We provide a family friendly environment for all ages! Everyone is welcome!
We have plenty of field trips at the farm where kids can learn more about agriculture!
With a different event every weekend, you won’t want to miss the fun on the farm!
Spring and Summer
We start our year off with spring and summer field trips where groups are invited out to the farm to learn about plant life cycle. They will have hands on experience in preparing their own tomato plant to plant at home as well as their very own little sunflower pot. Afterwards the students can picnic and enjoy the playgrounds.
As we move further into the summer season our sunflowers start to bloom and the public is invited to pack a picnic and come out and enjoy the flower fields, playgrounds and Barnyard Alley. We have plenty of shaded picnic table areas. Reserve a watermelon ahead of time and we will have a chilled one waiting for you. Be sure and pick up some fresh vegetables at the road side market before you leave. We have been producing farm fresh vegetable for almost a century now and have a summer road side stand that offers farm fresh tomatoes, sweet corn, watermelon and cantaloupe. We also serve homemade and Blue Bell ice cream and snow cones at our summer market stand. A perfect summer treat!
FALL
Leaves turn gold and burnt orange and begin to fall as we move into the fall harvest of soy beans, cotton and field corn here at Wise Family Farm but more excitedly, its pumpkin harvest time! Come pick that perfect pumpkin for pumpkin pie or a Halloween jack-o-lantern for your porch. During your visit here on the farm learn about all the different crops that are grown on the farm and how they are used in so many different products that we use every day. From cereal and tooth paste to paint and money, you may discover something you didn’t know. You will also enjoy the festive feel of the farm with the music, the smell of kettle corn in the air and family and friends having a good time with all the farm activities here at Wise Family Farm. Be sure and get that perfect photo in our second crop of sunflowers for the year or in the pumpkin patch and try not to get too lost in the corn maze. No need to bring a lunch this season, we have a full grill serving up good food and lots of sweet treats like kettle corn, ice cream, fudge and more. Stop in our Country Store for fun gifts, homemade jelly, fudge and other sweets. Start a new fall family tradition, come out to the Wise Family Farm and make memories to last a life time.
WINTER
The temperatures have dropped here on the farm
but our Christmas spirit is keeping us warm
Decorations and lights are hung up one by one
and we are rushing around to get things done.
“Country Christmas” it’s a sight to behold
Santa agrees so I’ve been told.
He and Mrs. Clause will be there this year
Smiling for pictures and spreading good cheer.
Hot Coco, funnel cakes and holiday treats
Stop by the grill they have the hot sweets.
Step into our country store to get out of the cold winter draft
Where you can decorate cookies or make fun holiday crafts
Stand by the campfire and make your some mores,
Soon you’ll be caroling and your spirits will soar.
Walk through the lighted path or take the barrel train rides.
Our playground will be open, including the slides.
The live manger scene is a heavenly sight
A reminder of the perfect gift
On that first Christmas night.
Whether it’s your family, friends, neighbors or all
Bring them out to the farm, they will have a holiday ball.
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Wise Family Farm was established in 1926 when Monroe and Carrie Belle Dowdy Wise settled on to 80 acres in the Shady Grove Community located in Pontotoc County Mississippi about 5 miles east of Ecru. This little farm sustained them and their six children. The farm provided Monroe, Carrie Belle and the children with healthy vegetables, home grown pork, beef, poultry and dairy products.
Today, Wise Family Farm is owned and operated by the third generation of Wises. This little slice of Flatwood Soil is providing fresh vegetables for the local community and a wholesome family friendly agriculture educational and entertainment adventures for the greater North Mississippi area.
Each year hundreds of students travel to Wise Family Farm for a hands-on educational day long field trip to learn about agriculture. They also get needed outdoor exercise in a safe learning environment away from the distractions of video games and television.
Wise Family Farm is also opened to the public and provides a unique fun, safe and entertaining environment to get up close and personal with nature and away from the hustle of busy lives. Families make memories that will last a lifetime and learn about how their food gets from the farm to the table.
We will try to answer any questions you may have below, but if we don’t answer them you can send us a message with the contact form to the bottom right. More questions answered on the FAQ page.
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HOURS OF OPERATION:
Carrie Belle’s Sweet Treats Ice Cream
closed for season. See you 2023
Shady Grove Market, Closed for the Season
Seasonal: Produce
Field Trips and Parties Call for Scheduling: Events Coordinator Wanda at 662-538-8990
All tickets purchased can be used any day of the season but for that season ONLY (because we sever 4 seasons) No Refunds.
Fall Farm Hours General Public
Cost $14.95 per person at gate, ages 2 AND UNDER FREE
Online Ticket is the Fast way in$14.95
Ticket Gate Closes one hour before closing time
*Flashlight Nights in the Maze: Only on Select Saturdays Oct 8th and 29th Flash light Night
7:00 Pm to 10:00 Pm
Nighttime Admission $10.95
Group Rate for 10-20 People $12:95 per person plus tax
Student Rate for Schools $10 per person Plus tax
Additional Options
Barrel Train Rides $2:00
Duck Races $1.00 (play all day)
Sand Art $3.00
Pumpkin Painting $3:00
Face Painting $4:00
Pony Rides $6.00 (available only on the weekends of the 8th & 9th and 22nd & 23rd)
Events:
*Flashlight Nights in the Maze:
Saturday Oct 8 th and Saturday Oct. 29 th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Nighttime Admission is $10.95. Last ticket sells an hour before we close. (9:00 p.m.) This price does
not include a pumpkin patch trip, a pumpkin, Hillbilly Golf, Putt- Putt Golf or the Flower Fields.
