First Responder Appreciation Weekend at Mellano Farm Stand's Fall Festival! Oceanside

Name: First Responder Appreciation Weekend at Mellano Farm Stand's Fall Festival! Oceanside
Start: 2025-10-25T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-10-26T16:00:00-07:00
Location: 5750 North River Road, Oceanside, CA, United States, California 92057

Schedule

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 26 Oct, 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

5750 North River Road, Oceanside, CA, United States, California 92057 | Oceanside, CA

🎃Our Fall Festivals are back and bigger and better than ever! You've never experienced the farm quite like this before. This is your last chance to visit the farm before Halloween!
This is your official invitation to grab your coziest flannel, gather your favorite people, and join us for a day overflowing with fall magic.
🎃 🎃 A Special Thank You to Our First Responders 🎃 🎃
This weekend, we are honoring the courage and hard work of our first responders. As a small thank you for all that you do to keep our community safe, this is our First Responder Appreciation Weekend!
First responders with a valid work ID will enjoy a BOGO deal on tickets for themselves and their families on:
Tractor rides
Corn maze entrances
Kids' activity tickets (bounce house/slide, kids games, cookie decorating, pumpkin decorating, panning for gems, and more!
What's Happening on the Farm?🎃
Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze: Hunt for that perfect pumpkin to bring home, then get wonderfully lost in our massive, twisting corn maze.
Tractor Rides: Hop aboard a classic tractor ride for a scenic tour of the farm, soaking in the beautiful sights and sounds of the season.
Live Music: Enjoy live music from a local talent playing from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to keep the festive energy soaring.
We are thrilled to announce a special performance of Baile folclórico in honor of Día de los Muertos!
Experience the rich culture of Mexico as dancers in vibrant, flowing costumes fill the air with joy and rhythm. Baile folclórico is a traditional folk dance that tells stories through intricate footwork and graceful movements. It's a truly spectacular sight you won't want to miss!
Food, Drinks & Local Vendors: Indulge in delicious eats from our lineup of local food and coffee trucks. Warm up with a cozy beverage, or enjoy local beer, wine, and festive fall mocktails.
Don't forget to explore our marketplace, bursting with unique artisan goods from amazing local vendors!
DIY Honey Station: Sweeten your day with a brand-new experience! Enjoy a variety of local honey tastings and create your own unique infused honey jar to take home.
The Bloom Bar: Unleash your inner artist and design your own beautiful DIY floral crowns and bouquets. You can even create your own crown or garland using your fresh-picked marigolds!
Marigold U-Pick: Grab a pair of shears and pick your own stunning bouquet of marigolds add a pop of fall color to your home or use on your altar.
Kid's Activities: The fun is endless for our youngest visitors with bounce houses, carnival games, gem panning, pumpkin and cookie decorating, and so much more!
October 25th Desert Catopia will be at the farm with some of the cutest cats you've ever seen for adoption! Stay tuned for cat previews!
The Oceanside Fire Department will be here October 26th helping us all learn about fire safety in an extra fun way!
We're open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please note that the last entry into activities is at 3:00 p.m. and the last tractor ride departs at 3:30 p.m.
$5 Parking Fee
We can't wait to see you on the farm and make some incredible fall memories together!
Please Note: Due to food safety regulations, dogs are not allowed in the fields, corn maze, or pumpkin patch. Additionally, for safety reasons, they are not permitted on the tractor ride. We appreciate your understanding!