It is almost fall! Here are 12+ places where you can go pumpkin picking near Louisville
Need to find that perfect pumpkin to carve or find your way through a web of hallways, corners, twists, and turns in a corn maze? Here are 12+ pumpkin patches to visit in Kentucky and Indiana, many of which also offer hayrides, corn mazes, and more.
Happy pumpkin picking!
Applacres
WHAT: The orchard has pumpkins and apples for picking. It also has fresh-squeezed apple cider, gourds, hand-dipped caramel apples, vegetables, jams, relishes, mums, apple shakes and more.
WHERE: 9104 IN-37, Bedford, Indiana
WHEN: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Open year-round
MORE INFORMATION: 812-279-9721; applacres.net.
Bowling Family Farm
WHAT: U-pick pumpkins of all colors, shapes and sizes. Free hayrides to the pumpkin patch. The market has baked goods, mums, gourds, honey and apple butter.
WHEN: Daily, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through October.
WHERE: 7631 Voyles Road, Greenville, Indiana
MORE INFORMATION: 812-216-1516; bowling-family-farms.business.site.
Buckmeadow Farm Fest
WHAT: The farm has u-pick pumpkins, a five-acre corn maze, a kiddie corn maze, a cotton pit, a corn crib, a playground area, straw mountains with slides, a ninja warrior course, concessions, and more.
Corn Maze Trick or Treat: Trick or Treat through the five-acre corn maze, enter the costume contest and enjoy all the other activities the farm has to offer, including a pumpkin with each admission on Friday, Oct. 28; rain date Oct. 29. $12, free for ages 2 and younger.
WHEN: Open weekends Sept. 23 through Oct. 29. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.
WHERE: 1323 Ninevah Road, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
MORE INFORMATION: $12, free for ages 2 and younger and includes a U-pick pumpkin. 502-680-1824; buckmeadowfarms.com.
Cornucopia Farm
WHAT: U-pick and picked pumpkins, plus you can play on the hay tiles, visit the petting zoo, stop by the café, explore the corn and soybean mazes, take a hayride (weather permitting), play corn hole, visit the farm market and more.
Special events:
Sept. 23: September glow maze
Sept. 23-24: Petting farm weekend
Sept. 30: 25th Corn Maze Anniversary Party
Oct. 5: Trivia night
Oct. 7-8: Kid’s pumpkin hunt
Oct. 13-15: Pink out weekend
Oct. 14: October glow maze
Oct. 20-21: Pumpkin glow
Oct. 28-29: Dog daze weekend (only weekend dogs are allowed at the farm)
WHEN: Sept. 8 through Oct. 30. September hours: Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 1-7 p.m. October hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 5-8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 1-7 p.m.
WHERE: 5444 N. Rutherford Hollow Road, Scottsburg, Indiana
MORE INFORMATION: General admission, $11 advance online, $13 at the gate, free for ages 2 and younger. cornucopiafarm.com.
Devine's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
WHAT: U-pick pumpkins with wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, a 10-acre corn maze, zipline racers, a kids area with duck races, a hay maze, giant slide, corn crib, tire mountain, corn hopper, spider web, board games, and more. The farm market has fruits, vegetables, honey, jam and relish.
Special events:
Sept. 8-Oct. 29: Corn maze
Oct. 27-28: Field of Horrors. Your nightmares come alive. Watch out for Children of the Corn, Jason, Freddy, Pin Head, Saw, Exorcist, and many more. Also, trick or treating.
WHEN: Weekends through Oct. 29. Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Zipline: Friday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Farm market is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: 623 Talmage-Mayo Road, Harrodsburg
COST: Corn maze admission: $12 for ages 13 and older; $10 for ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger
MORE INFORMATION: Appointments are available for groups of 50 or more. Market questions, 859-613-3489. devinescornmaze.com.
Eckert's Orchards
WHAT: U-pick and picked pumpkins and apples, country store, bakery with homemade goods, including its famous Apple Cider Donuts, local jams, salsas, and honey. Pumpkins will be available from late September through late October Also, an ice cream shop and café, corn maze, bonfires and playground. Plus, navigate your way through the corn maze from Sept. 16 through late October.
WHEN: Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with picking available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through late October
WHERE: 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, Kentucky
COST: $10 for playground and field access
MORE INFORMATION: A field access pass will be required to enter the picking areas. The all-day field access pass will allow visitors to enjoy unlimited rides to the picking areas. The playground is open Tuesday-Sunday. 800-745-0513; eckerts.com/versailles.
