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Pumpkin
Patches and More.org
This page provides a detailed list of Montana'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 Montana, click here.
- To find choose and cut-your-own Christmas tree farms in Montana, click here.
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Montana's 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!Broadwater County
- Townsend Maze - corn maze
Highway 287, Townsend, MT. Directions: Seven miles south of Townsend.
Cascade County
- Sterling Cattle Corn Maze - corn maze
283 US Highway 89, Vaughn MT.
Gallatin County
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Bozeman Maze, Mandeville Farm - straw or hay bale maze,
1121 Mandeville Lane, Bozeman, MT 59715. Phone: 406-209-4018. Email: info@bozemanmaze.com. Directions: Go to the North end of North 7th Avenue, turn west at the light onto Mandeville Lane just South of Murdoch's. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Straw Bale Maze and Pumpkins: Weekends October 4 through November 2, 2008 Saturdays 9am to 6pm, Sundays 11am to 6pm. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: September 26, 2008) - Rocky Creek Farms - Apples, corn (sweet), cucumbers, pumpkins, raspberries
E of Bozeman, Montana, Bozeman, MT 59715. Phone: 406-585-0225. Directions: Go E from Bozeman on the Frontage Road approximately 5 miles, on your left you will see the sign. Cross over the railroad tracks, park at the little house and get your bucket for picking. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Our hours are: Approximately Monday to Saturday 10-5 Raspberries - July Cucumbers, Corn - August, September Pumpkins - October Pumpkin patch has hayrides, apple press, other activities for kids.
Kalispell County
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Sweet Pickin's Pumpkin
Patch - Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, Other Activities
512 Columbia Falls Stage, Kalispell, MT. Phone: 406-752-2359. Directions: click here for Contact & Map. See this page for Rates & FAQs. (ADDED: August 09, 2008)
A visitor writes on August 09, 2008: "Sweet Pickins in in Kalispell, MT Flathead Valley. The have a website and have to be the best pumpkin patch ever."
Lake County
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Common
Ground Farm Arlee - (no pumpkins in 2008) raspberries,
strawberries,
72664 Heart View Lane, Arlee, MT 59821. Phone: 406-726-2900. Fax: 406-726-2031. Email: cgfarm@blackfoot.net. Directions: Take highway 93 north from Missoula to mile marker 15, turn right on Coldwater Lane then turn right on Jocko Road Go approx. 1/2 mile turn left into HeartViewCenter. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August. Open: 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset. "Raspberry Jam" Festival, live band, picnics and all you can pick raspberries; Date to be announced. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: September 15, 2008)
Lewis and Clark County
- 1st Presbyterian Church Patch - prepicked
pumpkins
Ewing and 11th Ave, Helena, MT 59601. Phone: 406-442-4775. A visitor writes on October 29, 2008: "Gigantic selection of pumpkins. Every October the youth of the church bring in a major load of pumpkins to sell as a project to raise funds for youth activities. It has been going on apparently for several years." (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: October 29, 2008)
Ravalli County
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Ben's Pumpkin Patch at Fox Meadow Farm - corn (sweet), onions,
pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field
544 Fox Meadow Lane 610 North First, PMB 421, Hamilton, MT 59840. Phone: 406-961-1789. Fax: 419-821-3150. Email us at: pianopunkin@gmail.com . Directions: Go to the website for directions Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Saturdays 9-6 p.m. and Sundays 12-5 p.m. Special group visits by appointment. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check. Annual Fall Fun Festival sponsored by Evergreen Kids Corner Preschool. Fundraiser for preschool. Games, hayrides, food, music, etc. -
Qwivals Family Pumkin Patch - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the
field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, haunted
corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon,
wagon rides, , prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand,
restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties,
school tours
1625 Hwy 93 30 Minutes South of Missoula, Victor, MT 59875. Phone: 406-642-6426. Fax: 406-642-9745. Email: info@qwivals.com. Directions: 30 minutes south of Missoula in Victor, Montana. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Open March - May Saturdays only 12 pm to 7pm September 1st Heading: Labor Day Celebration Come celebrate Labor Day September 1st! Qwival's will be open 12 pm to 7pm September 26th – November 1st. Corn Maize will be open middle of August to the end of October; Haunted maze, Ghost Town and Gothic dungeon open up September 26; 2008 Western Montana's hot spot for fall activities; come out today!. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Yellowstone County
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The Maize At Grandpas Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the
field, train rides, corn maze, haunted corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides,
parking provide free, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, farm animals
58th Street West And Grand Ave, Billings, MT 59101. Phone: 406-247-9998. Email: ssevere@mstar.net. Directions: Follow Grand Avenue West to 58th Street West turn North 4/10 mile Follow Rimrock Avenue West to 58th Street West turn South 4/10 mile. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Wednesday Thursday 6pm to 9pm Fri 6pm to 10pm Sat 10am to 10pm Aug 29 to November 1, 2008. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: September 18, 2008)
Do you know of any more pumpkin patches, corn mazes, or other special Halloween events? Please tell me about them - Click here to write to me!
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