Find a local pumpkin patch here!

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Western North Carolina? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Western North Carolina, 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!

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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 March 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

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Alexander County

  • The Farmers' Daughter - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Fresh eggs, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area (bring your own food)
    2150 Friendship Church Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681. Phone: 828-312-8137. Email: [email protected]. Open: Every Saturday in October: 10 am to 4 pm; Hayrides to the pumpkin patch leave at the top of the hour and last 38 am to 45 minutes; They are first come, first serve. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: From Hickory: Take highway 16N into Alexander County (cross the Catawba River at Oxford Dam). Go to the first stoplight and turn route onto Friendship Church Road We are 2 miles out on the route From Wilkesboro: Take highway 16S through Taylorsville. From the interchange at highway 64E/W, travel approximately 5 miles and turn route at the light onto Friendship Church Road We are located 2 miles out on the route. Strawberries May-first of June (Varies annually). Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Our only PYO crop is Strawberries. Click here for our Facebook page. All vegetables, strawberries, and black berries are grown on-site. Other fruits: apples, blueberries, peaches, nectarines, and pears are grown in Alexander County. Note: we do not have PYO apples.

Alleghany County

  • The Pumpkin Patch at Blue Mountains Farm - UPDATE: October 12, 2020: The owner tells me they are now permanently closed
    Glade Valley, NC 27028.
  • Edwards Choose and Cut - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, snacks and refreshment stand
    8882 NC highway 18 North, Ennice, NC 28623. Phone: 336-657-3463. Alternate Phone: 336-657-0343. Fax: 1-336-657-8718. Email: [email protected]. Open: October 1 Friday through Sunday 10 am until sunset; Call ahead for appointment for Monday through Thursday; Trees can be pre - tagged when you come to get your pumpkins and gourds. Directions: From Winston-Salem: Take Highway 52 North to Mount Airy. Turn onto 89 West. Travel approximately 20 miles to Highway 18 South. Go approximately 6 miles. Total trip is 60 miles. From Charlotte: Take I-77 North to Mount Airy Exit. Take Highway 89 West. Travel approximately 20 miles to Highway 18 South. Go approximately 6 miles. Total trip is 90 miles. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We also are able to mail-order your freshly cut trees, garland, or wreaths directly to your door anywhere in the continental United States.
  • Fodder Trot Trails - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
    1730 Highway 18 North, Sparta, NC 28675. Phone: 336-372-Maze. Email: [email protected]. Open: Fridays 2 pm to dark; Saturdays 10 am to dark; Sundays 2 pm to dark; By appointments only Monday through Thursday except on Labor day Monday 2 pm to dark and October 11th through 15th 2 pm to dark. Directions: From Sparta take Highway 18 North approximately 2 miles. Look for Fodder Trot Trails sign. Entrance is on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Corn Maze is open September 3 through November 7; Haunted hayride October 31; Flashlight nights are every Saturday in October till 10 pm. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. The corn maze theme is A Salute to an American Soldier.

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  • Ashe County Corn Maze - corn maze, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    2152 Beaver Creek School Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Phone: 800-238-8733. Email: [email protected]. Open: Friday from 3 pm to Dusk, Saturday from 10 am to Dusk, and Sunday from 12 pm to Duskfrom September 21st through October 28th., See our website for current hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Visit Our Web Site for More Information, Hours, Rates, Events and More;. Payment: Cash, only. The corn maze itself is around 5 acres, and can take as little as 30 minutes and up to an hour or so. Go at your own pace and take in the beautiful natural surrounds of the Ashe County scenery. The Ashe County Corn Maze is your family's fall tradition waiting to happen. Join us from late September through the end of October, every Friday through Sunday. There is a Pumpkin Lot right at the entrance of the festival where people will be able to pick and choose from a variety of decorative pumpkins ,gourds, and sunflowers. The Pumpkin Lot will be open everyday, so feel free to stop by and check out our wide selection of autumn decorations. Ashe County Corn Maze is glad to announce that people will be able to go out in the field and pick their pumpkin right off the vine! We have got multiple acres of different varieties of pumpkins, gourds, and sunflowers. You and your family can go and browse through the selection and find the perfect pumpkin to take home for Halloween! Acitivites include Paintball Shooting Gallery, Pumpkin Cannon(shoots up to 600 ft!), Large Covered Pumpkin Lot with multiple varieties of pumpkins, Bicycle Maze, Corn Cannons/Slingshots, 4 Acre Corn Maze, You-Pick Pumpkin/Sunflowers/Gourds, Knockerball, Live Music every Saturday and Sunday, Pumpkin Bowling, Tractor Hay Ride, Can Jam, Frisby Putt Putt, Corn Hole, Inflatables, Hay Bale Maze/Stack, Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Marshmallow Roast, Face Painting, Concession including Hotdogs, BBQ, Drinks. (UPDATED: September 12, 2018, JBS)
  • Grouse Ridge Christmas Tree Farm - Pumpkins
    14911 Old Hwy 16, Grassy Creek, NC 28631. Phone: (336) 384-9688. Alternate phone: (336) 384-9094. Email: [email protected]. (ADDED: December 21, 2016, JBS)
  • Lantern Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, horse-drawn hay rides, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), petting zoo
    Doe Meadows, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Phone: (828) 278-9805. Email: [email protected]. Open: Hours vary considerably; please see our website or Facebook page for current availability and hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, PayPal, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Lantern Farm sits directly on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Ashe County. The location is perfect for a weekend getaway. Lantern Farm is located 2 miles from Cascade Falls and is in the heart of Christmas Tree country. (ADDED: April 02, 2021)

