Pumpkin
Patches and More.org
This page provides a detailed list of Northern: Arrostock, Hancock, Pennobscot, Piscataquis and Washington 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!
We have loads of related resources here, too.
- What is the history of Halloween?
- Halloween around the world
- How to choose a pumpkin
- How to EASILY carve a beautiful Jack-O-Lantern, fully illustrated!
- How to make a pumpkin pie from an actual pumpkin (it's easy!)
- Other pumpkin recipes (pie, soup, bread, roasted seeds)
- History of the Jack-o-Lantern
- Tips for a safe and fun Halloween
- Halloween clip art
- Pumpkin Facts and What to do with the pumpkin after Halloween.
- Halloween links to Halloween web sites
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!
- To find fruit and vegetable pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farms in Maine, click here.
- To find choose and cut-your-own Christmas tree farms in Maine, click here.
Maine: Northern: Arrostock, Hancock, Pennobscot, Piscataquis and Washington counties Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More, by County
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!Aroostook County
- Staples Farm - Pick your own pumpkins.
Bancroft, Maine From Rte 169 take Bancroft road to Kelly Road, Phone: 207-448-2037. Email jrstap@prexar.com Open 7 days a week during pumpkin season. - Treeland Farms - peas, beans, squash and pumpkin
335 Calais Road, located 4 miles south of Houlton on U.S Route 1. Farm is on right side of the road in Hodgdon, Maine. Phone: 207-532-2018. Email bubbatreeland@aol.com You pick several varieties of peas, beans, squash and pumpkins available in July - October. July 10 - 30. 8:00 am until dark. Bus parking
Hancock County
- I haven't found any pumpkin patches, corn mazes, or other special Halloween events in Northern: Arrostock, Hancock, Pennobscot, Piscataquis and Washington counties Maine? If you know of any, please tell me about them - Click here to write to me!
Penobscot County
- Burgess Farm - pumpkins, winter squash,
Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas trees- you choose and
we cut, Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths and boughs, saws
provided, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already
gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides
17 Burgess Road, Newport , ME 04953. Phone: 207-368-5765. Email us at: burgess5@midmaine.com. Directions: Call for directions to farm And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October, November, December. Open: Call for daily hours We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut varieties: Balsam Fir.
You Choose and We cut varieties: Balsam Fir.
PreCut varieties: Balsam Fir. - Calkins Farm Stand -
Follows organic practices,
pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Honey from hives on
the farm, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the
premises)
295 Main Road South, Hampden, ME 04444. Phone: 207 862-6832. Fax: 207 862-6832. Open: May 1 to Christmas Eve, 9 am to 5 pm daily. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: From Bangor: 7 miles south of the Bangor House on Main Road South, at foot of hill from Dorethea Dix State Park. From Winterport: 1 mile north of the town line on the river side. Look for a sunny yellow building on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Christmas trees available from Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve. We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, WIC Vouchers. (ADDED: October 10, 2009) - Gray Farm - peas, beans and pumpkins
Route 222, Newport, Maine. Phone: 207-278-2415. Pick your own peas, beans and pumpkins. By appointment. Open July through October, 7 days, 9 am to 6 pm. - Rocky Ridge Farm - Pumpkins
22 Marsh Road, 1 mile east of Corinth off of Hudson Rd. (Route 43). Corinth, Maine. Phone: 207-285-7764. We are a small Maine Farm adapted for "pick-your-own" customers. Our motto is, "For the freshest raw deal in town." in September and October. Bus loads and school groups welcome. Open: July and late September, 8 am until dark. Closed Sunday Handicapped Accessible. Restrooms available. Bus parking. - Simons Hancock Farm - Pumpkins, corn maze
Rte. 1, Hancock, Hancock/Ellsworth, ME, Phone: 207-667-1359. Open: May 1st through October 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: Rte 1 Hancock and Ellsworth Town Line, 1 mile out of Ellsworth. On October 6th, 2007 (October 7 rain date) they will have their 11th Annual Pumpkin Daze Fair from 10am to 4pm. There will be bouncing house, face painting, donkey and pony rides, costume contest, flea market and craft tables. The 4H will also be there with animals and exhibits. They will also have a corn maze across from the Hancock Grammar School (rte 1, Hancock) as well as picking your own pumpkins. This is a yearly event.. canned items, fresh produce and flowers. - Thomas Vegetable Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin
patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
prepicked produce, school tours
364 Garland Rd, Corinth, ME 04427. Phone: 207-285-3573. Email: thomasfarmsecme@hotmail.com. Directions: We are located on Route 94 in Corinth. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October. Open: The vegetable stand is open 7 days a week from 10 am to 6 pm; Pick your own Pumpkins is open Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Payment: Cash, Check. We have several vegetable stands open throughout central Maine and many Hannaford supermarkets carry our produce.
(ADDED: May 04, 2008) - Treworgy Family Orchards - apples, hayrides
Levant, Maine. Phone: 207-884-8354. Fax 207-884-8689. Dwarf apple trees for easy picking, apples can be picked from a wheelchair. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch. Picnic tables and ice cream dairy bar on premises. Animals for petting. School field trips welcome. 10 miles west of Bangor, Rte 222, 2 miles past Levant Village at top of hill. Open: Apples and Pumpkins; September to October. Handicapped Accessible. Restrooms available. Bus parking.
Piscataquis County
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Stutzman's Farm - strawberries, pumpkins, potatoes, squash
Douty Hill Road, Sangerville, Maine. Phone: 207-564-8596. Fax 207-564-8596. Email: doughtyhill@prexar.com U-pick strawberries. Harvest farm weekend in September with pumpkins, potatoes, squash. Douty Hill Road, 2 one half miles outside Dover-Foxcroft. Open end of June through October, 9:00 - 5:00 daily. PYO hours 7:00-5:00 from June to July. Handicapped Accessible. Bus parking.
Washington County
- Blue Barrens Farm - fruits and vegetables
88 Pea Ridge Road, Columbia, Maine. Phone: 207-483-4196. Email bbfarm@maineline.net Our nationally known preserves are available at the farm, together with fresh fruits and vegetables, picked while you wait, or ;you can pick your own. Fall storage crops also available. Open: Late June through September, Wednesday - Sunday from noon to 5 pm, or call for appointment.
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