*Storybook Trail: Saturday Oct. 22 nd
Start a new Halloween tradition and bring your little ones dressed in their trick or treat costume and let
them trick or treat through our Storybook trail. Your child will have fun trick or treating to live
storybook characters through this trail.
*One Night Only: Haunted Sasquatch Swamp: Saturday Oct. 29 th
Come if you dare!
CUMMUNITY APPRECIATION MORNING: $7.00 admission
Saturday Oct. 8 th 9:00 am – 12:00p.m.
SPONSORED BY: IMPC (Internal Medicine and Pediatric Clinic of New Albany)
Get there before 12:00 p.m. and IMPC will be picking up part of your tab at the admission gate as a gift to the community it serves. The cut off time is 12:00 p.m. sharp. You have to be in line by 12:00 p.m. to receive this discounted price. After 12:01 p.m. admission tickets will return to regular price of $14.95.
That’s a huge savings so come be an early bird and thank IMPC for the worm. You know, because The
Early Bird Gets the Worm!
Visit For a Cause:
“Cotton Pickin Pumpkin Festival”
Saturday and Sunday Oct. 15 and 16th
We have partnered with Miss 98 to help raise money for St. Jude. So come out and enjoy all that the
farm has to offer those day. We will have live music and local vendors on that Saturday. If you would
like to avoid the large crowds come Sunday when it’s a little more laid back. You will leave the farm
with memories and a good feeling that you participated in something that could change the lives of
others. Together we can all make a big difference.
Are you a Vendor? Would you like to help raise money for St. Jude.
Wise Family Farm is taking vendor applications now for the Cotton Pickin Pumpkin Festival” now. Just call Ms. Wanda at (662) 538-8990 to get registered for that day. Wise Family Farm is a family friendly
environment and all vendor products must coincide with family friendly values.
Sasquatch Haunted Swamp Flashlight fun in the Maze
Saturday Oct. 29 th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Nighttime Admission is $10.95. Last ticket sells an hour before we close. (9:00 p.m.) This price does
not include a pumpkin patch trip, a pumpkin, Hillbilly Golf, Putt- Putt Golf or the Flower Fields.
Campfire Bookings:
Cost – $20.00 a person
This is basically the group admission price ($12.95) plus the hotdog combo price ($7.00). The
campfire is an added thank you bonus for bringing your group to visit our farm but must be
reserved. One person with your group will need to purchase everyone’s tickets
Groups of 10 or more may reserve a campfire circle for one hour. Come during the daylight
hours and enjoy all the day activities and then at dusk meet up to walk down to your campfire
complete with fire pit, benches, tables prepared with hotdogs, buns, condiments, skewers,
assorted chips, marshmallows cooler of assorted iced down drinks wet wipes and light for table.
Feel free to bring your own graham crackers and chocolate bars if your group desire s’mores.
On the Saturdays that we offer nightly events feel free to participate. We do not allow outside
coolers into the farm for everyone’s safety. Call to reserve your campfire today.
Birthday Parties:
We love birthday parties here at Wise Family Farm. Call to reserve the birthday area for one
hour. There is no additional cost for this area. Parties of 10 or more will get the group rate of
$12.95 per person. The birthday child and ages 2 and under are free. One person pays for their
entire party guest at the ticket booth and receives the tickets or arm bands for the entire group.
You may bring in your child’s birthday cake but no outside coolers please. Drinks and food can
be ordered ahead of time and prepared for your party. Call to reserve the birthday area today.
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Christmas Event Hours
Dec 1-23 Times coming soon
. Periodically, our farm will have to close due to excessive or heavy rains. This causes for unpleasant muddy conditions. Please check on Facebook or insta for farm closures due to the weather conditions before traveling to confirm.
Ticket Gate Closes 1 hour before closing time. Please plan your trip accordingly, to get the full experience of visiting our farm, please plan at least 2 hours of fun time.
Carrie Belle’s Sweet Treats Ice Cream
closed for season. See you 2023
Shady Grove Market, Closed for the Season
Seasonal: Produce
Field Trips and Parties Call for Scheduling: Events Coordinator Wanda at 662-538-8990
All tickets purchased can be used any day of the season but for that season ONLY (because we sever 4 seasons) No Refunds.
