About Shaw Farms
A True Family Farm
In 1807 Thomas and Martha Shaw, farmers of Quaker ancestry, immigrated to Clermont County from Bucks County, PA.
In 1952, the family's first sweet corn was raised and sold at the Farmer's Market located at Second and Main Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. The corn was picked every day, early in the morning. Since the market didn't open up until 5 PM, customers passing by the loaded truck would stop and want to buy corn before it was taken to market. Eventually, the family decided to open a market at home because of the high demand for fresh produce.
The Shaw's first stand consisted of a few hamper baskets with a board across the top where the vegetables were placed, and the corn was placed in bushel baskets beside the table.
The first pumpkins were raised between the rows of corn. The pumpkins were picked and placed in a pile in the front yard. These were also sold to customers who were passing by. The money earned was given to the children to spend on their vacations.
Current Day on the Farm
Jerry Shaw
Shaw Farm has been owned and operated by Garold "Jerry" Shaw since 1948. In the late 1970's, Jerry decided to raise more pumpkins. His wife, Jean, decided to make a stuffed man to sit in a chair among the pumpkins.
Since Jean was not gifted in painting, she asked Pam, her future daughter-in-law, to paint a head for her pumpkin man. This was the beginning of the Shaw Farms pumpkin display.
Pam Shaw & Rochelle
In 1987, the first section of the selling barn (now The Shed Gift Shop) was built. This area soon became too small and two other additions were added in 1991 and 2001. The building has been added onto 5 times and is now 96 feet long and 48 feet wide! We farm 1800 acres. We grow field corn, soybeans, many varieties of summer vegetables and pumpkins, gourds, and squash. During the summer months, locally grown produce is sold in the Gift shop.
Shannon, Dakota, & Christopher Shaw
In the summer, the farm offers a place for families to buy their fresh vegetables. In October, they come to enjoy the sights of Fall.
Families like to take hayrides, watch the animals and let their children play around the numerous pumpkin people and displays.
Mike Shaw (right)
Jeff Shaw
Family Owned and Operated
As time went on, Jerry and his two sons, Mike and Jeff, were the only farmers left in the extended Shaw family. The rest of the Shaws had found other occupations.
The farm is now operated by three generations: Jerry and his wife, Jean; their sons, Mike and Jeff and daughter in law, Pam. Mike and Jeff's sons, Christopher, Tyler, Ryan and Dakota Shaw.
Ryan & Tyler Shaw
The farm is a family-operated business. Many other family members participate and contribute to the successful business.
The Shaw family is grateful for such a blessed past and to be able to continue sharing the farm with others.
We look forward sharing our families traditions with your family during your next visit!
See you soon!
The Shaw Family
The Shaw Farms family are very happy to once again host Pumpkin Times! We have
been given the gift, through 200 plus years of inheritance, to this absolutely beautiful
piece of land. It has for the last 40 years been our pleasure to share it with all the
wonderful Tristate families that venture out! This year has caused everyone of our lives
to change. We at Shaw Farms are working everyday to adapt to the safety precautions
that must be taken order for all of us to stay safe and healthy. Here are some
precautionary steps that we have put in place.
Entrance/Exits and Playgrounds
Our standard parking lot will have one way pedestrian lanes taking you in and out.
Please follow the signage and maintain a six foot distance between your family and the
others around you.
Upon entering the farm area you will pass through large gates. Our welcome team will
be counting those entering and exiting. Please allow time for each family to pass
through. We will provide masks at this area if you have forgotten your.
Our selling building will be EXIT only along the back. You may ENTER from the front.
Please follow the 6ft social distancing guidelines while in building along with everywhere
else on our farm.
We have extended our play areas in order to spread out activities. Please enjoy all the
familiar photo ops in different places. We ask that all guests be conscious of other
families when interacting in these areas. There are hand sanitizer stations in these
areas. Please feel free to use them often!
Masks
The State of Ohio requires masks to be worn out in public. All of our Employees and
Guests will be required to wear masks. We respect the fact that occasionally there may
be people who medically can not wear masks. Please understand this reality and if you
are uncomfortable by all means move away and come back later for that activity.
Temperature Check
All employees will be temperature checked daily. We ask that our guests closely
monitor the health of their families before visiting our farm. If anyone has been exposed
to covid-19 or has any of the symptoms associated with this sickness please wait to visit
us until a later date. Thank you!
Guest Interaction
At all registers we have placed sneeze guards. However you may encounter areas
where this is impossible such as hayride and other ride loading areas. The employees
will be wearing masks and maintaining the required 6ft distance. Due to Covid-19 we
can not assist guests on or off of rides. Please be prepared to help family members that
may need an extra hand. We will not be requiring mask wearing by hayride drivers while
driving.
Cleaning Maintenance
Our employees will be placing special emphasis on cleaning frequent touch points of
their area. We will not be cleaning porous or wooden surfaces as per the CDC
guidelines:
- Cleaning and disinfecting outdoor areas
- Outdoor areas, like playgrounds in schools and parks generally require normal routine
cleaning, but do not require disinfection.
- Do not spray disinfectant on outdoor playgrounds- it is not an efficient use of supplies
and is not proven to reduce risk of COVID-19 to the public.
- High touch surfaces made of plastic or metal, such as grab bars and railings should be
cleaned routinely.
- Cleaning and disinfection of wooden surfaces (play structures, benches, tables) or
groundcovers (mulch, sand) is not recommended.
- Sidewalks and roads should not be disinfected.
- Spread of COVID-19 from these surfaces is very low and disinfection is not effective.
There will be hand sanitizer stations in all playground and ride areas. Please feel free to
use these supplies frequently!
Rides
- Hayride seating will have physical barriers and families will be placed 6ft apart from
others.
- The Blue Train and Pedal Karts will be sanitized after each ride.
- Horse Drawn Hayride will be socially distanced.
- The Corn Maze is 14 acres. In order to social distance, we ask that you step into a
different path or the corn in order to pass another family. Game is online this year so it
will be a non-contact activity.
Lines
All lines will be socially distanced. Please look for helpful signage, as it differs from
area to area.
Food
Our usual menu at Shaw farms will be abbreviated in order to move lines as quickly as
possible. Please try to have everyone's preference decided before reaching the counter
as that will aid in the continual movement of the line.
Our picnic tables will be socially distanced. Please do not move them. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your help in these trying times! We look
forward to seeing you and your family.
Our play areas offer excellent photo opportunities, creative play, and, of course, lots of fun! 
Hop aboard one of our hay rides and enjoy a scenic ride through the farm. 
Try your navigational skill in our corn-fusing, live corn maze!
Bring the whole family out to find the perfect Jack-o-Lantern or pie pumpkin!
Various attractions and activities through the farm are by admission only. 