This page provides a detailed list of Augusta area: Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc and Waldo counties'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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Maine: Augusta area: Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc and Waldo counties Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More, by County

Androscoggin County

• Apple Ridge Farms -Pick your own apples, many varieties. The
  Perkins Ridge Road, Auburn, Maine.  Tel. 207-777-1696, Fax 207-225-2790. Email appleboy26@aol.net  Very large apple orchards. kids will also love our farm animals. Open for ready-picked cranberries in the fall. September 1 to end of season. Handicapped Accessible. Restrooms Available. Bus parking
• Ricker Hill Orchards - corn maze, pyo apples, petting zoo, corn box, more
  Rte 117, Turner, Maine. Phone: 207-225-3455 Toll free: 877-501-3640. Fax 207-225-2790. Email: apples@rickerhill.com See PYO listings for Apple Ridge in Auburn, Ricker Hill in Turner, and Moulton's in Standish. Auburn 10-5, Standish 10-6, Turner 10-6. Handicapped Accessible. Restrooms Available. Bus parking
• Rob Boothby's Orchard - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, wagon rides, prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
  366 Boothby Road Rt 108 East, Livermore, ME 04253. Phone: 207-754-3500. Fax: 207-783-4994. Email: rhboothby@adelphia.net. Directions: Directions From Auburn: Go north on route 4 for about 25 miles. In Livermore turn right onto 108 east (not left onto 108 west towards Rumford). After turning right onto 108 east travel 1.5 miles Orchard on your left. From Farmingtion: Drive south on route 4 about 25 miles past Livermore Falls. In Livermore turn left onto 108 east drive about 1.5 miles orchard on your left. Or go past Norlands living History Institute until you meet 108 east and turn left Orchard on left about a half mile. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Weekends and Holidays 11:00am to 5:00pm Payment: Cash, Check. HONEY CRISP, Mcintosh, Cortland, Gala, Jonna Gold, Handicapped accessible picking, flat grounds, handicapped restrooms; espalier growing system - apples low to the ground and easy to pick; Storytelling; Beautiful views, spacious grounds with pond and abundant wildlife. Apples hand-picked and shipped nationwide.

Kennebec County

• Bacon Farm - Fall pumpkins and squash
  Corner of Goodhue Road and Route 23 (Pond Road), Sidney, Maine.  Phone: 207-547-5053. Email: baconfarm@adelphia.net.  Open: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday - Thursday by chance. Note: this is not pick your own pumpkin patch. Our patch does not allow us to do that.  We pick the pumpkins and then bring up to our sugarhouse and sort them out by size and price.  Our sugarhouse is open as well. 
• Chick's Apple Stand - apples, blueberries, and pumpkins
  577 Main Street, Monmouth, Maine.  Phone: 207-933-4056. Fax. 207-933-4056. Home of "Select-A-Tree" where you can select a tree, leave a deposit and come back next season to harvest your fruit. Makes a great gift. Also offering pick your own blueberries and pre-picked apples and pumpkins; cider and more. Open 7 days 9 am to 5 pm, September 1 - October 30th. 
• Elm Crest Farm - Scenic apple picking and hayrides - LAST SEASON - They are in the process of selling and closing (Oct 2005) So call before you go!
  Turn off Rt. 202 onto Norris Hill Road at top of hill on left. Monmouth, Maine.  Phone: 207-933-3778. Email: elmcrest@midmaine.com  . Animals to pet. Bus tours, school trips and birthday parties by appointment. Open daily from September through October. Handicapped Accessible. Restrooms available. Bus parking.
• Field of Greens - Pick your own vegetables and fall storage crops. 
  PO Box 17, Albion, Maine. Phone: 207-437-2993. Bus parking.
• French's Market Gardens - vegetables
  Route 32, three quarters miles north of Route 3  South China, Maine.  Phone: 207-445-2722. Fresh vegetables grown and sold on premises or pick them yourself. Seedlings available May 15 - July 15. Some quantity discounts for bulk purchase of high-yield crops.  Open: May 15 through November 15. 
• Lakeside Orchards - apples
  Readfield Road (Rte 17), 1 mile from Manchester Center, Manchester, Maine.  Phone: 207-622-2479. Fax. 207-453-2717. Email: applefarm@adelphia.net  Pick your own apples in season. Varieties include Paula Reds, McIntosh, Cortlands, Spartans, Mutsus, Macouns, Red and Golden Delicious. Tractor rides on weekends. Open August through April from 10 am to 5 pm daily. 
• Moose Hill Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, prepicked produce, gift shop
  159 Moose Hill Road, Fayette, ME 04349. Phone: 207-897-3093. Fax: 207-8973399. Email: joe@moosehillherbs.com. Directions: From Kents Hill School on Route 17 in Readfield. Go north on Route 17 towards Livermore Falls for 8.5 miles. When you get to 12 corners in Fayette take a right onto Moose Hill Road. The farm is 8/10ths of a mile on the right side of the toad. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, November, December. Open: Call for Hours. Raspberries are usually ready by the 20th of July and last through the 1st of August but call for availability. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard.
• Moulton Farms - pumpkins, Choose your own Christmas tree
  End of Moulton Road, Pittston, Maine.  Phone: 207-582-2515. Fax. 207-582-2515.. Email: wgmoulton@earthlink.net  Pick your own quality pumpkins in the fall. Also quality hardwood lumber and carving wood for sale. Choose your own Christmas tree in November or December. 
• Waterville Harvest Fest - Hay rides, the 2nd Annual Jorgensen's 5K Foot Race, family pumpkin carving, live music, farmers' market
  Castonguay Square, Waterville, ME. Open: October 22, 2005.  Free and open to the public.
• York Village Harvestfest - colonial-themed festival
  Open: October 14-16, 2005. Including live bands, an ox roast, bean whole beans and crafters from across the country.

