K.C.
I am actually from a little south of here, but down in Bradenton (where I am from) there is this HUGE pumpkin festival every year. They also have a Christmas light festival too during the christmas season. But Its called Hunsaders Farm. The link is http://www.hunsaderfarms.com/upcom.htm#pumpkin
It really is so much fun. I have been going since I was a little girl. They have face painting, food, games, hay rides, corn field mazes, and the best part- THE PUMPKIN PATCH!! Good luck!!