Pumpkin patches across the area are opening for the new season
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Although technically we are still in summer days, autumn is coming soon, and that means fall festivities. And part of fall is picking out a decorative pumpkin, right?
Whether you’re wanting a pumpkin for decoration, for a jack-o-lantern or for cooking, you can find a good one in one of the many pumpkin patches in North Alabama, and have some family fun while you’re there. Here are a few we recommend:
Tate Farms
Located at 8414 A Moores Mill Road in Meridianville, Tate Farms is a family-owned and operated row crop and pick-your-own pumpkin farm.
The pumpkin-picking season at Tate Farms opens September 28 and runs through October 29. The experience includes animals, refreshments, rides and more!
- Hours: Wednesday-Friday from 1-8PM, and Saturdays from 9AM-9PM.
- Cost: $15 (ages 2+) per person
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JDM Family Farm
JDM Family Farm in New Hope (located at 1614 Old Gurley Pike) not only is one of the best pumpkin patches you can find, but also offers family activities like pedal cars, hayrides, giant slides, a jump pillow, petting zoo and even duck races!
JDM Family Farm opens Oct. 1.
- Hours: Thursday 5-8PM, Friday from 5-9PM, and Saturdays from 12-9PM.
- Cost: $14, kids ages 2 & under are free
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McGee Farm
Take a trip up to Florence to visit McGee Farm. Their fall season begins Oct. 3, and you have a choice of picking your own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch or from a pre-picked pile.
Visitors to McGee Farms (located at 8211 County Road 7) can also enjoy a farm life experience like feeding chickens, tractor rides and more. And don’t forget to visit the gift shop where you will find tons of fall decor for your home.
- Open weekdays 3-6PM, Saturday 10AM-6PM and Sundays 1-5PM.
- Cost: $3.25-6.50/person (under 2 free with an adult)
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Hidden Rivers Farm
This family farm, at 298 Goose Pond Road in Hartselle, is owned and operated by two sisters and features a giant corn maze, pumpkin patch, lots of farm animals to pet and several play areas for kids.
Hidden Rivers Farm opens before most of the pumpkin patches in the area, opening this year on Sept. 20.
- Open: Fridays from 4-8PM, Saturdays and Sundays 10AM-7PM
- Cost: $8-$9 per person; under 2 are FREE
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Down on the Farm Pumpkin Patch
Down on the Farm Pumpkin Patch is located at 2257 Heaton Road in Rainsville. Similar to other pumpkin patches in the area, it features activities that include a corn maze, pumpkin painting, hayrides, a simulated milking cow, a farm animal petting zoo, playground and tons of games for the family.
Down on the Farm opens Sept. 24.
- Hours: Saturdays 10AM-8PM and Sundays 10AM-6PM
- Cost: Packages starting at $5-$17
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Which one of these are you going to visit? Or are there any we might have left out? Let us know on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter.
