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This page provides a
detailed list of Arizona's pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hay rides
and other Halloween farm stuff!! Just scroll down this
page! Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some
are simple roadside stands. All should have loads of pumpkins to choose
from. To really make it fun for your kids, look for those that have
the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride. There is
usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the more elaborate mazes
tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free.
ALWAYS call before you go to confirm all information, they don't always report changes to me!
We have loads of related resources
here, too.
On our Pick-your-own website, we also have pages with our own
simple
instructions on canning, freezing and drying many other fruits and
vegetables, such as how to make jam, apple
butter, applesauce, spaghetti
sauce, salsa, pickles,
ketchup or freezing
corn (these links open new pages, just close them to return here). Be sure to come back at Christmas if you are looking
for a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm!
Look at the bottom of the page for links to resources on home canning, picking
tips, recipes, etc..
I'm always looking for
more to add and feedback about any patch, stand or farm you have visited, so write me using the Feedback
form! And if you have
a farm and want to add it or correct the information, please click on Add My Farm!
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Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name
is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close,
run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!
Cochise County
- Apple
Annie's Orchard Farm - Apples and Pumpkins (formerly Hunsdon Farms)
6405 W. Williams Road,
Willcox, AZ 85643.
Phone: 520-384-2084.
Email: apples@appleannies.com.
Open Daily 7 AM – 5:30 PM, July to November. Apple Annie's a beautiful family-owned fruit orchard north of
Willcox, Arizona, in the southeastern corner of the state. The 4300’
elevation with warm days and cool nights make Willcox the premier you-pick
fruit and vegetable growing area in Arizona. Apple Annie’s Orchard
specializes in delicious, tree-ripened fruit, pies and other treats “just
like home-baked”, apple cider, and good, old-fashioned family fun!
A visitor writes: "I go every week and it has been a great season. They are
nice people with a beautiful farm and orchard. I'm having butternut squash
and sliced tomatoes from Apple Annies tonight. They also have a great
selection of canned goodies! upick included beans, peas, crowder peas, black
eyed peas, 4 or 5 kinds of summer squash, cucumbers, sweet peppers(2 or 3
kinds), tomatoes, roma tomatoes, hot peppers, chilis, jalapenos, broccoli,
red cabbage, cabbage, cauliflower, okra. They picked, cantalope, watermelon,
sweet corn, a lot of varieties of winter squash, pumpkins and gourds. At the
orchard they have upick apples, peaches etc. And a lot of home made canned
goodies. They also do hayride and pumpkin pickin. They have a lot of
festivals in the summer and fall. I think they do a great job."
Another visitor writes:
"They have a gazillion types
of apples, peaches and Asian pears ready for picking. Wagons are available for
you to ride into the specific orchards or you can walk. This is also the place
for the apple-smoked burgers and fresh apple pie a la mode to die for…"
Coconino County
- Mountain Ranch Resort
- hayrides and horse rides
6701 East Mountain Ranch Road, Williams, AZ 86046. Phone: 928-635-0706.
Open: April through December 17 - weather permitting. See beautiful Northern
Arizona high country on horseback. Expert guides will take you into the
tall, quiet pines of Kaibab National Forest, where you may see a variety of
wildlife, including elk and deer. We provide an experienced horse perfectly
matched for every riding level, so you can sit back, relax, and relive the
Old West they way it was meant to be... on horseback! All-day rides are
available. Call for an appointment and pricing. We accept Visa, Master Card,
American Express, and Discover. Some weight & age restrictions may apply.
Graham County
- Herrington Family Farm - Watermelon and vegetables
Hwy 70, Safford, AZ. Phone: 520-428-0458. 5 miles east of Safford on Highway 70.
Click here for a map. Open Monday thru Saturday Daylight to Dusk. October Festival - Friday and Saturday, last three weekends in October.
- LaBella Produce
Fort Grant Road, Willcox, AZ. Phone: 520-384-2801. Take Interstate 10 to Exit 340 (Willcox), go north on Fort Grant Rd 6 miles. Follow the signs.
Open daily - July 1 thru October 31 7am to 7pm. 15 varieties of vegetables and
fruits for U-Pick.
Maricopa County
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Crooked Sky Farms - pumpkin patch- already gathered from
the field,
5835 N 83rd Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85303. Several fields in Arizona based in, Glendale, AZ 85303. Email:
farmerfrank@crookedskyfarms.com. Directions: (SE corner of N.
