This page provides a detailed list of Upstate New York'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!

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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!

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Upstate New York's Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More, by County

Clinton County     

• Applejacks Orchard - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours
  751 Brand Hollow Rd, Peru, NY 12972. Phone: 518 643 2268. Email: applejacksorchard@yahoo.com. Open: Pumpkins should be ready on Sept 18. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (UPDATED: May 15, 2010)
• Bell's Tree Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
  499 Ratta Road, Chazy, NY 12921. Phone: 518-846-8586. Fax: 518-846-8586. Email: matt@mbdetail.com. Open: Friday 6 to 9pm Saturday 12 to 9pm Sunday 12 to 5pm Corn Maze is open September 3rd to October 24th. Directions: From the South: I-87 Exit 40 Beekmantown/Pt.AuRoche. Turn R onto Spellman Rd. and go 0.4 miles to the intersection with Rt.9. L turn onto Rt. 9 and proceed North 1.7 miles and then veer L onto Stratton Hill Rd. Continue 3.3 miles and 499 Ratta Rd. is on the L. At 0.9 miles Stratton Hill Rd becomes the Ratta Rd. so continue straight. From the North: I-87 Exit 41 Chazy. Turn L onto Miner Farm Rd.(191E) and follow 0.8 miles to Rt.9 Turn R onto Rt.9 and proceed South 0.6 miles and turn R onto Fiske Road, just after Stewart's store. Follow 0.8 miles and veer L onto Ratta Rd. Proceed 1.6 miles and 499 Ratta Rd. is on your right. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October.  Payment: Cash, Check.  (UPDATED: September 14, 2010)
• Country Dreams Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, corn maze, horse-drawn hay rides, Fresh eggs, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  260 Pellerin Rd, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Phone: 518-561-8941. Alternate Phone: 888-818-2701. Email: cdfarm@charter.net. Open: We will be open from 10am till dusk. Directions: Exit 38N off Interstate 87. To second stop light at Route 190 take a right. 1.5 miles take a right on to Pellerin Road 1 mile on right. Click here for a map and directions. Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch will be open from September 1 through October 31 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting); Week days available by appointment for groups of 20 or more. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. (UPDATED: July 21, 2010)
• Rulfs Orchard - Pumpkins and Apples
  531 Bear Swamp Road, Peru, NY, 12972. Phone: 518-643-8636. Email us at: bob@rulfsorchard.com. Open 7am to 8 pm, 7 days a week. Apple varieties: McIntosh, Empire, Cortland, Paula, Red Macoun, Lodi, Northern Spy, Delicious. Also a roadside stand and apple cider.

Essex County

• Fort Ticonderoga - Fall festival, corn maze, haunted trail, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
  100 Fort Ti Rd, Ticonderoga, NY 12883. Phone: 518-585-2821. Email: bhill@fort-ticonderoga.org. Open: Monday to Sunday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm; Opens at the end of May until the last weekend of October. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: October 24, 2011)
• Its About Thyme Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch, picnic area
  32 Smith Road, Olmstedville, NY 12857. Phone: 518-251-4675. Open: Pumpkin Picking from September 9th to October 30th; 7 days a week, from 9am to 5pm. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard . Scarecrow trail, hayrides (call for dates).  (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: October 04, 2010)

Franklin County

• Tucker Farms - pumpkins and a corn maze
  56 Hobart Road, Gabriels, NY 12939. Phone: Tom Tucker, 518 637-1230. Email: adkspud@hotmail.com. Directions: See directions on webpage. Open in late June/early July for U-Pick Strawberries (call ahead for availability); Great Adirondack Corn Maze begins in early/mid August and continues through the end of October (Halloween);  Our hours are: Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 4 pm. Sunday, 1 pm to 4 pm. Farm tours by appointment in advance.  Typical Hours for October (check the website for updates): October 1 thru October 31, Thursday through Sunday: 1 pm - 4 pm. Weekly Event on Friday nights: 'Flashlight' night in the corn maze, Start time is after dusk.  Closing is 10 pm, i.e. everyone must be out of the maze by 10 pm. 2008 Admission to Corn Maze is $8 for Adults; $6 for children 4-12 yrs; free for children less than 4 yrs. At all times, someone will be there who is intimately familiar with the maze. Maps will be available on which the main part of the maze will be printed. Benches will be available as well as a port-a-potty. There will be an elevated platform at the approximate mid-point of the maze. Corn Maze Rules will be posted at the field. Activities (one of which is a 'petting zoo' -- mostly chickens and ducks) will be available for the younger kids. Pack up the kids and come out for a great time! Complete your day of fun at the Corn Maze with a bit of shopping. Tucker Farms tee shirts, refreshments, fresh vegetables and especially potatoes, can be purchased.  (UPDATED: October 15, 2011)

