As the season turns, autumn in Clarion County, Pennsylvania takes on a special ambiance. Picture vibrantly colored leaves, cozy sweaters on crisp foggy mornings, pumpkin patches, apple cider, and fresh fall harvest in a wicker basket.
And yes, while our fall foliage is perfect for leaf peepers, we highly recommend that visitors experience the county’s agricultural heritage against the beautiful backdrop of orange, red, and yellow leaves.
We’ve curated a list of farms, produce stands, experiences, and events to explore while on your trip to Clarion County.
Produce Stands, Farms, Pumpkin Patches, and More
We’re proud to showcase Clarion County’s farms and other agricultural businesses across the region. There’s no shortage of spots to visit on your trip. Pro-tip: not all the spots take card payments, so be sure to have cash on hand just in case!
A Little Taste of Country
19049 PA Route 208, Fryburg, PA
Along Main Street in Fryburg, shop for home decor, seasonal wreaths, farm fresh eggs, honey, relish, jams, salsa, sauce, and more.
Bendal’s Berry Patch
191 Ditz Lane, Fryburg, PA
Head to Bendal’s to pick pumpkins or cut sunflowers. A corn maze will be open until the end of the season!
Country Farm Market
3236 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, PA
This farm shop is located along a scenic back road. Stop by for pumpkins, flowers, honey, produce, and more.
Legacy Acreage
1913 McCleary Road, Clarion, PA
Pick pumpkins from their patch or head to their newly opened farm shop to buy freeze dried fruits, honey, sourdough, and coffee.
Musser’s Fruit Farm
1902 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, PA
Autumn hasn’t happened if you haven’t gone apple picking at an orchard! Pick a variety of apples and indulge on their 100% apple cider before you go.
Plain & Fancy Farm Market
15720 PA Route 208, Marble, PA
This roadside produce stand represents classic Americana. As a collaborative market, produce and meat comes from the surrounding region.
Steve’s Bees @ The Hive Cafe
32813 PA Route 66, Leeper, PA
Book a session with the lead beekeeper and owner to check out hives up close and personal from the safety of a bee suit.
Pick-Your-Own Sunflower Field
Next to Lost in the Wilds, 21824 Route 66, Shippenville, PA
This sunflower field is the perfect spot for a photo op. Cut what you’d like and leave a cash donation before you go! Shears will be available on site for visitors.
Whiffletree Produce
1525 Trail 830, Parker, PA
Located right outside of Callensburg, stop by for hanging baskets, baked goods, veggies, eggs, honey, jams, and more.
Zacherl’s Farm & Greenhouse
24171 PA Route 66N, Shippenville, PA
Located along the Rail 66 Country Trail, stop by Zacherl’s for farm-grown produce, pumpkins, flowers, and their massive corn maze at over 8 acres in size.
Have extra time? These are our recommended bonus stops
Taste locally raised and butchered beef, poultry, and more. Clarion County has multiple meat markets across the county. Stop and buy ingredients for dinner or pack farm-raised meat in a cooler on your way home!
If you’ve got time, go see a piece of agricultural history that has stood the test of time (and at twelve feet in height). Meet the famous Blossom in person!
- Clarion Farms: Check out their Beef Barn located right outside Downtown Clarion, PA
- Gruber Farms: Sells pork, poultry, and beef in Shippenville, PA
- Hirsch’s Meats: Sells pork, poultry, beef and select groceries nearby Knox in Kossuth, PA
- Hollenbaugh’s Market: Specializes in beef, poultry, chicken, cheeses, and other select groceries right outside Downtown Clarion, PA
- Leeper Market: Sells made-to-order subs, groceries, rotisserie, pork, chicken, beef, and more a few minutes from Cook Forest State Park
- M&S Meats: Sells pork, poultry, beef and select groceries in New Bethlehem, PA
- O’Neil’s Quality Foods: Sells pork, poultry, beef and select groceries in Shippenville, PA
Agritourism Activities & Events
Enjoy various events happening throughout September and October to make your trip feel even more like fall.
Clarion Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday through the end of September
At the corner of Main Street and N Jefferson Place next to the Clarion Courthouse
Peruse the vendors’ collection of goat milk soap, plants, veggies, baked goods, honey, cheeses, meats, ice cream, and food cooked on-site every Saturday morning through the end of September!
Bendal’s Autumn Activity Days
September 25-27, October 2-4, October 9-11, October 16-18, October 23-25, October 30-31
Bendal’s Berry Patch, 191 Ditz Lane, Fryburg, PA
Across six different weekends, celebrate fall with pumpkin picking, sunflower bouquet building, or by finding your way out of the pumpkin-shaped corn maze.
Zacherl’s Fall Nights
October 16-17th
Zacherl’s Farm & Greenhouse, 24171 PA Route 66N, Shippenville, PA
Celebrate 61 years of Zacherl’s with quintessential autumn activities: a massive corn maze, pumpkin picking, kids’ activities, chainsaw carving demos, live music, hayrides, farm tours, and more.
Zacherl’s Neon Nites
October 23-24th
Zacherl’s Farm & Greenhouse, 24171 PA Route 66N, Shippenville, PA
Head to Zacherl’s to light up a dark autumn night with glow sticks, glow-in-the-dark face painting, and other kids’ activities.
Punkin’ Chunkin’ & Minibike Racing
October 31st
Redbank Valley Municipal Park, 137 Park Road, Fairmount City, PA
Enjoy an action-packed event featuring cannons, trebuchets, and pumpkin launching all day long. Food will be provided by Lil’ Jackie’s Concessions with live music in the evening.
Explore More
Experience Clarion County—from crisp mornings to cozy evenings—how it’s supposed to be! We’ve curated some recommended lodging below, including other resources like the best places to experience fall foliage in northwestern PA, scenic backroads, treasure hunting at our antique stores, an autumn event roundup—including the renowned Autumn Leaf Festival
Check out our featured lodging deals below—each offering a different feel and vibe depending on your ideal stay. If your weekend is booked or something isn’t quite your style, check out all our lodging options here.
Shippenville, PA
Brooks Estate at Deer Creek Winery
Foxburg, PA
Foxburg Inn Hotel
Knox, PA
Hideaway Haven Farm
Featured Deals
Brooks Estate at Deer Creek Winery: stay with Brooks Estate at Deer Creek Winery with 50% off a celebration basket add-on to a room booking (Promo Code: CELEBRATE). Book by September 15. Must stay by Mar 31. Free mulled wine add on with B&B booking. Book by Nov 5. Stay by Mar 31. (Promo code: WARMWELCOME)
Foxburg Inn Hotel: Stay 2 nights, save 10%. Stay 3 nights, save 15%. Stay 4+ nights, save 20%