Get your fill of scenic fall colors at the Brown Family Farm, where you can explore the corn maze along the river, ride a tram to see the farm sights, and pick your own pumpkin for carving, decorating, or baking.
660 Laurel Gap Ridge Road
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-2986
Head to Johnny Wilson Farm for an outing packed full of farm animals, corn and corral mazes, apple orchards, and most importantly, pumpkins. Browse the patch and pick your own.
5163 Precious Memories Lane
Granite Falls NC 28630
(828) 217-1874
Twenty years ago, Third Day Market was a roadside stand selling flowers in the spring and pumpkins in the fall. Now, you can get lost in the hay maze, expansive nursery, and heaps of colorful pumpkins and gourds.
599 NC Highway 16 South
Jefferson, NC 28640
(336) 846-1089
You’ll find a corn maze, pumpkin lot, face painting, live music, pumpkin bowling, corn hole, tractor hayrides, and concessions at this spot.
1332 NC Highway 16
Jefferson, NC 28640
(828) 406-0339
When you go to Red Wolf Farm to pick your pumpkin, make sure to try out their other seasonal activities like pumpkin bowling, pumpkin tic-tac-toe, and, of course, a hayride and corn maze.
1900 HW Farm Road
Maiden, NC 28650
(828) 302-4653
Pack a picnic and make a day of it at Holder Hill Farm, where you can explore a corn maze, nature trail, hay mountain, pumpkin patch, and picnic area. And don’t forget to stop by the farm store and pick up some locally made canned goods!
4822 Holder Road
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 605-3818
Naylor Family Farm’s attractions include a pumpkin patch, a giant corn maze, a hayride, and farm animals. Advance registration is required, so be sure to plan ahead.
6016 U.S. Highway 401 North
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(910) 249-2258
This year marks Riverbend’s 29th year as a pumpkin patch. Celebrate by hitching a hayride and spending a morning or afternoon selecting just the right pumpkin for you.
12150 McManus Road
Midland, NC 28107
(704) 622-7192
This fourth-generation family farm started out growing tobacco and now grows fruits and vegetables all year round. From the Hay Stack Slide to the Cow Train to the Duck Run Race, Page Farms is full of fun activities to check out on the way to picking the perfect pumpkin, straight off the vine.
6100 Mt. Herman Road
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 451-5534
Huckleberry Trail Farm is hosting its annual Fall Festival every weekend through October 31. Jump into the season with fall essentials: a pumpkin patch, a hayride, and a corn maze.
143 Pleasant Hill Church Road
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 432-4825
Selling pumpkins in October and Christmas trees at the end of the year, Hawks is brimming with seasonal spirit.
2558 West Clemmonsville Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
(276) 233-6998
Open every weekend in October, Tractor’s Corn Maze includes an eight-acre maze, a corn pit, a hand-cranked corn sheller, and pumpkins of all colors and sizes. For an extra challenge, come to the farm on Saturday nights to explore the maze in the dark. Don’t forget your flashlight!
13912 Bold Run Hill Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 761-4090
At Mike’s, October brings a schedule packed with fall festivities. Catch a hayride to the pumpkin patch, sip North Carolina-made wine while listening to live music on Friday and Saturday evenings, and celebrate at the Fall Festival each Saturday with live music, food trucks, local vendors, and more.
1600 Haw Branch Road
Beulaville, NC 28518
(910) 324-3422
Briley’s Farm Market has been growing and selling fresh produce for more than 45 years. Each fall, their pumpkin patch ensures a fun-filled family outing. They’ve got duck races, slides, play areas, farm animals, and pumpkins of all sizes and colors. Don’t forget to stop by the Concession Barn on your way out for a snack and a freshly squeezed orangeade, lemonade, or limeade.
5290 Old Pactolus Road
Greenville NC 27834
(252) 754-5029
Linda Fisher has been growing pumpkins since she was 6 years old. Whether you’re looking for cooking pumpkins, carving pumpkins, or decorative gourds, this family farm has got you covered. On weekends, visit the farm animals or catch a hayride.
7413 Red Oak Boulevard
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 813-2210
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