Fulton County

• Rogers Family Orchards - U Pick Apples
  260 County Highway 131, Johnstown NY, 12095. Phone: 518-762-8736. Email:  trogers@superior.net. Roadside Stand, Farm Market, Cider, Special Events  

Herkimer County

• Gravesville Pumpkin Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, farm market
  247 Gravesville Road, Poland, NY 13431. Phone: 315 9824692. Email: patch247@msn.com. Open: Every day, from 8am until Sunset, September 15 to October 31. Directions: 1/2 mile north of NYS Route 28, half way between Poland and Mapledale, New York. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Honor system roadside stand with great varity pumpkins, winter squash and gourds. Besides pumpkins we have over 15 varieties of squash for sale!. (ADDED: October 10, 2010) (UPDATED: September 18, 2011)

Jefferson County

• Behling's Spookhill Farms - Corn maze
  12139 U.S. Route 11, Adams Center, NY, 13606. Phone: (315) 583-6181. Open: Aug 23 thru October 26, Saturday - 12noon to 8pm, Sun - 12noon to 8pm. 2005 Admission prices: Adults $6, Children 4-11 $4, 3 & under free. Directions: On Route 11 between Adams, & Adams Center. Off from US Rte 81 exits 41 or 42.

Montgomery County

• Bellinger's Orchard - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, porta-potties, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
  685 Argersinger Road, Fultonville, NY 12072. Phone: 518-922-8558. Email: info@bellingersorchard.com. Open: Daily 10am to 6pm, September to mid - November; Cornmaze: daily 10am to 5pm (last ticket sold at 5pm). Directions: Take exit 28 from the NYS Thruway and then a left onto Riverside Dr. Make a left onto 30A and go up the hill. Take a right onto VanEpps Road Go two and one-half miles and then bear right onto Argersinger Road Our orchard is exactly one mile down the road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. We grow over 30 varieties of apples. We also sell fresh sweet cider, homemade cider donuts, and other local NYS products such as cheese, honey, maple syrup, jams, jellies, and fruit butters. (UPDATED: January 12, 2012). For more information, see the links above and these pages: Picking Schedule, Products, photos, Orchard Tours.
• Sand Flats Orchard - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  371 Martin Road, Fonda, Select your state 12068. Phone: 518-853-4999. Email: jim@sandflatsorchard.com. Directions: From the North: Follow Rt 30A from Johnstown south about 3 miles. Turn right onto Commons Road go about 1.8 miles to the intersection of Martin Road and Commons Road. From the East: NY Thruway to exit 28, left on to Riverside Drive about 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Rt 30A, you will go over the Mohawk River and pass Fonda Speadway. Turn left onto Rt 5, go through the village of Fonda, about .5 miles. Turn right onto Rt 334/ Cayadutta St. follow for 1.9 miles. Turn left on to Commons Road go about .1 mile to the intersection of Martin Road and Commons Road. OR Follow Rt 5 west to Fonda, go through the village of Fonda, about .5 miles. Turn right onto Rt 334/ Cayadutta St. follow for 1.9 miles. Turn left on to Commons Road go about .1 mile to the intersection of Martin Road and Commons Road. From the South: Follow the directions from the East if using the NY Thruway. Follow Rt 30A to Fultonville, you will go over the Mohawk River and pass Fonda Speadway. Turn left onto Rt 5, go through the village of Fonda, about .5 miles. Turn right onto Rt 334 Cayadutta St. follow for 1.9 miles. Turn left on to Commons Road go about .1 mile to the intersection of Martin Road and Commons Road. From the West: Follow Rt 5 from Canajoharie east about 9.8 miles. Turn left onto Martin Road go 1.3 miles. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Crops are usually available in August, September. Open: seven days a week, 9am to 6pm Payment: Cash, Check.

