Pumpkin Fest Returns to the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Pumpkin Fest at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess returns starting September 13 through October 31, 2025, bringing a festive wonderland of pumpkins, rides, treats, and twinkling lights under the desert sky.

Whether you’re looking for a fun family outing, a date-night adventure, or just an excuse to indulge in fall flavors, this festival has something for everyone. Bonus: hotel and dining guests get to ride the Ghost Light Express train straight to the fun, complimentary! 🚂

What to Expect at Pumpkin Fest

🍂 The Patch – The ultimate autumn playground with rides like the Pumpkin Bounce Pad, Pumpkin Twirl, Global Swings, Buggy Ride, and Mineral Creek Mining Co., plus tons of photo ops and festive characters.

🎃 Jack-O-Lantern Lawn – Kick back with food trucks, a tap van, the Spook Easy bar, and VIP fire tables. Watch out for the spooky animatronics, including Willa Willow Witch and Blaemire the Brimstone Dragon!

🍎 The Cider Orchard – Wind through a 4,200-square-foot hay maze, ride the Wacky Worm Roller Coaster, take a spin on The Fun Slide, and more. Pip Applewick, the orchard’s resident character, adds to the fun.

🔥 Harvest Grove & The Spookeasy – A cozy spot for roasting s’mores over VIP fire tables (yes, with Stuffed Puffs marshmallows!) and enjoying hearty seasonal bites like short rib pot pie, bison chili, and chicken schnitzel bites.

🥧 The Pie House – Don’t miss fan favorites like pumpkin, pecan, and caramel apple pie.

Special Touches

✨ Pumpkin painting, fall spa specials, and seasonal menus at the resort’s signature restaurants make the festival even more special.

✨ Each week, a local charity will be highlighted, including St. Mary’s Food Bank, Fiesta Sports Foundation, and the Thunderbirds. A $5,000 donation will also be made to Wishes for Teachers.

✨ Special community nights offer 10% off admission:

• Mondays: Educators (code: Teachers)

• Tuesdays: First Responders (code: Responder)

• Wednesdays: Healthcare Workers (code: Healthcare)

Tickets & Details

🎟️ General Admission: $35 advance / $45 day of
🚗 Self Parking: $25 advance / $35 day of
🚘 Valet Parking: $120 advance / $130 day of (complimentary with an $85 spend at a resort restaurant)
👨‍👩‍👧 Resort guests enjoy free VIP admission. Special stay packages available for families looking to make a weekend out of it!

“Each fall, our guests have asked us to bring Pumpkin Fest back — so we listened,” said Jack Miller, regional vice president and general manager of the Princess. “We’re proud to create a magical autumn atmosphere in the heart of the desert where families and guests of all ages can celebrate the season.”

🍁 With thousands of glowing pumpkins, delicious food, and endless activities, Pumpkin Fest at the Princess is the place to be this fall in Scottsdale.

👉 Learn more or grab tickets at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.