2024 The Jackson Area of Mississippi Pumpkin Patches And More.org

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in The Jackson Area of Mississippi? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in The Jackson Area of Mississippi, sorted by county. 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. Most 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 the info, they don't always report changes to me!

And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know! If you are looking for pumpkin weigh-offs and the US and world's largest pumpkins, see this page! Want to do a fundraiser selling pumpkins? See this page! There are affiliate links on this page. Read our disclosure policy to learn more.

New for this year, see our Top Ten list of best pumpkins to make pumpkin pies and for baking and cooking. Also, our Master List of 100 Varieties of Pumpkins for every purpose. Then see this page for our easy pumpkin pie from a real pumpkin recipe.

New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, active Federal facilities like dams, a mint, NASA, even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas They're fun, inexpensive and educational! And for road trips and camping, see RoadTrippingAndCamping.com

Updates for April 2024

Most pumpkin patches and corn mazes usually open by mid September, some earlier! You may also like a local zombie event or Zombie Paintball!. The world's best pumpkin pie recipe is here, and the pie crust recipe is here! And we have home canning, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access many pumpkin and other recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search.  If you are looking for pick your own apples with pumpkins and often also fun activities, see this page.

NOTE: Many farms went out of business in the past 2 years and others are dropping their websites and switching to Facebook pages thus breaking all links to them. If a link is broken please click the "click here to report a broken link or blank page" so we can find the replacement link! Thanks!

After Halloween, find a Christmas tree at a local Christmas tree farm (and enjoy a bonfire, smore, hot chocolate and free hayrides, and often Santa visits! And next Spring, you'll want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! And Find a a local farm market here

Pumpkin Patch Listings, by county

Click on Resources above, if you need a county map

Claiborne County

Copiah County

Hinds County

Holmes County

Humphreys County

Issaquena County

Jefferson County

Madison County

• Resting Place Lowery Tree Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, restrooms, picnic area (bring your own food), farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
  269 Waldrop Road, Flora, MS 39071. Phone: 601-879-0026. Alternate Phone: 601-317-4617. Email: [email protected]. Open: Check our website or feel free to call us for updated information regarding pumpkins; We'd love for you to visit and stay a while at Resting Place!. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Highway 49 and Coxferry Road in Flora, MS, head west on Coxferry Road (past Rainey's Food Store), for almost 7 miles, to Waldrop Road which is on the right. Take a right on Waldrop and go nearly to the end. The Resting Place Lowery Tree Farm is #269 on the left. Take a left onto our property, going down the hill, past the duck pond, and on up to the house. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. You'll find good old Southern hospitality at Resting Place. We have ducks you can feed, chickens, horses, and even a Tom turkey! There are hayrides in season, or just sit and relax looking out over the pond. So come on out and join us!.

