Riverside County Scare and Pumpkin Festival
Indio, CA
At a glance
- Address
- 350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA 92201
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins
- Phone
- (760) 863-8247
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Riverside County, CA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 10a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 0.9 mi
- Playground 0.4 mi
- Picnic area 0.6 mi
- Gas station Chevron 0.6 mi
- EV charger 2.2 mi
- 128 places to eat within 5 mi Panda Express, Serrano's Juice Bar & Cafe, Little Caesars
Farmers markets nearby
- La Quinta Certified Farmers' Market La Quinta · 4.9 mi
- Palm Desert Certified Farmers' Market Palm Desert · 8.8 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 78°F, lows around 53°F, about 0.2 in of rain, 10.3 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostDec 31
- 🍂 First fall frostDec 27
- ☀️ Frost-free season365 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone10a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Indio Fire Stn, CA station (0.6 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- PumpkinsSep to Oct
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- Hand wipes
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Look for an even, deep color, a hard rind your fingernail cannot dent, and a dry, firm stem.
- How to pick
Cut the vine with pruners and leave 3 to 4 inches of stem. Carry pumpkins from underneath, never by the stem.
- Best time to go
Late September to mid October for the best selection. Go after a few dry days; patches get muddy after rain.
- Keep it fresh
Uncarved pumpkins last 2 to 3 months in a cool, dry spot. Carved ones last about a week.
Farm country: Riverside County
Riverside County had 2,424 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 239 sold food straight to the public and 50 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 8 acres of pumpkins
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Riverside County Scare and Pumpkin Festival
Is Riverside County Scare and Pumpkin Festival open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (760) 863-8247 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Riverside County Scare and Pumpkin Festival?
Pumpkins typically run Sep to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Riverside County Scare and Pumpkin Festival?
The listing gives the address as 350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA 92201. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Riverside County Scare and Pumpkin Festival?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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