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Editor’s Note: We hope to highlight pumpkin patches in western North Carolina next year, but encourage you to look elsewhere at this time. Find pumpkins in your region. Central   

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Editor’s Note: We hope to highlight pumpkin patches in western North Carolina next year, but encourage you to look elsewhere at this time. Find pumpkins in your region. Central   

9 North Carolina Pumpkin Patches

Editor’s Note: We hope to highlight pumpkin patches in western North Carolina next year, but encourage you to look elsewhere at this time.


Find pumpkins in your region.
Central      Eastern


 

Central

 

Durham — Holder Hill Farm

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


Fuquay-Varina — Naylor Family Farm

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


Midland — Riverbend Farm

This year marks Riverbend’s 30th 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


Raleigh — Page Farms

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


Siler City — Huckleberry Trail Farm

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


Winston-Salem — Hawks Pumpkin Patch

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

 

Eastern

 

Beulaville — Mike’s Farm

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


Greenville — Briley’s Farm Market

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


Rocky Mount — Fisher Pumpkin Farm

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

This story was published on Sep 15, 2021

Liz Johnson

Liz Johnson is a summer 2021 editorial intern at Our State.