2024 Dallas area of Texas Pumpkin U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

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Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Dallas area of Texas in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for pumpkins that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have pumpkins farms that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

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Dallas County

  • Mars Hill Farm - Uses natural growing practices, herbs or spices, pumpkins, flowers, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
    1604 Mars Road, Ferris, TX 75125. Phone: (972) 503-9375. Email: julia@marshillfarm.com. Open: See our website for current hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
    Mars Hill Farm Facebook page. Flowers typically March to November Flower cutting: June to October GladFest (Gladiolus Festival): June 5 to July 3. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification(ADDED: March 25, 2021)

Denton County

Ellis County

  • Hidden Honey Farm - Uses natural growing practices, strawberries, pumpkins, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, porta-potties are available, farm animals
    7241 Fm1387, Waxahachie, TX 75167. Phone: 817-296-7003. Email: Info@hiddenhoneyfarm.com. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. . Alternate phone: 214-770-9769 Saturday's 9 am to 5 pm, from March 19 2016 to November 19, 2016We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic(UPDATED: April 14, 2018, JBS) (ADDED: March 31, 2016)
  • Larken Farms - Uses natural growing practices, beets, blackberries, pears, plums, pumpkins, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, already-picked produce, farm animals
    3653 Greathouse Road, Waxahachie, TX 75167. Phone: 972-230-7038. Email: Khalver439@aol.com. Open: Wednesday to Saturday 9am to 5pm; It best to call before you go to be sure the crop you want is available for pyo. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Alternate Phone: 214-882-1349Fax: 972-274-1203 Blackberries: May 21 June 15, Peaches June 15 to August 15, All other vegetables as per season, Pears August 10 to September 15. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certificationWe provide baskets/sacks, but if you have something else you prefer to use, feel free to bring it. If you prefer to wear gloves, please bring your own. You will be walking through the orchard and in the garden, so we require wearing closed-toe shoes. If weather is an issue, please check out website before heading this way.(UPDATED: April 14, 2018, JBS)

Hill County

  • Price Farms - beans, corn (sweet), cucumbers, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, watermelons, U-pick and already picked, concessions or refreshment stand, school tours
    142 Hill County Road 2401 North, Whitney, TX 76692. Phone: (254) 707-7099. Email: josephlandonprice@yahoo.com. Open: Please call or message before coming, open 12 pm to 4 pm daily, weather permitting;Other times are by prearranged appointment. Directions: Approximately 7 12 miles west of Hill County Court House in Hillsboro, Texas, on Highway 22, or approximately 4.5 miles east of Whitney, Texas, on Highway 22. Go to Hill County Road 2401 North and turn North, proceed 14 mile to Price Farms on the right. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. . Alternate Phone: (254) 707-7299 Approximately 7 1/2 miles west of Hill County Court House in Hillsboro, Texas, on Highway 22, or approximately 4.5 miles east of Whitney, Texas, on Highway 22. Go to Hill County Road 2401 North and turn North, proceed 1/4 mile to on the rightStrawberry season typically from end of March to end of May; Melons, as well as other garden vegetables, typically available from end of May to end of September;. We use integrated pest management practices (IPM)(ADDED: April 24, 2019)

Hood County

  • Oleo Farm - apples, apricots, beans, beets, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, figs, melons, onions, peas, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, summer squash, tomatoes,
    9100 Colony Road, Tolar, TX 76476. Phone: . Open: permanently closed. Directions: Take Highway 377 to Tolar, Texas, which is located between Granbury and Stephenville. At Tolar take Highway 56 North. Go 1.5 miles to Colony Road. Go west on Colony Road to the first house on the right. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. 15265849132.00043fa4603d00eafe7eb"> Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified OrganicHomemade ice cream and fresh produce can be purchased in downtown Tolar on Highway 377 during seasonal periods

Rockwall County

  • Blase Family Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, pumpkins, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
    1232 East Fork Drive, Rockwall, TX 75087. Phone: 972-772-3645. Email: jill@blasefamilyfarm.com. Open: Please visit our web site for dates and times as they can vary. Directions: From Route 66: North on N. Lakeshore Drive 1 mile. Turn right on East Fork Drive \(formally N. Alamo\) just before the entrance to The Shores From 205: East Fork Drive \(formally N. Alamo\) is located off 205, slightly south of Rockwall\'s YMCA and American National Bank Travel West .7 miles from 205. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
    Blase Family Farm Facebook page. From Route 66: North on N. Lakeshore Drive 1 mile. Turn right on East Fork Drive (formally N. Alamo) just before the entrance to The Shores From 205: East Fork Drive (formally N. Alamo) is located off 205, slightly south of Rockwall's YMCA and American National Bank Travel West .7 miles from 205We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certificationPick-your-own blueberries, usually from the end of May until the beginning of July, and a pumpkin patch during October. Field Trips, Weddings Pumpkin Patch Pick-Your-Own Blueberries Seasonal Petting Zoo Seasonal Hay Ride. (UPDATED: March 1, 2021 JBS) (UPDATED: April 12, 2018)

 

Pumpkin

Pumpkin Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Do you want it for a party, decoration or eating?

For a wedding or party:

See this page: Finding pumpkins for weddings

Decoration to paint or carve:

OK, Then you need only look for any pumpkin that is
  • visually appealing, evenly a deep orange. The shape is just whatever appeals to you. If it grew on its side and has a flat spot, you can either make that the make or use it as part of your design!
  • free from cuts, soft spots, bruises. The flesh should feel hard, and not give easily. Infections can invade easily and cause rot
  • Make sure the stem is attached.

Store it carefully, especially if you pick it from the vine yourself. Cure a fresh-picked pumpkin by keeping it in a dry place. Don't handle or disturb it. Curing toughens the rind, making it less prone to rot. Pumpkins will keep for months in a cool (50 F to 65F dry, low humidity environment; such as a cool, dry basement.

Tip: If you like roasted or baked pumpkin seeds, you can save the seeds from any pumpkin!

To make a pumpkin pie!

Then you need a small, sweet type of pumpkin that has been developed for eating. They are smaller, typically about 8" to 10" diameter. The meat is much less stringy and smoother than a decorative pumpkin variety. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and potassium. One-half cup of cooked pumpkin provides more than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. One cup of cooked pumpkin contains only 81 calories. It's low in fat and sodium! Usually you can get these at the grocery store, and some of the pumpkin patches and farm stands have them. Be sure to tell them that you intend to use it for a pumpkin pie. Again, look for firm, no soft spots, or signs of any rot. See this page for easy, illustrated directions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin!

Varieties of Pumpkins

  • Sugar - Excellent for baking
  • Jack O'Lantern - most common for carving
  • White Lumina - unusual, medium-sized white pumpkin
  • Mini - Great for decoration
  • Gourds - Many varieties, used for decorations

For a very complete, detailed list of many varieties of pumpkins and where to get the seeds, see this page!

Want to Grow Your Own Pumpkins?

Then see this page!

Pumpkin recipes

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

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Environmental information and resources

Farms For Your Event for birthday parties, weddings, receptions, business meetings, retreats, etc.

Festivals - local fruit and vegetable festivals

Pumpkin patches and corn mazes

Christmas Tree Farms and lots


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