Welcome to Clark's Elioak Petting Farm Farming in Howard County since 1797.
Our Pumpkin Patch is OPENSeptember 14 to November 3, 2024
Opening times: Monday thru Friday 10 AM to 5 PM
Saturday & Sunday 10 AM to 5:30 PM
Available every day we are open:
Visit with our friendly farm animals-goats, sheep, cows, pigs, a donkey, ponies, bunnies, chicks, an emu, turkeys, ducks. Feed can be purchased to feed the goats, too.- Gem Mining: Our new Gem Mining Station will be set up for you to enjoy all day long. You can buy the Mine Rough at the Station and do the mining right away. See what great gems & minerals you will find.
- Straw bale mazes.
- Enchanted Forest attractions to visit and explore.
- Fairy Forest – over 50 fairy houses to enjoy
- Play Areas and Slides around the farm
- Fall-themed Photo Op areas
- Enchanted Express Train Ride @ $5.00 per rider
- Cow Train Ride @ $3.00 per rider
- Gift shop for Toys, Books, Preserves, Pickles, Salsas Honey and more
- Pumpkin Patch ticket @ $3.00 per kid-sized pumpkin
- Large pumpkins, mini pumpkins, gourds, bumpy pumpkins, white pumpkins for sale by the pound
- Local Apple Cider, Cookies, Quick Breads
Extras available on weekends:
Food vendors with kettle corn, lemonade, slushies, hot dogs, pizza and more. Facepainting by Vivid Colors (pay at vendor)
On weekends Sept 28 – October 27 (and Oct 18):
Your $12 Admission Fee includes these extras:
Playing with Ponies --- Spend time with our ponies --- brush, hug & take great photos. Up close & personal with your favorite Clark’s Elioak Farm pony!!
Everyone gets access to the Hay Wagon Ride without needing a ticket.
Plus Special Weekend Activities:
Friday October 18, Saturday October 19 and Sunday October 20, 2024
WeeWeeWee Racing Pigs will entertain us with pig and goat races!
Saturday October 26 & Sunday October 27, 2024
Halloween Costume Parades at 11 AM and 2 PM
both days.AND . . . WeeWeeWee Racing Pigs will entertain us with pig and goat races!
November 2-3, 2024 Pumpkin Chucking Weekend
Admission Pricing
The fee covers everyone age 1 and above: (No charge for infants uner 1 year)
Admission Fee: $8.00 per person Monday through Friday
Weekdays Sept 30 thru Nov 1 (excluding Oct 18 and including the weekend of Nov 2-3)
On these days you can purchase the Hay Wagon Ride @ $3.00 per rider (This ride CAN drop you in the pumpkin patch if you are ready to pick a kid-sized pumpkin from the patch, otherwise it brings you back to where you got on the wagon. If you don't buy a hayride ticket, you can walk to the patch to get your pumpkin.)
Pony Ride @ $3.00 per rider (For children age 1 to 6 years of age. Not available for kids aged 7 and above.)
For the dates: Sept 28, 29, Oct 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27
Admission Fee: $12.00 per person and INCLUDES the Hayride to the pumpkin patch & Playing with Ponies plus all other special weekend activities
Purchase admission and ride tickets at the farm when you arrive for your visit. We do not sell online tickets. We accept cash, credit cards and Apple Pay
Visiting the Farm
Open 6 days a week
Birthday Parties
Celebrate with the animals!
Educational/Field Trips
Learn Lots & Have Fun
Events Calendar
Always special
Enchanted Forest
Since 1955
Gallery of Animals
Fun facts, too
Fairy Forest
New at the farm
Rides at the farm
Lots to do
Castle Store & Online
Unique Books & Gifts
Trusty the Tractor
One cute tractor, two great books
Employment Opportunities
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About Us
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