10 Best Pumpkin Fields in Maryland
Jump to: 1. FarmAtHome Produce 2. String and Petals Nursery 3. Legacy Farm Lawnscapes 4. MoCo Pumpkin Queens 5. Payne Christmas Trees & Holiday Market 6. Brookfield Pumpkins LLC 7. Linden Hall Farm & Orchard 8. Redemption Farms 9. Farmer ChuckBone's Pumpkin Patch 10. Brookfield Farm
The 10 best pumpkin fields in Maryland are FarmAtHome Produce, String and Petals Nursery, Legacy Farm Lawnscapes, MoCo Pumpkin Queens, Payne Christmas Trees & Holiday Market, Brookfield Pumpkins LLC, Linden Hall Farm & Orchard, Redemption Farms, Farmer ChuckBone's Pumpkin Patch and Brookfield Farm, ranked by rating and review volume out of the 32 pumpkin patches we track statewide. Below, each field gets a closer look — what it offers, how it's rated, and how to get there — followed by a table of contents' worth of jumping-off points and answers to the questions we hear most about visiting a Maryland pumpkin field. Want the complete, searchable list? See every pumpkin patch we track in Maryland, or start from our state-by-state directory.
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FarmAtHome Produce
FarmAtHome Produce in Poolesville takes the top spot, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews. Visitors come here for u-pick pumpkins and farm store.
15350 Partnership Rd, 20837
U-pick pumpkinsFarm storeFarmAtHome Produce is ranked #1 on this list, located at 15350 Partnership Rd, Poolesville, MD, 20837. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 13 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Poolesville. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for u-pick pumpkins and farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for FarmAtHome Produce yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. FarmAtHome Produce is one of the farms we track with a u-pick pumpkin patch, which typically means true u-pick means walking into a growing field and cutting a pumpkin off the vine yourself. it is the version of the experience most people picture, and it is worth checking for specifically — a great many farms advertis…
Hours aren't listed for FarmAtHome Produce in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for FarmAtHome Produce either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for FarmAtHome Produce can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
FarmAtHome Produce sits, near Poolesville, MD, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on FarmAtHome Produce's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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String and Petals Nursery
String and Petals Nursery, out in Berlin, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Visitors come here for farm store.
9040 Worcester Hwy, 21811
Farm storeString and Petals Nursery is ranked #2 on this list, located at 9040 Worcester Hwy, Berlin, MD, 21811. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 10 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Berlin. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for String and Petals Nursery yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Based on its public listing, String and Petals Nursery is typically open Monday 9AM-4PM, Tuesday 9AM-4PM, Wednesday 9AM-4PM, Thursday 9AM-4PM, Friday 9AM-4PM, Saturday 10AM-3PM, Sunday 10AM-3PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for String and Petals Nursery either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. It accepts credit cards, though it's still smart to carry some cash — field admission and wagon rides at farms like this are sometimes handled separately from the main store.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for String and Petals Nursery can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
String and Petals Nursery sits, near Berlin, MD, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on String and Petals Nursery's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Legacy Farm Lawnscapes
Legacy Farm Lawnscapes near Waldorf rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews.
5190 Leonardtown Rd, 20601
Legacy Farm Lawnscapes is ranked #3 on this list, located at 5190 Leonardtown Rd, Waldorf, MD, 20601. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 3 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Waldorf. Its listing doesn't break out specific extra attractions beyond the pumpkin patch itself, so it's worth a quick look at the farm's website or a call ahead if you're hoping for something like a corn maze or hayride on top of the field.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Legacy Farm Lawnscapes yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Hours aren't listed for Legacy Farm Lawnscapes in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Legacy Farm Lawnscapes either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Legacy Farm Lawnscapes can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Legacy Farm Lawnscapes sits, near Waldorf, MD, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Legacy Farm Lawnscapes's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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MoCo Pumpkin Queens
Also worth the drive: MoCo Pumpkin Queens in Chevy Chase, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Visitors come here for farm store.
