Harvest Fest 2026
Harvest Fest opens Saturday, October 3rd!
Operating Days: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 25 & 31
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Operating Days: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 25 & 31
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Harvest Fest is a new fall experience at Sweet Valley Ranch combining animals, dinosaurs, interactive adventures, family entertainment, rides, carnival games, fall food and treats, and our new original Shivers and the Legend of the Harvest Crow experience.
Admission:
Harvest Fest & Shivers Experience
Adults: $20 online
Children ages 3–12: $15 online
Ages 2 & under: Free
This includes the full Harvest Fest experience plus exclusive admission to Whispering Hollow Cave and Shivers and the Legend of the Harvest Crow.
Harvest Fest General Admission (Without Shivers Experience)
Adults: $15 online
Children ages 3–12: $10 online
Ages 2 & under: Free
This includes the other attractions included with Harvest Fest admission but does not include entrance to Whispering Hollow Cave or Shivers and the Legend of the Harvest Crow.
Tickets may also be purchased at the Ranch, subject to availability. On-site admission will be $10 more per ticket than the corresponding online.
On-Site Pricing:
With Shivers Experience: Adults $30 / Children $25
General Admission: Adults $25 / Children $20
Harvest Fest & Shivers Experience
Adults: $20 online
Children ages 3–12: $15 online
Ages 2 & under: Free
This includes the full Harvest Fest experience plus exclusive admission to Whispering Hollow Cave and Shivers and the Legend of the Harvest Crow.
Harvest Fest General Admission (Without Shivers Experience)
Adults: $15 online
Children ages 3–12: $10 online
Ages 2 & under: Free
This includes the other attractions included with Harvest Fest admission but does not include entrance to Whispering Hollow Cave or Shivers and the Legend of the Harvest Crow.
Tickets may also be purchased at the Ranch, subject to availability. On-site admission will be $10 more per ticket than the corresponding online.
On-Site Pricing:
With Shivers Experience: Adults $30 / Children $25
General Admission: Adults $25 / Children $20
Shivers and the Legend of the Harvest Crow
Guests with Shivers Experience admission should report to the Whispering Hollow Cave/Angus Barn area, where attendants will coordinate entry into the next available performance. Shows will take place throughout the event, with approximately two to three performances per hour.
The principal characters are:
Shivers – animatronic Yeti
Professor Hoots – animatronic owl
Ruckus – animatronic macaw
Old Timber – talking animatronic tree
The Harvest Crow – live character
The entire Whispering Hollow Cave experience is exclusive to guests purchasing the admission option that includes Shivers and the Legend of the Harvest Crow.
Spooky Dinosaur Trail
Our wooded Dinosaur Trail returns with a festive Harvest Fest transformation! Wander among life-size dinosaurs as the trail comes alive with fall and Halloween décor, creepy cobwebs, and seasonal surprises around every turn. It’s a prehistoric adventure with an autumn twist, perfect for adding a little RAWR to your Harvest Fest day!
Shivers Frozen Frights
Step inside the Ice Age Cave as it transforms into Shivers Frozen Frights for Harvest Fest! Journey through a prehistoric frozen world featuring a woolly mammoth and other Ice Age animals, brought to life with seasonal lighting, fall and Halloween décor, and playful penguin characters along the way. It’s a frosty prehistoric adventure with a festive Harvest Fest twist!
Shivers Frozen Frights is included with Harvest Fest admission.
Shivers Harvest Hunt
Children can participate in Shivers Harvest Hunt, an interactive scavenger hunt throughout Sweet Valley Ranch.
Guests will receive a passport and follow clues around the Ranch while helping Shivers locate some of his missing favorite things. Audio clues and Shivers footprints will help guide the adventure.Children who complete the hunt can be recognized as an Official Harvest Hero.
This activity is included with Harvest Fest admission.
350+ Animals on the Farm
Harvest Fest admission includes access to Sweet Valley Ranch’s 350+ animals, including traditional farm animals and more unusual species.
Guests can explore the animal areas and enjoy opportunities to interact with and feed select animals.
The Reptile House will also receive a special fall/Halloween transformation for Harvest Fest.
Playgrounds and Inflatables
Access to the playground and inflatables is included with Harvest Fest admission!
Rides, Carnival Games, and More Fall Fun!
Optional rides, games and other activities will be available through our activity-ticket system.
Activity tickets are $1 each and may be purchased online in advance or at the Ranch.
