of flowers while strolling through a field of colorful zinnias.

 

At the Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival in Clermont, FL, you’ll find seasonal activities, sunflowers, pumpkins, and other autumnal treats.  

Held every Thursday through Sunday from late September to mid-November, the Fall Festival is the perfect place to celebrate the season in all its glory.  

Here’s what you can look forward to at the Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival in 2025.  

 

Key Takeaways

 

U-Pick Sunflowers and Zinnias   

 

A little girl in a short blue dress and a sunhat faces away from the camera in a field of sunflowers.

 

Brighten up your autumn with U-Pick sunflowers and colorful zinnias during the fall festival.  

It’s hard to resist the allure of seemingly endless fields of cheerful sunflowers, which also happen to be the perfect backdrop for frame-worthy photos.  

Pick up a pair of scissors on your way to the flower patches and snip a beautiful bouquet to take home. Flowers are charged by the stem.  

 

Pumpkin Patch   

 

A toddler boy in a pink shirt and navy baseball hat carries a small pumpkin amidst rows of pumpkins and hay bales.

 

Nothing says fall quite like a pumpkin.  

At the Southern Hill Farms pumpkin patch, you’ll find a variety of unique pumpkins and gourds of all shapes and sizes.  

These pre-cut beauties are great for decorating your front porch in time for Halloween.  

When you find your perfect pumpkin, Southern Hill Farms will store it for you until you’re ready to head home after a day of fun on the farm. 

 

Fun Zone 
 

A girl with sunglasses and pigtails rides a carousel horse, smiling at the camera with her dad standing behind her.

 

Keep kids of all ages entertained with a visit to the Fun Zone, included in the cost of your Fall Festival Ticket.  

Here you’ll find a variety of classic carnival attractions, including a carousel, pirate ship swing, giant fun slide, inflatable bounce houses, and so much more.  

There is also a darling petting zoo with llamas, sheep, cows, goats, and other farm animals waiting to say hello.  

 

Fall Treats and Food Trucks 

 

A stack of cinnamon sugar donuts on a sliced wooden display with a Southern Hill Farms bucket in the background.

 

Working up an appetite is easy when you spend a day on the farm.  

Luckily, there are plenty of freshly made fall treats that are perfect for a midday pick-me-up or to bring home as a special souvenir.  

Southern Hill Farms is known for their melt-in-your-mouth apple cider donuts, which pair perfectly with a cup of hot or, more realistically in Florida, frozen apple cider.  

Blueberry cobbler, pumpkin muffins, and other freshly baked treats are also impossible to resist.  

Local food trucks are always serving delicious meals that can be enjoyed at picnic tables under a covered pavilion, alongside local craft beer, wine, and seasonal cocktails. 

Enjoy your food while being serenaded by live music and keep tabs on your team with surrounding big screen TVs broadcasting football all season long. 

 

Farm Wagon Rides 

 

A green tractor pulls two red trailers with passengers in front of a field of blueberry bushes against a blue sky with fluffy clouds.

 

Give your feet a rest as you tour the planted acreage of Southern Hill Farms on a restful wagon ride.  

You may see rows of blueberry bushes, scrubby strawberry plants getting ready to bloom, and of course, a wonderful view of the attractions and events happening throughout the festival.  

 

Southern Hill Farms Market 

 

A rustic shelf display with jars of jam, sauces, honey, and decorated with small pumpkins and gourds.

 

Take home a farm-fresh treat or gift when you stop by the Southern Hill Farms Market.  

Here, you’ll find homemade sauces, jams, candles, body products, and so much more.  

You never know what treasures you’ll find until you stop in and see what’s on the shelves. 

 

Fire Pits 

 

A dad and his young daughter hold sticks with marshmallows over a campfire at twilight.

 

If you’re visiting the farm when the sun goes down, cozy up around a glowing fire pit.  

With a drink or a snack in hand, you can enjoy the autumnal warmth of a campfire gathering.  

Embrace the outdoor tradition even further by purchasing a s’mores kit, complete with sticks, marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers.  

 

Enjoy Fall Festivities when you Stay at Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista 

 

The front of Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista glowing gold at twilight.

 

When you stay at Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista, Southern Hill Farms is an easy 30-minute drive away. 

As our guest, you’ll enjoy comfortable accommodations in a convenient location surrounded by some of Orlando’s top attractions.  

Take advantage of fabulous amenities including complimentary scheduled shuttle service to major theme parks, including Universal Orlando Resort including Epic Universe, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  

Celebrate fall with a little Florida flair this year as you lounge by one of our two seasonally heated swimming pools or play in our onsite splash pad, Ozzie’s Splash Zone.  

We can’t wait to host you soon. 

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