Rankin County

• Lake Harbor Volunteer Fire Department Haunted House - haunted house, haunted trail, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area
  294 Old Highway 43 Highway 43 North and Old Hwy 43/Lawrence Rd, Brandon, MS 39047. Phone: 601-829-2414. Alternate Phone: 601-940-6589. Fax: n/a. Email: [email protected]. Open: ONLY OPEN 4 DAYS THIS YEAR! Friday, October 24, 2014 pm to 8 pm to 12 am (dark - until last person) Saturday, October 25, 2014 pm to 8 pm to 12 am (dark - until last person) Friday, October 31, 2014 pm to 8 pm to 12 am (dark - until last person) Saturday, November 1, 2014 pm to 8 pm to 12 am (dark - until last person). Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: 294 Old Highway 43, Brandon, MS 39047--Corner of Highway 43 North and Old highway 43/Lawrence Road (We are located about 1 mile south of Pisgah Schools. Click here for a map and directions. ONLY OPEN 4 DAYS THIS YEAR! Friday, October 24, 2014 pm to 8 pm to 12 am (dark-until last person) Saturday, October 25, 2014 pm to 8 pm to 12 am (dark-until last person) Friday, October 31, 2014 pm to 8 pm to 12 am (dark-until last person) Saturday, November 1, 2014 pm to 8 pm to 12 am (dark-until last person). Payment: Cash, Check. The Lake Harbor Volunteer Fire Department will host their 14th annual HAUNTED HOUSE. Each night the hours will be from dark until the last person walks through. Admission will be $5.00 per person with NO refunds. The concession stand will also be open for food and beverages. This year we will host our 1st ever costume contest for all ages. The contest will take place on October 31st only. You may find contact information, directions and more information on our Facebook page under LHFD Haunted House.
• McClain Farmers Market - pumpkins (in a market, stand or shop), restrooms, gift shop, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food), pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, tours of the operation, group tours
  874 Holly Bush Road, Brandon, MS 39047. Phone: 601-829-1101 . Email: [email protected]. Open: October 1 to November 3, on Monday to Friday: 12 pm to 5:30 pm Saturday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Sunday: 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx . They have a Hay Maze, Hay Slide, Horseshoes, Sack Races, Corn Hole , Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe, Pumpkin Checkers, Photo Prop Area, ***Face Painting*** On Saturday only ( extra charges apply), Times Subject to change. (ADDED: September 24, 2018, Suggested by a visitor)
• Nichols-Boyd Pumpkin Patch - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area (bring your own food), farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  3970 Highway 43 N, Brandon, MS 39047. Phone: 601-829-0800. Alternate Phone: 601-260-4343. Fax: 601-829-0900. Email: [email protected]. Open: October 1 to 31 Weekdays - MUST BE PRE - BOOKED Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 3:00 Weekends - Open to the General Public - Saturday 10 am to 4:00 Sunday 1 am to 4 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Northeast of the Ross Barnett Reservoir, just 2 miles off Highway 25 North(Lakeland Drive). We can also be reached from the scenic Natchez Trace at the Highway 43 exit. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Weekday Pricing- $8.00 per child-includes hayride tour of the farm, time with the farm animals, pick a pumpkin from the field, visit our old fashioned playground and light refreshments with "pumpkin Juice". Tours Depart every 30 minutes. $6.00 per adult/parents-(no pumpkin, unless purchased from the retail shop). No charge for teachers and staff. Weekend Pricing- $8.00 per person-everyone gets a hayride tour and a pumpkin.

Sharkey County

• Farmer Jim's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze - pumpkins, Corn Maze, haunted maze
  Hwy 16, Rolling Fork, MS 39159. Phone: 662-873-2611. Email: [email protected]. Open: October 1-31 each year, Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm , Sunday from 2 pm to 6 pm, Closed Monday; Tuesday to Friday by reservation only. Farmer Jim's Pumpkin Patch offers orange and several varieties of heirloom pumpkins you can pick yourself from our fields, or choose the perfect pumpkin from some Farmer Jim has already harvested. Cost for each orange pumpkin is TBD, no matter the size. Heirloom pumpkins can be purchased. Fun for not only families but for school and church groups. Corn Maze, Kiddie Maze, Haunted Maze, pick your own pumpkin close to our store front or travel on a hay ride down the patch for a wider selection. We also have a corn maze, a smaller kiddie maze and a haunted maze. In addition to regular orange pumpkins, we also sell gourds and heirloom pumpkins. We also have corn pools, children's swimming pools, filled with corn and a hay bale maze for the little ones. Directions: Outside Rolling Fork, MS; click here or call for directions. To get to Farmer Jim's from Highway 1, head south from Greenville on Highway 1. Turn left at Farmer's Grocery in Grace onto Grace Road. Take the next right onto Highway 16 West. Travel approximately three miles. Farmer Jim's will be on your right. From Highway 61 in Rolling Fork, turn onto Rosenwald Ave. (between Fred's and Bumper's). At the end of the street, turn right onto Highway 16 West. Stay to the left around the curve and travel approximately one mile. Farmer Jim's will be on your left. (UPDATED: October 19, 2020 JBS)

Simpson County

Warren County

Washington County

Yazoo County

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• Local Honey Finder
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• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Road trip and camping tips, tricks and How-to's
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
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• Winery tours and wine tastings
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• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms and lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers

 

 

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• Local fruit and vegetable festivals
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Easter egg hunts
• Local honey finder
• Locally raised Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Environmental information and resources
• Consumer fraud and scams information
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• Maple Syrup Farms, sugarworks, maple syrup festivals
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• Winery Tours And Tastings
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• Wholesale Food Sources 
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