Fall at Gritt’s Farm means pumpkins, hayrides, animals, and time outdoors with family. Located in Buffalo, West Virginia, Gritt’s Fun Farm welcomes visitors each fall for seasonal fun in Putnam County.
The fall festival season runs from September 16 through October 31, 2026. During that time, the farm opens Thursdays through Sundays each week, giving families plenty of opportunities to visit.
Fall Fun at Gritt’s Farm
Each fall, families head to the farm for pumpkin picking, hayrides, and giant play areas. Children stay busy from one attraction to the next while parents enjoy time outdoors together. Meanwhile, animals add even more excitement to the visit. Guests often enjoy seeing goats, rabbits, chickens, and the farm’s friendly dogs.
A day at the farm includes more than activities and animals. Exceptional food is part of the tradition as well. Gritt’s Farm employs a chef year-round, making food an important part of the fall experience. Visitors can stop for a full meal or grab a quick snack between attractions.
Popular favorites include:
- Barbecue, sandwiches, wraps, and pizza
- Fresh cake donuts and pumpkin rolls
- Caramel apples, cookies, brownies, and fudge
- Kettle corn and pork rinds
- Apple cider slushes and seasonal drinks
With meals, snacks, and desserts available throughout the festival, families can easily spend the entire day at the farm.
Today, Gritt’s Farm operates as a three-season destination with hydroponic produce, a garden center, summer produce, a wedding venue, and a CSA program. However, fall often becomes the busiest and most memorable season.
Nearly 100 Years of Family Farming
Behind the fun sits a story that stretches back nearly 100 years. Since 1927, Gritt’s Farm has grown alongside the community it serves. Founded by Veto and Nally Gritt after immigrating from Italy, the farm began as a homestead operation centered on chickens and eggs.
At its peak, the farm raised 15,000 chickens and delivered eggs door-to-door throughout the Kanawha Valley.
As farming changed, the family adapted. During the 1970s and 1980s, grain farming became a major focus along the Kanawha River in Buffalo and Winfield. Then, second-generation farmer Lee Gritt introduced greenhouse farming in the mid-1980s. In 1985, Lee and third-generation farmer Bob Gritt became the first growers in West Virginia to produce hydroponic tomatoes.
Tobacco farming played a major role from the 1980s into the early 2000s. Yet through every change, Gritt’s Farm stayed committed to fresh, locally grown products. Today, more than 100 employees, including generations of local families, help carry out the farm’s mission of Fresh. Local. Family.
Plan Your Fall Visit to Putnam County
This fall, make the drive to Putnam County and experience a farm where family traditions still grow strong. Plan your visit to Gritt’s Farm today. Then discover even more fall fun, dining, and places to explore throughout Putnam County.
