10 Best Pumpkin Fields in North Carolina
Jump to: 1. Ashlan Meadows 2. Shepherd's Way Farms 3. Dixon Farms Pumpkin Patch 4. Double E Farm 5. Eli’s Pumpkin Patch 6. Tate's Punkin Patch 7. Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival 8. Motsinger Family Farms 9. Midland Farms 10. Smith's Family Fun Farm
The 10 best pumpkin fields in North Carolina are Ashlan Meadows, Shepherd's Way Farms, Dixon Farms Pumpkin Patch, Double E Farm, Eli’s Pumpkin Patch, Tate's Punkin Patch, Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival, Motsinger Family Farms, Midland Farms and Smith's Family Fun Farm, ranked by rating and review volume out of the 62 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 North Carolina pumpkin field. Want the complete, searchable list? See every pumpkin patch we track in North Carolina, or start from our state-by-state directory.
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Ashlan Meadows
Ashlan Meadows in Selma takes the top spot, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 32 reviews. Visitors come here for haunted attraction and farm store.
1912 Pine Level Micro Rd, 27576
Haunted attractionFarm storeAshlan Meadows is ranked #1 on this list, located at 1912 Pine Level Micro Rd, Selma, NC, 27576. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 32 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Selma. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for haunted attraction 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 Ashlan Meadows 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. Ashlan Meadows is one of the farms we track with a haunted attraction, which typically means farm haunts run in the evening, usually friday and saturday from late september, and they are ticketed separately from daytime admission almost everywhere. intensity varies far more than at a commercial haunted house: so…
Hours aren't listed for Ashlan Meadows 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 Ashlan Meadows 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 Ashlan Meadows 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.
Ashlan Meadows sits, near Selma, NC, 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 Ashlan Meadows's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Shepherd's Way Farms
Shepherd's Way Farms, out in Raleigh, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 16 reviews. Visitors come here for farm store.
1010 St Albans Dr, 27609
Farm storeShepherd's Way Farms is ranked #2 on this list, located at 1010 St Albans Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27609. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 16 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Raleigh. 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 Shepherd's Way 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. 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 Shepherd's Way Farms 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 Shepherd's Way 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 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 Shepherd's Way 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.
Shepherd's Way Farms sits in North Hills County, near Raleigh, NC, 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 Shepherd's Way Farms's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Dixon Farms Pumpkin Patch
Dixon Farms Pumpkin Patch near Oxford rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Visitors come here for farm store.
3025 Dixon Farm Rd, 27565
Farm storeDixon Farms Pumpkin Patch is ranked #3 on this list, located at 3025 Dixon Farm Rd, Oxford, NC, 27565. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 9 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Oxford. 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 Dixon Farms 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, Dixon Farms Pumpkin Patch is typically open Saturday 10AM-6PM, Sunday 1-6PM. 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 Dixon Farms 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 Dixon Farms 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.
Dixon Farms Pumpkin Patch sits, near Oxford, NC, 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 Dixon Farms Pumpkin Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Double E Farm
Also worth the drive: Double E Farm in Morganton, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews.
1391 Harrison Carswell Ave, 28655
Double E Farm is ranked #4 on this list, located at 1391 Harrison Carswell Ave, Morganton, NC, 28655. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 6 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Morganton. 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 Double E 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.
Based on its public listing, Double E Farm is typically open Thursday 4-6PM, Friday 11AM-5PM, Saturday 11AM-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 Double E 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 Double E 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.
Double E Farm sits, near Morganton, NC, 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 Double E Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Eli’s Pumpkin Patch
Eli’s Pumpkin Patch in West Jefferson is another strong option, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews.
115 Calhoun Rd, 28694
Eli’s Pumpkin Patch is ranked #5 on this list, located at 115 Calhoun Rd, West Jefferson, NC, 28694. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 2 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near West Jefferson. 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 Eli’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, Eli’s Pumpkin Patch is typically open Wednesday 1-6PM, Thursday 1-6PM, Friday 1-6PM, Saturday 9AM-2PM. 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 Eli’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 Eli’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.