Saratoga County

• Bowman Orchards - Pumpkins, Pick your own and picked apples, cider and donuts.
  141 Sugar Hill Road, Rexford NY, 12148. Phone: 518-371-2042. Email:  kevin@bowmanorchards.com. Roadside Stand, Farm Market. We grow many varieties, shapes, colors and sizes of pumpkins. Pumpkins are available u-pick or pre-picked and usually we start them the third week of September. We also grow gourds, squash, and many types of ornamental fruits.
• Double M's Daytime Corn Maze and Hayrides - corn maze,  hayrides, petting zoo, bounce house
  678 Route 67, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. Phone: (518)884-9122. Email: scareme@mmhauntedhayrides.com. Directions: Click here for directions. Open: Thursday & Friday by reservation only for groups of 20 or more; and for individuals on Saturday & Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm in October. Our Daytime Hayride and Corn Maze is designed for families with little ones that aren't quite ready for the Haunted Hayride. It's not too long, not too short, it's just right.
• Double M's Haunted Hayrides - haunted hayrides
  678 Route 67, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. Phone: (518)884-9122. Email: scareme@mmhauntedhayrides.com. Directions: Click here for directions. Open: Every Thursday through Sunday in October. Click here for a coupon. Featuring the NEW VORTEX TUNNEL! and TERROR MAZE (both included in your admission). The Hayrides weave through our haunted forest on a tractor drawn wagon. Each wagon has a narrator on board to guide the way through the cold darkness. Around each and every corner there's a frightful scene and behind each and every tree lurks an unexpecting guest waiting to greet you. Our woods are filled with terror and surprise, an atmosphere sure to make you scream! Three quarter's of the way through the ride, the wagon comes upon a coven of witches dancing around a cauldron and shrieking into the night. The wagon stops and the witches serve up some complimentary "Spider Cider" and "Deadly Donuts". After everyone has been served their ghostly treat, the wagon continues on for the remainder of the frightfully fun ride! Upon being unloaded the wagon you will be guided into the Terror Maze and then directly into the BRAND NEW Vortex Tunnel! A truly terrorizing experience! The entire ride lasts approximately 35 to 45 minutes. (UPDATED: October 29, 2010)
  A visitor writes on October 23, 2010: "October 22, 2010 A group of us went to this hayride and paid $20 per person. What a total ripoff! Do not go. It is not worth even $10 per person. Not scary at all nor entertaining. A narrator pretty much gives away everything about to happen and with a monotone unexcited voice. The best part is the haunted house at the end and it's not even that great. Can't believe this has been running for 20 years. They should state the only people who may enjoy it are children under the age of 12. "
• Ellms Family Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
  448 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Phone: 518 884-8168. Fax: 518 884-8348. Email: gellms@aol.com. Directions: From Route 87 take Exit 12 Go west on Rt. 67 for 2.5 miles Take a left onto Brookline Road Less than a mile turn left at lights onto Route 50 Go 1.1 miles on Route 50 and take a right onto Charlton Road at the lights Farm is 3 miles on the right And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Corn Maze open weekends 10 am to 5 pm Corn Maze and pumpkin patch are open from September 26 through October 31. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Pumpkins, gourds, hay bales, Indian corn and corn stalks
• Riverview Orchards - Pick Your Ownk Apples, Hayrides
  660 Riverview Road, Rexford NY, 12148. Phone: 518-371-2174. Email:  isabel@rivervieworchards.com. Directions. Farm Market, Special Events: Farm Fest 2005 on Saturday September 17th and Sunday, September 18th. 10 am to 5 pm Both Days. Free Admission, Exhibits - Apple Picking - Musical Performances - Demonstrations - Hay Rides - Country Food - and Much More. For more information, see the links above and these pages: Farm Fest 2005, Apples, Bakery, Donut Robot, Beehive, Honey House Birthdays, School Tours, Our History
• Schuyler Farms - corn maze, Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides, Petting Zoo, hay maze, haunted hay maze
  1124 Rt. 29, Schuyerville, NY. Phone: (518) 695-5308. Directions: Click Here for DIRECTIONS to the maze. They have a Corn Field Cafe, 18 hole mini golf, Garden Center, Hay Maze for the little ones, and our Gift Shop for beautifully hand crafted gifts. For schools, small group outings, and corporate events call for appointments and package prices.

