It’s finally starting to feel like fall in Delaware. The leaves have already started to change on the Dover Green, and apple cider is making its way to the grocery stores. That can mean only one thing: the apple orchards and pumpkin patches are opening. The following are four of what we consider to be the best pumpkin patches in Delaware, pick a few to add to your autumnal bucket list.

1. Loblolly Acres
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Loblolly Acres, Loblolly Acrs, Ada, OK 74820, USA
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Loblolly Acres is a quaint farm that offers plenty of fall charm! Pick out your favorite pumpkins to bring home and carve, shop their country store, and stop to smell all of their beautiful mums. It's fall paradise, and also home to one of our favorite corn mazes in Delaware.
2. Mr. Pepper's Pumpkin Patch
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Mr. Pepper's Pumpkin Patch, 13500 Laurel Rd, Laurel, DE 19956, USA
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With a name like Mr. Pepper's Pumpkin Patch, you'd better deliver on a great fall experience! Don't worry, the crew at Mr. Pepper's has perfected the art of pumpkin picking. Their hayrides and corn mazes are fun for kids, too! Plus, you'll be able to try the amazing on-site BBQ stand for some homemade, delicious pulled pork. Come and see why this is a perennial fall favorite in Delaware!

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3. Ramsey's Farm
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Ramsey’s Farm, 440 Ramsey Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA
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Ramsey's Farm's corn maze is the best in the state! Ramsey's Farm is home to the famous eight-acre corn maze in Delaware that celebrates farmers. After your hay ride out there, you'll wander the maze while learning about agriculture, farmers, and food around the world. Enjoy a fall-themed day trip here for pumpkin picking and general autumn shenanigans. Their calendar is so busy, and you never know what amazing activities you'll find. As such, be sure to check out their hours and schedule on their website before you visit.
4. Fifer Orchards
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Fifer's Farm Store & Kitchen, 1919 Allabands Mill Rd, Camden Wyoming, DE 19934, USA
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Another fall favorite in Delaware, Fifer Orchards is known as one of the top U-Pick destinations in Delaware, and it's no surprise that their pumpkin patch is fantastic! Starting in October, you can pick your own from a variety of pumpkins, and enjoy a ton of fall fun, too. But it's not all pumpkins here; the biggest hit, year after year, has got to be the apple cider donuts. They're made fresh here, and when you visit, you can gobble them down while they're still warm!

What are your picks for the best pumpkin patches in Delaware? Share them with your fellow fall lovers in the comments below!

These orchards and u-pick farms in Delaware make great fall day trip destinations, and if you’re looking for more ways to enjoy the prettiest season in the state, check out this article with related seasonal content: 9 Picture Perfect Fall Day Trips To Take In Delaware.

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What's the best fall festival in Delaware?

Delaware may be a small state, but it's big on fall fun -- especially in the festivals department. While there are numerous can't-miss fall festivals in Delaware, our very favorite has to be the annual Fall Fest at Fifer's. Each year, Fifer Orchards builds an enormous corn maze for Delaware's kids and adults to enjoy. The themed maze is a challenge for everyone, but there's nothing more fun than making your way through! But it's so much more than merely a corn maze; Fifer's puts on the quintessential fall festival. Tractor rides, epic bounce pads, festival favorites like massive straw slides and pedal tractors, friendly farm animals, and, of course, massive pumpkin patches, make the annual Fall Fest at Fifer Orchards *the* autumn event to attend in Delaware!

What are some fun fall day trips in Delaware?

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