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Pumpkin
Patches and More.org
This page provides a detailed list of Wyoming'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 Wyoming, click here.
- To find choose and cut-your-own Christmas tree farms in Wyoming, click here.
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Wyoming'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!I've found very few pumpkin patches and corn mazes in Wyoming There must be some more; surely not everyone has their own farm there. Do you know of any pumpkin patches, corn mazes, or other special Halloween events? Please tell me about them - Click here to write to me!
Goshen County
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Harvest Home - pumpkin patch, corn
maze, produce
2927 US Hwy 26, Lingle, WY 82223. Phone: 307-837-2130. Directions: 2 miles west of Lingle then 1/4 miles south across the railroad tracks. Open:
Fall Fun begins Saturday September 26th at 10 am. Choose your own Great Pumpkin from the pre-picked pumpkins OR pick your own from the 1,000's in the field. Let the kids play in the cornbox or launch pumpkins. Be the first to have fall decorations at your house; we have gourds, colored corn, small pumpkins, corn shocks and mums for sale. Snacks and drinks available at the Country Store.
A visitor writes on October 18, 2009: "The kids from the school were taken there last when beth's crop was ruined. The maze is awsome. they usually have a areal picture of the maze. I will be taking my kids there in the next week and will let you know how it goes.{:o)"
Mason County
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Santas Forest - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas
wreaths and boughs, saws provided,
rt 1 box 102, Evans, WV 25241. Phone: 304-895-3001 And for a map to our farm, click here. Open: Monday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Payment: Cash, Check.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut varieties: Blue Spruce, Canaan Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce, Douglas Fir, Eastern White Pine, Norway Spruce, Scotch Pine, White Pine.
Natrona County
- Jacketts Pumpkins on the HS Ranch -
pumpkin patch-pick in the field, tractor-pulled hay rides,
19733 West State Highway 220, Casper, WY 82604. Phone: 307-262-2272. Email: deanj@alluretech.net. Open: Field opens October 1 to October 30; Hours: Weekdays 4pm to 7pm; Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 6pm; Call for confirmation on openings and closings. Directions: Coming from Casper, take Highway 220 toward Alcova, we are about 22 miles from Robertson Road. Look for the Cowboy on a horse carrying the American Flag he's on the right. Turn left at the next available cattle guard, parking will be marked just off the highway and signs will be posted. No vehicles are allowed past the designated parking area. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Cash is the preferred method of payment but may take Casper checks with ID. Remember there is a hayride to and from the pumpkin patch bring your coat. Porta pottie will be available in the parking area. No vehicles are allowed past the designated parking area. Website for our pumpkin patch should be up in the summer of 2010. Hours and Dates of operation may change without notice. (ADDED: November 13, 2009) - The Pumpkin Patch At First Christian Church -
pumpkins, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
520 Cy Avenue, Casper, WY 82601. Phone: 307-234-8964. Directions: And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Monday to Friday, 4 pm to 7 pm, Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm, Sunday, 12 pm to 7 pm. Payment: Cash, Check. We will have cornstalks, gourds, and pumpkins of every shape and size! Come and see what you can find!. (ADDED: October 01, 2008)
Park County
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Straw Igloo Garden - prepicked pumpkins, other vegetables
1015 Lane 9, Powell, WY 82435. Email us at: rimartin@wyoming.com. Directions: From Powell, west on Avenue E (turns into Lane 9) 1 1/4 miles Open: Always Open, Honor System for collections. Crops ready in season, will be priced on shelf or cooler. Also: Farm fresh Eggs and Minnows and MealWorms for my fishing buddies! See a complete listing on our website ! We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, only.
Platte County
- Country Pumpkins - pumpkin patch-pick in the
field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, farm animals, school
tours, events at your location (call for info)
428 Bluffview, Wheatland, WY 82201. Phone: 307-322-4398. Alternate Phone: 307-331-1548. Email: kowsnkids@hotmail.com. Open: Saturday 8:00 am to Dark Sundays 1:00 pm to Dark Monday - Friday Call ahead. Directions: Turn at the Sinclair exit heading east and take the first road, Red Fox heading north, at the end of Red Fox turn west on Fariview, follow this over the interstate for 4 1/2 miles until reaching Bluffview, turn on Bluffview heading north. There will be a sign at Fair view and Bluffview. Head north on Bluffview for 1/2 mile we are on the West side. We will be open September 26 thru October 31, 2009; Open evenings and weekends; I can be there during the day but please call ahead. Payment: Cash, only. We have corn, pumpkins and gourds for all of your fall decorating! We also have a corn pit for the kids to play in. Just come relax and bring your camera we have wonderful places for those holiday pictures.
A visitor writes on October 16, 2009: "I have been to this pumpkin patch several times over the years since it started. I LOVE IT! It all started from a trip to a different pumpkin patch in Nebraska because that was the closest we had to this town. (a 90 mile drive on a bus full of kids) A bus broke down and the Family that owns this one was challenged to grow a pumpkin patch. It was a hit right off. They have sheep, lamas, Horses, cows, goats and i can't even remember what else. They have a Hay ride pulled with the tractor. Most often you can seen young calves, baby goats, and other critters. The woman, Beth, is wonderful with the kids and will take the time to talk to the kids and reads stories on field trips. We have had hot chocolate and candy apples and other such treats for the Halloween-fall time of year. Maybe one day we can talk her into a corn maze(:o) I don't think she has been challenged with that yet."
Washakie County
- The Patch - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in
the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked
produce, gift shop, school tours, winter squash
2190 South Flat Road, Worland, WY 82401. Phone: 307-347-2334. Email: rhondas@rtconnect.net. Directions: 10 miles south of Worland turn on Highway 432. First house on the right. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Monday to Sunday 1pm till dark. Open September 19th , everyday until Halloween from 1 pm till dark. Payment: Cash, Check. Gourds. (UPDATED: September 14, 2009)
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