Evans Orchard
WHAT: The pumpkin patch is ready for U-pick, as are apples. The orchard has wagon rides and you can also find your way through the corn maze, zoom down the mega slide, explore the play area, and get lunch in the café. The gift store and market have apples, apple cider donuts, fruits, vegetables and more. The play area has two jumbo jumpers, apple cider slider, swings, and more. Hayride, corn maze and apple cannons (available for an additional fee).
WHEN: Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. Starting in November, call before you come.
WHERE: 198 Stone Road, Georgetown, Kentucky
COST: $8 for ages 2-14 for play area and barnyard, $5 for ages 15 and older
MORE INFORMATION: The play area is open Tuesday through Sunday. 502-863-2255; evansorchard.com.
Farmers Markets
WHAT: Louisville-area farmers' markets will have pumpkins
WHERE: Throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
WHEN: Most of the markets are open on Saturdays and there are several that operate Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays throughout October
MORE INFORMATION: A full list of farmers' market details broken down by county can be found at kyproud.com. A list of Indiana farmers' markets can be found at farmersmarketonline.com/fm/Indiana.htm.
Gallerin Farms
WHAT: Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch and make your way through the corn maze. Also train rides, jump pillows, corn pit, obstacle course, haunted house, a petting zoo, super slide and more. There will be food trucks outside, cookies, fudge, and other fall treats will still be served in the café.
WHEN: Through Oct. 31. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Some Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (call before you come).
WHERE: 1029 Vigo Road, Shelbyville, Kentucky
COST: Wristbands are $20 per person (unlimited activities); free for ages 2 and younger; $3 for hayrides only. Additional fee for apple cannon, duck races and gem mining
MORE INFORMATION: Cash and cards only. 502-633-4849; gallreinfarms.com.
Happy Jack’s Pumpkin Farm
WHAT: Take a wagon ride to the 20-acre pumpkin patch where there are over 75 varieties of pumpkins for u-pick, gourds and squash. Visit with farm animals, stroll through the two-acre corn maze, listen to music, and more.
WHEN: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; through Oct. 31
WHERE: 966 Hickman Hill Road, Frankfort
COST: Admission is free
MORE INFORMATION: Farm produce is available from November through April. Call or check the website for times; 502-320-1064; happyjackspumpkins.com.
Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyard
WHAT: Huber's Orchard has one of the largest selections of pumpkins and apples (including Jonathan, Gala, Red, Golden Delicious and many more). Also, gourds, decorative pumpkins, fall squash, baked goods, gifts, winery, ice cream shop, cheese, a family farm park and more.
WHEN: U-pick, daily 9 a.m.. to 5 p.m. Family Farm Park is open Sunday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct. 31. The Farm Market and winery, ice cream factory and cheese shop are open daily (check website for times).
WHERE: 19816 Huber Road, Starlight, Indiana
COST: U-pick: $3 Monday-Friday; $4 Saturday and Sunday. Family Farm Park, $6 per person; $5 per person for groups of six or more
MORE INFORMATION: 812-923-9813; 812-923-9463 (winery); huberwinery.com.
McGlasson Farms
WHAT: The roadside farm has been family-owned and operated for six generations. From July through November, it offers fresh fruits, vegetables, and pumpkins grown on the farm for sale at its roadside stand. Also U-pick pumpkins and apples.
WHERE: 5832 River Road, Hebron, Kentucky
WHEN: Monday- Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. U-pick hours may vary
MORE INFORMATION: 859-689-5229; mcglassonfarms.com.
Mulberry Orchard
WHAT: U-pick pumpkin patch and apples. Also wagon rides, a corn and soybean maze, a kid's area, and fresh produce at the store.
WHEN: Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. through Oct. 31
WHERE: 1330 Mulberry Pike, Shelbyville, Kentucky
MORE INFORMATION: Lunch and treats at the Mulberry Kitchen will be served Tuesday through Sunday. 502-655-2633; mulberryorchardky.com.
Slow Poke Farm
WHAT: This family-owned farm has U-pick pumpkins and picked pumpkins for sale. The Old Country Store has antiques, collectibles, linens, quilts and one-of-a-kind items and the Made by Mamie Shop is an extension of the Old Country Store. The items are handmade by Mamie, the owner's granddaughter. The shop has mugs, paintings, bracelets, and lucky charms.
Fall festival: Saturdays and Sundays in Oct., noon to 7 p.m. Features hayrides, corn maze, hay maze and pumpkins for sale
WHEN: Daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (call before you come in September)
WHERE: 8910 Cedar Grove Road, Shepherdsville, Kentucky
COST: Pumpkins are different prices depending on size. Fall festival, $9, $4 for ages 4-12, $2 for ages 2 and 3, and $1 for ages 1 and younger
MORE INFORMATION: Cash only. 502-921-9632; slowpokefarm.com.
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Pumpkin patches in Louisville, KY and Southern Indiana for 2023
