Where to find pumpkin patches, Corn Mazes, Hayrides and More in Northwest Michigan

This page provides a detailed list of Northwest Michigan'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..

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Northwest Michigan'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!

Antrim County

Farmer White’s - prepicked pumpkins, 11373 US-31, Williamsburg, MI 49690. Phone: 231-632-1500. Email: cooper@elkrapidsnet.com. Directions: north of M-72 about 10 miles, 2 miles south of Elk Rapids on US-31. Open: July-Aug, daily 9am to 8pm; Sep-October from 9am-6pm.U-Pick - sweet cherries, Sweet and tart cherries, some sweet cherry varieties u-pick. Fall apples include Gingergold, Honeycrisps, and
Northern Spy. Unpasteurized apple cider. Dried
cherries, cherry Concentrate, jams, jellies & other
gourmet cherry products. Fresh daily McColley
pies.
Friske Orchards Farm Market - U-pick strawberries, cherries, peaches, and apples
10743 N. US-31, Ellsworth, Michigan, 49729. Phone 231-599-2604. Email info@friske.com.
Integrated Pest Mgmt. Open: Staffed farm market open 8 am to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, year round. 8 am to 7 p.m. July-Labor Day. Directions: 10743 N US-31 at Atwood, 10 miles south of Charlevoix just north of C-48 intersection. Cafe, bakery, old fashioned general store, climate-controlled fruit stand, Christmas room, Country Haus gift and home decor shop. Orchard playland and barnyard animals. Monthly special events. Also prepicked Asparagus, rhubarb, strawberries, sweet and tart cherries, peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, raspberries, apples, cider, cherry juice and concentrate, dried fruits, jams, jellies, butters, syrups, and honey.
King Orchards- sweet and tart cherries, strawberries, peaches, apricots, nectarines, apples
Central Lake, MI. Phone: 877-937-5464. U-pick sweet and tart cherries (we pit too.) U-pick peaches, apricots, nectarines, apples, tart cherry juice concentrate, sweet corn, fruits and vegetables in season and unpasteurized cider. Opening with strawberries in June, Monday-Saturday, 9 am-6 pm, Sun. 12-6 pm, through Thanksgiving. Directions: 2 locations: 1) 9 miles N of Elk Rapids on US-31 and 2) 3-one half miles NW of Central Lake on M-88.
Royal Farms Inc. - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, school tours
10445 N. Us 31, Ellsworth/ Atwood, MI 49729. Phone: 231 599-3222. Email: royalfarms@torchlake.com. Directions: Royal Farms is located on US 31, approximately 10 miles south of Charlevoix. Click here for a map and directions. Open: May 1st to Memorial Day weekend: Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm Memorial weekend to Labor Day weekend: Monday to Saturday 8am 7pm and Sunday 8am to 6pm Labor Day weekend to October 31st: Sunday to Saturday 9am to 6pm November to December 24th: Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Call for picking dates on fruit, corn maze is open September-October. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Welcome to our environmentally friendly Farm! Royal Farms is a boutique like farm market that specializes in fresh quality fruit, vegetables, cherry products, Montmorency and Balaton Cherry juice concentrate, flowers, gifts and more. They feature an in house pastry chef, with lots of pastries, pies and goodies to choose from. Royal Farms is verified with the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP). (ADDED: April 10, 2008)

Benzie County

Charlevoix County

Kiteley Farms - pumpkins, Indian corn, gourds, etc.
03805 Brock Road, Charlevoix, MI. Phone: 231-547-2318. U-pick strawberries, red and black raspberries. Fresh homegrown vegetables. Fresh herbs. Sweet corn (picked daily), Maple syrup, jams and jellies, etc. Also, in the Spring, pyo strawberries and a children's strawberry patch, and in the summer, pyo raspberries . Open 8 am to 7 p.m., approximately June 18 to October. Call for opening. Directions: Go 3 miles from Charlevoix on M-66 to Shaw Rd., turn right to Brock Rd. Turn left, go 3/4 mile or 2 miles W of Ironton to Brock Rd., turn right 1/4 mile.
Moyer Creek Farms - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
05435 US 131 South, Boyne Falls, MI 49713. Phone: 231-675-3912. Email: jmassey06@yahoo.com. Open: daily, call for hours. Directions: we are four miles south of Boyne Mountain on US 131. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: September 30, 2009)

