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Frequently Asked Questions
1.
Do you host birthdays, private parties or weddings?
No, we do not offer birthday, private parties or weddings. You’re welcome
to bring a group on a weekend in October (no reservation required for the
activity area)
and spread a
blanket under the large tree near our parking lot, but no food or drink is
allowed in the activity area.
The elm tree area may be reserved for one hour.
2.
When are you open to the public?
We are open each weekend only starting the last weekend in September
through
October, Saturdays 9-5, Sundays 1-5. Also open Mondays in October
from 9:00 - noon.
The Activity Area is $6 per person
(ages 2-65) - pumpkins are
extra and prices vary.
No reservation required.
3.
Where is Gentry’s Farm?
The farm is located three miles west of Franklin, Tennessee at 1974 New Highway 96 West.
Across from Westhaven Subdivision.
A map can be found on the
Contact Us page.
4. Can we take family
pictures at the farm? You are welcome to take
family pictures when we are open weekends in October (admission will
be charged if you want to go into the activity area), but private sitting
times are not offered.
5. Do
you loan or rent your hayride wagons for parades, etc.
For insurance reasons, we do not loan or rent our wagons.
6. Can we bring our scout
group or church youth group to your farm?
Yes, you are welcome to come when we are open on the weekends in the Fall
and no reservation is required.
1.
When are you open to the public?
Gentry’s Farm is open to
the public (no reservation required) starting the last weekend of
September
through October, Saturdays 9-5 and Sundays 1-5.
in October from 9:00 - noon. The Activity Area is $6
per person (ages 2-65) -
2.
Do you grow your own pumpkins?
Yes, we grow about 25 acres of a variety of pumpkins each year.
We don’t have
luck with large pumpkins, so we do buy big
pumpkins to resale.
3.
How much do the pumpkins cost?
The pumpkins and gourds vary in price.
It is cheaper to pick-your-own than buy under the tent.
The pumpkins patch is open until it is picked out. Prices in the field
are usually $1, $2, & $3 depending
on sizes. Picked prices usually
range from .50 cents to $10.
4.
What activities are available?
This year the following activities will be open on the weekends.
Pretend Country Café, Farm play set, Pretend Farmer’s Market,
“I Spy” Farm set, Hands-on Loom, Lincoln Logs, Horseshoes, Hayrides
through the historic farm, Inside Straw Maze, Friendly Farm Animals,
Grain Troughs, Tire
Swings, Four Acre Corn Field Maze, and
more.
The cost for the activity area is $6 per person (ages 2-65).
Allow at least one hour, many people stay several hours.
5.
What are the appropriate ages for these activities?
All ages enjoy strolling and watching the activities of the farm.
Many of the hands-on activities are geared toward the younger
ages up through elementary ages, because these are the children
that come to the farm for field trips.
6.
Do you sell other fall decorations?
We sell a variety of pumpkins and gourds that we grow on our farm.
We do not sell craft or decorating items.
7.
Do you sell wholesale?
No, we do not sell wholesale.
8.
Do you have a concession stand?
Yes, the concession stand is operated by the Fourth Avenue Church of Christ
Youth Group and all proceeds benefit youth missions. The concession stand offers
fresh
popcorn, a variety of baked goods, and ice cold soft drinks and
water.
9.
Is it okay to bring wagons and or strollers?
Yes, wagons are great for hauling kids and pumpkins!
10. Do
you donate pumpkins for special events?
Sorry, due to overwhelming requests we are no longer able to donate pumpkins for
special events.
11. Do you
offer bulk rates for pumpkins?
We usually only have enough
pumpkins to market to our customers who visit
the farm and not enough to sell
and large quantities.
12. Can we picnic there?
You are welcome to picnic in the parking area, but please no picnics
in the activity area.
13. What form of payment do you accept? Checks or cash only.
14.
Do you host birthdays or private events in the Fall?
No, we do not offer birthday parties or private events. You’re welcome
to bring a group on a weekend in October (no reservation required for the
activity area)
and spread a
blanket under the large tree near our parking lot, but no food or drink is
allowed in the activity area.
The elm tree area may be reserved for one hour.
15.
When is your last admission?
The last admission on Saturdays and Sundays is 4:15 each day and the last
hayride is at 4:30.
The last admission on Mondays is 11:30.
16. Do
you offer group rates or discounts?
No, we do not offer group rates or discounts.
17. Can I
bring my pet?
No, due to insurance regulations, little children and other farm animals, please
do not bring
pets to the farm.
1.
When is your summer day camp?
Our summer day camps run for four weeks each summer, usually
in June and early July.
Camp is open from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. each day,
Monday – Thursday.
2.
What ages can come to camp?
The Junior Camp is for children who have finished Kindergarten
through finished Second Grade. The
Senior Camp is for children
who have finished Third Grade through finished Seventh Grade.
3.
How much does the camp cost?
Prices: Junior Camp $175
per week, subject to change
Senior
Camp $175 per week,
subject to change
4.
What do you do at Gentry Farm summer day camp?
Fishing, mazes, crafts, chores, bug hunting, archery, hayrides, paddle boats, splashing in the river and much more.