2024 Columbia and surrounding counties in central South Carolina Pumpkin Patches And More.org

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

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

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Aiken County

• St Bartholomew's Episcopal Church Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, concessions or refreshment stand
  471 West Martintown Road, North Augusta, SC 29841. Phone: 803-279-4622. Fax: 803-279-3355. Open: mid- October - 30th October 10;30 am to 7 pm to Monday to Saturday 1 pm to 7 pm to Sunday. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. About 2,500 pumpkins. There are orange and white pumpkins, flower and pumpkin centerpieces, gourds and Indian corn for sale. The Navajo in New Mexico grow the pumpkins and ship them to the church. They set the prices of the pumpkins according to size. Pumpkins start at $1.50. Proceeds from the sale benefit the tribe and the North Augusta community.

Calhoun County

Edgefield County

• Hickory Hill Milk - corn maze, horse-drawn hay rides,
  7 Hickory Hill Lane, Edgefield, SC 29824. Phone: 803-275-6141. Email: [email protected]. Open: See our website for current information. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. The festivities will be every Tuesday in October from 6 pm to 8 pm; Call for more information. Payment: Cash, only. In 2013, Festivities run from 6 pm until dark on October 8th, October 15th, October 22nd, and October 29th.
  We will have horse drawn hay rides, a corn maze, farm tours, live music, barbecue, and of course our delicious milk!

Fairfield County

Kershaw County

Lancaster County

• Antioch Baptist Church - pumpkin patch ,
  3052 Taxahaw Road, Lancaster, SC 29720. Open: October  9 am to 9 pm  Saturday. closed on Sundays.. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: . restrooms available, hay rides, inflatable for the kids, hotdogs, popcorn, snow cones, nacho cheese, jellies, preserves and other bakery items for sell. Crafts are also available.
  A visitor writes on October 15, 2010: " Fall decorations and whole lot of fun. And a lot of pumpkins starting as low as 50cents. All proceeds go to help with purchase of the new church bus. Also selling 5 pounds of sweet potatoes for 3 dollars. "
• Hall Family Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, corn box, wagon rides, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, bakery, kettle corn, picnic area, porta-potties, Cell service cell phones work here, face painting, pedal kart track, mining for gems, farm animals, No dogs allowed except for service animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  445 W. Rebound Rd, Lancaster, SC 29720. Phone: (704) 562-4. Email: [email protected]. Open: Spring Season: Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 7 pm, from April 1 to early June; Fall Season: Tuesday to Thursday from 9 am to 6 pm, Friday to Saturday from 9 am to 10 pm, and Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm, from late September to October 31. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, All credit cards, AndroidPay, ApplePay.
  (UPDATED: March 19, 2024)

Lee County

Lexington County

• Boy Scout Troop 815 - Uses natural growing practices, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, Fall festival, concessions or refreshment stand, Cell service cell phones work here, restrooms, events at your location (call for info)
  195 Amicks Ferry Road OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Chapin, SC 29036. Phone: (839) 399-1526. Email: [email protected]. Open: Date: October 3 to October 31st Time: Weekdays 12 pm to 7 pm, Weekends 9 am to 7 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. This pumpkin's journey began 100 days ago on a Navajo Indian Reservation farm in Farmington, NM; From its early days on the farm through meticulous planting and nurturing, we've ensured you have a high-quality, long-lasting pumpkin; What sets us apart is our commitment to ethical farming; Rest assured, your pumpkin is non-GMO, cultivated with utmost care; It journeyed here after reaching perfect ripeness, carefully loaded onto a truck to join Troop 815's pumpkin patch;. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, All credit cards. The Pumpkin Patch is back! Boy Scout Troop 815, with support from the Our Lady of the Lake Men's Club, is hosting the 6th Annual Pumpkin Patch from 3-31 October 2023. This worthwhile event enables the Troop to provide unique experiences in outdoor activities to include camping, hiking and high adventure, while building strong moral character and leadership skills in the young men and women who are members of the Boy Scouts. All of this is possible through your generous support of the Pumpkin Patch. We are also Chunkin Pumpkins with giant slingshots!!.
  (ADDED: September 15, 2023)
• Clinton Sease Farm - corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  382 Olde Farm Road, Lexington, SC 29072. Phone: (803) 730-2863. Email: [email protected]. Open: September 20th-November 17th, Friday 6 PM - 11 PM, Saturday 10 am to 11 PM, Sunday 2 PM - 7 PM; Columbus Day - 10 am to 7 PM October 14th only, Flashlight Nights: Flashlight Nights Friday and Saturday; BRING YOUR OWN FLASHLIGHT and explore the maze in the dark, Last Ticket Sold: One hour before closing ; Please see our website for current dates;`. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Our Corn Maze is open from September through November on the weekends, please see our website for exact dates of operation. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. We have an eight acre cornmaze and nineteen other activities for all ages. Including a marshmallow maze, tire maze, rope maze, fortune maze, mist maze, shuffleboard, corn hole, four square, duck races, corn snake, tractor raceway, a goat walk, and much more all for one admission price.
• Second Wave Coffee & Books - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, Fall festival, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, group reservations
  529 South Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072. Phone: (803) 693-5746. Alternate Phone: (706) 304-9494. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday from 8 am to 7 pm Tuesday from 8 am to 7 pm Wednesday from 8 am to 7 pm Thursday from 8 am to 7 pm Friday from 8 am to 10 pm Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkin Patch beginning October 11th to the 31st. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. NEW EVENING HOURS! Pick your pumpkin, games for kids, smore station, AND - special Pumpkin Bash with coffee and drink specials for all ages!! We also serve beer and wine!! As always - call ahead and we will stay open later for groups and special events - :-). (ADDED: October 06, 2019)