Avery County

Burke County

  • Foothills Corn Maze - corn maze, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
    484800 Morning Star Church Road, Morganton, NC 28655. Phone: 828 413-0404. Alternate Phone: 828 413-2462. Email: [email protected]. Open: Friday 6 pm to Dusk Saturday 11 am to Dusk Sunday 1:30 am to 5:30. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Exit 96 from Interstate 40, turn south from off-ramp. Turn right onto Jamestown Road, then stay left onto Mount Olive Church Road, then stay straight onto Morning Star Church Road. Corn Maze is on left. (Only 1.5 miles from Interstate 40). Click here for a map and directions. C Corn Maze is open from September 28th through October 28th Pumpkins will be available starting September 28th. Payment: Cash, only.
  • Perry's Berry's - pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area (bring your own food), inflatables/bounce house, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
    1136 Browning View Rd, Morganton, NC 28655. Phone: (828) 432-7631. Email: [email protected]. Open: Farm Store Tuesday to Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm; Pumpkin Patch: Friday from 1 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm September 30 to October 31 Tuesday to Friday groups by reservation. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: I-40 East or West. Take exit 94 Dysartsville Road (From East I-40 Turn left onto Dysartsville Road )(From West I-40 turn right onto Dysartsville Road ) Go 0.7 miles. Turn left onto US 70 West. Go 1.7 miles then turn right onto State Road 1233/Bridgewater Road Go 5.6 miles. Turn left onto highway 126. Go 0.9 miles turn right onto Gwaltney Road. Go 300 feet turn left onto Browning View Road Go 300 feet turn left onto Browning View Road Go 0.2 miles. Farm on right. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries: June through August 10 Pumpkins: September 30 through October 31, 2017. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 05, 2017) (UPDATED: May 21, 2017) (UPDATED: September 11, 2016) (UPDATED: August 10, 2016) (UPDATED: August 09, 2015)

Caldwell County

  • Johnny Wilson Farm LLC - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, , pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, wagon rides, Bounce house, porta-potties, picnic area, Bouncy castle, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    2547 Dry Ponds Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630. Phone: 828-217-1874. Alternate Phone: 828-312-3080. Email: [email protected]. Open: October Monday to Friday by appointment only call; Open to the public no appointment needed on Saturday from 9 pm to 5 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. Directions: From interstate 40 take exit 113(Valdese)east bound turn left, west bound turn right. Stay straight through Valdese you will cross the castle bridge and then go up a hill. At top of hill is a stop light make a right onto Dry Ponds Road go approximately 3 miles farm is located on left if going to the pumpkin patch, birhtday parties or weddding or right if you going to buy produce, landscaping material, Christmas Trees. The office is also located on the right side inside the farm house. Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only.

Lincoln County

  • Helms Christmas Tree Farm - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Christmas wreaths and boughs, Mistletoe, Christmas decorations, saws provided, trees bagged, trees tied, trees tied,
    636345 Christmas Tree Ln. , Vale, NC 28168. Phone: 704-276-1835. Fax: 704-276-2563. Email us at: [email protected]. Directions: From Lincolnton Courthouse: Take hwy 27-W for 8 miles. At stoplight turn right onto Cat Square Rd. Go 2 miles turn left onto Beam Lumber Road. Turn Right on 1st. hard service rd. John Beam Rd. Go 2/10 mi, Christmas Tree Ln will be on your left. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in August, November, December. Open: From Nov 20 to Dec 20th, 7 days a week, 9 am to 6 pm. Blueberries open approximately July 15th. Christmas trees open November 20th. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard.
    Christmas tree varieties:
    U-Choose and Cut varieties: Blue Spruce, Carolina Sapphire, Colorado Blue Spruce, Eastern Red Cedar, Eastern White Pine, Fraser Fir, Leland (Leyland) Cypress, Norway Spruce, White Pine, White Spruce.
    You Choose and We cut varieties: Fraser Fir.
  • Herter Nursery - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
    515112 Ritchie Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092. Phone: 704-735-3112. Fax: 704-732-1164. Email: [email protected]. Open: pumpkins available 7 days per week; daylight hours. Directions: Herter Road, Lincolnton, NC. Click here for a map and directions. Have pumpkins from 20 pounds to 150 pounds ready now (Sept 2010). Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard.

