This page provides a
detailed list of Northern California'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!
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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..
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more to add and feedback about any patch, stand or farm you have visited, so write me using the Feedback
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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!
Butte County
- Book Family Farm
- They say their pumpkin patch will be closed until further notice on
see this page on their
website
Pumpkin patch, wildlife tours, on & off site horse-drawn
carriage rides, concerts, special events, festivals, petting zoo, field trips,
farm parties and weddings.
8977 Hwy 99, Durham, CA, 95938. Phone: 530-893-3139. Phone: 530-342-4375. Email:
bookfamily@hotmail.com.
Directions: 10 miles South of Chico on Hwy 99, approx 90 miles North of
Sacramento. Click for
MapQuest Directions. Open: September - Dec 7 days a week.
(UPDATED: October 01, 2009)
- Garner Ranch Pumpkin Patch -
Minimizes chemical and pesticide use,
pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze,
child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, farm market, gift shop,
snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm
animals, birthday parties, school tours
211 Sycamore Drive, Chico, CA
95973. Phone: 530-345-1153. Fax: 530-894-5958. Email:
chelsey@norcalexcavating.com. Open: Wednesday to Friday 9 am to 3 pm, by
appointment only; Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: 211
Sycamore Drive, Chico California 95973, Take highway 99 to the Eaton Road
exit, go East on Eaton and make your first left on Hicks Lane. Then go left
on Sycamore Drive and we are down at the end on your right.
Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze:
October 3rd to October 31st. We minimize use of pesticides and other
chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check. 9 varieties of pumpkins, sweet corn, and
gourds. (ADDED: October 14, 2009)
- Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch
September 25 - Nov 1, 2004 (sorry - I haven't found any more current
information). Directions: 10 miles South of Chico on Hwy 99, approx 90 miles North
of Sacramento. Possibly try (530) 898-5699 - that is identified as a corn maze
there.
- Harvest Hill - pumpkins
141 Mt. Ida Rd., Oroville, CA 95966. Phone: 530-534-9705.
A visitor writes on October 09, 2008: "It was lovely. Close to home
and delivers a nice product for the area. Small but still fun. They have
homemade crafts for sale and hot apple cider. Not sure about much else. A
cute little farm. " (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: October 09, 2008)
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Max's Miracle Ranch - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, 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, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted rides, gift
shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting,
pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and
wedding parties, school tours
3476 Smith Avenue, Biggs, CA 95917. Phone:
530 868-1026. Alternate Phone: 530 354-7168. Fax: 530 868-1026. Email:
stevewilliamsb@aol.com. Open: pumpkin patch and corn maze September
26,2009 to October 31,2009 9 to 6 , 7 days a week.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates:
Click here for updates. Directions: We are right off of Highway 99 in
Biggs, California. Twenty minutes from Chico on Highway 99 , turn right onto
Rio Bonito 1/4 mile , turn right on Smith Avenue. 3476 Smith Avenue, twenty
minutes from Yuba City , turn left onto Rio Bonito right onto Smith Avenue.
Max's Miracle Ranch 530 868-1026.
Click here for a map and directions. Fall harvest festival and Pumpkin
patch opens September 26, 2009 and will be open till October31, 2009; We
will be open daily 9to6 corn maze and hay maze and pumpkins; train rides
winding through apple orchards to the pumpkin patch, hay wagon rides and
pony rides on weekends; Max's Miracle Ranch , benefitting seriously ill
children. Payment: Cash, Check. Max's Miracles Ranch Pumpkin Patch is an
annual fundraiser for Max's Miracles, a local non profit aimed at helping
seriously ill children. A very special event will be held on Saturday,
October 10,2009 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. many area children suffering with serious
illnesses will be invited to the miracle ranch for a fun filled day with
their families. The Public is invited as well , If interested in volunteer
work ,please give us a call. (ADDED: August 25, 2008) (UPDATED: September
08, 2009)
Del Norte County
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Glenn County
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Country Pumpkins - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the
field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze,
haunted corn maze
Road 9 and Hwy 99W Across from the cemetery, Orland, CA 95963.
Phone: (530) 865-1575. Email us at:
countrypumpkins@gotsky.com. Directions: Located north of Orland
at the corner of Road 9 & Hwy 99W across from the cemetery. And for
a map to our farm,
Click here. Crops are usually available in September, October.
Open: October 1 to 31st from 10 am to 6 pm daily. Payment: Cash, Checks.
(UPDATED: October 25, 2009)
A
visitor writes on October 13, 2008: "An Orland
tradition, the corn maze and pumpkin patch have been around for
years. The whole operation is run by a local family and they work
with the community. The pumpkins and corn maze are grown every year
with help from the local 4-H division and the are even special fund
raising events that benefit 4-H and Orland High School. They offer a
large selection of heirloom pumpkins, specialty gourds and some
delectable varieties perfect for pie. If your looking to make the
perfect jack-o-lantern you can pick your pumpkin yourself or pick
from the piles they've already selected. If your missing that
special touch to your fall decorations they have dried corn stalks
available. As if all thats not enough they even sell local honey.