Fall Farm Hours General Public
Cost $14.95 per person at gate, ages 2 AND UNDER FREE
Online Ticket is the Fast way in$14.95
Ticket Gate Closes one hour before closing time
*Flashlight Nights in the Maze: Only on Select Saturdays Oct 8th and 29th Flash light Night
7:00 Pm to 10:00 Pm
Nighttime Admission $10.95
Group Rate for 10-20 People $12:95 per person plus tax
Student Rate for Schools $10 per person Plus tax
Additional Options
Barrel Train Rides $2:00
Duck Races $1.00 (play all day)
Sand Art $3.00
Pumpkin Painting $3:00
Face Painting $4:00
Pony Rides $6.00 (available only on the weekends of the 8th & 9th and 22nd & 23rd)
Events:
*Flashlight Nights in the Maze:
Saturday Oct 8 th and Saturday Oct. 29 th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Nighttime Admission is $10.95. Last ticket sells an hour before we close. (9:00 p.m.) This price does
not include a pumpkin patch trip, a pumpkin, Hillbilly Golf, Putt- Putt Golf or the Flower Fields.
*Storybook Trail: Saturday Oct. 22 nd
Start a new Halloween tradition and bring your little ones dressed in their trick or treat costume and let
them trick or treat through our Storybook trail. Your child will have fun trick or treating to live
storybook characters through this trail.
*One Night Only: Haunted Sasquatch Swamp: Saturday Oct. 29 th
Come if you dare!
CUMMUNITY APPRECIATION MORNING: $7.00 admission
Saturday Oct. 8 th 9:00 am – 12:00p.m.
SPONSORED BY: IMPC (Internal Medicine and Pediatric Clinic of New Albany)
Get there before 12:00 p.m. and IMPC will be picking up part of your tab at the admission gate as a gift to the community it serves. The cut off time is 12:00 p.m. sharp. You have to be in line by 12:00 p.m. to receive this discounted price. After 12:01 p.m. admission tickets will return to regular price of $14.95.
That’s a huge savings so come be an early bird and thank IMPC for the worm. You know, because The
Early Bird Gets the Worm!
Visit For a Cause:
“Cotton Pickin Pumpkin Festival”
Saturday and Sunday Oct. 15 and 16th
We have partnered with Miss 98 to help raise money for St. Jude. So come out and enjoy all that the
farm has to offer those day. We will have live music and local vendors on that Saturday. If you would
like to avoid the large crowds come Sunday when it’s a little more laid back. You will leave the farm
with memories and a good feeling that you participated in something that could change the lives of
others. Together we can all make a big difference.
Are you a Vendor? Would you like to help raise money for St. Jude.
Wise Family Farm is taking vendor applications now for the Cotton Pickin Pumpkin Festival” now. Just call Ms. Wanda at (662) 538-8990 to get registered for that day. Wise Family Farm is a family friendly
environment and all vendor products must coincide with family friendly values.
Sasquatch Haunted Swamp Flashlight fun in the Maze
Saturday Oct. 29 th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Nighttime Admission is $10.95. Last ticket sells an hour before we close. (9:00 p.m.) This price does
not include a pumpkin patch trip, a pumpkin, Hillbilly Golf, Putt- Putt Golf or the Flower Fields.
Campfire Bookings:
Cost – $20.00 a person
This is basically the group admission price ($12.95) plus the hotdog combo price ($7.00). The
campfire is an added thank you bonus for bringing your group to visit our farm but must be
reserved. One person with your group will need to purchase everyone’s tickets
Groups of 10 or more may reserve a campfire circle for one hour. Come during the daylight
hours and enjoy all the day activities and then at dusk meet up to walk down to your campfire
complete with fire pit, benches, tables prepared with hotdogs, buns, condiments, skewers,
assorted chips, marshmallows cooler of assorted iced down drinks wet wipes and light for table.
Feel free to bring your own graham crackers and chocolate bars if your group desire s’mores.
On the Saturdays that we offer nightly events feel free to participate. We do not allow outside
coolers into the farm for everyone’s safety. Call to reserve your campfire today.
Birthday Parties:
We love birthday parties here at Wise Family Farm. Call to reserve the birthday area for one
hour. There is no additional cost for this area. Parties of 10 or more will get the group rate of
$12.95 per person. The birthday child and ages 2 and under are free. One person pays for their
entire party guest at the ticket booth and receives the tickets or arm bands for the entire group.
You may bring in your child’s birthday cake but no outside coolers please. Drinks and food can
be ordered ahead of time and prepared for your party. Call to reserve the birthday area today.
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Christmas Event Hours
Dec 1-23
Times: coming soon
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Fall Admission includes:
*Wagon Ride, Pumpkin Patch, Corn Mazes, Flower Maze, Flower Picking, Playground (both), Petting Zoo, Corn Box, Bounce pad, Trike racing, Hill Billy Golf, Yard Games, Music Garden, and Live Music on certain days!
Special events may vary the attractions offered slightly
Additional Fees Apply For These Activities:
Duck races Buy $1 duck and play all day
*Face Painting
*Pumpkin Painting
*Concessions
*Pumpkin and Garden Market
*Items in the General Store
We have Down on the Farm Grill
The grill has great food and everything you need for just a snack or a full meal. We’ve got the best hamburgers in Shady Grove. We have a full menu of items including hotdogs, corndogs, hamburgers, chips, nachos, candy bars, cold drinks, hot chocolate and coffee, cakes, cookies and other goodies and even FUNNEL CAKES. The Grill is a great place to have a family meal.