Guests can save with larger bundles:
50 tickets – $40
100 tickets – $80
Current attraction pricing is:
Tiny’s Off-Road Derby – 6 tickets
Barnyard Express Roller Coaster – 5 tickets
Sky Fighter – 3 tickets
Dinosaur Ride – 3 tickets
Blackbeard’s Revenge – 5 tickets
Face Painting – 6 tickets
Animal Feed – 4 tickets
Digital Photo Package – 15 tickets
Farm Shuttle – 2 tickets, one way
Guided Farm Tour – 6 tickets
Other carnival games may vary in ticket price.
Guests can win tokens through participating carnival games and redeem those tokens for prizes at the Gift Shop!
Farm Shuttle
The Farm Shuttle is an optional convenience for guests who would like transportation from the front of the Ranch to the Harvest Fest area.
2 activity tickets, one way
Guests are also welcome to walk, so the shuttle is not required to access Harvest Fest.
2 activity tickets, one way
Guests are also welcome to walk, so the shuttle is not required to access Harvest Fest.
Guided Farm Tour
We will offer one narrated guided farm tour each Saturday at approximately 1:30 p.m.
The approximately 30-minute tour will take guests around Sweet Valley Ranch by covered wagon and give them an opportunity to learn more about the Ranch, animals and property.6 activity tickets
Golf Cart Rentals
Golf carts are separate from the activity-ticket system.
We offer 4-, 6- and 8-passenger golf carts, with rentals starting at $45 per hour. Multiple-hour savings are available.Golf carts cannot be reserved in advance and are rented at the Ranch based on availability.
Food & Fall Treats
Traditional family favorites will be available for purchase, including:
Hamburgers
Hot Dogs
Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets
Nachos
Popcorn
and other food and beverage selections.
Shivers Sweet Shack:
A special Harvest Fest feature will be Shivers Sweet Shack, offering specialty desserts, sweet treats and seasonal beverages.
Selections may vary
Outside food is not permitted. Guests may bring water and necessary items such as baby formula.
Backwoods Terror Ranch
Season 6
Backwoods Terror Ranch opens Friday, October 2.
The 2026 operating dates are:
October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and November 1!
Regular operating hours are 7:00–10:00 p.m.
On October 30 & 31, we will have extended hours from 7:00–11:00 p.m.
The major new attraction for 2026 is:
DEAD WEST
We will also have:
THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE
And inside the Slaughterhouse, guests will experience our new:
SCAREVATOR
Harvest Fest by Day. Terror Ranch by Night.
Stay at the Ranch - Farmhouse Retreats
STAY & PLAY
Guests booking a participating Farmhouse Retreat stay will receive:
2 Complimentary VIP Day & Night Passes
The Day & Night Pass allows guests to enjoy Harvest Fest during the day and Backwoods Terror Ranch at night, with VIP Fast Pass admission for Backwoods Terror Ranch.
Know Before You Go
FAQs
Can tickets be purchased at the Ranch?
Yes. Tickets may be purchased at the Ranch, subject to availability. On-site admission is $10 more per ticket than the corresponding online price.
Can activity tickets be purchased in advance?
Yes. Activity tickets may be purchased online in advance or at the Ranch.
Can golf carts be reserved?
No. Golf carts are rented at the Ranch based on availability.
Can guests bring outside food?
No. Outside food is not permitted. Water, baby formula and similar necessary items are permitted.
Are all activities included with admission?
No. Many Harvest Fest attractions and experiences are included with admission. Optional rides, carnival games, animal feed, face painting, food and certain other add-ons require activity tickets or an additional purchase.
Does every Harvest Fest ticket include Shivers and Whispering Hollow Cave?
No. Guests must purchase the admission option that includes Shivers and the Legend of the Harvest Crow to enter Whispering Hollow Cave.
Yes. Tickets may be purchased at the Ranch, subject to availability. On-site admission is $10 more per ticket than the corresponding online price.
Can activity tickets be purchased in advance?
Yes. Activity tickets may be purchased online in advance or at the Ranch.
Can golf carts be reserved?
No. Golf carts are rented at the Ranch based on availability.
Can guests bring outside food?
No. Outside food is not permitted. Water, baby formula and similar necessary items are permitted.
Are all activities included with admission?
No. Many Harvest Fest attractions and experiences are included with admission. Optional rides, carnival games, animal feed, face painting, food and certain other add-ons require activity tickets or an additional purchase.
Does every Harvest Fest ticket include Shivers and Whispering Hollow Cave?
No. Guests must purchase the admission option that includes Shivers and the Legend of the Harvest Crow to enter Whispering Hollow Cave.