Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

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🎃 2026 Halloween season

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad PEANUTS The Great Pumpkin Patch Express 2026

Bryson City, NC

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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad runs PEANUTS The Great Pumpkin Patch Express for the 2026 season from Bryson City, NC. Officially licensed PEANUTS pumpkin patch train ride from Bryson City with Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy. The 2026 calendar typically runs october; firm dates haven't been posted yet. October weekends routinely sell out before the rest of the calendar, so booking early matters.

2026 dates

October

Not yet posted — operator typically publishes in summer.

Price range

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Event

PEANUTS The Great Pumpkin Patch Express

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Frequently asked

What happens at the pumpkin patch?
Passengers get about 1.5 hours at the "Sincere Pumpkin Patch" with pumpkin picking, hayrides, campfire marshmallows, trick-or-treating and meet-and-greets with Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy.
Is the Peanuts story part of the ride?
Yes — "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" is narrated during the train ride.
Where does the train depart?
From the Bryson City Depot at 226 Everett Street, Bryson City, NC 28713.

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