3702 Curtis St, 20815
Farm storeMoCo Pumpkin Queens is ranked #4 on this list, located at 3702 Curtis St, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 3 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Chevy Chase. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Recurring themes in reviews of MoCo Pumpkin Queens include convenience — not a direct quote from any single visitor, but the topics that come up most often when people describe the farm. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Hours aren't listed for MoCo Pumpkin Queens in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for MoCo Pumpkin Queens either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for MoCo Pumpkin Queens can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
MoCo Pumpkin Queens sits, near Chevy Chase, MD, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on MoCo Pumpkin Queens's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Payne Christmas Trees & Holiday Market
Payne Christmas Trees & Holiday Market in Elkridge is another strong option, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 317 reviews. Visitors come here for farm store.
5481 Levering Ave, 21075
Farm storePayne Christmas Trees & Holiday Market is ranked #5 on this list, located at 5481 Levering Ave, Elkridge, MD, 21075. It carries a 4.9-out-of-5 rating on Google from 317 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Elkridge. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Payne Christmas Trees & Holiday Market yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Hours aren't listed for Payne Christmas Trees & Holiday Market in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Payne Christmas Trees & Holiday Market either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. It accepts debit cards and credit cards, though it's still smart to carry some cash — field admission and wagon rides at farms like this are sometimes handled separately from the main store.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Payne Christmas Trees & Holiday Market can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Payne Christmas Trees & Holiday Market sits, near Elkridge, MD, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Payne Christmas Trees & Holiday Market's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Brookfield Pumpkins LLC
Brookfield Pumpkins LLC, out in Thurmont, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 78 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and petting zoo.
8302 Ramsburg Rd, 21788
Corn mazePetting zooBrookfield Pumpkins LLC is ranked #6 on this list, located at 8302 Ramsburg Rd, Thurmont, MD, 21788. It carries a 4.9-out-of-5 rating on Google from 78 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Thurmont. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze and petting zoo, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Brookfield Pumpkins LLC yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Family-friendly destination offering a 15-acre pumpkin patch, plus a corn maze, and farm animals." Brookfield Pumpkins LLC is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Hours aren't listed for Brookfield Pumpkins LLC in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Brookfield Pumpkins LLC either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Brookfield Pumpkins LLC can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Brookfield Pumpkins LLC sits, near Thurmont, MD, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Brookfield Pumpkins LLC's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Linden Hall Farm & Orchard
Linden Hall Farm & Orchard near Hagerstown rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 36 reviews. Visitors come here for farm store.
10224 Downsville Pike, 21740
Farm storeLinden Hall Farm & Orchard is ranked #7 on this list, located at 10224 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown, MD, 21740. It carries a 4.9-out-of-5 rating on Google from 36 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Hagerstown. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Linden Hall Farm & Orchard yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Based on its public listing, Linden Hall Farm & Orchard is typically open Monday 9AM-5PM, Tuesday 9AM-5PM, Wednesday 9AM-5PM, Thursday 9AM-5PM, Friday 9AM-5PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Linden Hall Farm & Orchard either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Linden Hall Farm & Orchard can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Linden Hall Farm & Orchard sits, near Hagerstown, MD, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Linden Hall Farm & Orchard's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Redemption Farms
Also worth the drive: Redemption Farms in Denton, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 36 reviews. Visitors come here for u-pick pumpkins and farm store.
26564 Hignutt Rd, 21629
U-pick pumpkinsFarm storeRedemption Farms is ranked #8 on this list, located at 26564 Hignutt Rd, Denton, MD, 21629. It carries a 4.9-out-of-5 rating on Google from 36 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Denton. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for u-pick pumpkins and farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Redemption Farms yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Redemption Farms is one of the farms we track with a u-pick pumpkin patch, which typically means true u-pick means walking into a growing field and cutting a pumpkin off the vine yourself. it is the version of the experience most people picture, and it is worth checking for specifically — a great many farms advertis…
Based on its public listing, Redemption Farms is typically open Monday 10AM-6PM, Tuesday 10AM-6PM, Wednesday 10AM-6PM, Thursday 10AM-6PM, Friday 10AM-12AM, Saturday 10AM-6PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Redemption Farms either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. It accepts credit cards, debit cards and nfc mobile payments, though it's still smart to carry some cash — field admission and wagon rides at farms like this are sometimes handled separately from the main store.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Redemption Farms can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Redemption Farms sits, near Denton, MD, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Redemption Farms's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Farmer ChuckBone's Pumpkin Patch
Farmer ChuckBone's Pumpkin Patch in Frederick is another strong option, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 35 reviews.