83rd Ave. and Bethany Home Rd.) And for a map to our farm,
Click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: check website for
hours. Free admission. Pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, hay bales,
produce, photo-boards, pumpkin-o-meter. We follow organic methods,
but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check. Fresh, local,
organically and sustainably grown produce !! Diverse, regionally
appropriate crops grown year round. Available through CSA
subscriptions (Community Supported Agriculture) for weekly pickup at
designated CSA locations. Also available at Farmer's Markets, and
used at selected Restaurants.
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Epiphany's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-
already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, snacks and
refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting, school tours
800 W. Ray Road, Chandler, AZ 85225. Phone: 480-963-6105 . Fax:
480-963-6170. Email:
lynne@epiphanychandler.org. Directions: Epiphany Lutheran Church
and our Pumpkin Patch is located at 800 W. Ray Road, Chandler, AZ
between Alma School and Arizona Ave. We are East of the 101 freeway
and South of the 60 freeway. And for a map to our farm,
Click here. Open: Monday to Friday, 11:30 am to 7:30 pm,
Saturday 8:30 am to 6:30 pm, Sunday noon to 5:00 pm Pumpkin Patch
will be open October 17th-31st. Payment: Cash, only. We welcome
preschool programs to call to schedule their very own private
Pumpkin Patch time. We offer crafts, story time, pictures and each
child will go home with a pumpkin of their own, all for $2 each.
Saturday, October 27th is open for a "Community Pumpkin Patch
Festival" Shop for your pumpkin, bring the kids for games and
activities, hot dogs, sodas, sno-cones, popcorn will be available
for a small cost. Have your harvest picture taken!
- Fun Farm Corn Maze
- Haunted corn maze
2209 North 99th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ. Directions:
Click here for a
map and directions. To see
current pricing,
click here.
- MacDonald's Ranch
- hayrides, horse rides,
26540 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255. Phone
480-585-0239. Fax 480-585-1519. MacDonalds Ranch is a premier
horseback riding stable and western adventure tour ranch. Located in
the tranquil Sonoran Desert of Scottsdale, Arizona, MacDonalds Ranch
offers activities for small parties, large conventions or corporate
gatherings. Choose from Guided Horseback Trailrides, Hayrides, early
morning, mid-day, or evening Cowboy Cookouts, and many varieties of
Entertainment. Our professional staff will customize services and
amenities to fit most any situation. We're just minutes from most
Valley resorts, hotels and airports. MacDonalds Ranch is a 1,300
acre working horse ranch located in the natural Sonoran Desert. It
boasts cookout sites for groups up to 1,500 people. Our professional
wranglers and guides assist your party. Located in north Scottsdale,
MacDonalds Ranch is close to all modern conveniences, and is easily
accessible, and has ample parking. The staff members of MacDonalds
Ranch are professional wranglers and guides with years of
experience, insuring your enjoyment and safety during your visit.
- Mother Nature's Farm -apples, peaches, pumpkins
1663 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert, AZ 85233. Phone: (480) 892-5874.
Email:
news@mothernaturesfarm.com. Call ahead for hours.
Located on Baseline between Stapley and Gilbert. U-pick peaches and apples in May and June.
Open for U-pick garden in May, June, & July. World pumpkin weigh-off first Saturday in October. Pumpkin patch, hayrides, school tours, animals, picnic area, and corn maze.
- Riggs Family Farms -
UPDATE October 29, 2007: The Riggs Family Farm, located on Chandler Heights in
Chandler, had a fire a few months ago and the store burned down. They are
not rebuilding.
13149 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler,
AZ.
- Schnepf
Farms - Pumpkins,
hayrides, pumpkin decorating, make your own scarecrow, live music,
bonfire.
22601 E. Cloud Road, Queen Creek, Arizona 85242. Directions:
24810 S. Rittenhouse Corner of Cloud and Rittenhouse Rds.
Phone: 480 987 3100 and (480) 987-333. Email: schfarm@earthlink.net
. Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party. Thursdays, Fridays and
Saturdays, October weekends. 5:00 pm to8:30 pm. Call for exact dates.
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Superstition Farm - straw or hay bale maze,
tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, petting
zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties,
school tours, events at your location (call for info)
3440 S. Hawes Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212. Phone: 480 986 7781. Fax: 480 986
7781. Email:
info@SuperstitionFarm.com. Directions: 202 San Tan Freeway, exit
Elliot Road, west to Hawes, north to Farm.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. And for a map
to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in January, February,
March, April, May, September, October, November, December. Open:
Saturday, 10:00 am to 3:00 p;m During the week by reservation. Farm
Tours by reservation;. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard,
Discover. Fresh eggs, butter, jams, honey, fruits and vegetables.