"
- Christie's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
- pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze,
child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, snacks and
refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, birthday
parties, school tours
2870 Glendale Drive, Blue Lake, CA 95525. Phone: 707-668-5135. Fax:
707-668-1943. Email:
sherry1231@suddenlink.net. Directions: Hwy 101 North to Hiway
299 east-right on Blue Lake exit, left under freeway, follow signs
to big red barn. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Monday
through Friday 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm Saturday and Sunday 9:30 to 6:00;
Night Mazes 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm call for dates. Pumpkin Patch and
Corn Maze open October1st through October 31st. Payment: Cash,
Check. (ADDED: October 22, 2008)
- Ferndale Scarecrow Stampede - pumpkin patch and festival
Main Street between Brown & Washington Streets, Ferndale, CA. Phone:
707-786-4477.Open: on October 16th from 9 am to 6 pm. Main Street
scarecrow stampede. Family fun includes a pie eating contest (pies
courtesy of Marie Callendar's Eureka restaurant), Kiwanis Korner Hay
Maze, barbecue, live band, Scouts' face painting booth and pumpkin
patch.
- Loving Earth Gardens -
follows organic practices,
pumpkin
patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the
field, horse-drawn hay rides, Pick-your-own apples, Cider mill
(fresh apple cider made on the premises), prepicked produce, gift
shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony
rides, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
2950 Janes Road across from mad river hospital/school, Arcata, CA
95521. Phone: 707-825-9298. Email:
drawsmurd@excite.com. Directions: take 101north to janes/giuntoli
exit in Arcata, turn west and follow road to farm, (large eastbound
curve, driveway 1st on right) And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in April through
November. Open: 7days 8-6 We follow organic methods, but are not yet
certified. Payment: Cash, only. lots of berries and root veggies!
CSA available!
A visitor writes on October 11, 2009:
"Nothing going on at this farm except the growing of weeds. More of
a crash pad than a farm, I'm sad to say."
- North Coast Co-op -
follows organic practices,
pumpkin patch
Bayside, CA. Phone: 822-2575, 826-8667. School tours in October to a
farm to pick a pumpkin to take home. The short tour teaches about
organic farms and the importance of farming to the local economy.
- Riverbar Farm -
follows organic practices,
pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn
maze, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm
animals, school tours
355 RiverBar Road, Fortuna, CA 95540. Phone: 707 768 9272. Email:
hosts@riverbarfarm.com. Directions: Located near Fortuna, CA.
Highway 101 to Route 36 (two miles south of Fortuna). Drive 1.5
miles east on Route 36. Follow the signs 1/3 mile to Riverbar Farm.
And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: during October on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10AM to 5PM. Reservations and
special pricing are available for school, church, and community
groups. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified.
Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Come stay at
the Riverbar Farm Bed & Breakfast to make a wonderful weekend
getaway.
- Warren Creek Farms -
Certified Organic, pumpkins,
pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered
from the field, corn maze, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties,
weddings and wedding parties, school tours
1171 Mad River Road,
Arcata, CA 95521. Phone: 7078226017. Email:
giuntolifarms@suddenlink.net. Open: Monday through Friday
afternoons, 1 to dusk; Saturday and Sunday 9 to dusk; 3 night mazes:
full moon October 4, and October 30 and 31; Gates close at 9 for
night mazes. Directions: 1171 Mad River Road is on the way to Mad
River beach. From Highway 101, take Giuntoli Lane exit, go West to
Heindon and follow the signs for the county boat ramp. The farm is
half mile before the Hammond Trail bridge.
Click here for a map and directions. Most items are ready by
October; Groups of 20 or more May reserve the patch/maze during
morning hours after October 15th or at night for a reduced rates. We
are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check. Corn maze
prices are 4$ for children 6 to 17, 5$ for adults, and free for
those under 6. Groups of 20 or more reserve the farm for 3$ each.
(UPDATED: September 25, 2009)
Lassen County
- Wemple's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins,
winter squash, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, straw or
hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, gift shop, snacks and
refreshment stand, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting
zoo
450-525 Wemple Lane, Milford , CA 96121. Phone: 530-253-2514. Email
us at:
wemplespumpkins@frontiernet.net. Directions: Highway 395 to
Wemple Lane And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: October 1-31, 9am-5pm Open October 1-31 Payment: Cash, Check,
Visa/MasterCard. Dried Gourds, Decorative corn.
Mendocino County
- Gowan's Oak Tree
- pumpkins, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, Winter squash, gourds.
6600 Hwy 128, Philo, CA, 95466. Phone: (707) 895-3353 or (707)
895-2964. Email:
otiespinoza@pacific.net. Directions: Coming from Hwy 101: San
Francisco to Cloverdale. Hwy 128 thru Boonville 8 miles. Coming from
Eureka: Hwy 101 - Ukiah to Hwy 253 to Boonville, right turn. Open:
Mar - Dec 8:30 am to 5:30pm daily; June - Nov 8am-6pm daily. Also
prepicked apples, apple cider, peaches, pears, plums, vegetables.