Newberry County

• Do-Si-Jo’s - 2023 presumed permanently closed 
  3086 Beaver Dam Creek Rd, Newberry, SC 29108. Phone: 803-924-1759. Open: UPDATE for 2023, Their website and/or Facebook page are gone, so I assume they have closed permanently. If you know anything for sure, please write me, their last reported hours were September - October Friday 6-10 pm (Flashlights Only for the Maze after Dark), Saturday 10 am -10 pm, Sunday 2-6 pm. Our fall activities include a 7 acre corn maze, hay rides, goat viewing area, and many other farm yard games for children of all ages to enjoy. These activities include a huge corn box, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin tic tac toe, pumpkin checkers, corn hole, ski ball, volleyball area, mini hay maze, and several others. We have ten picnic tables which are great for relaxing and/or enjoying a packed lunch from home. We also enjoy hosting birthday parties, youth groups or corporate gatherings during our fall season.
  Our fall activities include a 7-acre corn maze, hay rides, pumpkin patch, livestock viewing, along with many other activities for kids of all ages. Week nights during our fall season may be reserved/booked for groups. The farm may also be reserved/booked for special events throughout the year upon availability. Their Facebook page reports (July 26, 2019) admission prices are $10 for Adults, $8 for Children/Students 3-18, Children 2 and Under are Free. Payment: cash or check. corn maze, hay rides, pumpkins
• Lever Farms - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, kiddie (mini) corn maze, wagon rides, farm market, porta-potties, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  5057 SC Highway 34, Pomaria, SC 29126. Phone: 803-321-5952. Email: [email protected]. Open: Every Saturday in October 10 am to 5 pm; Monday to Friday by appointment. Directions: From I-26 take exit 74 onto SC highway 34. Turn East on SC highway 34 towards Winnsboro. Lever Farms is located 7.5 miles from I-26. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 29, 2015)

Orangeburg County

• Hinnant Farm - Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Pumpkins
  3 miles west of Eutawville on Hwy. 6. Phone: 803-492-3788. Open Apr-Aug-Oct, 8 AM-6 PM. Strawberries (Apr-Jun) Blackberries, Blueberries, Peaches (Jun-Aug) U-Pick and We-Pick Sweet Corn & Other Vegetables.
• McCurley Farms - pumpkins, corn maze
  8840 North Road Corner of North Road and Oak Lane, North, SC 29112. Phone: 803-760-4581. Alternate Phone: 804-662-4958. Email: [email protected]. Open Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday 8 am to 4 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates:Click here for picking updates. Directions: From Columbia travel south on Highway 321. Follow the road to North, SC. At the stoplight in North, turn left. Travel 1/2 mile. The farms is located on the left side of the road, there is an old wagon in the front yard. Our property does not GPS, we are located at the corner of North Road and Oak Lane. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, SFMNP Vouchers, SNAP Vouchers. . Click here for our Facebook page. We have Speckled Butter Beans, White Acre (aka cream peas) and Pink Eye peas all Buy One Get One FREE! In season, we have U-Pick or pre-picked Blackberries, shelled Green Butter Beans, our Obsession Sweet Corn, Yellow Meat Watermelons, Fresh South Carolina Peaches and a Bunch of Cute little Yard Animals! In Spring and summer they have u-pick strawberries, blackberries, (UPDATED: July 31, 2023)

Richland County

• Columbia State Farmers Market - Harvested pumpkins, wholesale & retail
  1001 Bluff Rd., Columbia, SC. Phone: 803-737-4664. Directions: across from Williams-Brice Stadium. Open: Year round. Call for hours.

Saluda County

Sumter County

• Dorr Farms - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, restrooms, picnic area (bring your own food), school tours, group reservations
  5225 Dorr Acres, Gable, SC 29051. Phone: 803-495-2639. Email: [email protected]. Open: October 1 to October 31 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: 5225 Dorr Acres Road Gable SC 29051 378 East, Right onto Brewington Road, 1.5 miles, right onto Congruity, go .7ths dirt road on left. For a map to our farm, click here. Strawberries April to June Blackberries June to July Blueberries May to August. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. (UPDATED: January 28, 2017)

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