Deirdre Norwood, age 2, picks out a pumpkin at Vista Ranch and Cellars on the opening weekend of pumpkin season with the help of her mom Megan Norwood as part of a special trip the family took at a new home in the Merced Area
Deirdre Norwood, age 2, picks out a pumpkin at Vista Ranch and Cellars.
Local residents are making their way to the pumpkin patch at Vista Ranch and Cellars after the gates opened on Oct. 1.
Local residents are making their way to the pumpkin patch at Vista Ranch and Cellars after the gates opened on Oct. 1.
Local residents are making their way to the pumpkin patch at Vista Ranch and Cellars after the gates opened on Oct. 1.
Live music is slated for each weekend at Vista Ranch and Cellars.
Local residents are making their way to the pumpkin patch at Vista Ranch and Cellars after the gates opened on Oct. 1. The patch is renowned for its selection of colorful gourds that are grown on site, as well as a number of fall-themed attractions.
Vista farmers focus their efforts on eco-friendly and natural growing methods, allowing residents to put the produce to good use following their spooky display. Pumpkin varieties include heirlooms, standard carving pumpkins, gourds, squash and more. In addition to pumpkins, Vista Ranch and Cellars is also selling corn stalk bundles, wheat bundles, native corn, pomegranates and apples.
Visitors can also enjoy live music, as well as fresh brick-fired pizza, a corn maze, wine tasting, colorful fall flower gardens, an adventure basin, and more.
Vista Ranch and Cellars is located at 7326 East Highway 140, and it’s open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pizza is served 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with live music from noon to 3 p.m. Go online to vistaranch.com or call (209) 722-8200.