6269 Ed Crone Ln, 21703
Farmer ChuckBone's Pumpkin Patch is ranked #9 on this list, located at 6269 Ed Crone Ln, Frederick, MD, 21703. It carries a 4.9-out-of-5 rating on Google from 35 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Frederick. Its listing doesn't break out specific extra attractions beyond the pumpkin patch itself, so it's worth a quick look at the farm's website or a call ahead if you're hoping for something like a corn maze or hayride on top of the field.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Farmer ChuckBone's Pumpkin Patch yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Based on its public listing, Farmer ChuckBone's Pumpkin Patch is typically open Friday 4-6PM, Saturday 10AM-6PM, Sunday 10AM-6PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Farmer ChuckBone's Pumpkin Patch either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Farmer ChuckBone's Pumpkin Patch can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Farmer ChuckBone's Pumpkin Patch sits, near Frederick, MD, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Farmer ChuckBone's Pumpkin Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Brookfield Farm
Brookfield Farm, out in Thurmont, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 21 reviews.
8302 Ramsburg Rd, 21788
Brookfield Farm is ranked #10 on this list, located at 8302 Ramsburg Rd, Thurmont, MD, 21788. It carries a 4.9-out-of-5 rating on Google from 21 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Thurmont. Its listing doesn't break out specific extra attractions beyond the pumpkin patch itself, so it's worth a quick look at the farm's website or a call ahead if you're hoping for something like a corn maze or hayride on top of the field.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Brookfield Farm yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Hours aren't listed for Brookfield Farm in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Brookfield Farm either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Brookfield Farm can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Brookfield Farm sits, near Thurmont, MD, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Brookfield Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
FarmAtHome Produce tops our list of Maryland pumpkin fields, rated 5.0 out of 5, with String and Petals Nursery, Legacy Farm Lawnscapes, MoCo Pumpkin Queens, Payne Christmas Trees & Holiday Market, Brookfield Pumpkins LLC, Linden Hall Farm & Orchard, Redemption Farms, Farmer ChuckBone's Pumpkin Patch and Brookfield Farm rounding out the top 10. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and hours, admission and what's actually running on a given day can vary week to week during the season — always confirm with the field directly before you drive out. For the full, ranked, searchable list, see every pumpkin patch we track in Maryland.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest-rated pumpkin field in Maryland?
FarmAtHome Produce in Poolesville tops this list, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews. Ratings reflect public data at the time of writing and can shift over time.
When do pumpkin fields in Maryland open for the season?
Most Maryland pumpkin fields open in mid-to-late September and run through the first days of November, though exact dates shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in. Check the individual listings above, or call ahead, to confirm current dates.
How much does it cost to visit a pumpkin field in Maryland?
It varies by farm. Some charge only for the pumpkins you pick, priced individually or by weight; others charge a flat gate admission that bundles in attractions like a corn maze or hayride. See the admission details on each listing above where we have them, or call the farm directly.
Which Maryland pumpkin field is best for young kids?
Brookfield Pumpkins LLC stands out for younger children on this list, with a petting zoo or a dedicated play area. Hours and what's running can change week to week, so confirm directly before you go.
Are Maryland pumpkin fields open on weekdays?
Many are, though weekday hours are often shorter than weekends, and some smaller farms only open Friday through Sunday during the season. Weekday mornings are also the quietest time to visit if your schedule allows it.