Pumpkin Picking Season Has Arrived
The arrival of fall means one thing: pumpkin season is here! Few traditions capture the magic of autumn quite like stepping into a pumpkin patch. Rows of bright orange pumpkins stretch out before you, waiting to be discovered. Kids race from pumpkin to pumpkin, calling out their favorites. Parents snap photos of little hands clutching big stems. Friends laugh as they try to lift the heaviest gourd in the field. It’s the kind of experience that feels timeless—where memories are made with every step through the vines.
At our ranches, pumpkin picking is more than just finding a pumpkin—it’s a chance to connect with the season. Each farm offers its own unique setting and style, from rustic fields dotted with pumpkins still on the vine to charming displays of ready-to-go beauties. Whether you’re searching for the perfect carving pumpkin, a sweet sugar pumpkin for baking, or a tiny one just right for little hands, you’ll find it here among our growers.
The Joy of Pumpkin Picking
Pumpkin patches invite us to slow down and soak in the season. There’s something special about wandering through rows of pumpkins, noticing how no two are exactly alike. Some are tall and lopsided, others short and round. Some have smooth orange skins, while others carry bumpy, textured character. Choosing “the one” becomes a family adventure—do you go for the biggest, the quirkiest, or the one that just feels right when you pick it up?
And the experience doesn’t stop there. Many of our growers offer farm stands overflowing with fresh apples, homemade pies, and warm cider to sip after you’ve picked your pumpkin. Some have hayrides, mazes, or spots perfect for snapping those fall photos that capture the glow of the season. Every visit is a chance to create your own story of fall with the Apple Hill Growers.
Visit our Pumpkin Patches
Here’s a list of where to find your pumpkin adventures this season:
Each ranch brings something unique to the table. Some focus on family-friendly fun with activities for all ages, while others highlight cozy farm experiences with treats and fresh produce to take home. No matter where you go, you’ll be welcomed with the warmth and hospitality that makes our ranches such a special place to celebrate the season.
A Tradition Worth Returning To
Pumpkin picking isn’t just about decorating for Halloween—it’s about building traditions. For some families, it’s an annual outing with grandparents, where children run ahead in search of their perfect pumpkin. For others, it’s the start of fall baking, bringing home pumpkins to turn into pies, breads, or roasted seeds. For friends, it might be a weekend photo adventure, with pumpkin patches as the perfect backdrop for those autumn snapshots.
And the best part? Each visit feels a little different. The pumpkins may change, the weather may shift, and the group you bring might grow from year to year—but the joy of the experience stays the same.
So grab a sweater, bring your family and friends, and come celebrate the season with the Apple Hill Growers. The pumpkin patches are open, the pumpkins are waiting, and fall has officially begun.