5 Best Pumpkin Patches To Pick Your Own Pumpkin in Missouri
Jump to: 1. Lloyd's Family Farm 2. Thies Farm & Greenhouses Inc 3. Exeter Corn Maze 4. Johnson Farms Plants and Pumpkins 5. Pumpkins Galore
The 5 best places to pick your own pumpkin in Missouri are Lloyd's Family Farm, Thies Farm & Greenhouses Inc, Exeter Corn Maze, Johnson Farms Plants and Pumpkins and Pumpkins Galore — farms tagged for true u-pick, where you cut a pumpkin straight from the vine instead of choosing from a pile by the barn. Below, each gets a closer look — what it offers, how it's rated, and how to get there — followed by answers to the questions we hear most about visiting. See every pumpkin patch we track in Missouri, or browse u-pick farms in every state on our U-Pick Pumpkin Patches near me page.
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Lloyd's Family Farm
Lloyd's Family Farm in Ashland takes the top spot, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 86 reviews. Visitors come here for u-pick pumpkins and farm store.
7015 E Rte Y, 65010
U-pick pumpkinsFarm storeLloyd's Family Farm is ranked #1 on this list, located at 7015 E Rte Y, Ashland, MO, 65010. It carries a 4.8-out-of-5 rating on Google from 86 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Ashland. 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 Lloyd's Family 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. Lloyd's Family Farm 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 Lloyd's Family 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 Lloyd's Family 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, nfc mobile payments 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 Lloyd's Family 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.
Lloyd's Family Farm sits, near Ashland, MO, 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 Lloyd's Family Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Thies Farm & Greenhouses Inc
Thies Farm & Greenhouses Inc, out in St Charles, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 133 reviews. Visitors come here for u-pick pumpkins and farm store.
3200 Greens Bottom Rd, 63303
U-pick pumpkinsFarm storeThies Farm & Greenhouses Inc is ranked #2 on this list, located at 3200 Greens Bottom Rd, St Charles, MO, 63303. It carries a 4.7-out-of-5 rating on Google from 133 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near St Charles. 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 Thies Farm & Greenhouses Inc 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. Thies Farm & Greenhouses Inc 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, Thies Farm & Greenhouses Inc is typically open Tuesday 9AM-5PM, Wednesday 9AM-5PM, Thursday 9AM-5PM, Friday 9AM-5PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 10AM-4PM. 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 Thies Farm & Greenhouses Inc 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 Thies Farm & Greenhouses Inc 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.
Thies Farm & Greenhouses Inc sits, near St Charles, MO, 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 Thies Farm & Greenhouses Inc's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Exeter Corn Maze
Exeter Corn Maze near Exeter rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,334 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and u-pick pumpkins.
20946 FR 1057, 65647
Corn mazeU-pick pumpkinsPetting zooHaunted attractionExeter Corn Maze is ranked #3 on this list, located at 20946 FR 1057, Exeter, MO, 65647. It carries a 4.6-out-of-5 rating on Google from 1,334 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Exeter. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, u-pick pumpkins, petting zoo and haunted attraction, 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 Exeter Corn Maze 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 farm offering a corn maze and haunted house, plus a petting zoo." Exeter Corn Maze 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…
Based on its public listing, Exeter Corn Maze is typically open Wednesday 4:30-8:30PM, Friday 3:30-10:30PM, Saturday 10:30AM-10:30PM, Sunday 10:30AM-8:30PM. 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 Exeter Corn Maze 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 Exeter Corn Maze 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.
Exeter Corn Maze sits, near Exeter, MO, 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 Exeter Corn Maze's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Johnson Farms Plants and Pumpkins
Also worth the drive: Johnson Farms Plants and Pumpkins in Belton, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 331 reviews. Visitors come here for u-pick pumpkins and farm store.
17701 Holmes Rd, 64012
U-pick pumpkinsFarm storeKids play areaJohnson Farms Plants and Pumpkins is ranked #4 on this list, located at 17701 Holmes Rd, Belton, MO, 64012. It carries a 4.6-out-of-5 rating on Google from 331 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Belton. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for u-pick pumpkins, farm store and kids play area, 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 Johnson Farms Plants and Pumpkins 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. Johnson Farms Plants and Pumpkins 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 Johnson Farms Plants and Pumpkins 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 Johnson Farms Plants and Pumpkins 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 Johnson Farms Plants and Pumpkins 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.
Johnson Farms Plants and Pumpkins sits, near Belton, MO, 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 Johnson Farms Plants and Pumpkins's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Pumpkins Galore
Pumpkins Galore in Wright City is another strong option, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 192 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and u-pick pumpkins.
26415 S Stringtown Rd, 63390
Corn mazeU-pick pumpkinsPumpkins Galore is ranked #5 on this list, located at 26415 S Stringtown Rd, Wright City, MO, 63390. It carries a 4.6-out-of-5 rating on Google from 192 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Wright City. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze and u-pick pumpkins, 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 Pumpkins Galore 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: "Pumpkin patch with activities, a corn maze, and pre-picked and pick-your-own pumpkins." Pumpkins Galore 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 Pumpkins Galore 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 Pumpkins Galore 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 Pumpkins Galore 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.
Pumpkins Galore sits, near Wright City, MO, 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 Pumpkins Galore's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
Lloyd's Family Farm is our top pick for picking your own pumpkin in Missouri, rated 4.8 out of 5, with Thies Farm & Greenhouses Inc, Exeter Corn Maze, Johnson Farms Plants and Pumpkins and Pumpkins Galore rounding out the list. 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 farm directly, and ask specifically whether the field is still open for cutting, before you drive out. For more options, see every pumpkin patch we track in Missouri or browse u-pick pumpkin patches near you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin in Missouri?
Based on rating and review volume, Lloyd's Family Farm ranks first among the u-pick pumpkin patches we track in Missouri, with a 4.8-out-of-5 rating. See the full breakdown above, or its <a href="/missouri/ashland/lloyd-s-family-farm/">full listing</a> for hours and directions.
What does "u-pick" actually mean at a pumpkin patch?
True u-pick means walking into a growing field and cutting a pumpkin off the vine yourself, rather than choosing from a pile of pumpkins trucked in and arranged near the barn. Both are common — if cutting from the vine matters to you, call ahead and ask whether the field is still open, especially late in the season.
When is u-pick season in Missouri?
Most u-pick fields open alongside the rest of the pumpkin season, roughly mid-to-late September through the first days of November, and smaller growers can pick out and switch to a pre-picked pile before the season officially ends. Check the listings above or call ahead to confirm the field is still open.
What should I bring to pick my own pumpkin?
Gloves and, ideally, your own shears — pumpkin vines are prickly, and a cleanly cut stem two to four inches long keeps a pumpkin fresh far longer than one twisted off by hand. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy, since fields are working farmland, not paved lots.
Are these u-pick patches good for young kids?
It depends on the farm and how far the field is from parking. Check the individual listing pages above for feature tags like a petting zoo or kids' play area, and call ahead if you're planning around young children or strollers.