Looking for the perfect pumpkin? 5 Memphis-area pumpkin patches you should check out

Neil Strebig, Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Pumpkin spice season has already begun and we’re at the tail end of false fall here in the Mid-South, which means it’s Halloween time.

Looking to scratch that autumn itch with pumpkin patches? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a quick overview of where to find a little fall fun this season.

Priddy Farms

4595 Germantown Parkway, Bartlett

Tucked away on the border of Bartlett and Arlington, Priddy Farms offers a nice family-friendly pumpkin patch and escape. The pumpkin patch runs from Sept. 16 through Nov. 5.

For more information, visit the farm’s Facebook page.

Jones Orchard

7170 U.S. 51 (Pumpkin Patch), Millington

The Millington farm offers a variety of fall fun, including a 10-acre corn maze at 6880 Singleton Parkway. For families looking for just pumpkin picking, the Jones’ pumpkin patch is located nearby at 7170 U.S. 51 and opens Oct. 6.

For more information, visit Jones Orchard’s website.

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Second Baptist Church

4680 Walnut Grove, Memphis

Want to pay it forward while pickin’ pumpkins? The Second Baptist Church’s annual pumpkin patch proceeds help support student missions. The patch opens Sept. 30 and runs through Oct. 31, including the annual Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 21. Hours of operation are 10 a.m.-sunset Monday-Saturday and noon-sunset Sunday.

For more information, visit the church’s website.

Tom’s Farm

1665 Murrell Road, Rossville

A little outside Collierville, Tom’s Farm offers guests a scenic pumpkin patch along with a separate haunt, called Torment at Tom’s Farm.

The pumpkin patch opens Sept. 30 and the Torment at Tom’s Farm attraction is open Fridays and Saturdays in October.

For more information, visit the farm’s Facebook page.

Cedar Hill Farm

8 Love Road, Hernando

The Mississippi-based farm boasts a traditional pumpkin patch along with family-friendly attractions including hay rides, pony rides and a petting zoo.

The farm also has its own corn maze. Pumpkin patch and fall events open Sept. 30 and run through Nov. 4. Hours of operation are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

For more information, visit the Cedar Hill Farm website.

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Neil Strebig is a journalist with The Commercial Appeal. He can be reached at neil.strebig@commercialappeal.com, 901-426-0679 or via X/Twitter, @neilStrebig

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