20 Pumpkin Patches That Will Take Your Autumn Celebrations to the Next Level

By Meghen Jones

Fall is always in season, but right now, it’s literally the season. This means pumpkins are everywhere, and when we say everywhere, we mean everywhere! So, what would autumn be without attending a pumpkin patch or two? Well, we think it would be as anti-fall as rejecting a Pumpkin Spiced Latte or a warm mug of apple cider. Plus, nobody wants to deal with an Ebenezer Scrooge –wait, now we’re getting a little ahead of ourselves.

When it comes to pumpkin patches, we know you want nothing more than a gourd time! But, with so many pumpkin patches available from city-to-city, it may be hard to think of which ones to visit before the season officially ends. Luckily for you, uCribs’ resident fall-lovers had the great idea to compile a list of our 20 favorite pumpkin patches from around the country!

MacDonald’s Ranch Annual Pumpkin Patch 

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

Known as a North Valley family favorite, MacDonald’s Ranch Annual Pumpkin Patch is one of the best pumpkin patches available to Arizona residents. Attendees can take a hayride along the trail while gazing upon a beautiful sunset and munching on flavorful barbecue staples. And if you’re looking to take it to the next level, hop onto a stagecoach ride, which will leave you feeling nothing less than enchanted!

Peebles Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

Location: Augusta, Arkansas

Peebles Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is the largest pumpkin patch in Arkansas! Better yet, there’s never a shortage of activities when you visit. Whether you choose to take a 20-minute horse-and-wagon ride through a beautiful sunflower field and pumpkin patch or get close and personal with piglets, llamas and goats, Peebles Farm is buzzing with life during this time of year.

Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival

Location: Half Moon Bay, California

Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival, also known as the World Pumpkin Capital, is a California favorite! If you’ve been waiting your entire life to see a five-ton pumpkin sculpture, it is now time to meet your destiny. You can also take part in a fun, seasonal parade, participate in the pie-eating contest (another bucket-list item, if we’re being honest with ourselves), or devote your energy to a pumpkin-themed fun run.

Lyman Orchards

Location: Middlefield, Connecticut

Whether you want a sugar pumpkin to bake a sweet pumpkin pie or a carving pumpkin to create a seasonally-inspired Jack-o’-lantern, the options for pumpkin fun are endless at Lyman Orchards. Not only can you stock up on pumpkins for the autumn season, but you can also participate in a two-mile corn maze that features challenging pathways full of twists and turns. With so much fun to be had, it’s no surprise that Lyman Orchards has been around for 277 years!

Fifer Orchards

Location: Camden-Wyoming Delaware

Throughout Fall Fest, Fifer Orchards showcases live musical performances and of course, an endless field of pumpkins. Not only are there plenty of pumpkins for the pickin’, but there are also a variety of apple-based products such as fresh pies, apple cider, apple butter, and their unforgettable apple cider doughnuts. Our mouths are watering just thinking about all the yummy offerings! As an additional perk, each visitor gets a free mini pumpkin during their visit.

Kula Country Farm

Location: Maui, Hawaii

When you dream of Hawaii— as we all often do— you probably think of a strong breeze brushing against your face and the warm, soft sand beneath your feet as you walk along the beach. But, the island of Maui brings autumn to the next level with Kula Country Farm, a family-run pumpkin patch. Attendees can enjoy farm-oriented games, a corn maze, shaved ice, and of course, pumpkin carving!

Farmstead Corn Maze & Pumpkin Festival

Location: Meridian, Idaho

Featuring a variety of gourds, pumpkins, and Indian corn, Farmstead Corn Maze & Pumpkin Festival is the go-to pumpkin patch in Idaho. One of the biggest highlights is the giant, 18-acre corn maze. It’s designed differently each year, so even if you’re a veteran of the fest, there are no shortcuts allowed. And if you’re looking for a bite to eat, pulled pork and smoked turkey legs are served for lunch, in addition to delightful mini doughnuts for dessert.

New Orleans City Park Pumpkin Patch

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

There’s nothing like the atmosphere of New Orleans, especially during the fall when many fun local events take place such as Voodoo Music + Art Experience, the Oak Street Poboy Festival, and the New Orleans City Park Pumpkin Patch. The patch is located on the north side of Big Lake in New Orleans City Park. Pumpkins can be hand-picked by families, in addition to a surplus of food, drinks, and activities to be enjoyed as well. Other attractions include hayrides, pedal boats, and photo booths.

Three Cedars Farm

Location: Northville, Michigan

Experience old-fashioned fun when you visit the U-Pick Pumpkin Patch at the Three Cedars Farm in Michigan! Whether you plan on picking pumpkins or challenging yourself with a seven-acre corn maze, this pumpkin patch is all about fall vibes. With wonderfully delicious, seasonal food available such as fresh donuts, hot cider, and delicious apple slushies, you’ll go home satisfied on all the tastes and sights of autumn.

