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Fantozzi Farms: Where every turn is a memory waiting to happen
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Skylar and Maverick Perry of Gustine laugh as they ride the pig-shaped rides at Fantozzi Farms in Patterson, one of the many whimsical attractions at the Westside’s favorite fall destination. From corn mazes to kettle corn, the farm offers seasonal fun for families making memories under the autumn sky (Photo contributed).

Just off Sperry Avenue in Patterson, Fantozzi Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch has become the heartbeat of the Westside’s fall adventures. Families pile into cars every weekend, kids clutching blankets and parents armed with hot cider, ready to make another memory among the tall, golden stalks.

This year’s maze is bigger than ever, featuring hidden checkpoints, farm-themed games, and a special tribute design showcasing Save Mart and their Valley connection.

Beyond the maze, the farm buzzes with activity — pig races, hayrides, a jumping pillow, and a petting zoo where kids meet friendly goats and alpacas.

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Young visitors race down the slides at Fantozzi Farms in Patterson (Photo contributed).

For the Gomez family of Gustine, the corn maze has been an annual outing since their oldest daughter was in kindergarten.

“It’s the one thing the kids never grow out of,” said mom Melissa Gomez, smiling as her two teens compared who got lost worse last year. “We make it a competition — whoever finishes first gets to pick the biggest pumpkin for our porch.”

Down another row, the Singh family was loading up pumpkins into their wheelbarrow after a long morning of maze adventures. For them, the farm represents community.

“We moved to Patterson from Turlock a few years ago, and this place helped us feel connected,” said Priya Singh, holding her youngest’s hand. “You see your neighbors, your kids’ classmates, everyone enjoying the same simple joy. It reminds you what small-town life is all about.”

Her husband Raj smiled, “Our son calls it ‘the farm of fun,’ and honestly, he’s right.”

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This year’s maze is a special tribute design showcasing Save Mart and their Valley connection (Photo contributed).

For Adam and Claire Johnson, newlyweds from Newman, Fantozzi Farms is more than a family outing — it’s a date night.

“We started dating here back in 2019,” Claire shared. “We were supposed to just grab pumpkins, but we ended up getting lost in the maze for hours and didn’t even care.”

Adam nodded, laughing. “Now we come back every fall to ‘get lost’ again — it’s our little tradition. The smell of kettle corn, the sound of the kids laughing, the lights at dusk… it feels like home.”

From hayrides and pig races to the evening glow of the maze lights, Fantozzi Farms continues to be the gathering place for generations — a spot where love, family, and laughter grow side by side.