Fall festivals and pumpkin patches near Alpharetta 2026

Alpharetta's Scarecrow Harvest runs Oct. 4 to Nov. 1, Wire & Wood is Oct. 9-10 and Boo Bash Oct. 17. Plus pumpkin patches and fall fests nearby.

Last checked 2026-10-03. This page is updated each year at the same address. Dates, times and prices come from each organizer’s own page, linked below. Farm hours can change with the weather; check before you drive.

October brings a run of festivals in and around Alpharetta. The city’s own fall events are free: the Scarecrow Harvest downtown, the Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival and Boo Bash. The nearest pumpkin patches with 2026 details posted are in Milton and Cumming.

Who to call

City of Alpharetta special events: 678-297-6102, specialevents@alpharetta.ga.us

Scarecrow Harvest questions: email the city’s coordinator

Weather calls for city events: the Rainout Line app and @AlpharettaRecreation on Facebook

In Alpharetta

Scarecrow Harvest, Oct. 4 to Nov. 1, downtown. The 21st annual display fills downtown with more than 150 scarecrows built by schools, nonprofits, families, neighborhoods and businesses. Judging is Wednesday, Oct. 14, in four categories, and winners are announced at Boo Bash. The Scarecrow Puzzle Hunt, sponsored by the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau, sends you around downtown with clues; pick up a puzzle pack at City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, or download one from Solving Fun. Map: 2026 Scarecrow Patch locations. Source: city Scarecrow Harvest page.

Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10. The free festival marks its 13th year with more than 40 performances on seven downtown stages. Corey Smith headlines Friday and Sister Hazel closes Saturday night, the city announced. The city calendar lists 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday. The Saturday farmers market is closed Oct. 10 for the festival. Details: wireandwoodalpharetta.com.

Boo Bash, Saturday, Oct. 17, 3 to 7 p.m. The city’s free Halloween festival at The Grove, behind the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St., with a costume dance-off, carnival games, bounce houses and vendors. More in our trick-or-treat guide.

Battle of the Bands, Saturday, Oct. 17, 6 to 9 p.m. Youth bands compete on the terrace of the Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St., according to the city calendar. Bring a chair.

Paint the Town, Oct. 20-24. Arts Alpharetta’s plein-air painting competition puts artists around town for five days, with an awards ceremony and reception at the Alpharetta Arts Center from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The paintings stay on display through Nov. 14. Details: Arts Alpharetta.

Pumpkin Storytime, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 10:30 a.m., Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza (library listing).

Pumpkin patches

Scottsdale Farms, Milton. The pumpkin patch at 15639 Birmingham Highway opened Sept. 10 and is open during store hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free; most pumpkins are priced by weight. Source: Scottsdale Farms pumpkin patch page.

Warbington Farms, Cumming. The farm at 5555 Crow Road runs a fall season with a pumpkin patch, corn maze and fun park; pumpkins are not included in admission. Its cut-flower field is $1 a person, with cups at $15.95 and buckets at $40.95. Ticket prices and hours are on the farm’s ticketing site; start at its fall 2026 page.

Fall festivals nearby

Date	Event	Time	Place	Cost
Saturday, Oct. 10	Spooky Mill	2 to 9 p.m.	Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek	$1 a ticket, or advance wristbands
Wednesday, Oct. 14	Fall Frenzy	5 to 7 p.m.	Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell	Dinner for purchase
Sunday, Oct. 18	Fall Fun Fest	3 to 6:30 p.m.	Lebanon Baptist Church, 11250 Crabapple Road, Roswell	Free
Friday, Oct. 23	Halloween Fun House	4:30 to 7 p.m.	East Roswell Park, 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell	Free

Frequently asked questions

When is the Alpharetta Scarecrow Harvest 2026? Oct. 4 to Nov. 1, downtown, with more than 150 scarecrows. Judging is Wednesday, Oct. 14, and winners are announced at Boo Bash.

Where is the nearest pumpkin patch to Alpharetta? The nearest with 2026 details posted are Scottsdale Farms, 15639 Birmingham Highway, Milton, and Warbington Farms, 5555 Crow Road, Cumming.

Is the Scottsdale Farms pumpkin patch free? Admission is free, and most pumpkins are priced by weight. It is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Are Alpharetta fall festivals free? The city’s three big fall events are free: the Scarecrow Harvest, the Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival and Boo Bash.

When is Boo Bash 2026? Saturday, Oct. 17, 3 to 7 p.m., at The Grove behind the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St.

What this means for you

The city’s three big fall events are free. For downtown events such as Food Truck Alley, the city points drivers to the parking decks at 92 Milton Ave. and 2 Park Plaza.
No farmers market Saturday, Oct. 10.
Pumpkin patches are outside the city; check farm hours before you go.