Turlock-If you are looking for an amazing "farm" day experience, THIS is the place for you!! Jeff…read moreand Ronna treat you like family. Their entire farm is made up of the most adorable animals you'll ever meet. From Ricky the Donkey to Thelma the pot-belly-pig, and every animal in between. Jeff and Ronna take the time to give you the royal treatment, answering any and all questions! Jeff even jumps on the train to give you a tour around the farm! There were eight of us and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves all morning long. It's by appointment only, so get yours ASAP.

We decided to stop here on our drive home from Yosemite to the Bay Area as it broke up our drive…read morefor our toddler and was something fun to do. I booked the night before, very last minute, and there were no issues! Jeff and Rona were ready when we arrived and provided the most fun tour of their animals and property to our family. They were patient and accommodating with my toddler, and let her feed several of the animals. At the end of the tour, she got some time to play on the property. The giant play structure might have been her favorite part! The little train ride was an added bonus as well. You can tell that the animals are all loved and cared for as well. Made my husband and I want to quit our city jobs and go start a farm! Such a fun spot and again, perfect to break up the drive to/from Yosemite.

Fantozzi farms is located conveniently right off of the main drag in Patterson. We drove from…read moreTracy, so it was super convenient that it is close to the freeway. They charge $15 to get in, but it was discounted to $12 per person since we went on a weekday. My daughter is almost 2 years old, and the main attraction that she was interested in the animals. Since it was not too busy, she also got to enjoy the giant pillow bouncer. We ran through bales of hay, played in the corn pit, and enjoyed some fresh homemade pumpkin bread from the snack shack. Overall, we had a great time despite being able to utilize many attractions since she wasn't old enough. I would say that the rest of the attractions would be perfect for ages three and up. I should also mention 2 & under are free, so there's quite a bit got a two year old to do considering. We hung around for over two hours having fun as a family, until the mosquitoes started coming out after sunset, If you're local to the area, I definitely think it's worth the visit! Go check them out!

Cute little pumpkin patch, we went on Thursday evening the day before Halloween and it wasn't…read moreseverely packed. Service at the front booth was quick and friendly. She kindly asked if we wanted to pay together or separate and she even gave us the arm bands to assist the next people in line. The attractions were cute and functional, for both kids and adults. There was plenty of pumpkins to choose from, small, large, different colors. And the price was actually pretty good. Definitely will be going there next year.

RAM Farms is a super cute patch to visit ! It is pretty small overall , but has a good selection of…read morepumpkins to pick from. They even have succulent pumpkins , which I thought was so cute ! I visited early October so hopefully they keep their stalk up. It is cute for pictures ! They also have a flower garden , but due to the heat some of the flowers were dead. The maze was pretty tricky and fun. I want to go back and try at night. It was super hot in the day but I still enjoyed it. It is a huge maze with lots of directions you could take ! The owner offered us complimentary cold water bottles after which was sweet of her. They have a little mini haunted house which is appropriate for kids ! I wish they would have had food when we went , but we went pretty early in the season . I believe they only have food on weekends. I would def recommend a visit for the maze and pumpkins. Go when the weather is cool and the food is there !

We went there in Feb 2025. We didn't see haunted house and maze. Setting is still building and…read morenothing much to do in February. Good thing I find out is that they even have gender neutral toilet. So kind and considerate of them. We just simply came back

Best cherries around. Just wish the season last longer. Go there once or twice a week when cherie's…read moreare in season

My little is not a cherry eating person, but he sure did like picking them! He has gone apple…read morepicking and now cherry picking, and I love that my MIL has these ideas for him to venture out and try new things and experiences that I don't think of. He had a blast, got to see how they grow and we had some yummy cherries for our trip home and for snacks. He may not eat them, but we did!

I'd just lost a family member and my boyfriend brought me here a few days after. It was such a…read morewonderful experience interacting with the animals and I even got to hold a baby bunny. This farm even had trampolines and a swing set which brought out my inner child. I loved how we could really take our time and just hang out. The owner was so kind and you can tell they truly love the animals and treat them well. Thank you so much for healing a little piece of my soul!

We brought our daughter here to see all of the wonderful animals and weren't disappointed! It was…read morepretty expensive ($35 per adult, $15 per child, $10 for food to feed the animals) - $95 for three people. We had a great time and saw the cows, goats, chickens, rabbits, and alpacas! The owners were extremely welcoming and kind. They brought us a baby rabbit and little chick to hold and really facilitated a fun experience. I would highly recommend!!

Always have a great experience here whether it be picking out pumpkins, pick your own tulips or…read moresunflowers or any other event they have going on. Such a fun, family-friendly place and a nice break away from downtown Modesto. Enjoy these photos of us enjoying ourselves last fall!

This was our first time visiting the farm during the harvest season. We didn't get to do everything…read more(newborn & toddler needing a nap) but there was sooo much to do. Farmer John's really spent time and resources making upgrades to everyone's experience when they visit. One of the most noticeable improvements was the concrete paths that have been poured, circling the attractions. This makes the farm completely stroller friendly and so much easier for moms with young kids. My daughter also got to do the pony ride which was such a special treat for her. I should also note that it was only $15 to get in. We went to another pumpkin patch here in the valley that charged just as much, but had way less attractions, amenities and things to do. Thank you farmer John for always making our experiences better and better, and keeping it affordable for us moms!

Another stop along I-5 at this farm store on Nov 4th to buy delicious sweet organic melons. The…read morespaghetti squash made a wonderful vegetable side dish. The pie pumpkin & butternut squash will be used in a hearty vegetarian chili recipe.

Such a pleasant surprise find along the I-5 while passing through! The sample of the Orange…read moreWatermelon had me wanting to purchase all of them! So hard to find flavorful melons in stores-- these are the best! Love supporting non-commercial small farms. Make the stop, it's worth it!