Join Shepherd’s Cross and Heart of the Shepherd for their annual Pumpkin Festival. Enjoy a peaceful day in the country at an authentic working sheep farm, located just north of Claremore off Route 66. Filled with family-inclusive, fun, educational activities with no scares. Admission and parking are free.

There are over 60 free activities to enjoy with your family on the farm. Explore the walk-through Pumpkin Patch with Hay Maze and Game Area. Pet sheep, goats, donkeys, and alpacas in the Farm Animal Barn petting area. Walk the Bible Garden and see pumpkins growing on the vine surrounded by sunflowers and festive fall flora. Find picturesque country scenes for perfect fall family photos. Look around the farm for the QR Code Scavenger hunt and watch short videos about farming and shepherding.

The only paid-for activity is the wagon ride. Enjoy a tractor-pulled wagon ride on a ramp-loading trailer through the hay meadow. Wagon ride tickets are available for $6.50 per person; 2 and under are free. Wagon rides are every 30 minutes.

Loads of pumpkins are available in all shapes, sizes, and colors for purchase, starting at $1.50 each. Pumpkin Packages are also available, which include a pumpkin (size of pumpkin varies with type of package), wagon ride, and a take-home craft or bring some old clothes to make your own scarecrow. Packages start at $9.50 per person.

Inside the Amish-built barn, browse the Farm Store with handmade décor, gifts, and wares from over 80 local consignors as well as local honey, meat, produce, eggs, baked goods, candy, and snacks. Explore the Farm Museum and Silo with animated Percy the Perfect Pumpkin story time and watch fiber demonstrations in the Wool Mill. There are modern indoor restrooms.