First weekend in April Apple Blossom Festival. Wagon rides thru
orchards. U-pick pumpkins in October with wagon rides to pumpkin
patch.
Modoc County
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Plumas County
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or other special Halloween events in this county? Please tell me about them -
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Shasta County
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Hawes Farms - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, train
rides, corn maze, haunted corn maze, straw or hay bale maze,
child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, horse-drawn hay rides,
tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, gift shop, snacks and
refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, farm
animals, birthday parties, school tours
21923 Dersch Road, Anderson, CA 96007. Phone: 530-365-2332. Fax:
530-365-6313. Email:
lhawes@hawesfarms.com. Directions: Take I - 5 to Anderson, take
the Deschutes Road exit. Head northeast on Deschutes road 4.5 miles
farm is on right at the intersection of Dersch and Deschutes road in
Anderson. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open:
last weekend in September - October 31st, see website for details. Payment: Cash,
Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. (UPDATED: January 12, 2009)
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Nash Ranch Pumpkin Patch - flowers, pumpkins, winter
squash, Other fruit or veg, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, train
rides, corn maze, haunted corn maze, haunted house, straw or hay bale maze,
child-sized haybale maze, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment
stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon
rides, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo
10925 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA 96003. Phone: 530-241-0763.
Email us at:
nashranch03@sbcglobal.net. Directions: We are located 1 mile
South of Shasta College and about 4 miles north of Hwy 44 on Old
Oregon Trail in Redding. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Daily from 10am to 5:30 and Friday and Saturday nights for the
Haunted Corn Maze until 10PM, Starting October 3rd and ending
November 1
with a haunted corn maze Halloween night; New Haunted house open
Friday and Saturdays nights, dusk until 11:00PM - No entry fee!!! . Payment: Cash, Check. The
antique tractor club will be having tractor pulls on the 15th and we
will be showing fright night movies starting Friday nights at 7:00
for the brave hearted before they enter the corn maze starting the
14th. Bring your flashlights and lawn chairs for the night maze. If
your friends get lost it could be a long wait. (UPDATED: October 02,
2008)
Siskiyou County
- Dunsmuir's Halloween Carnival and Fall Festival -
Jack-O-Lantern carving contest, costume contest, and the annual Girl
Scout Carnival
Dunsmuir, CA. Phone: 530-235-2177. Open: on October 31 only.
- Hunter Orchards Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, pumpkin patch,
gourds
Shasta Valley, CA. Phone: 877-877-2948 or 926-3850. Directions:
north of Gazelle. This orchard also has prepicked apples, colorful
gourds and other fall produce. This is a great adventure for
kids....all us for directions toll free .
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Little Folks Produce - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples,
pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered
from the field, horse-drawn hay rides, wagon rides, Turkeys
(organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop,
snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting,
pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school
tours, events at your location (call for info)
15109 Old Hwy 99, Grenada, CA 96038. Phone: 530-436-9974. Fax:
530-436-9974. Email:
leeyaatkins@sbcglobal.net. Directions: Grenada in northern
California from Redding, going north on I-5 to Grenada/Gazelle exit
No#766, then go west to Old Hwy 99 then south on Old Hwy 99 about 7
miles look for the Farm signs on the Hwy, The farm will be on the
west side of the Hwy. This is also the same route when traveling
south bound from Oregon. Open: June 14 through October 31 from 10am
through 6pm, seven days a week. Produce Stand and Country Store,
Picnic and Play Ground area. Petting Zoo and Pony Rides week ends
only, Sundays Horse Drawn carriage Rides by appointments only. June
14 to September 14: Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Horse
Drawn wagons, games and prizes, Country story, Gift Shop, Back
Goods, Jams & Jellies and much more. Our fall crop and pumpkins
patch starts September 20th.
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Papa's Pumpkin Patch - Pumpkins, Winter Squash, Gourds,
Indian Corn
4916 Solus Drive, Weed, CA 96094. Phone:
530-859-2756. Open: October 1st thru the 31st, from 10 am until dark
seven days a week. Email:
burson@snowcrest.net. Grass picnic area, restrooms. Schools
welcome. Pumpkins, mini pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn. (Suggested by
a visitor, ADDED: August 24, 2009)
- Weed's Halloween Fright Night Carnival - Haunted House,
game & food booths
Weed, CA. Phone: 530-938-3056. Open: on October 31 only.
- Yreka Pumpkin (Train) Run - Halloween-themed train ride
Yreka, CA. Phone: 530-842-4146 or 1-800-973-5277.Open: held on the
final Sunday of October. Children in costume, who are accompanied by
a ticket holding adult ride the train free.
Tehama County
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Trinity County
- Young Ranch - Pumpkin Patch & Cider Press
Weaverville, CA, 96093. Open: Saturday October 15th, from 10AM to
3PM. Directions: Location: Behind Church of Nazarene, on Oddfellows
Drive. Phone: (530) 623-6101
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