Northern Virginia Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in !

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Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Northern Virginia in 2025, 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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Clarke County

Mackintosh Fruit Farm - apples, asparagus, apricots, beans, beets, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, cherries, cucumbers, eggplants, flowers, grapes, herbs or spices, nectarines, onions, peaches, peppers, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (black), raspberries (Spring, black), raspberries (Autumn, black), rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), U-pick and already picked, farm market, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
1608 Russell Rd, Berryville, VA 22611. Phone: 540-955-6225. Email: lori@mackintoshfruitfarm.com. Open: Wednesday to Sunday, from 8 am to 6 pm, May to October 31 and on Memorial Day, July 4 Thursday, Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Halloween . Directions: Route 7 West Take right onto Russell Road 1.5 miles on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Mackintosh Fruit Farm Facebook page. 5 miles on the right. . Events: Peach Festival, Honey Bee Day, Honey Crisp Day, Apple Butter Day, monthly farm dinners, and cider pressing; Calendar-May-strawberries, asparagus, rhubarb, and greens; June - strawberries, sweet cherries, raspberries, blueberries, broccoli, onions, and flowers; July-blackberries, black raspberries, blueberries, donut peaches, peaches, corn, eggplants, peppers, and tomatoes; August-apples, Asian pears, yellow and white peaches, plums, grapes, and honey; September-apples, pawpaws, honey crisp apples, Asian pears, and potatoes; October -apples, pumpkins, fall squash, sweet potatoes, and cider. . All pick your own fruit and vegetables are also available as pre-picked in the market for purchase. Events: We can also host your events including: group meetings, school tours, weddings, and rehearsals. Call for more details. (UPDA..
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Culpeper County

Rapidan Harvest - 2025 assumed permanently closed, flowers, pumpkins, tomatoes, U-pick and already picked
12149 Twin Mountains Road, Rapidan, VA 22733. Phone: 540 222 9380. Email: Rapidanharvest@gmail.com. Open: permanently closed. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. By appointment only. No exceptions. Thanks for your consideration. (UPDATED: June 13, 2016)
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Fauquier County