Emmet County

Just a Plain Farm - hayrides, pumpkins, Fall squash, gourds, corn shocks, apples
Carp Lake, MI. Phone: 231-537-2302. Email: japf@freeway.net. Open Mid-July-Nov. Summer season: sweet corn, summer vegetables and fruits, dried flowers and decorations, summer hayrides by appointment. Fall season: Fall hayrides (call ahead for schedule and reservations), pumpkins, Fall squash, gourds, corn shocks, apples, Fall wreaths and decorations. Summer and Fall U-pick available. Monday-Saturday, 10 am-6 pm, Sun. noon to 6 pm. Directions: 5055 Gill Road, Carp Lake. Take US-31 between Petoskey and Mackinaw City. Turn W onto Gill Road, which is about 5 miles S of Mackinaw City. Farm is located about 1-one half miles on N side of the road. "A farm market that is still a farm."
Pond Hill Farm - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
5581 S Lake Shore Drive, Harbor Springs, MI 49740. Phone: 1-231-526-FARM. Email: farm@pondhill.com. Directions: 5 miles north of downtown Harbor Springs on M119. 1 mile past Birchwood Golf and Country Club. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in June, July. Open: every day year round 8am to 6pm. We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Farm Raised Meats- beef, pork, and lamb. Homemade Canned Goods - Salsa, jams, pepper jelly, relishes, sauces, dressings, marinara, and more! Shoot the squash rocket and feed the farm animals and fish!.
(ADDED: September 15, 2008)

Grand Traverse County

Amon Orchards - sweet cherries, tart cherries, apricots, nectarines, peaches, table grapes, raspberries, blackberries, apples and pumpkins
Acme, MI. Phone: 616-938-9160. Email: info@amonorchards.com We make our own jams, jellies, sauces & fudge. Have dried cherries, cherry juice concentrate, bakery items. U-pick/we pick fruits in season. Barnyard Petting Farm. Mail order of jams & jellies and Christmas gift boxes. Open Jan.-May, mail & phone orders only (800-937-1644). June, call for farm market hours. July, 8 am to 8 pm, Aug., 9 am-6 pm, September-December, 10 am-5 pm. 8 miles N of Traverse City on US-31 N (towards Petoskey). 2 miles N of Acme and the Grand Traverse Resort. On E side of highway. Has "Amon Orchards" sign on roof of building.
Edmondson Orchards - sweet & tart cherries, apricots, peaches and nectarines
Traverse City, MI. Phone: 231-223-7130. Email: edmondso@pentel.net U-pick . Retail farm market with cherry products. Open July 1-October 31, 9 am-9 pm, (summer); 10 am-5 pm, (after Labor Day.) Directions: 8 miles N of Traverse City on M-37 (Old Mission Peninsula.)
Gallaghers Farm Market - corn maze, farm animals, pumpkins, mixed vegetables
7237 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684. Phone: 231-947-1689. Email: gallaghersfarmmarkettc@gmail.com. Directions: 3-1/2 mi. W of Traverse City on M-72. Open: July 1 to Labor Day from 8 am to 8 pm; otherwise 8 am to 6 pm. The market offers local fresh fruits and vegetables in season. These include strawberries, sweet and tart cherries, blueberries, raspberries, apricots, peaches, apples, sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, pumpkins and many more. Home baked goods, homemade jams, jellies, local wines, cherry products, honey, maple syrup, corn maze and petting farm. (UPDATED: October 02, 2008)
Hoxsie's Orchard Hill Farm Market - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, wagon rides, Pick-your-own apples, prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area
6620 M-72 East 2 3/4 Miles East of Acme on M-72, Williamsburg, MI 49690. Phone: 231-620-5103. Fax: 231-267-9087. Email: dhoxsie@charter.net. Directions: 2 3/4 miles east of Acme on M-72 and 8 miles Northeast of Traverse City. And for a map to our farm, click here. Open: daily July 1st through October 31st from 9 am to 6 pm; U-Pick Apples and Pumpkins mid September through October 31st; Corn maze open mid September through October 31st; Wagon rides to the U-Pick areas and corn maze open September 29th through October 31st. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (UPDATED: February 13, 2009)
Jacob's Corn Maze / Jacob's Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, horse-drawn hay rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
7100 E. Traverse highway, Traverse City, MI 49684. Phone: 231-632-6293. Alternate Phone: 231-392-6006. Fax: 231-275-0208. Email: lisa.fouch@charter.net. Open: Opening Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009 Closing Date: Sunday, November 1, 2009 Friday: 5:00 p;m to 9:00 pm Saturday: 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. 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, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. (ADDED: July 13, 2009)
Pahl's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, pony rides, farm animals, school tours
7310 Zue Road, Buckley, MI 49620. Phone: 231-620-1242. Directions: Go south of Traverse City on M37 to Chum's Corners. At the light, turn right and go to the next light in Grawn. There's a Shell station on the corner. Turn left and go 10 miles to Zue Road Turn right and go 1 1/2 miles. Stop at The Big Pumpkin. From the south: Take M37 from Mesick for 7 miles until you get to Co. Road 633. There's a sign saying "Interlochen" pointing onto the road. Go past the Old Engine Showgrounds and go 2 miles to Zue Road Turn left and go 1 1/2 miles to The Big Pumpkin. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in October. Open: 10 am to 7 pm. Open everyday from October 1 through Halloween. Payment: Cash, Check. The concession stand and hayrides are only on the weekends. The weekend of Oct. 11 and 12 is our 10th year celebration weekend and we will have a bounce house at our patch for kids to play in besides all the other fun stuff we have other weekends. We also have 2 corn mazes, one hard one and one easy one for the little ones that are free to our customers the whole month. (ADDED: September 22, 2008)
Rennie Orchards - sweet & tart cherries, apples
11221 Munro Rd. Williamsburg, MI 49690. Phone: 231-264-8387. Directions: From Traverse City: 12 mi. N on US-31 to Angell Rd. Turn right - 2 mi. to Munro Rd. Left on Munro Rd. 1 mi. Farm on left. U-pick, we-pick dark & lite sweet cherries & tart cherries in July. Fall apple season - 3rd weekend in Sep through October hrs-10 am to 5pm. 15 varieties of apples, honeycrisp, gala, jonagold. Also pears, prunes, pumpkins, squash, gourds. Weekday field trips by appointment. Weekends - continu¬ous hayrides, bon fire, teepee, small maze, and more. Open July-mid Sep 10 am to 8pm. Then through October 10 am to 5pm.

