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Paint Pumpkins and Pet Alpacas at This Maryland Farm’s Fall Festival

Black Barn Alpacas’ Fall “Ag’tivities” include animals, games, and photo ops.

By Debbie Williams September 24, 2025 at 7:00 am

If you’re looking for a memorable fall family activity, we’ve got you covered. Black Barn Alpacas, a 50-acre ranch in Carroll County, Maryland, is hosting its Fall “Ag’tivities” from October 3 through November 2. Your ticket includes games, hayrides, pumpkins, and best of all, adorable alpacas.

The ranch is home to nearly 150 show-quality alpacas, which the owners say are bred “through sustainable and caring farming practices.” And guests get to meet, pet, hand-feed, and learn about the lovable herd.

The fall festival also includes special sensory areas for kids, like bins where they can dig, scoop, and play in dried corn. At the Kiddie Corral, families can enjoy classic farm games like pumpkin bowling, cattle roping, and corn hole. Every paid admission includes a locally grown pumpkin and complimentary pumpkin painting.

Black Barn Alpacas
Courtesy Black Barn Alpacas

Black Barn sells doughnuts, cider, and light refreshments, and it also allows outside food and beverages. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for ages 3 to 15. Ages 2 and under are free. 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd., Finksburg, Maryland 

Feature image courtesy Black Barn Alpacas

Debbie Williams

Debbie Williams

Senior Editor

Northern Virginia Magazine Senior Editor Debbie Williams is a George Mason University graduate and longtime NoVA resident. She has more than 20 years of experience writing and editing for a variety of nonprofit, lifestyle, and government publications, including for AARP.org and USA TODAY magazines.

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