Knox County

• Hardy Farms Apple Orchard - Pick your own apples; squash and pumpkins also available. 
  Church Street, one half mile from Rte. 105, Hope, Maine.  Phone: 207-763-3262. Open: Late September to mid-October. Look for ads in local newspapers. 
• Miller Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, school tours
  35 Miller Farm, Rockport, ME 04856. Phone: 207-236-8009 Open: 10 am to 5pm Payment: Cash, Check.
• Sweet Season Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
  77 Liberty Road, Washington, ME 04574. Phone: (207)845-3028 Directions: From Rte. 17 take Rte. 220 through Washington Village. Heading North on Rte.220 (Liberty Rd.), farm is located on the right after the Village Church. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. Open: call for current picking hours and conditions (207)845-3028. Strawberries: beginning mid June Raspberries: beginning late June Blueberries: beginning early July Pumpkins: late September Payment: Cash, only.

Lincoln County

• Clark's Cove Farm & Inn - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled 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, farm animals, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  107 Ridge Road, Walpole, ME 04573. Phone: 207-563-8704. Fax: 207-563-6535. Email: clarkscovefarm@aol.com. Directions: Business rte 1 in Damariscotta to Rte 129 south for 4.5 miles. Right on Ridge Road. 1/2 mile on right. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard.
• County Fair Farm - apples, pumpkins and flowers
  Route 32, Jefferson, Maine.  Phone: 207-549-3536. Fax 207-549-4717. Email: countyfair@gwi.net  Pick your own apples, pumpkins and flowers at our pondside garden. Fresh and beautiful. Weekend wagon rides to the Orchard, and pumpkin patch in season. Open: In season, open daily from 9 am to 6 pm. July through frost; Apples; September to mid-October, Pumpkins; October. 

Sagadahoc County

• Rocky Ridge Orchard and Bakery - apples, pumpkins
  Bowdoin, Maine.  Phone: 207-666-5786. Email fsprague@suscom-maine.net  Macs, Cortlands, Smoothie Goldens, Idared, Redfree and Empire are available. A country store with bakery, sandwiches, locally produced goods, and our own freshly pressed apples for cider. Pick your own pumpkins too.  Route 201 between 125 and 138 intersections; Exit 25 off I95.
  Open: September and October, 7 days a week, 8 am 'til dark. Handicapped Accessible. Restroom available. Bus parking

Waldo County

• Great Maine Apple Day and Fall Harvest Festival - hayrides, farm tours, fun
  Exhibition Hall at MOFGA's Common Ground, Unity, Maine. Open: Late October (October 22, 2005), 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
   Celebrate autumn and the fall apple harvest.  Events include apple pie contest, free apple samples, display of antique apple varieties, music, children's contests and a cider dunk tank.
• Kelmscott Rare Breeds Farm - vegetables.
  Lincolnville, Maine.  Phone: 207-763-4088. Fax  207-763-4298. Email farmers@kelmscott.org. Pick your own vegetables. 
  Rte 52 - 5 miles from Belfast, 6 miles from Lincolnville Center, 11 miles from Camden.  Open: Summer Tuesday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.  Handicapped Accessible. Restroom available. Bus parking.
• Schartner Farms - strawberries,  apples, hayrides
  Right on Route 220, Thorndike, Maine.  Phone: 207-568-3668. Fax  207-568-3668. Email schartne@uninets.net  PYO strawberries open early. Managed fields, weed-free beds. Picnic tables in shade. PYO apples on weekends after Labor Day. Closed Mondays. Weekend hayrides with horses. Many more surprises.  Open: Weekends after Labor Day, 10 am to 5 pm. Closed Mondays. Weekend hayrides with horses 11 am to 3 pm. Restroom available. Bus parking.
• Village Green Organic Produce - Assortment of pumpkins and other vegetables.
  Greens Corner & Myrick Road, 1 mile South of Rte 202/9 (Barn and fields are on Myrick Road.), Troy, Maine.  Phone: 207-948-5724. Call for more information on availability and quantity.   Open: June through October. Handicapped Accessible. Restroom available.

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