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Tolmachoff Farms - pumpkins, many pyo vegegtables, winter
squash, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already
gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, haunted corn maze,
straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, prepicked produce,
snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled
hay rides, wagon rides, petting zoo
5726 N. 75th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85303. Phone: 623-386-1301. Fax:
623-386-1301. Email us at:
tolmachoff1farms@aol.com. Directions: on 75th ave 1/4 mile south
of Bethany home rd And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in January, February,
March, May, June, July, October, November, December. Open: October:
Monday 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9 am to 9 pm, Friday to
Saturday 9 am to 11 pm, Sundays 9 am to 7 pm November: Monday 9 am
to 5 pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9 am to 9 pm, Friday to Saturday 9 am
to 10 pm, Sundays 9 am to 7 pm December: Monday - Sunday 9 am to 10
pm Pumpkin patch: October 1st - October 31st Corn Maze: October 5th
- November 25th Haunted Corn Maze: October 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st,
27th, 28th, 31st Christmas trees: December 1st - Christmas eve
Family Farm Day: Jun 2, 2007 Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard.
Also okra, pickles, greens: collard, mustard & turnip.
A visitor writes on October 27, 2006: "They do
not allow the public to do U-Pick Veggies during October. Their website says
nothing about any restrictions regarding the U-Pick garden - but the gal
behind the counter informed us that we weren't allowed to enter the garden
and pick anything because they needed to save the veggies for the kids that
are there on school field trips. I'm home schooling my son, and asked her if
that even made a difference in the restriction - it did not. I asked
when do they begin letting the public pick - she wasn't completely sure -
but figured sometime in Nov. "
Comment from another visitor, October 22, 2007: "...They
advertise all kinds of things you can pick, but when you get there the only
thing available is cucumber. We drove an hour only to be treated rudely when
we expected what was advertised and a high price for the entrance and the so
called "pick em" This used to be a great family farm for the October
festivities, but the only thing I have seen in the last few years from them
have been higher prices and less offered."
Another visitor writes on October 28, 2007: "I
agree with the person who wrote in on October 22, Tolmachoff farm used
to be a great place to take your family to. Recently they have
started to charge for entrance (more than is reasonable for their
size), also they have unreasonably high prices and not a lot to
offer, however some of the things they do offer are interesting for
young children. "
A visitor writes on February 1,
2008: "I also visited in October, during the fall
festival. I didn't find the entrance fee unreasonable or any
employees rude, and we had a blast! Especially our 8 year old
daughter. The farm had a petting zoo, bounce houses, 2 corn mazes, a
kid's 'train' ride, a tricycle racing area, and some kids playground
equipment. The pumpkins were a little expensive, but the rest of the
goods in the market were reasonable. We bought preserves, apple
butter, and one big pumpkin."
Has anyone else got any experiences to share, positive or negative?
Write me! It
sounds like people have fun there, just call first to confirm that
what you want is available and that you are ok with the pricing.
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Vertuccio Farms - pumpkin patch- already gathered from
the field, train rides, 10-acre corn maze, straw or hay bale
maze, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, farm animals
4011 S. Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212. Phone: 480-650-6611. Fax:
480-882-1482 And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, October,
November, December. Open: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 10 pm. Sunday
9am to 8pm. Corn Maze/Pumpkin Patch is open from Oct. 5th through
Nov. 5th. Open for Christmas Trees Dec 1st through Christmas Eve.
Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. A visitor writes: "They have
free parking, restrooms and easy access from both the 60 and 202
freeways on Power Road, between Elliot and Warner roads in East
Mesa. Discounts are available on the website. Children 5 & younger
get in free to the corn maze with paid adult .Beautiful pumpkins and
fresh kettle korn and
much more available."
Pima County
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Buckelew Farm - Pumpkins, corn maze, haunted maze
17000 W. Ajo Way, Three Points, AZ, Phone: 520-822-2277. Email us
at: nick@buckelewfarm.com.
Open: Saturdays & Sunday the last 3 weekends in October 10/15 &
10/16, 10/22 & 10/23, 10/29 & 10/30; times: 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Pumpkin Festival -Horse-drawn wagon rides to and from the 42-acre
pumpkin patch. Enjoy a "u-pick-it" experience and a fair-like
atmosphere. See the website for latest times and prices. Here
is some 2005 information: Price: $4.00 per person (children in
diapers are free), includes wagon rides. Pumpkins are 20 cents per
pound. Corn Maze - Saturday & Sundays; day time hours only. Friday,
Saturday nights; by flashlight. Fifteen acres of corn and four miles
of trail in the design. Nights Dates: Friday, Saturday & Halloween
nights the last 3 weekends in October, 10/14 & 10/15, 10/21 & 10/22,
10/28 & 10/29 Times: 5:00pm to 12:00 midnight (farm closes at
midnight) Price: Adults - $8.00 Children 6 to 12 yrs - $6.00
Children 5 yrs & under (must be accompanied by an (adult) - free.
