Holidays & Occasions Fall These Are the Best Pumpkin Patches in Every Southern State By Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon is an Associate Digital Editor and has been on the Southern Living team since 2017. She helps run the brand's social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok, where she's happily behind the scenes. When she's not ruffling feathers with an etiquette poll via Instagram Stories, she's writing content for the website and assisting in various print projects like gift guides and home stories. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on September 13, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Facebook/Lucky Ladd Farms We all love carving, decorating, and cooking with pumpkins, but the real fall fun happens when you actually go to the pumpkin patch to pick out your own gourd. Plus, pumpkin patches aren't only about pumpkins anymore—most now have multiple-acre corn mazes, family games, petting zoos, educational activities, homemade food, and even giant inflatables. We've found the best pumpkin patches in each Southern state, because it's about more than picking out a perfect fall pumpkin. The experience has transformed into an entire day's worth of family fun and activities. Many pumpkin patches offer you-pick and pre-picked pumpkins for your preferred taste, and some sell other seasonal produce or baked goods in addition to pumpkins. It's fun for the whole family that you'll want to make an annual tradition. Mark your calendar for these Southern pumpkin patches' opening fall dates and get ready for unbelievable pumpkin-picking experiences. 01 of 17 Alabama Facebook/The Great Pumpkin Patch The Great Pumpkin Patch, Hayden Your kids will love The Great Pumpkin Patch. Aside from the pumpkin patch, there are inflatable slides and toys, a petting zoo, a bungee trampoline, and more. Admission: from $5. Click here to learn more. 02 of 17 Arkansas Facebook/Pumpkin Hollow Pumpkin Hollow, Piggott It's not hard to see why people love Pumpkin Hollow. Activities include a zip line, pony rides, and giant corn maze. Older kids and adults want a good scare? Check out Horror in the Hollow, a haunted house guaranteed to illicit the most blood-curdling screams. Admission: from $12. Children under two free. Click here to learn more. 03 of 17 Delaware Fifer Orchards Fifer Orchards, Camden-Wyoming Ruh-roh! If you don't head to Fifer Orchards, you're missing out! This year, you'll find a six-acre Scooby-Doo corn maze, complete with a "who done it" game that sends the kids to different stations, collecting clues. After you've solved the mystery, head to the fun park, where pedal tractors, rubber duck races, farmer foosball, hula cows, and more promise a good time. Admission: $1.95, two and under free. Click here to learn more. 04 of 17 Florida Facebook/The Pickin' Patch The Pickin' Patch, Dunnellon Corn maze, hay fort (with slides!), hay maze, and live bluegrass. Sounds like a weekend that'll please the whole family. Admission: $5. Children three and under free. Click here to learn more. 05 of 17 Georgia Facebook/Burt's Farm Burt's Farm, Dawsonville At Burt's Farm, you can pick out a pumpkin, take a two-mile hayride, and shop at the country store, where you can buy other fresh produce, Burt's baked goods, and even Burt's baking mixes and cookbook. Admission: Free, activities may incur additional cost. Click here to learn more. 06 of 17 Kentucky Facebook/Evan's Orchard and Cider Mill Evan's Orchard and Cider Mill,Georgetown In addition to pumpkins, Evan's Orchard and Cider Mill has a pick-your-own season for strawberries, blueberries, pears, zinnias and apples. Get a home-cooked meal and dessert at the Sweet Apple Café and Bakery while you're there. Admission: from $5. Children under two free. Click here to learn more. 07 of 17 Louisiana Facebook/Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin and Strawberry Patch Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin & Strawberry Patch,Hammond Kids can pick a pumpkin, swing from the zip line, ride the merry-go-round—and that's just the start. Families who go on the weekend can also paint their gourd. Admission: $8 per child, cash only. Click here to learn more. 08 of 17 Maryland Facebook/Councell Farms Councell Farms, Cordova At Councell Farms, you'll find an array of fresh fruits and vegetables in addition to the pumpkin patch. Test your aim at the scarecrow slingshot and run through the corn maze before finishing the day's activities with an treat from the creamery. Admission: $6. Children under two free. Click here to learn more. 09 of 17 Mississippi Facebook/Mitchell Farms Mitchell Farms, Collins There's so much more than a pumpkin patch on Mitchell Farms' 1,500-acre plot of land, including tours of a pioneer log cabin built more than 100 years ago. Kids can also go gem mining and say hello to all the animals in the barn. Admission: from $12. Children under two free. Click here to learn more. 10 of 17 Missouri Facebook/Perryville Pumpkin Farm Perryville Pumpkin Farm, Perryville Family-owned Perryville Pumpkin Farm has tons of activities for the kids, including mini "farm" golf and an "I Spy On The Farm" game. Kids will be lining up to participate in the pumpkin derby and to decorate their own gourds. Admission: from $4. Children two and under free. Click here to learn more. 11 of 17 North Carolina Facebok/DJ's Berry Patch DJ's Berry Patch, Apex DJ's Berry Patch has fresh, you-pick strawberries in the spring and summer, pumpkins and mums in the fall, and a Christmas tree lot in the winter, so stop by year round. Admission: Free, activities may incur additional cost. Click here to learn more. 12 of 17 Oklahoma Facebook/Annabelle's Fun Farm Annabelle's Fun Farm, Welch Annabelle's Fun Farm has dozens of activities to choose from (including picking out the perfect pumpkin), with options like the candy cannon, bounce house, and haunted house. Admission: from $16.95. Children two and under free. Click here to learn more. 13 of 17 South Carolina Facebook/Denver Downs Farm Denver Downs Farm, Anderson Get lost in Denver Downs Farm's 10-acre corn maze that features a different theme each year. After you've made your way through, cozy up at a Barnyard Bonfire (Fridays and Saturdays) with a s'mores kit and hot chocolate. Admission: from $19. Children two and under free. Click here to learn more. 14 of 17 Tennessee Facebook/Lucky Ladd Farms Lucky Ladd Farms, Eagleville Lucky Ladd Farms boasts more than 70 attractions for you and your family, and not just for pumpkin-picking season. Lucky Ladd has events during spring and summer months, too. Admission: from $15.99. Children under two free. Click here to learn more. 15 of 17 Texas Facebook/Barton Hill Farms Barton Hill Farms, Bastrop Right on the banks of the Colorado River, Barton Hill Farms is one of the most scenic places to pick out your fall pumpkins. Bonus: Not only does Barton Hill have food vendors, they offer beer and wine. We'll cheers to that! Admission: from $21.95. Two and under free. Click here to learn more. 16 of 17 Virginia Facebook/Valley Star Farm Valley Star Farm, Luray Valley Star Farm, located in the Shenandoah Valley, has a vast selection of pumpkins every fall. Use the clues to wind your way through the corn maze and don't leave before picking up a few farm-stand staples, including apple butter and local honey. Admission: Free, activities may incur additional cost. Click here to learn more. 17 of 17 West Virginia Orr's Farm Market Orr's Farm Market, Martinsburg Orr's Farm Market offers all the beloved aspects we have come to enjoy at the pumpkin patch: a corn maze, playground, hayrides, and corn hole. Come whiz down the double slide, play with the bubbles, and pick a pumpkin. The farm also partners with Spookley the Square Pumpkin in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, which takes place in October. Children have the opportunity to listen to Spookley's story and learn the importance of kindness and tolerance. Admission: from $5.99. Click here to learn more. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit