This page provides a
detailed list of Southeast Minnesota'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!
Faribault County
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Prairie River Camp - pumpkin patch-pick in the field,
pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze,
tractor-pulled hay rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms,
picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, birthday parties,
weddings and wedding parties, school tours
52792 80th Street,
Bricelyn, MN 56097. Phone: 507-327-7047. Email:
prc@myclearwave.net. Open: September 18 thru October 31 on
Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 pm; MEA October 21 & 22 1-5 pm . Directions: I-90 Exit 134
3 miles south on Highway 253 turn right on 80th Street.
Click here for a map and directions. Additional activities
include wagon rides, rope maze, arrow maze, step over maze, giant
checkers, great playground, 18 hole mini golf and walking trails.
Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: September 14, 2010)
Freeborn County
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Farmer John's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins for sale in the
shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin
patch- already gathered from the field, farm market,
porta-potties, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and
wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for
info)
90537 273 St, Austin, MN 55912. Phone: 507-437-9180.
Email:
Joulla5@aol.com. Open: Daily 12 noon to 6 pm September 24 to
October 31. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Free Horse Drawn Wagon
Rides; Sunday, October 2, 9, and 16; 1 pm to 4 pm. Payment: Cash,
Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Free admission, Free pumpkin
for your baby born after October 15, 2010. Over 30 pumpkin
varieties. Lots of parking. See us on Facebook. The road is
open!. (UPDATED: September 12, 2011)
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Hilltop Greenhouse and Farm - pumpkins, pumpkins for
sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field,
gift shop, restrooms, farm animals, school tours
83204 300th
Street, Ellendale, MN 56026. Phone: 507-889-3271. Email:
sales@hilltopgreenhouse.com. Open: Middle of September to the
end of October; Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 1pm to 4pm.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates.
Directions: Hilltop Greenhouse and Farm is located 2 miles North
of Hollandale on County Road 28, or 3 miles East of Geneva on
County Road 35 then 2.5 miles South on County Road 28. Watch for
directional signs.
Click here for a map and directions. Hilltop Greenhouse and
Farm opens for the season April 20th with spring sales; Plants
and Vegetable will be for sale until the end of October. Payment:
Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Hilltop Greenhouse and
Farm is family owned and operated. All of our plants and produce
are grown on our farm with sustainable practices. Take a ride to
the country and enjoy the beautiful countryside view while you
are able to shop for unique annuals, vegetables, perennials,
shrubs, produce, and more. You will be glad you came and will be
sharing the experience with family and friends!. (ADDED: October
07, 2011)
Mower County
Olmsted County
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Tweite's Pumpkin Patch LLC - pumpkins for sale in
the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch-
already gathered from the field, Fall festival, corn maze,
tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, concessions / refreshment
stand, porta-potties, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
1821 Frontier Road Sw, Byron, MN 55920. Phone: 507-365-8035. Email:
tweitepumkins@kmtel.com. Open: Sunday through Saturday October 1st
through October 23rd from 10 am; to 5:30 pm everyday.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard.
Click here for our Facebook page. Now open 7 days a week. Tweite's
Pumpkin Patch is so much more than just a pumpkin patch. Enjoy over 22
acres of amusements, including corn maze, golf, live entertainment,
gem mining, theme parks, specialty foods and more. For a complete
listing visit our web site. While there, sign up for our e-newsletter
for updates and special promotions and a chance to win free tickets to
the farm. Check us out on Facebook. We just can't wait for you to
visit!.Features, click for more info:
Pumpkinville,
Harvest Town,
Enchanted Forest,
Storybook Land,
Wagon Ride,
Dodge City,
corn maze.
(UPDATED: April 20, 2011)
Steele County
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Oak View Nursery and Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin
patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the
field, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, Bounce house, gift
shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic
area, Bouncy castle, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours
7921 South County Road 45, Owatonna, MN 55060. Phone:
507-451-0454. Email:
dan@oakviewnursery.net. Open: September 24 through
October 30 Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday 12pm to 5pm MEA 12pm to
5pm. Directions: Owatonna,Hwy 35 to 14 East 1/2 mile then South
on County Road 45 approx 6 miles.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit
cards, Visa/MasterCard. Company and Group Rates,Pumpkin
Painting,Woods Trail,Haunted Shack,Jacobs Ladder,Mini
Golf,Football Toss,Leaf Jump,Giant Inflatable Slide,Bounce
House,Inflatable Basketball Tug of War,Corn Box Play Area,Picnic
Shelter,Fire Pit Relaxation Area,Straw Bales,Corn
Stalks,Mums,Outdoor Decor,and More. (UPDATED: September 02, 2011)
Wabasha County
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Apple Ridge Orchard - Apples, pumpkins
Mazeppa, MN. Phone: 507- 843-3033. Seasonal hours Apples galore! (Including famous Apple Ridge Honeycrisp,
Haralson, Honeygold, and Sweet Sixteen). Plus, fresh-pressed apple cider,
pumpkins, caramel apples, and a festive harvest atmosphere. Favorite family
events include pick-your-own apples and you-pick pumpkins with
tractor-pulled wagon rides every weekend. Kids Corn Maze. Apple Ridge llamas
and barnyard animals love kids. Located just 15 minutes north of Rochester.
Apple Ridge Orchard information and map on website.
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Roper Pumpkin Patch - Minimizes
chemical and pesticide use, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the
field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay
rides, wagon rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
104 Orchard
Lane, Lake City, MN 55041. Phone: (507)269-1877. Email:
wg_one@yahoo.com. Open: daily, stop at the house and ask.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates:
Click here for updates. Directions: Right off highway 63 at the city
limits of Lake City MN. Look for the big field of pumpkins and follow the
signs.
Click here for a map and directions. Coming Fall 2009. We minimize use
of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: May 21,
2009)
Waseca County
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Harvest Hills Farms - pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in
the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, U-pick
and already picked
7561 403rd Ave, Janesville, MN 56048.
Phone: 507-835-1504. Email:
harvesthillsfarms@yahoo.com. Open: October 1 to October 30
Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm. Directions: 9 miles
Northwest of Waseca MN on County Road #5. Please call for
directions.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. In
October we offer group tours for schools, churches, scouts etc.
by appointment on weekdays and evenings. Group events include
picking a pumpkin, husking calico corn, shelling corn and
optional activities such as education on farms, crafts and
cook-outs. (ADDED: September 17, 2010) (UPDATED: September 21,
2011)
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