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Open Daily 9am–5pm.
Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center is a working farm where visitors browse a store stocked with roasted nuts and treats packaged on-site. The farm grows and roasts nut varieties sourced from around the world, emphasizing fresh flavor and quality. Guests can stroll through the retail store to explore different nut selections and snacks. The farm also operates a candy counter featuring homemade fudge and assorted candies. The operation combines agricultural production with a retail experience centered on nuts and confections. Visitors interested in farm-fresh products and gourmet snacks find the location offers direct access to items prepared at the farm itself. The farm is located in Valley Center, California, within the scenic hills of San Diego County.
Hours: Daily 9am–5pm
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August 25, 2026News
Bates Nut Farm's Valley Center pumpkin patch returns this September with gourds already growing, according to San Diego Red.
“Bates Nut Farm's Valley Center pumpkin patch returns this September”
On nowSep 17 – Oct 31Season
Families pick pumpkins from the field, enjoy tractor hayrides, explore a straw maze, and visit the farm zoo. October adds pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, rock climbing, live music on weekends, and food vendors.
“Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 to Saturday, October 31, 2026”
TodaySep 26 – 27Event
An antique tractor show runs 9am to 5pm with live music from noon to 3pm. Local food vendors and What's Cookin provide meals while families explore the pumpkin patch.
“9/26 & 9/27 Antique Tractor Show (9am - 5pm) & Live Music (12-3pm)!”
Oct 9 – 23Event
The pumpkin patch stays open until 6:30pm on October 9th, 16th, and 23rd. Between 3:30pm and 6:30pm, families enjoy additional food vendors, activities, live music, face painting, rock climbing, and virtual reality entertainment.
“Last 3 Fridays in October is our Fall Friday Festival and we're open a little later these days: 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 | 9:00am - 6:30pm”
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