Posted in Kentucky
October 14, 2016
These 9 Charming Pumpkin Patches In Kentucky Are Picture Perfect For A Fall Day
Visiting a pumpkin patch is a must-do fall activity. No matter where you are in Kentucky, you’re probably close to one. For a perfect autumn day, be sure to check out these 9 charming pumpkin patches. For even more pumpkin picking options, be sure to check out our article on awesome Kentucky corn mazes— as many of them also have pumpkins!
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This family farm in western Kentucky produces home-grown fruits and veggies year round, but they have special activities to celebrate the fall season for the month of October, including hayrides to the pumpkin patch, a straw maze, horseback riding, and petting zoo. Located at 1720 South Friendship Road, Paducah, KY 42003. More info here.
Escape the city without even leaving it by visiting this farm in east Louisville. Every year they have a Pumpkin Festival with hayrides, a petting zoo, and pumpkin carving stations. This year’s festival is Saturday, October 15. Located at 6516 Echo Trail, Louisville, KY 40299. More info here.
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Located alongside Elkhorn Creek, this scenic farm has a lot to offer. Pumpkins are available throughout September and October, but they sell vegetables, honey, and beef in other months. Take a hayride out to the pumpkin patch, or simply select one from their farm stand. Located at 966 Hickman Hill Road, Frankfort, KY 40601. More info here.
Along with a huge pumpkin patch, this farm in eastern Kentucky also has a 4-acre corn maze, a petting zoo where you can feed the animals, and even the opportunity to pan for gemstones. Located at 1225 Piney Grove Road, Nancy, KY 42544. More info here.
Pumpkins, apples, and homemade ice cream… You can’t go wrong with that. Stop by this roadside market and farm to take a hayride to their pumpkin patch, browse around the market for various other veggies and flowers, and definitely get some ice cream! Located at 2580 Highway 42 W, Bedford, KY 40006. More info here.
After picking your pumpkin, be sure to check out the corn or soybean mazes, and eat at the Mulberry Kitchen where they serve sandwiches, pies, caramel apples, and more. Located at 1330 Mulberry Pike, Shelbyville, KY 40065. More info here.
Explore this eastern Kentucky farm where you can buy so much more than just pumpkins. They have tons of fresh produce and plants in their greenhouse. They also offer hayrides and have a corn maze. Located at 2770 Little Cat Fork Road, Louisa, KY 41230. More info here.
There is so much to do at Hinton’s, and they have almost 70 different varieties of pumpkins available in their patch. They have a huge play area for kids as well as a corn maze with over a mile of winding trails to find your way through. Located at 8631 Hodgenville, KY 42748. More info here.
Pick out all your fall decorations here— pumpkins of all different varieties, gourds, squash, mums, hay bales, and more. Located at 477 Rimmell Cemetery Road, Mt. Vernon, KY 40456. More info here.
Head out to one of these farms while there are still some pumpkins left before Halloween! What pumpkin patch do you go to every year? Is it on this list?
