F.A.Q.s
Q. Is the Pumpkin Patch open on Halloween?
A. We will only be open on Halloween if Halloween falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
Q. When does the Pumpkin Patch Open and what are the hours?
A. September 16 through Oct 30 , Seven Days a Week.
Sun-Thursday 9am-8pm
Fri & Sat 9am-10pm
Sun, Oct 08, 9am-10pm
Halloween 2023-closed
Q. Does the Pumpkin Patch take credit/debit cards?
A. Yes. Cash is always preferred, and cards will be charged a 3.5% convenience fee. We will no longer be accepting personal checks.
Q. Is there an admission charge?
A. No. We do not charge for entrance or parking. Activities are priced individually so you can cater your day on our farm to your personal preference. In fact, we have MANY picture areas set up and encourage people to come out and take photos and make memories that will last a lifetime! If you wish to take pictures inside the corn maze or on the hayride, ticket purchases are required.
Q. Can I bring my own food in the patch and have a picnic?
A. No. Bandy's has a fully stocked Concession stand and does not allow outside food or drink unless one has strict dietary needs. You may picnic at your car if you bring your own food. There is no entry or re-entry fee.
*If you have booked a Private Party with us, you may bring in your own food for that event.
Q. Can I bring a cake or cupcakes and decorations and set up an unscheduled party at one of the picnic tables?
A. No!! Private Party Reservations is a service that we offer. If you would like to book a private party, please call 618-889-6730. We have party packages available and letting one person set up for free when it is a paid service is not fair to our paying customers.
Q.Does the Pumpkin Patch allow dogs/pets?
A. Yes, we are welcoming of all NON-AGRESSIVE animals! They MUST be on a leash, and you MUST be willing to clean up after them. If one pees on a pumpkin, you WILL BE expected to purchase that pumpkin. We are sorry but animals are not allowed to go on the hayride unless they are service dogs.
Q.Where is an appropriate place to smoke at Bandys?
A: In the parking lot in or by your personal vehicle. We have a strict NO SMOKING policy inside the patch, including ALL the attractions and activities.
Q: Does Bandy's have bathrooms?
A. We provide Accessible porta-potties and hand washing stations.
Q. How much do the hayrides cost?
A. $1.50 per person
Q. How much is the Corn Maze and what are the hours for the maze?
A. Ages 4 and up is $5.00 ages 3 and under are free! The maze opens at 9am every day. Sunday through Thursday the last entry to the maze is at 7:00 pm. Friday and Saturdays (and Sunday, Oct 10) the last entry to the maze is at 9pm.
Q. How Much is the Play Barn and what are the Play Barn hours?
A. $5.00 for all day admission for ages 12 and under. Open from 9am-close every day.
Q. How Much is the Corn Cannon and what are the hours for the cannon?
A. $1.50 for two shots. The Corn Cannon opens at 9am every day and runs until we close.
Q. Is this a family owned and operated farm?
A. YES!! The family business started in 1986. J.T. Bandy and his wife, Johna, raised a few pumpkins to give to friends. One of the friends, suggested they raise pumpkins for sale. The couple took the suggestion and the next year they raised about half an acre of pumpkins. 37 years later, the next generation of Bandys, Troy and Kelly, have taken over to make sure that Bandy's is here for years to come!
Hayride Notice! School Field Trips are Full!!
Our school field trip schedule is FULLY booked. This means that from 9am-2pm every weekday we will have schools present at Bandys. Please know that their hayrides will take precedence as they have to get back to school by a certain time. Your best time to catch a hayride during the weekdays is after 2pm. On the weekends, hayrides run all day! Thank you for understanding and thank you for supporting your local farmer!