Turtle Hill Farm Market

4.9 14 Google reviews Farmers' market

U-pick pumpkinsFarm store

Turtle Hill Farm Market is a listed pumpkin patch in Leola, PA, Leola County. We don't yet have a farm-provided description for this listing — if you run or have visited Turtle Hill Farm Market, let us know what makes it worth a stop and we will add it.

Rating breakdown

Turtle Hill Farm Market is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 14 Google reviews. Here is how those reviews break down by star rating:

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What to expect at Turtle Hill Farm Market

Based on its listing, Turtle Hill Farm Market offers u-pick pumpkin patch. Here is what each of those typically involves, and what to plan for:

U-Pick Pumpkin Patches

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 advertised as pumpkin patches are actually display patches, where pumpkins are trucked in and arranged on straw for photographs.

Visiting Turtle Hill Farm Market

Like almost every pumpkin patch in the country, Turtle Hill Farm Market runs on a compressed seasonal schedule — typically open from mid-to-late September through the first days of November, with the exact opening and closing dates shifting slightly year to year based on weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in. Hours are also prone to change week to week during the season: many farms extend their hours on the two or three weekends around mid-October, when demand peaks, and cut back to weekend-only or reduced hours toward either end of the season.

Because of that variability, the hours listed on this page — sourced from Turtle Hill Farm Market's public business listing — are a strong starting point but not a guarantee. A farm can close early for a private event, shut the field after heavy rain, or sell out of pumpkins before the posted closing time. If the trip to Leola, PA is more than a few minutes for you, it is worth a quick call to confirm the farm is open and the field is accessible before you leave.

Payment practices are another area where it pays to check ahead. A meaningful share of pumpkin patches — especially smaller, family-run operations — are cash-only or limit card payments to the main farm store while wagon rides and field admission are collected in cash. Carrying some cash covers you even if Turtle Hill Farm Market does take cards, and avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.

If you are planning around young children, it is worth thinking about nap schedules and stamina rather than just the drive time — a two- or three-hour outing that includes a wagon ride, a walk through the field and a stop at a play area or animal pen tends to hold a toddler's attention better than a rushed visit squeezed between other errands. Groups with a wider age range often do best splitting up once on site, since older kids and adults can tackle a corn maze or longer walk while younger children stay closer to the main picking area.

Quick facts

PaymentDebit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards

Tips for a good visit

Go on a weekday morning if you can. It is consistently the quietest time at almost any pumpkin patch, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking.
Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy. Pumpkin fields are working farmland, not paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain.
Bring cash. Even farms that accept cards at the store sometimes run field admission and wagon rides as cash-only.
Call ahead after wet weather. Field access and hayrides are the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated.
Check what's actually running that day. Corn mazes and haunted attractions in particular often open later in the season than the pumpkin patch itself, or run on a more limited schedule.
Pack layers. Fall mornings can start cold and warm up fast once the sun is out over an open field, especially if you're there for a few hours.

Hours

Listed hours for Turtle Hill Farm Market are below. As with any seasonal farm, treat these as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee — confirm directly if you are travelling any distance to visit.

Monday	8AM-5PM
Tuesday	8AM-5PM
Wednesday	8AM-5PM
Thursday	8AM-5PM
Friday	8AM-5PM
Saturday	8AM-5PM
Sunday	Closed

Getting to Turtle Hill Farm Market

Turtle Hill Farm Market is located at 143 Turtle Hill Rd, Leola, PA, 17540 in Leola County. Use the Get directions button on this page to route from your current location in Google Maps, or the map below to see exactly where the farm sits relative to nearby towns.

As with most pumpkin patches, parking is typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot, so allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic. If you are relying on a GPS app rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address — rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate or an adjacent property.

Frequently asked questions

What are Turtle Hill Farm Market's hours?

Based on its public listing, Turtle Hill Farm Market is typically open Monday 8AM-5PM, Tuesday 8AM-5PM, Wednesday 8AM-5PM, Thursday 8AM-5PM, Friday 8AM-5PM, Saturday 8AM-5PM. Pumpkin patch hours change often during the season, so confirm directly with the farm before visiting, especially outside of peak October weekends.

How much does it cost to visit Turtle Hill Farm Market?

Admission pricing is not listed for Turtle Hill Farm Market. Pumpkin patches generally use one of three models: free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission that bundles attractions like a corn maze or hayride, or a wristband system priced per attraction. Call ahead or check the farm's website to find out which applies here.

When is the best time to visit Turtle Hill Farm Market?

Weekday mornings are consistently the quietest time to visit any pumpkin patch, including this one. The two weekends on either side of mid-October are typically the busiest of the season nationwide, so expect longer waits for wagon rides and parking if you go then. Late October usually means a thinner pumpkin selection but shorter lines.

Does Turtle Hill Farm Market accept credit cards?

Yes — based on its listing, Turtle Hill Farm Market accepts debit cards, nfc mobile payments and credit cards. It's still worth carrying some cash, since field admission and wagon rides are sometimes handled separately from the main store.

Where is Turtle Hill Farm Market located?

Turtle Hill Farm Market is located in or near Leola, PA, in Leola County. See the address and map on this page, or use the Get Directions button to route there from your current location.

Other pumpkin patches near Leola

Comparing options nearby is always worth a minute before you commit to a drive — hours, pricing and what's running can vary a lot between farms just a few miles apart.