{"id":412224,"date":"2026-09-27T19:28:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T19:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/412224\/"},"modified":"2026-09-27T19:28:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T19:28:09","slug":"raprager-family-farms-speaks-on-annual-fall-festival-in-tampa-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/412224\/","title":{"rendered":"Raprager Family Farms speaks on annual Fall Festival in Tampa Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/vakjmgwc1zcn4mwn.jpg\" alt=\"Raprager Farms Fall Festival\" class=\"sr-only\" data-v-892ef6a8=\"\"\/>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/vakjmgwc1zcn4mwn.jpg\" alt=\"Raprager Farms Fall Festival\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"vod-poster-image vod-poster-image--embedded\" data-v-a3924c54=\"\"\/>   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox13news.com\/video\/fmc-0qhmqvqctdbsuk4c\" data-v-892ef6a8=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Raprager Farms Fall Festival<\/a> <\/p>\n<p data-v-892ef6a8=\"\">Pumpkins, hayrides and big autumn energy! Fall has arrived in the Bay Area and it actually feels like it. There&#8217;s no shortage of seasonal events to enjoy, including the Raprager Farms Fall Festival in Odessa. FOX 13&#8217;s Heather Healy reports.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">TAMPA, Fla. &#8211; Raprager Family Farms is bringing the sights, sounds and flavors of autumn to Tampa Bay with its annual Fall Festival.<\/p>\n<p>   Autumn fun in Tampa Bay <\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WTVT\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-94395e58=\"\">What we know:<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">Raprager Family Farms has kicked off its annual Fall Festival, offering families access to hayrides, farm animals and pumpkin patches. The small family-owned farm has transitioned to year-round operations with free admission during non-festival periods.<\/p>\n<p> Festival food and entertainment <\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WTVT\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-94395e58=\"\">What they&#8217;re saying:<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">Operations Manager Kendall Rickert said the farm&#8217;s market offers seasonal items like fresh apple cider donuts, farm-fresh eggs and pickles. Farm owner Justin Raprager noted that guests can also enjoy live entertainment, relax by a campfire or choose from food options like brisket mac and cheese, pancakes and breakfast burritos.<\/p>\n<p> Spooky additions for October <\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WTVT\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-94395e58=\"\">What&#8217;s next:<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">A giant dragon display has been added to the farm grounds ahead of October to kick off the Halloween season. Raprager expressed appreciation for the community&#8217;s ongoing support of their small family-run operation.<\/p>\n<p> Festival schedule and operating hours <\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WTVT\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-94395e58=\"\">By the numbers:<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">\u00a0The festival runs on select dates through November. The farm welcomes visitors on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p> Full details still emerging <\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WTVT\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-94395e58=\"\">What we don&#8217;t know:<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">The total number of festival-goers during each season has not been announced.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"group-source-paragraph\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\">The Source: The information in this story was gathered from FOX 13 reporter Heather Healy, who conducted interviews with farm owner Justin Raprager and operations manager Kendall Rickert.<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox13news.com\/tag\/us\/fl\/hillsborough\/tampa\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-94395e58=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tampa<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Raprager Farms Fall Festival Pumpkins, hayrides and big autumn energy! 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