Best Places for Pumpkin Picking NC – when October hits and it will soon be Halloween, then what can be more fun that going to pick your own pumpkin? Have a look at our great list of pumpkin patches in North Carolina.
It’s a good idea to contact the pumpkin patch you want to visit to make sure they have plenty of pumpkins before you set out.
Grandad’s Apples
2951 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Grandad’s Apples has been family owned and operated since 1994.
“Visit Grandad’s for the day and enjoy a variety of family fun activities on a 100-acre family farm and apple orchard located in Hendersonville NC near Asheville. Select pre-picked apples fresh off the trees daily from our bins. In Grandad’s pumpkin patch you will find pumpkins and jack o’lanterns in every size and shape. At Grandad’s Barn and Country Store, you will find a great selection of fall harvest decorations, apple peelers, apple bakers, and other apple gifts. Come by our bakery where we have hot cider donuts all day along with apple pies, cookies, hot cider, apple cider slushies, and many other apple goodies to eat!
Grandad’s pumpkin patch has pumpkins and jack o’lanterns in every size and shape.”
Carrigan Farms
1261 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115
Five generations of farmers have been working the land at Carrigan Farms and today, they provide some of the best apple picking in North Carolina! With a beautiful private quarry on site, Carrigan Farms also serves as a refreshing and super fun swimming hole, and a stunning, rural wedding venue.
“We’ve been farming this piece of dirt for over 100 years; our roots run deep. From asparagus to zucchini and everything in between, we are just a BIG garden. While, California grows more fresh produce than any other state in the country, we are 3,000 miles fresher and more flavorful. You can taste the difference.
Looking for the authentic pumpkin picking experience? Look no farther than Carrigan Farms. Conducted every September since 1975, our huge pumpkin patches might be old fashioned, but we assure you they are the real deal.
In October, each trip to the pumpkin patch includes picking your own pumpkin, right off the vine! Trips to the patch generally last about 50 minutes from start to finish and include a stop at the petting zoo.”
Jeter Mountain Farm Orchard
1126-A Jeter Mountain Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739
With a rich history in the art of growing fruit, Jeter Mountain Farm offers apple picking from August to October.
“Jeter Mountain Farm is settled on 411 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains and has been an active farm in Henderson County since 1813. When you visit our farm, we hope laughter will fill your wagon ride out to our u-pick orchards, and that your family will be delighted to fill your baskets with the berries, peaches, pumpkins, grapes and 23 varieties of apples that we grow.
We are proud to have over 23 varieties of apples available in our U-Pick orchards in addition to peaches, blueberries and pumpkins, and each variety becomes ripe at different times throughout the harvest season. To find when your favorite produce will be ready, what we are picking this weekend and what is available in our market visit the website. Our hope is that your family can find fun activities, enjoy fresh donuts, cider, and fruit, and above all else, discover an experience that your family will remember and carry home with you.”
Smith Hollow Farm – Easter Eggstravaganza!
5920 Smith Hollow Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284
Smith Hollow Farm is “nested on a beautiful 20+ acres in the heart of the triad. Located off of Hastings Hill Road in Kernersville, the Smith family has lived, entertained and farmed on the land for generations. The tradition continues today.
Mark Smith and family have opened their family farm, providing a magical facility for entertaining. Whether it be a quite country wedding overlooking the pond, a group of friends meeting for a tea party in our beautiful 1941 farm house, a child’s enchanted birthday party, visiting animals and riding horses or a relaxing bonfire after a trail ride around the farm; you’re sure to make brilliant lasting memories during your special occasion at Smith Hollow Farm.
Smith Hollow Farm also specializes in breeding alpacas, miniature donkeys and traditional boar goats. We invite schools and groups to join us on the farm for educational field trips & farm days.
Mark your calendars for FALL ON THE FARM at Smith Hollow Farm. Every Saturday and Sunday from late September through to early November. We will be open for corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayride, animal viewing & more!
McLaurin Farms
5601 N Church St Suite 1, Greensboro, NC 27455
At McLaurin Farms, “we believe in the experience a real farm atmosphere adds to your life. It takes you back to a simpler time. We’ve created (and continue to create) family experiences that you won’t find anywhere else. Kids get to be kids in a safe environment, and families get opportunities to take priceless photos like we all used to do around holidays and yearly gatherings. Unbounded play and exploration is something we miss when we live in urban areas, so our goal at McLaurin Farms is to take you back to a relaxed pace, a happy time, a few hours where you can leave the noise of life behind you and just be a family.
We made a decision in 1991 to turn the farm that’s been in our family for generations into a place for others. We don’t grow cattle or vegetables any longer; we grow memories and magic—both in short supply these days. Enjoy your time here, come back often, and let us know if there’s anything you’d like to see us create to add to the experience!
You know it’s Fall when the pumpkins start to appear, and we have plenty around to use for photo ops and to bring home for carving. (Think hay bales with pumpkins, scarecrows, and more.) One of our most popular festivals, Pumpkin Patch days, brings out the kid in all of us.”