Eli’s Pumpkin Patch sits, near West Jefferson, NC, 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 Eli’s Pumpkin Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Tate's Punkin Patch
Tate's Punkin Patch, out in Reidsville, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews.
539 Sandy Cross Rd, 27320
Tate's Punkin Patch is ranked #6 on this list, located at 539 Sandy Cross Rd, Reidsville, NC, 27320. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 2 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Reidsville. 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 Tate's Punkin 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.
Hours aren't listed for Tate's Punkin Patch 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 Tate's Punkin 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 Tate's Punkin 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.
Tate's Punkin Patch sits, near Reidsville, NC, 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 Tate's Punkin Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival
Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival near Jefferson rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Visitors come here for corn maze and fall festival.
1332 NC-16 S, 28640
Corn mazeFall festivalAshe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival is ranked #7 on this list, located at 1332 NC-16 S, Jefferson, NC, 28640. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 1 review, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Jefferson. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze and fall festival, 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 Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival 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. Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival 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 Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival 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 Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival 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 Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival 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.
Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival sits, near Jefferson, NC, 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 Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Motsinger Family Farms
Also worth the drive: Motsinger Family Farms in Lexington, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review.
7720 NC-8, 27292
Motsinger Family Farms is ranked #8 on this list, located at 7720 NC-8, Lexington, NC, 27292. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 1 review, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Lexington. 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 Motsinger Family 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. 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, Motsinger Family Farms is typically open Monday 9AM-7PM, Tuesday 9AM-7PM, Wednesday 9AM-7PM, Thursday 9AM-7PM, Friday 9AM-7PM, Saturday 9AM-7PM, Sunday 9AM-7PM. 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 Motsinger Family 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. 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 Motsinger Family 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.
Motsinger Family Farms sits, near Lexington, NC, 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 Motsinger Family Farms's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Midland Farms
Midland Farms in Midland is another strong option, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 143 reviews. Visitors come here for farm store.
11000 Sam Black Rd, 28107
Farm storeMidland Farms is ranked #9 on this list, located at 11000 Sam Black Rd, Midland, NC, 28107. It carries a 4.9-out-of-5 rating on Google from 143 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Midland. 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 Midland 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. 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, Midland Farms is typically open Tuesday 12-6PM, Wednesday 12-6PM, Thursday 12-6PM, Friday 12-6PM, 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 Midland 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. 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 Midland 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.
Midland Farms sits, near Midland, NC, 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 Midland Farms's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Smith's Family Fun Farm
Smith's Family Fun Farm, out in Hillsborough, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 96 reviews.
1715 St Marys Rd, 27278
Smith's Family Fun Farm is ranked #10 on this list, located at 1715 St Marys Rd, Hillsborough, NC, 27278. It carries a 4.9-out-of-5 rating on Google from 96 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Hillsborough. 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 Smith's Family Fun 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 Smith's Family Fun 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 Smith's Family Fun 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. 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 Smith's Family Fun 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.
Smith's Family Fun Farm sits, near Hillsborough, NC, 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 Smith's Family Fun Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
Ashlan Meadows tops our list of North Carolina pumpkin fields, rated 5.0 out of 5, with Shepherd's Way Farms, Dixon Farms Pumpkin Patch, Double E Farm, Eli’s Pumpkin Patch, Tate's Punkin Patch, Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival, Motsinger Family Farms, Midland Farms and Smith's Family Fun 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 North Carolina.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest-rated pumpkin field in North Carolina?
Ashlan Meadows in Selma tops this list, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 32 reviews. Ratings reflect public data at the time of writing and can shift over time.
When do pumpkin fields in North Carolina open for the season?
Most North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
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 North Carolina pumpkin field is best for young kids?
None of the fields on this list are tagged with a dedicated kids' play area or petting zoo in our data, though most pumpkin fields are stroller- and toddler-friendly at a basic level. Call ahead if young kids need specific attractions.
Are North Carolina 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.