Schenectady County

• Indian House Farm - Haunted Corn Maze "Field of Screams", pumpkins
  2627 Giffords Church Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306. Phone: 518-376-1257. Open:  2011 maze dates October 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd from 7:30pm to 9:30pm; Produce Stand: Mid July-Labor Day Weekend Monday-Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm Sundays 10am-4pm - Fall HoursMonday-Friday Honor System Weekends 10:00 am - 4:00 pm; Haunted Maze: FIELD OF SCREAMS 2011 Dates: October 14th,15th,21st and 22nd 7:30PM. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, Check . The corn maze is an annual Haunted Corn Maze event, held for the past 10 years. The Haunted Maze is fun for the whole family, and partial proceeds go to support the Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center.(Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: October 11, 2011)

St. Lawrence County

• Breezy Maples Farm - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, kiddie (mini) corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Bounce house, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Fresh eggs, farm market, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, face painting, Bouncy castle, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  331 Willard Road, Massena, NY 13662. Phone: (315) 705-6460. Email: info@breezymaples.com. Open: We will open for the 2011 season on Saturday, Septmeber 24; Open Sunday through Friday Noon to 6:00pm and Saturdays 10:00am to 6:00pm. Directions: From Massena, follow route 37 south 4.4 miles from the corner of route 56, take a left onto Willard, the farm is ahead on the right. From Potsdam and Canton - Take county route 34 (Swamp Road) from route 310 into Louisville. After the bridge, take a right onto Willard road. The farm is 1.5 miles ahead on the left. From Waddington - Follow route 37 into Louisville -Willard is the next right past Louisville school. Click here for a map and directions. Open for Christams Trees from Thanksgiving until Christmas eve. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: April 16, 2011)
• Kingston's Roadside Stand - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, petting zoo, farm animals
  39 County Route 34, Canton, NY 13617. Phone: 315-322-0524 and 315-528-1081. Email us at: kathy_barney2001@yahoo.com. Directions: Located in Bucks Bridge Just off 310 And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Open: 12pm to 6pm daily, then after Thanksgiving daily from 2pm to 6pm. Payment: Cash, Check. Haunted Hayride and Haunted House, Starting October 6th, every weekend in October and open  Halloween Night for the Haunted Barn from 8:00-10:00 PM. We also now have bedding plants!
• LB's Pumpkins & Corn Maize - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, restrooms
  1639 State Highway 58, Edwards, NY 13635. Phone: 315-562-2320. Email: lbspumpkins@tds.net. Directions: 14 mile North of Gouverneur on State Highway 58, look for signs. 14 miles South of Fine on State Highway 58, look for signs. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED: August 31, 2008)

Washington County

• Bordens Orchard  - U-pick aples
  Valley Falls Road, Schaghticoke, NY. Phone: 518-692-2370. Directions: We are located on Valley Falls Road in the Town of Easton. You can follow our signs from Route 40. For more: Directions. Apples: Red Melba, Pristine, Summer treat, Redfree, Empress, Ginger Gold, Paulared, Gala, Niagara, Milton, McIntosh, Ozark Gold, Honeycrisp, Macoun, Liberty, R.I.Greening, Spartan, Cortland, Red Delicious, Empire, Jonagold, Fortune, Idared, Pound Sweet, Golden Delicious, Spigold, Northern Spy, Rome Beauty, Winter Banana, Granny Smith. More about our apple varieties and what's available now, and also our recipes.
• The Garden Barn - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, horse-drawn hay rides, Bounce house or pillow, haunted house,
  351 East Rd, Fort Edward, NY 12828. Phone: 5187478843. Fax: 5187478843. Email: garden@capital.net. Open: Last weekend in September through October ; 7 days per week 10am to 6 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkin picking last weekend in September throughout October; Fresh cut Christmas trees Thanksgiving until Christmas eve. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. (ADDED: October 17, 2010)
• Kelly's Emerald Feeds - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
  672 County Line Road, Queensbury, NY 12804. Phone: 518-793-5474. Email: emerald_isle_farm@hotmail.com. Open: Monday to Saturday from 8am to 7pm; Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Directions: I87 to exit19; 254 east to 9L north;3 miles to a right onto Hicks Road; Left at the 4 corners onto County line Road; Farm on right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: September 12, 2009)
• Moses Vegetable Farm - corn (sweet), peppers, pumpkins, tomatoes, other vegetables, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, prepicked produce, gift shop Route 67, Eagle Bridge, NY 11111. Phone: 518 686 7729. Directions: Intersection of Route 67 & 22 Crops are usually available in May, October. Open: call for hours. This is the famous farmland that once belonged to Grandma Moses, inherited by her children and grand-children who operate it today. Customers say they are renowned for the variety and quality of the vegetables they grow. One visitor says: "WORTH THE TRIP! Check them out!"
• Tiashoke Farms - corn maze
  11822 NY Rt 40, Schaghticoke, NY 12154. Phone: 518-692-8201. NOTE: I haven't been able to verify this farm's information.  If you have been there or know their website's address or email address, could you let me know? Click here to write to me!

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