Kalkaska County

Leelanau County

Westover Market - blueberries, black and red raspberries, gooseberries, pumpkins
Maple City, MI. Phone: 231-228-5514. U-pick/we pick blueberries, black and red raspberries, gooseberries, annuals, perennials, shrubs, maple syrup, jams, pumpkins, vegetables in season and gifts. Open mid April-October 31, Monday-Sun., 9 am-6 pm. Directions: Take M-72 W out of Traverse City, approximately 13 miles to County Rd. 667 (Maple City Road). Turn right, follow County Rd. 667 into Maple City. 100 yds. past flashing light, turn left on Burdickville Rd. (County Rd. 616) one quarter mile on the left.

Manistee County

Grossnickle Farms - strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
9918 Healy Lake Rd. Kaleva, MI 49645. Phone: 231-362-3796. Email: cande127@yahoo.com. Our season opens in May and continues on into October. We start with prepicked Asparagus in May and end with pumpkins in October. In between we have u-pick strawberries, raspberries and blueberries and prepicked sweet corn, green beans and a large selection of fresh garden vegetables. Directions: We are located a miles N. of Kaleva on Healy Lake Rd. Open: May-Oct; Monday to Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday 12pm-4pm.

Missaukee County

Geers Farms - pumpkins, gourds, wagon rides, harvest decorations, Straw bale maze
5600 W. Geers Road, McBain, MI, 49657. Phone: 231-825-4032. Email us at: info@geersfarms.com. -Open 10 am to 6pm every weekend in October -Private groups may arrange other times -Restrooms available inside the activity building -Watch them make donuts inside the activity building, also available for purchase -Straw bale maze -pumpkins are pre picked, but also some in patch for you to pick -Take a wagon and walk out to the patch or ride the horse and wagon and get dropped off -pumpkins are weighed on an old fashioned scale and charged by the pound -fun picture opportunities -farm animals to pet -balloon bounce for kids -wagon rides led by draft horses -free parking.

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