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Pumpkin Patches in Alabama: 15 spots to pick your own pumpkin this Fall
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Fall is here, Alabama 🍂 — and that means hayrides, corn mazes and fields of pumpkins waiting to be picked.
From family farms in the middle of the state to sprawling mazes up north and Gulf Coast traditions down south, pumpkin patches are about more than just pumpkins — they’re where fall memories are made.
Here’s your statewide guide to 15 patches where you can sip cider, snap photos and soak up the season.
🎃 Choctafaula Pumpkin Patch in Auburn
A big Auburn-area fall farm with a full roster of fall fun: pumpkin patch, animal attractions (petting zoo and exotic animals), pony rides, inflatables, mechanical bull, café, and more. Great for families and full-day outings.
- 📍929 County Road 14, Auburn, AL 36832
- 🕒 Open late September through early November; weekends in Oct: Sat 9 AM – 5 PM, Sun 12 PM – 4/5 PM; Fridays often shorter.
- 🔗 Visit Choctafaula Website
🍁 Penton Farms in Verbena
One of Alabama’s most loved pumpkin patches, Penton Farms offers hayrides, farm animals, photo ops, and more than 40 activities included with admission — plus you get to pick your own pumpkin! A true family tradition just outside Clanton.
- 📍 3595 County Road 59, Verbena, AL 36091
- 🕒 Monday-Friday 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday closed
- 🔗 Website
🍁 Tate Farms in Meridianville
One of the state’s biggest pumpkin patches + agritainment farms. Over 80 acres of pumpkins, lots of play/entertainment space, corn maze, hayrides, food options, rustic farm play. Big enough to spend several hours
- 📍 8414-A Moores Mill Road, Meridianville, AL
- 🕒 General admission active in Sep-Oct; check website for ticket times
- 📞 (334) 593-6707
- 🔗 Website
🍁 Bennett Farms Pumpkin Patch in Heflin
A full-family experience: pick your own pumpkin (various sizes), corns cribs, hayrides, mazes, decorative pumpkins, kitchen food offerings on patch days. Good for groups, scenic photo ops, casual fall weekend fun.
- 📍 1073 County Road 13, Heflin, AL 36264, US
- 🕒 Oct weekends and some weekdays; hours when open: Tues & Thurs 2-5 PM; Sat 9-5; Sun 1-5 PM.
- 🔗 Website
🌾 Cornfield County Farms in Wetumpka
A hometown favorite with a pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze, and family-friendly fall fun right off Redland Road.
- 📍Corner of Redland Road & Willow Springs Road, Wetumpka, AL 36093
- 🕒 Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sundays: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday: open by appointment for groups only
🎃 Old Baker Farm in Harpersville
A Shelby County favorite for more than 25 years, Old Baker Farm offers a huge pumpkin patch, hayrides, a corn maze, petting farm, and a Fall Festival with arts, crafts, and live music.
- 📍184 Furrow Ln, Harpersville, AL 35078
- 🕒 Sept 28 – Oct 31 | Daily 9 AM – 5 PM | Festival weekends until dark
- 🔗 Facebook | Website
🍂 The Great Pumpkin Patch in Hayden
A huge family attraction north of Birmingham with hayrides, inflatables, pony rides, a petting zoo, and fields filled with pumpkins.
- 📍 288 County Hwy 45, Hayden, AL 35079
- 🕒 Sept 27 – Nov 2 | Mon–Fri 2 PM – 6 PM | Sat 8 AM – 6 PM | Sun 1 PM – 6 PM
🍁 The Farm at Rocky Top Pumpkin Patch in Salem
Tucked in Salem just outside Montgomery, The Farm at Rocky Top Pumpkin Patch invites families to spend crisp autumn weekends picking pumpkins, enjoying hayrides, tackling a corn maze, indulging in fall treats, and more. The patch runs September through October and offers over 30 activities for kids and adults alike.
- 📍 2910 Lee Road 145, Salem, AL
- 🕒 Open on weekends (Sept 27 – Oct 26, 2025)
🎃 Griffin Farms Pumpkin Patch in West Blocton
Known for its rustic farm setting, Griffin Farms has hayrides, inflatables, a corn maze, and beautiful open spaces perfect for photos.
- 📍 864 Hwy 43, West Blocton, AL 35184
- 🕒 Sept 28 – Oct 31 | Sat 10 AM – 6 PM | Sun 12 PM – 6 PM
🍂 Helena Hollow “The Patch” in Helena
A family-friendly fall favorite in Helena, The Patch at Helena Hollow features a pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, and plenty of outdoor fun. It’s a cozy, small-town spot perfect for kids and parents alike to celebrate the season with pumpkins, farm animals, and festive photo ops.
- 📍 6027 Highway 17, Helena, AL 35080
- 🕒 Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- 🔗 Website
🍁 Farmer In The Dell Pumpkin Patch in Auburn
A Wiregrass favorite with homemade scoops, floats, and nostalgic sundaes. Family-friendly and fun for all ages.
- 📍 6500 Lee Rd 137, Auburn, AL 36832
- 🕒 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (season schedule)
🍂 Magnolia Corn Maze in Summerdale, AL
Escape into fall magic at Magnolia Corn Maze in Summerdale, where two 8-acre corn mazes await, along with hayrides, a petting zoo, pig races, play zones, and a pumpkin patch. Whether you’re exploring with family or taking on challenges with friends, Magnolia blends whimsical fun and rustic charm for a memorable autumn outing.
- 📍 15275 County Road 49, Summerdale, AL 36580
- ⏰ Hours: Saturdays 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sundays 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🍂 Sand Mountain Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Boaz
With a sprawling 14-acre corn maze, a full patch of pumpkins, hayrides, a play barn, duck races, cow train rides, and more, Sand Mountain offers a richly activity-packed fall experience for all ages. Whether you’re getting lost in the maze or just here for photo ops and fall vibes, this is a must-stop patch in North Alabama.
- 📍8420 Cox Gap Road, Boaz, AL 35956
- 🕒 Wed–Fri: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎃 Autauga Adventures in Prattville
A family-friendly spot in Prattville that blends fall fun with outdoor adventure. Along with pumpkin picking, you’ll find play zones, seasonal activities, and budget-friendly pricing (kids under 2 are free). Pumpkins start at just $3, making this an affordable fall outing for the whole family.
- 📍1503 Montauga Rd, Prattville, AL 36067
- 🕒 Mon–Thu 1 PM – 6 PM (check Facebook for seasonal weekend hours and special events)
- 🔗 Facebook – Autauga Adventures | Yelp
🍂 Hidden Rivers Farm
Hidden Rivers is more than just a great place to get your Halloween pumpkin. It also includes a corn maze, zip line, games and all kinds of family fun.
- 📍 169 Goose Pond Rd, Hartselle AL 35640
- 🕒 September 19-October 31
- 🔗 Website
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