ST. CLOUD, Fla. — After last weekend’s wet weather, the sunshine and excitement of fall have returned to Osceola County as Hastings Ranch & Farm officially kicked off its 2026 Annual Farm Festival this weekend, welcoming families to one of the area’s hidden gems for a celebration filled with outdoor adventures, seasonal traditions, and Southern hospitality.
The popular family-friendly festival opened October 17–18 and will continue October 24–25 and October 31–November 1, 2026, with festivities running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday at 1550 Dolphin Drive in St. Cloud.
Nestled among beautiful oak trees and scenic countryside, Hastings Ranch & Farm is truly one of Osceola County’s gems, offering families an opportunity to escape the everyday hustle and bustle and experience the simple pleasures of farm life without traveling far from home.
From hayrides and pumpkin picking to corn mazes, live music, and friendly farm animals, the Annual Farm Festival brings together everything families love about fall in one welcoming location.
Visitors can enjoy guided hayrides through the beautiful property, explore the winding corn maze, select the perfect pumpkin from the farm’s pumpkin patch, and try their hand at gem mining or the always-popular corn cannons. Horse rides, barrel train adventures, face painting, and interactive games provide plenty of excitement for younger visitors, while adults can enjoy outdoor games, shopping, and time relaxing beneath the ranch’s towering oak trees.
The festival also features a sunflower barn, live entertainment, merchandise vendors, and a variety of food vendors serving up festival favorites throughout the day.
But what makes Hastings Ranch & Farm especially meaningful is the family story behind this beautiful Osceola County destination.
Owned by George and Debbie Hastings, the family-operated ranch began with a dream of creating a special place where they could raise cattle, grow their own food, and provide a safe and welcoming environment for their grandchildren to play and explore.
That dream eventually grew into something much larger: a destination where families from throughout Central Florida could gather, reconnect with nature, and create memories of their own.
Today, the ranch reflects the Hastings family’s love of agriculture, community, and the outdoors, combining the natural beauty of rural Osceola County with the warmth and hospitality that make the area special.
The Annual Farm Festival is about more than pumpkins, hayrides, and entertainment. It’s about families spending time together, children discovering the excitement of the outdoors, and visitors experiencing a little of the rural heritage that remains such an important part of Osceola County’s identity.
With two more weekends of festivities ahead, there is still plenty of time to experience this wonderful fall tradition.
Hastings Ranch & Farm is located at 1550 Dolphin Drive in St. Cloud, with convenient parking and accessibility accommodations available. Guests may bring strollers and wheelchairs, but outside food and beverages are not permitted. Pets are also prohibited, except for approved service animals.
For additional information, festival admission details, and updates, visit https://hastingsranchandfarm.com.
Whether it’s your family’s first visit or an annual tradition, Hastings Ranch & Farm is an Osceola County gem that should not be missed. It’s a reminder that sometimes the best family adventures, the warmest hospitality, and the most memorable experiences can be found right here in our own backyard.