Sweet Pickin’s Pumpkin Patch

Location: Kalispell, Montana

Providing you with a whimsical fall experience like no other, Sweet Pickin’s Pumpkin Patch in Kalispell features an assortment of pumpkins, gourds, squashes, and fun activities, which include climbing a “spider web” of rope. Now, if that isn’t seasonal, we don’t know what is! With sweet treats such as kettle corn and hot chocolate and local food vendors like Glacier Shave Ice and Slick’s BBQ, your visit will be worth it for more reasons than one.

Vala’s Pumpkin Patch

Location: Gretna, Nebraska

One look at the farm map for Vala’s Pumpkin Patch, and you may get the feeling that you’re at an amusement park rather than a pumpkin farm. There, you’ll find over 50 different attractions, including Graveyard Golf and Stalk Cars, as well as multiple live shows. From hand-dipped corndogs and caramel apples to homemade s’mores over a campfire, you certainly won’t leave hungry either.

McKee Ranch Pumpkin Patch

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

When you think of Las Vegas, you probably think about the lavish nightlife that everyone craves to get a taste of. But, did you know that they have one of the best pumpkin patches in the United States? At McKee Ranch Pumpkin Patch, attendees can pick pumpkins, hop on a carnival ride, or feed animals. Stay for the evening and enjoy dinner courtesy of The Spot, a local food truck favorite.

The Great Pumpkin Farm

Location: Clarence, New York

Come one, come all for a pumpkin picking extravaganza at The Great Pumpkin Farm in Clarence, New York! Located in the beautifully seasonal northeast, this pumpkin farm proudly displays lively autumn foliage. Whether you choose to participate in the pumpkin pie eating contest or sip on hot pumpkin cider, The Great Pumpkin Farm amplifies the reason for the season: togetherness.

DJ’s Berry Patch & Farm

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Named the best pumpkin patch in the state of North Carolina, DJ’S Berry Patch boasts fall fun and features a variety of pumpkins, whether you’re seeking cooking or carving, small or large. There are also gourds, corn, hay bales, sweet potatoes, and apples for purchase at their on-site pumpkin stand. Swing back around for Christmas trees come winter and strawberries in the spring!

Papa’s Pumpkin Patch

Location: Bismarck, North Dakota

As one of the country’s Top 10 Pumpkin Patches according to the Travel Channel, Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is obviously one of the most famous pumpkin patches in the nation. This pumpkin patch offers picturesque landscaping and views as well as many creative pumpkin-themed activities, such as pumpkin cannons that send pumpkins soaring across the field.

Lakeview Farms

Location: North Plains, Oregon

Are you looking for a new kind of pumpkin patch experience? Lakeview Farms promises you just that with a ferry ride across the pond to the pumpkin field and a mini-train ride back to your car. As you venture across the pond, you might be surprised by the hand-built shark that pops out along the way. Yes, very Spielberg-esque, we know! Recover from this fall fright with a caramel-smothered apple before the day is over!

Linvilla Orchards

Location: Media, Pennsylvania

Experience pumpkins galore when you head to Linvilla Orchards. At Linvilla Orchards, there are over 100 pumpkins on display, a variety of attractions to keep you entertained, and even a communal campfire. Take your all-out autumn experience to the next level with an Autumn Moon hayride and top it all off with some warm apple cider.

Lucky Ladd Farms

Location: Eagleville, Tennessee

Attracting visitors near and far, Lucky Ladd Farms is one of Tennessee’s largest pumpkin patches. This patch has even featured live performances from the likes of Carrie Underwood in the past. Of course, there are also a host of tasty fall treats such as pumpkin-spiced donuts, sweet kettle corn, and gourmet caramel apples. With so many reasons to visit, there’s no doubt that Lucky Ladd has earned its spot as one of the Top 5 Pumpkin Patches of the South!

Tom Thumb Pumpkin Patch

Location: Dallas, Texas

Everything is bigger and better in Texas – pumpkin patches included! Set some time aside this autumn to make a visit to Tom Thumb Pumpkin Patch for the ultimate pumpkin patch experience. This patch features over 90,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash which are arranged to create an epic Pumpkin Village. In addition to this, the fest brings Cinderella’s Pumpkin Carriage to life! It’s a must-see for any Disney fan!

Craven Farm

Location: Snohomish, Washington

Craven Farm isn’t just your ordinary pumpkin patch. Sure, this patch offers over 30 varieties of pumpkin across 20-acres of land, in addition to corn mazes, hayrides, good eats, and more. But, the best part about Craven Farm is the unique Pumpkin Adventure, which visitors may enjoy with far-out 3-D glasses. We bet you’ve never experienced a pumpkin patch like this before!

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