It’s one of our favorite times of year — pumpkin picking season. We’ve rounded up the best you-pick pumpkin farms in and around Charlotte, organized by travel time at your convenience. Make a day trip out of it as many have fall themed activities perfect for the whole family.
Hodges Farm
3900 Rocky River Rd E, Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 608-8897
Travel Time: Approximately 22 minutes.
A short drive from Charlotte, Hodges Farm offers fall fun for the whole family to take part in. Find pumpkins of all shapes and sizes at their pumpkin patch, Hay mountain to climb and jump on, barnyard animals, photo opportunities (bring your camera!), and picnic areas.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., every day. No reservation required.
Parking is $5 on Saturdays and Sundays.
Mountain Man Farm
Township 2, Poplar Tent, NC
Travel Time: Approximately 23 minutes
Just a short drive to Concord lies Mountain Man Farm where you can find pumpkins, mums and gourds of all colors, shapes and sizes. Visit their Facebook page for more details and updates.
Hours:
Sunday to Friday – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Triple Diamond Farm
2260 London Rd, Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 907-2804
Travel Time: Approximately 25 minutes.
Pick a pumpkin from the homegrown patch at Triple Diamond Farms, and while you’re there, visit the petting zoo, ride a bull, a pony, shoot at the BB range, and take a roll in the corn pit. The pumpkin patch is open every weekend in October.
Hours:
Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wise Acres Organic Farm
4701 Hartis Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 628-6232
Travel Time: Approximately 30 minutes.
Fall season includes pumpkins, Sunn hemp mazes, playgrounds, animal visit & feeding, a scavenger hunt, wagon rides, slushies and more.
Open Thursday through Saturday beginning on September 18 through Halloween.
RESERVATION ONLY! Reserve your spot here.
Hunter Farm
13624 Providence Rd, Weddington, NC 28104
(704) 846-7975
Travel Time: Approximately 30 minutes.
If you’re wanting a large variety of pumpkins to choose from, look no further than Hunter Farms. The selection includes heirlooms, carving pumpkins, and gourds of all sizes. No reservation is needed to visit the pumpkin patch, but if you want to take a wagon ride to the petting barn while you’re there, visit here to save your seat.
Fall season is from September 25 through Novembver 14. Hours are:
Tues & Wed : 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. (mornings reserved for school field trips)
Thurs – Sunday : 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
$10 per person for wagon ride to petting barn.
Children under 2 years of age ride for free; tickets required starting age 2.
3-5 lb pumpkin included with ride.
Riverbend Farm
12150 McManus Rd, Midland, NC 28107
(704) 622-7192
Travel Time: Approximately 38 minutes.
Find pumpkins and gourds of all shapes and sizes at this pumpkin patch, open October 1 through Halloween.
Hours are:
Monday through Friday – 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday – 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission to the pumpkin patch is $5.50 with pumpkins costing $0.40 per pound.
They have four large wagons that go to and from the fields on the weekends so you can stay in the field as long as you want. On the weekday afternoons, two wagons run continuously.
Carrigan Farms
1261 Oakridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 664-1450
Travel Time: Approximately 39 minutes.
Come pick your own pumpkin, right off the vine at Carrigan Farms. Their pumpkin patches are open the entire month of October with shuttles back and forth to the patch every day. The cost is $12.00 per person for everyone ages 2 and older. Young babies 23 months and under are free; however, they do not get a pumpkin. A $2 per person, non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your appointment and the remaining $10 per person is due at the door. Only cash and check are accepted for payment at the door. Credit and debit cards are not accepted.
Make your reservation to the farm here.
Cherry Place Farm
1922 Oakdale Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 207-5624
Travel Time: Approximately 41 minutes.
Open Saturdays and Sundays in October, Cherry Place Farms is a great spot to pick your pumpkins while taking part of all the October festivities. Admission is $9 per person for everyone ages two and up, and includes access to the cornmaze, hayrides, petting/feeding the animals, popcorn snack, and barnyard game. Carving size and baby pumpkins are available for purchase separately.
Hours are:
Saturdays – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sundays – 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
No reservation required.
Hall Family Farm
445 W Rebound Rd, Lancaster, SC 29720
(704) 562-4021
Travel Time: Approximately 44 minutes.
Pick the perfect pumpkin at Hall Family Farm’s pumpkin patch along with hayrides and other fall activities. After you’ve picked and played, visit the sales tent for a treat at the cafe. End the day by getting lost in their 7-acre corn maze.
There is no admission charge to visit the farm.
- Corn Maze – $9 + tax for ages 3 and up, ages 2 and under are free
- Kids Corn Maze – $2.99 for ages 3 and up, ages 2 and under are free
- Pedal Go Karts – $2 for ages 5 and up for a 15 minute ride
- Pumpkins – varies by size – $0.70/lb
- Bonfire – $75 for 2 hours
- Hayrides – $3.50 for ages 3 and up, ages 2 and under are free (all ages are allowed to ride)
- Large Corn Maze Combo tickets (includes corn maze and hayride): $10.99 + tax for ages 3 and up, 2 and under are free
- Small Corn Maze Combo tickets (includes corn maze and hayride): $5.49 + tax for ages 3 and up, 2 and under are free
- Playground – FREE
Farm hours are:
Weds & Thurs – 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Fri & Sat – 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Call ahead or visit their Facebook page to make sure they are open before driving out to the farm.