Groups of 10 or more: $1.00 off admission price. Haunted "Corn"
Field Dates: Friday & Saturday nights the last 3 weekends in October
Times: After dark (6:30'ish) to 12:00 midnight (farm closes) Price:
Adults - $15.00 Children 12 yrs & under (must be accompanied by an
(adult) - $13.00 Price includes the entire Corn Maze flashlight
experience .
Santa Cruz County
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Agua Linda Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch-
already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale
maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked
produce, gift shop, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings
and wedding parties, school tours
I-19 Exit 42, Amado, AZ 85645. Phone: 520-398-3218. Email:
stewart@AguaLindaFarm.net. Directions: Take Interstate 19 to Exit 42.
Get on East Frontage Road and urn south. This turns into our driveway. And
for a map to our farm,
Click here. Open: Saturdays and Sundays 9 AM to 3 PM Fall Festival
hours: Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays 10 AM to 5 PM. We follow
organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check,
Visa/MasterCard. 2007 Fall Festival. Pumpkins, hayrides, petting zoo, music,
hay maze, concessions. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th weekends in October and Fridya
evenings. See website for details.
Yavapai County
- Chino Valley Haunt -
Haunted house
I'm still checking this one out...
- Collier Family Farm - Pumpkin Festival - pumpkins,
5-acre corn maze, hay rides, a barn hay slide -
UPDATE: October 17, 2005:
The farm is closed and will not be having the festival
690 West Road 5 North, Chino Valley, AZ 86323. Phone: 928-636-2804. Fax: 928-636-2804*9. Email us at:
colliers@localnet.com.
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Freeman Farms - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch-
already gathered from the field, farm animals, school tours
1096 East Rd 3 south, Chino Valley, AZ 86323. Phone: (602) 993-0706. Email:
norm@elementalfarms.com. Directions: Hwy 89 North from Prescott to Chino
Valley. Turn Right on Road 3 South, then east 1/2 mile to the intersection
of Road 3 South & Road 1 East. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: For 2007
weekends in October. Call for exact times. Pumpkins in October. Payment:
Cash, only. We will be adding Carriage and Hay rides soon! Check with us for
updates.
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Young's Farm - UPDATE June 2, 2007: a
visitor tells me the closed at the end of 2006!
Pumpkin Festival,
pumpkins, corn maze, train rides and more
Jct. Hwy 69 & 169 in Dewey, Arizona 86327. Phone:
928-632-7272. Fax: 928-632-7975. Email:
information@youngsfarminc.com
The
Pumpkin Festival is held every weekend in October on Fridays,
Saturdays, and Sundays. Come out for a visit and pick your very own
Halloween pumpkin right out of the patch. The Pumpkin Festival is a
great family event! Hayrides and activities start around 9:00 am
and go until 4:00 pm, The store will keep their regular hours of
7:00 am to 6:00 pm, The restaurant closes at 4:00 pm on
festival days. Your kids will have the time of their life with
all of the games they can play, wagon and train rides, a pumpkin
bounce, pony rides, a
petting
zoo and so much more. Don't forget our homemade ice cream to
wet your whistle. Enjoy free hayrides to and from the patch, dozens
of beautiful craft booths for your shopping convenience, home cooked
meals of BBQ chicken, and beef, plus our oven baked pies, breads,
and desserts. Stroll around our
Produce Stand while you listen to live music and sample some of
our fresh apple cider. ADMISSION: $3 per person - infants (1yr
and younger) are Free. And
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here for a map and directions. Get there for the first 4
weekends (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays) in October (1-3,
8-10, 15-17, 22-24). What better way to kick off the Fall season?
Miscellaneous:
- Family Farms Produce Stands - pumpkins - Now wholesale only, no U-Pick...
Sun City West & Waddell, Waddell, AZ, 602-763-1442
- Hunsdon Farms Inc. - Pumpkins
- Now "Annies" see above
(520) 384-4362 or (800) 351-6698. Take Interstate10 to Exit 340 (Willcox), go north on Fort Grant Rd 13 miles.
Watermelon Festival on Labor Day weekend - special prices on U-Pick produce.
13th Annual Pumpkin Festival the first four weekends in October: $2 hay rides, displays, pick own pumpkin.
16 Vegetable varieties in season. Open daily July thru
September 6am to 6pm. October - 7am to 5 pm Closed for the season
October 29th.
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