Find a local pumpkin patch here!

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

And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know! If you are looking for pumpkin weigh-offs and the US and world's largest pumpkins, see this page! Want to do a fundraiser selling pumpkins? See this page! There are affiliate links on this page. Read our disclosure policy to learn more.

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 April 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

Click on Resources above, if you need a county map

Bollinger County

Butler County

  • Bluff Falls - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted rides, haunted trail, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    2801 Cheshire Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. Phone: 573-776-7622. Fax: 573-686-5253. Email: [email protected]. Open: update October 2013, I believe this one is closed - their website is down. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover.

Cape Girardeau County

Carter County

Dent County

Dunklin County

Iron County

Madison County

Mississippi County

New Madrid County

Oregon County

Pemiscot County

Perry County

  • Bachmann Farms - pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn,
    21003 highway C, Perryville, MO 63775. Phone: (573) 547-5131. Alternate Phone: (573) 768-5780. Email: [email protected]. Open: September 24 thru November 24. Directions: From Perryville, take highway 61 south to highway P, turn left and go 7 miles to highway C, turn right, go 1/4 mile on left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We sell large quantities of pumpkins at whole sale prices. If you are looking for a fundraising project try selling pumpkins at a road side stand. We have all sizes. (UPDATED: August 31, 2018)
  • Perryville Pumpkin Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Fall festival, Honey from hives on the farm, farm market, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, mini-golf, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
    1410 Allens Landing Road, Perryville, MO 63775. Phone: (573) 513-2899. Email: [email protected]. Open: Early September to October 31, 7 days a week, 9 am to 6 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Interstate 55 take Perryville exit 129, turn North on Highway 51 towards Perryville and go 2.6 miles, then South on Highway 61/Kingshighway and go 1.6 miles, then go East onto State Highway E/Allens Landing Road and go one-half mile to pumpkin farm. Click here for a map and directions. Wagon rides to the patch every Saturday and Sunday 12 to 6 pm from September 22 through October 31, or other times by appointment;. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. We are a small working family farm. We have a BIG selection of specialty pumpkins, gourds and squash; straw, stalks, Indian corn, plus goats, chickens, and a shop with locally made jams/jellies, honey, etc. Check our website and Facebook page for more info including our school, birthday party, campfire and adult group packages. (UPDATED: August 30, 2019) (UPDATED: August 31, 2018) )

Reynolds County

Ripley County

Scott County

  • Beggs Family Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, corn cannon, wagon rides, haunted house, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
    2319 State Highway U, Sikeston, MO 63801. Phone: 573-471-3879. Alternate Phone: 573-380-7951. Fax: 573-472-0132. Email: [email protected]. Open: see website for current hours and dates. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Easily access from Interstate 55 in Missouri. Take exit 69, turn west at the top of the ramp, at the 4-way stop turn right (north)onto Highway H, follow Highway H to Blodgett, once in Blodgett turn left (west) onto Highway U, just 1/2 mile on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Fall Harvest Festival open Saturdays 10 am till 9 pm and Sundays noon to 6 pm October 3rd through October 31st. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard.

Shannon County

Stoddard County

  • Cates Orchard - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, we also have pie pumpkins, wagon rides, Honey from hives on the farm, restrooms
    13423 State Highway Ww, Dudley, MO 63936. Phone: 573-624-3949. Open: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm; Friday from 1 pm to 5 pm; Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm; Closed Wednesday and Sunday; mid - June through October. Directions: From Dexter: Travel west on US Highway 60 for 8 miles to the Dudley exit. Turn right (North) on State Highway WW. Go 1 mile and orchard will be on your left. There is an arrowboard sign at the end of the driveway. From Poplar Bluff: Travel east on US Highway 60 for 20 miles to the Dudley exit. Turn left (North) on State Highway WW. Go 1 mile and orchard will be on your left. There is an arrowboard sign at the end of the driveway. Click here for a map and directions. Apricots: June, Peaches: late June through September, Nectarines: July and August, Plums: June through August, Pears: August and September, Apples: July through October, Sweet Corn: June through July. Payment: Cash, Check. Our family has been growing fruit since the early 1900s. We started in Washington state before moving to Missouri in 1951. Mr. Cates' youngest daughter, Janet and her husband, Kevin, took over the orchard in 1986. They have also added a large variety of vegetables grown in their large garden and 2 high tunnels. Kevin and Janet have three children that have grown up as 4th generation family farmers. The family would love for you to come visit us mid-June through October for "fresh from the farm" fruits and vegetables! Hope to see you soon!!.

Wayne County


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