Autumn Adventures
Wells County has plenty to add to your autumn adventure bucket list!
Stauffer Farms is located at 3584 NW SR 116-90, Markle, IN 46770. The farm is open seasonally selling pumpkins, gourds, and mums int he fall.
Wednesday - Thursday 2 pm - 6 pm
Friday - Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday Noon - 5 pm
New addition in 2024: Stauffer Farm’s Corn Maze celebrates the local non-profit ‘Forgotten Children Worldwide’ and their 25th Anniversary which Stauffer Farm’s raises awareness and support for. The maze is open on the weekends only from September 21st through November 3rd.
Stauffer Farms
Stauffer Farm’s Car & Craft Fest held October 4th-6th is a fall festival presented by Stauffer farms to bring the community together through local small businesses, food, and lots of fun for everyone. Car Show, Hay Rides, Face Painting, Kettle Corn, Apple Cider, Local Craft Vendors, Games, Bounce Houses, Mums, pumpkins and more !
Dafforn's Produce
Dafforns selling seasonal pumpkins, gourds, mums, and decorative straw is open 9a.m.-6p.m. Monday through Friday and 9a.m.-4p.m. on Saturday. | 1616 E. 1200. N, Yoder
FREE admission day at Ouabache is on September 29th. Grab a local bite to eat for a picnic in the park. Be sure to view the turning leaves from atop the historical & restored fire lookout. | 4930 E. S.R. 201, Bluffton
Bluffton NOW! Bring On The Heat Chili Cook Off
Bluffton NOW! Bring on the Heat Chili Cook Off invites local businesses to challenge each other to the BEST chili around on October 5th. Registration is $5 per person and opens at 4:45p.m. at the Parlor City Plaza in Downtown Bluffton. Sampling is from 5p.m.-7p.m. as you walk to each business on the map provided. Dress for the weather and COME HUNGRY! | 118 W. Market St. Bluffton
Cemetery Walk/My town Talk at Wells County Historical Museum will cover the town of Murray & Murray Cemetery on October 6th at 2p.m. Bring a lawn chair with you! Program will happen rain or shine. (This event caters to those with mobility issues as it is not held at the cemetery but at the museum) | 420 W. Market St. Bluffton
Bluffton/Fort Wayne South KOA will have site decorating, costume contests and trick or treating for it’s campers on October 11/12th and October 18/19th. Contact the office for more information at #260-824-0127.
Ouabache State Park’s Fall Fest -Cider Press Demonstration
Throughout the day the Fall Festival at Ouabache State Park will feature campsite decorating contest, campground trick or treating and additional activities from the seasonal interpreter and Friends of Ouabache including cider press demonstration, scavenger hunt, and cornhole tournament. | 4930 E. S.R. 201, Bluffton
Owners of furry friends can join the Fall Hound Hike at Ouabache State Park October 19th at 9 a.m. The program is free however park entry fee applies. Be sure to dress your pup in a costume!
Dash 90 Winery's Mulled Carmel Apple Wine
Take a short trip with your gals to Southern Wells County for the 2nd Annual Dash 90 Fall Frenzy Craft & Vendor Show | October 19th 2-7 p.m. What goes better than sipping on delicious mulled carmel apple cider wine and shopping?! Not to mention live music from the BT Boogie Band and Texas Tenderloin food truck to satisfy the appetite worked up. | 6750 W 900 S-90, Warren
Wells county 4-H Spooktacular is a must for families with children of all ages.
6-9p.m. Carnival Games, Prizes, Food Concessions, Log Cabin Tours, Hay Rides, Bouncy House ($1 child additional to entrance fee)
7-9p.m. Spooky Forest (recommended for older youth and adults)
Bring a can of food or $1 for admission per person! Event will take place rain or shine on October 26th at the Wells County 4-H Fairgrounds |1240 4-H Park Rd, Bluffton
Trunk or Treat at New Hope Lutheran Church on October 26th from 4-6p.m. is free and open to all in the community. | 8824 N. State Road 1, Ossian
Trick or Treating at Markle Health and Rehabilitation on October 29th from 5-7p.m. will gift a free pumpkin to the first 50 children in attendance. Costumed children will receive candy passed out by residents in the ‘haunted halls’ and refreshments for adult chaperones. Be sure to bring your own trick or treat bags! | 170 N. Tracy St, Markle
Dress in your favorite costume and bring the family to the Boo In Bluffton on October 31st 5-6 p.m.at the Bluffton City Gym . Start at the City Gym to walk through spooky decorations and collect yummy treats. Downtown sidewalks will be bustling visitors to local businesses passing out candy. |128 E. Market Street, Bluffton
Lace up your shoes for the W.O.O.F. Trail Run held on November 2nd starting at 9 a.m. The name, Wells Outrageous Ouabache “Fifteen”, was chosen because Wells Outrageous Ouabache Sixteen WOOS dosn’t sound as good. This autumn run is scenic through Ouabache State Park with the choice of 5 mile, 10 mile, 15 mile or 15 mile 3 person relay. Participants will receive a finisher medal, long sleeve t-shirt and warm up with a hot meal after your race. | 4930 E. S.R. 201, Bluffton
Have 'S'more' fun trick or treating at Ouabache State Park