Surry County

  • Riverside Family Farm - corn maze, pumpkins, hayrides, restrooms, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food), picnic area
    2638 Riverside Drive, Mt Airy, NC 27030. Phone: (336) 719-0499. Email: [email protected]. Open: Weather Permitting Fridays and Saturdays: 10 am to 10 pm Sundays: 1 pm to 7 pm. Directions: From Mt. Airy, NC: Take Hwy 104/Riverside Drive out of Mt. Airy towards Ararat, VA for approximately 2 miles. After you pass J.J. Jones Intermediate School, and pass over the first bridge, our farm will be on the right. Look for the signs!! Can't miss us!. Payment: Cash, only.. We are presenting a Cherokee Indian themed Corn Maze for all ages, along with Hayrides, Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin, Picnic Area and Concessions! Put the "Field" back in Field Trip! Schools, Daycares, Youth Groups and Scout Groups are welcome! If you would like to book a special day for your group, we have set aside Thursdays from 10 am to 4 pm although you are welcome anytime! Wheelchair Accessible. 2014 rates: Ages 3 & up-- $8.00 Ages 2 & under-- FREE! Rates include Corn Maze, Hayride, and other fun features on the Farm!
    A visitor writes on October 14, 2014: "We haven't been here although someone did recommend them. Their web page shows a lot of information. "
  • The Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze
    769 Bray Ford Road, Dobson, NC 27017. Phone: 336-817-5208. Email: [email protected]. Open: mid-Sept to November 7 on Friday-Sunday. We grow all of our own pumpkins!! We have a upick patch to pick them right off the vine!

Watauga County

  • Harvest Farm LLC. - corn maze, pumpkin patch- pick in the the field, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, concessions or refreshment stand
    3287 highway 194n, Valle Crucis, NC 28691. Phone: 828 297 1462. Email: [email protected]. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for a link to our Facebook page. This year visitors will be able to harvest pumpkins straight from the vine in our pick-your-own-pumpkin patch. With over 40 different jack-o-lantern, heirloom pumpkins, mini-pumpkins, gourds, and winter squash you are sure to find the perfect pumpkin! Re-visting guest get ready...the maze is going to be a challenge. (UPDATED: September 16, 2020 JBS)
  • New River Corn Maze - pumpkin patch- pick in the the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, restrooms, picnic area
    Laurel Gap Ridge Road, Deep Gap, NC 28618. Phone: 828-264-2986. Email: [email protected]. Open: September 3 to October 31,call or see their website for current dates and hours, daytime and Haunted Maze hours May differ. Directions: The New River Corn Maze is located just outside of Boone, NC, on Highway 421. From Boone, travel South on Highway 421 toward Wilkesboro. From the last red lights at Food Lion/Old 421 Intersection, travel 2.3 miles. Take a left on Laurel Gap Ridge Road and follow the signs. From Wilkesboro, travel North on Highway 421. From intersection of Wighways 221 and 421 in Deep Gap (just past Blue Ridge Parkway Bridge) travel 3.3 miles and turn right on Laurel Gap Ridge Road and follow the signs. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.

Wilkes County

Yadkin County

  • Alpha and Omega Corn Maze - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, cow train / barrel train rides, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, corn cannon, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, inflatables/bounce house, jumping pillow, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
    1129 Cheek Road, Hamptonville, NC 27020. Phone: (336) 466-5402. Email: [email protected]. Open: Thursday to Friday, from 4 pm to 9 pm; Saturday, from 12 pm to 9 pm; and Sunday, from 1 pm to 6 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Ag Day including Milk Cow Demonstrations all day - October 8th and 29th; Antique Tractor Show all day - October 15th. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Farm raised, organic beef for sale. Feed our farm animals for $0.50. Pumpkin Cannon. Concessions, pumpkins, and farm-raised, organic beef is also for sale! You can reserve our picnic shelter for birthday parties and special events. (UPDATED: September 15, 2016)


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