Pheasant Fields Farm — Attraction in Medford

My kids were coming from Idaho and Gold Hill to visit. I thought it would be fun to take them to the Pheasant Farm. I called in advance for ticket prices. That was good and fine. We decided to go that Friday based on weather report. Saturday rain with high winds. We met up in parking area. Lots of cars and school buses were there. Two buses were loading and leaving. I told my family wait here while I go pay for tickets. The cashier said 49 dollars. That was fine, but then another employee said wait a minute. Are you with the buses? I said no, just my family and myself. He said the farm is closed. We are only doing bus field trips today. The cashier chimed in ya we have 700 kids to watch. I said well two bus loads are leaving. Can't you accommodate a family of eight. No was the answer. The farm is off limits, but if you want to pay $49 dollars we will let you step over there to pick out some pumpkins to buy that were on the ground. I asked them if they were kidding. They said I could come back Saturday. I laughed and said it will be raining with high winds. They shrugged. I returned to my family in parking area. We were laughing about it and deciding where we should go. I noticed the whole farm staff were gathered in a group staring at us like we were aliens from Mars. We laughed more when we saw a semi pull in and unload pumpkins. Wow. It felt like when you find out Santa is fake and it's all about money. The Pheasant Farm was not friendly or accommodating like they would have you think. No longer my go to or favorite place in the valley. Not all was a loss. We ended up at Lithia Park. Free and didn't have to buy anything. Gorgeous day and took a lot of family photos. 😁 P.S. Pumpkins at Pheasant Farm $15 and up. Walmart $3 dollars for large pumpkins....

Visiting Pheasant Fields Farm has become part of our family’s fall traditions.

The farm has a Medford address but is located closer to the small town of Phoenix. Grab some donuts from Puck’s Donuts while you’re in town.

This is the largest pumpkin patch and most popular harvest festival in the Medford / Ashland area. It’s also one of the most popular ones in Southern Oregon.

They have a small pre picked pumpkin patch close to the road open daily that is free to enter. To get inside the larger one on the weekends, you’ll need to buy a wristband. They offer a cheaper option for general admission and a higher priced one for unlimited access most of the activities : bee train, cow train, hay ride, corn maze, cannons, etc.

Tip: buy your tickets online. You can buy at the farm but the line can be long and slow- especially when kids are excited and ready to get started.

They often have something special going on which switches on each weekend : vendor booths, live music, princesses, etc.

They have food and coffee to purchase and a nice area with tables to sit and eat at. They also have a playground area.

If you like scary stuff, they have the biggest selection of terrifying nighttime activities. They have a zombie train, a haunted corn maze, and a 360 haunted barn experience. It changes a little each year. Tickets for those are not included with the wristband. I have not been to any of these, but I hear they are popular for a good reason. I can’t do the really scary things so I’ve skipped trying them out.

Pheasant Fields Farm is gorgeous. It’s easy to get beautiful photos of your family with their pumpkin, corn, and flower fields surrounded by a...

Unfortunately, my family and I left feeling disappointed during our visit to this pumpkin patch, which has been a beloved tradition for us over the years. Prior to our visit, we checked the website and google and both indicated that the farm was open. However, upon arrival, we were stopped from entering and informed rather abruptly that the main farm and pumpkin patch were only accessible to seniors and school field trips. We found this surprising, as there were no schools present and only a small group of seniors. Even though we were not expecting much, we would have loved to take some family photos and select our pumpkins.

Instead, they directed us to what they referred to as the ‘front pumpkin patch,’ which turned out to be more of a farm stand than a proper pumpkin patch. It was reminiscent of picking out pumpkins at a Walmart. The website does mention that the harvest festival is closed, but for those simply looking to visit the farm, this information can be misleading. During our short visit, we noticed at least five other families and couples who shared our disappointment that the main farm area was not accessible.

Thankfully, our disappointment led us to discover another local gem. We found a smaller farm nearby called KLZ Farmstand, which not only matched the fun we were seeking but was also exceptionally welcoming and family-friendly. So, if you’re in search of a great alternative, we highly recommend checking out KLZ Farmstand for a more enjoyable and...