Patterson Farm
10390 Caldwell Rd, Mt Ulla, NC 28125
(704) 797-0013
Travel Time: Approximately 46 minutes.
Come out to Patterson Farm to get the perfect pumpkin for your home. While you’re there, get lost in their corn maize, visit the barnyard, go on the cow barrel train ride, hayrides, and more. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly encouraged and can be done here.
Pumpkin cost is not included in admission. Little pumpkins are $0.59 per pound and novelty pumpkins are $0.99 per pound.
For access to all the fall fun, visit here to purchase your tickets. Be sure to check for fall events here before you plan your visit.
Weekday Fall Fun on the Farm (Sept. 25 – Nov. 6)
Cost: $11.00 per person (Ages 2 & up)
Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Weekend Fall Fun on the Farm Hours: Sept. 25 – Nov. 6)
Cost: $15.00 per person (Ages 2 & up)
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
The market is open Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sundays 12 – 6 p.m.
Red Wolf Farm
1900 H W Farm Rd, Maiden, NC 28650
(828) 302-4653
Travel Time: Approximately 47 minutes.
Red Wolf farm has everything you need to celebrate fall. From a corn maze to a pumpkin patch and so much more, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.
The Farm is open to the General Public weekends in October ONLY. You do not need a reservation to visit the farm on weekends.
Hours open:
Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sundays: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission to the farm is $6 per person with kids 2 and under free. Admission tickets include:
- Hayride – as many times as you like
- Large, Pro-Designed Corn Maze
- Kid’s Corn Maze
- Let your kids use their imagination on our Pirate Ship, Tractor, Toy Airplanes, and Wooden Train Play Sets
- “Swim” in our giant tubs of Corn
- Challenge a friend to a game of Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe or Checkers
- Race on the Pedal Tractors
- Play on the Inflatables
- Jump in the pre-school bounce house
- Try your skills in Pumpkin Bowling
- See the farm animals
- Check out our artisans work their craft
- Relax at a picnic table while you enjoy some food from our food vendors or bring your own picnic lunch
- Grab a drink or snack with our in house concession stand THE THIRSTY WOLF
- Create memories to last a lifetime
- Plenty of other photo opportunities
- New things added all the time
Aw Shucks! Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
3718 Plyler Mill Rd, Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 709-7000
Travel Time: Approximately 47 minutes.
Open for fall season on weekends beginning September 24, Aw Shucks! Farm has everything you need to celebrate fall all in one place. Pick a pumpkin at their pumpkin market, get lost in their 3-in-1 corn maze, make a visit to the animal barn, go gem mining, sit by the bonfire, and much more.
Admission price is $11 per adult, $9 per child. No Reservation Needed
Public hours in FALL only: Sept. 24th- Nov 14th
Fridays – 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturdays – 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sundays – 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Bush-N-Vine
1650 Filbert Hwy, York, SC 29745
(803) 684-2732
Travel Time: Approximately 56 minutes.
Enjoy the cooler temps by heading to Bush-N-Vine farm for u-pick pumpkins. Pumpkin season starts September 25 and ends October 30. Make sure to pack a pair of tennis shoes as the patch can be muddy after it rains. Also, there are picnic tables available if you want to bring your own picnic lunch.
Pick Your Own Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*Pick your own pumpkin prices:
(This includes all shapes, colors and sizes.)
< 5 lbs. $0.95/lb
5+ lbs – $0.59/lb
Note: There will not be hayrides available this year due to COVID. The pumpkin patch is located behind the store within walking distance. They will have wagons available to help haul your pumpkins out of the patch.
Shelby Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
120 Broadway Dr, Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 434-8187
Travel Time: Approximately 59 minutes.
Fall season at Shelby Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch includes an 8-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, a haunted maze, and much more.
Farm admission is $12 per person which includes corn maze, 18+ courtyard activities, jumping pillow, and hayride to the pumpkin patch. Includes 4 activity tickets. Buy tickets online here.
Hours:
Fridays – 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturdays – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sundays – 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Millstone Creek Orchards
506 Parks Crossroads Church Rd, Ramseur, NC 27316
(336) 824-5263
Travel Time: Approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes.
This one is a longer drive from Charlotte, but perfect for a weekend day trip with the family. Open every Saturday and Sunday in October, Pumpkin Pickin’ Adventure at Millstone Creek Orchards includes pumpkin picking, hayrides, pumpkin seed tasting, apple cider slushies, and apple cider pressing demonstrations.
Tickets to the Pumpkin Pickin’ Adventure are $15.95 a person and include
- An adventure focused on pumpkin picking and pumpkin education
- Access to the pumpkin patch
- $3 credit coupon towards pumpkin purchase
- 4-ounce apple cider slushie
- Pumpkin seed tasting
- Apple cider pressing demonstration (available at select times)
- Orchard hayride
Book your reservation here.