Page Farms
6100 Mt Herman Rd, Raleigh, NC 27617
Come on out to the Page Farms and “experience what a real working farm is all about. Learn about the land, the people, and the crops that we grow right here in the heart of North Carolina. We are located right in the center of the Raleigh-Durham area in the midst of an ever growing city.
Join us in the Spring for Strawberry picking, Summer for Blackberry picking, and in the Fall for Pumpkin picking and the Corn Maze. We are conveniently located in Raleigh, North Carolina near Durham, Chapel Hill, and Wake Forest.
Enjoy the Spring, Summer, and Fall as you pick your own Strawberries, Blackberries, or Pumpkins and soak up the fresh air.
We hope to see you and your family here at the farm soon!”
Strawberry picking normally begins in Mid April and lasts through the first week of June, depending on the weather.
Millstone Creek Orchards
506 Parks Crossroads Church Rd, Ramseur, North Carolina 27316
At Millstone Creek Orchards, in addition to the Pick-Your- Own, they offer a whole host of family orientated events throughout the year.
“We are so excited to welcome guests out to the fields this fall for a Pumpkin Pickin’ Adventure. This year, we’ve planted three large pumpkin patches with over a dozen different pumpkins and gourds in each one: white, green, orange, yellow, big, small, bumpy, curvy – you name it, and we’re growing it. The patches are simply magical. Book your tickets below and join us to experience fall in the pumpkins.
Included in your adventure :
- An adventure focused on pumpkin picking and pumpkin education
- Access to the pumpkin patch
- $3 credit coupon towards pumpkin purchase
- 4-ounce apple cider slushie
- Pumpkin seed tasting
- Apple cider pressing demonstration (available at select times)
- Orchard hayride
”
Justus Orchard
187 Garren Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
“The Justus family has been growing apples for over 100 years, we love what we do and invite you to visit our apple orchard in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. Enjoy a day in the country with your family, picking apples from our dwarf-size apple trees, bring your lunch and enjoy eating it at our new picnic area while you take in the beautiful views surrounding our apple orchard.
We offer apple orchard tours for families, church groups and other groups featuring quality apples and a great time for all. You can pick your own apples, or we can pick them for you, but whichever way you like it you’re sure to find the variety of apple you love. Make sure while you are here you visit our bakery for your favorite dessert. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Come choose from a large assortment of pre-picked decorative and carving pumpkins mid-September through mid-late October.”
Coston Farm and Apple House
3748 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Coston Farm and Apple Shop is the perfect family day out this autumn!
“Visit Coston Farm and Apple House in the autumn for pre-picked fresh apples, plus everything you need to decorate for the fall season, including pumpkins, gourds, corn shocks, hay, and indian corn. Pick Your Own Apples or visit our Apple House gift shop for unique fall decorations and apple themed items or try sumptuous baked goods in our bakery.
Fall is Pumpkin Picking Time in Hendersonville NC!
Enjoy a memorable pick-your-own-experience at Coston Farm with the NC mountains as a back drop.”
Hubb’s Farm
10276 N, US-421, Clinton, NC 28328
Hubb’s Farm is a “favorite family destination throughout the year. Our agritourism farm offers family fun for all ages, with major spring, fall and Christmas events. We also welcome thousands of participants to our farm each season for educational tours.
Anytime our farm is not open for a scheduled event, it is available to be rented for private birthday parties, family reunions, corporate events and more. We are also a great location for major group sponsored events.”
Hubb’s Farm offers Easter Egg Hunts, corn maze, pumpkin patch, Christmas fun and real Christmas trees.
Shelby Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
120 Broadway Dr, Shelby, NC 28152
At Shelby Corn Maze, “fall fun includes 8-acre Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch and 40+ attractions! Plus, visit the Haunted Maze weekends in October! Family entertainment, outdoor fun and plenty to eat. We’re just a short country drive from Charlotte, North Carolina or Spartanburg/Greenville, South Carolina!
We have 40+ things to do and see at our farm! Fun for all ages and sizes of guests, too. Take the little ones to the Kiddie Korral for tot-sized entertainment. Enjoy a hayride to the Pumpkin Patch where you will find pumpkin-related games and photo props. And if you’re not a fraidy-cat, you can brave the Haunted Maze.”
Patterson Farm
10390 Caldwell Road, Mount Ulla, North Carolina 28125
Patterson Farm Market and Tours, Inc. “is committed to educating children and adults about their food source, the importance of agriculture and specifically about the crops we grow at Patterson Farm, Inc. We accomplish this by providing educational opportunities which are designed to be educational, hands on, fun, and informative. We are also passionate about creating pick your own experiences, seasonal activities and events where families can create memories. The Market at Patterson Farm Market and Tours, Inc. is committed to providing a venue where Patterson Farm, Inc., other local farmers and small business owners have an opportunity to sell their products to families, neighbors, and visitors to Rowan County. Our goal is to educate the community on North Carolina agriculture and the importance of supporting local farmers by buying produce and goods that are sourced locally.”
Patterson Farm have a pumpkin patch.
See our round up post of some of the best farms in North Carolina.