Fall at the Farm

Autumn is a season of exceptional beauty in the Pacific Northwest. From pumpkins and scarecrows to fall favorite plants, celebrate the harvest season with our family farm in Portland's West Hills.

Autumn Activities

Each year, we look forward to the start of fall festivities at the Farm, from our photo-worthy Pumpkin Patch to our annual Scarecrow Contest!

Arriving Mid-September
Peruse Our Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch

Each fall, we are proud to offer a stunning selection of locally-grown heirloom pumpkins and classic orange carvers in our photo-worthy Pumpkin Patch! Stop by to find the perfect pumpkin for your Jack-o-lantern needs and pose for a few fun fall photos among the hay bales.

Submissions Due September 21
Enter Our Annual Scarecrow Contest

Show off your spooky creativity this fall for a chance to win a $300, $200, or $100 Cornell Farm gift card! We are excited to once again open up our annual scarecrow contest to the community. The top three winners will be determined by an online poll at the end of September.

Classes & Events

Get ready to celebrate fall with seasonal workshops, meet-ups, artist markets, and more!

September 25 - 27 | 10AM - 4PM
Visit the Oregon Potters Association Fall Fair

Cornell Farm is excited to host the Oregon Potters Association's annual Fall Fair! Celebrate the beginning of fall with us at this 3-day, market-style event featuring 50+ ceramic artists who will be here selling their wares. Shop local this season and discover beautiful handmade pieces for inside and outside your home.

October 17 & 18
Maple Festival

At the peak of Oregon's fall colors (and the ideal planting time), celebrate one of the most iconic and versatile trees on Earth — the maple! From lacy Japanese maples to our native bigleaf, we'll be highlighting these trees with gardening classes and opportunities to connect with community partners like the Oregon Maple Project, plus some maple magic at the cafe and a beer garden to kick the party up a notch.

Seasonal Shopping & Dining

There's so much to find at the Nursery, Gift Shop, and Cafe this autumn.

Check Out Our Halloween Shop

If you're serious about spooky season, you know it's never too early to start decorating! Beginning in August, a haunting Halloween display appears like a specter in our Gift Shop, full of planters, decor, and more to help get you in the spooky spirit.

Early September
Try Our Fall Menu

Our Cafe's menu is always changing with the seasons! Experience the flavors of fall at a sit-down brunch in our family's Farmhouse, or explore our Pumpkin Patch with a delicious pastry or steaming pumpkin spice latte in hand.

Discover Our One-Stop Bulb Shop

Come explore our rainbow of bulbs for fall planting, including crocuses, daffodils, irises, tulips, fritillaria, hyacinths, and more. They couldn't be easier to plant — just pop them in the ground now for a springtime show.

Check out a few design tips and suggested combinations we've put together to inspire you on our blog, then shop our astounding selection in person at the Patio.

Take Advantage of Fall Planting Weather

Cool fall rains are perfect for helping plants get established, so take advantage of the weather to add more perennials, shrubs, and trees to your home landscape — including climate-adapted PNW natives! In mid-September, our Native Section will be getting a refresh with a large shipment of PNW natives to beautify your garden while creating habitat for local wildlife.

Our Fall Favorites