Green Truck Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, blackberries, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (black), summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available, picnic area, farm animals
3015 Hartland Lane, Markham, VA 22643. Phone: 540-316-7715. Email: BrianGreen@Green-Truck-Farm.com. Open: See our website for current hours; Green Truck Farm has no strawberries in 2023 but they will have blueberries, blackberries, red and black raspberries and blackberries. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
Green Truck Farm Facebook page. The number for checking on their products isAlways call before coming out for fruit and berriesWe minimize use of pesticides and other chemicalsTypical harvest dates (call before you come!): Strawberries: May/June, Blueberries: June/July, Black Raspberries: June/July, Blackberries: June/July, Tomatoes: July - September, Red Raspberries: July - October, Pumpkins/Winter Squash: Sept/Oct(UPDATED: May 6, 2025, JBS)
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Hanks Christmas Tree Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, pumpkins, summer squash, tomatoes, Honey from hives on the farm, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, jumping pillow, petting zoo, school tours
3205 Hartland Lane, Markham, VA 22643. Phone: 540-532-0436. Email: hartlandfarm@gmail.com. Open: weekends August through September from 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: From DC take 66 to exit 18 at Markham. Turn right at the end of the ramp and take an immediate left on Belle Meade Road Hartland Farm with pick your own vegetables, market, corn maze, pumpkin patch and fun field is just inside Hartland Orchard entrance at 3205 Hartland Lane, Markham, VA 22643. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Hanks Christmas Tree Farm Facebook page. Turn right at the end of the ramp and take an immediate left on Belle Meade Road Hartland Farm with pick your own vegetables, market, corn maze, pumpkin patch and fun field is just inside Hartland Orchard entrance at Christmas trees are located at 12234 Belle Meade Rd, Markham, VA 22643. . We anticipate sweet corn in August; Tomatoes are available in August and September. We will have special event weekends that will appear on our website and Facebook. . Typical harvest dates are Cherries Late June; Blueberries July; Peaches August and Apples in August, September, October. It is always a good idea to call before you visit us for daily changes in crop availability. Hartland is a real working farm operated by three generations of the Green family. It is nestled in a valley all its own, and is a beautiful setting for families to enjoy each other, have fun and learn something about how food grows. Teachers are finding that we are a great destination f..
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Hartland Orchard - apples, blueberries, cherries, corn (sweet), peaches, pumpkins, raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (black), strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm
3064 Hartland Lane, Markham, VA 22643. Phone: 540-316-7715. Open: every day from 8 am to 6 pm, strawberries usually start in early May, cherries in mid June. Directions: From Northern Virginia, take I-66 to exit 18. At the end of the exit take a right, and then take an immediate left. Then just follow the signs. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Hartland Orchard Facebook page. At the end of the exit take a right, and then take an immediate left. Then just follow the signs. Typical harvest dates are Cherries Late June; Blueberries July; Peaches August and Apples in August, September, October. It is always a good idea to call before you visit us for daily changes in crop availability. , Hartland Farm and Green Truck Farm are three family businesses operated on the Green family farm. Call for tree fruit information at 540.364.2316. For pick your own strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and raspberry information, call Green Truck Farm at 540.316.7715. Green Truck Farm has no strawberries in 2023 but they will have blueberries, blackberries, red and black raspberries and blackberries. The number for checking on their products is. Always call before coming out for fruit and berries. (UPDATED: May 6, 2025, JBS)
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Hollin Farms - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, beans, blackberries, blueberries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplants, flowers, pears, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, porta-potties are available
1524 Snowden Road, Delaplane, VA 20144. Phone: 540-592-3574. Email: hollinfarms@gmail.com. Open: Wednesday to Sunday, from 9 am to 4 pm, Mid May through October; Always check our website for current availability and weather related changes for strawberries and Spring vegetables mid May through mid June; Open for Peaches, plums, berries and summer vegetables from early July until late August; Apples, Pumpkins, and fall vegetables in September and October. Directions: From Washington, take I-66 west to Exit 23 \$Route 17 north\$. Continue on Route 17 for about 7 miles. Turn left on Route 688 \$Leeds Manor Road\$. Go exactly 1 mile to the Hollin Farms entrance. Hollin Farms is the second orchard on Leeds Manor Road. Follow signs. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
Hollin Farms Facebook page. Continue on Route 17 for about 7 miles. Turn left on Route 688 (Leeds Manor Road). Go exactly 1 mile to the entrance. is the second orchard on Leeds Manor Road. Follow signs. . We use integrated pest management practices. . is as much an educational experience as it is a treat for the senses. Young and old alike will delight in the pleasurable work of picking fruits and vegetables from right where they are grown, high on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge mountains, on a real working farm. Our sunny slopes and majestic panoramic views are legendary and will keep you coming back to greet each season. Abundant selection of fruits and vegetables, with over 15 acres of vegetables and 30 acres of fruit trees! 45 minutes west of beltway. Dogs welcome on a leash but not in the strawberry patch or the vegetable gardens. No Admission Fee. We take credit cards.Typical harvest dates are: May, June: strawberries and spring vegetablesLate June, early July: ra..
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Inglewood Farm - corn (sweet), pumpkins, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
5253 Inglewood Farm Lane, Bealeton, VA 22712. Phone: 540-272-6906. Email: jlkfrompa@aol.com. Open: Pumpkin patch 10-7 Weekends in October Sweet corn from June to August daily. Directions: Route 17 South toward Fredricksburg, Va U-turn at Hugo\\\'s skating Rink and 1st right onto Inglewood Farm Lane. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Lakefront Pavilion rental- call 540-493-8342 hay and straw bales for sale daily Large 100ft by 40 Lake side Pavilion with kitchen, men's & woman's bathrooms, tables, chairs & more. Daily rental. [ ] (UPDATED: May 6, 2025, JBS)
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Stribling Orchard - Apples, nectarines, pears, peaches, pumpkins, beef
11587 Poverty Hollow Lane, Markham, VA 22643. Phone: 540-364-3040. Email: info@striblingorchard.com. Open: 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday thru Sunday, depending on the availability of ripe fruit; We are open in July, August, September, and October. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions.
Stribling Orchard Facebook page. Crop availability: Peaches: Early July - Late August; Apples: Mid/Late August - Early NovemberOur peaches are available from mid-July through mid-August and our apples from mid-August through early NovemberBeginning in September, we offer fresh cider and all sizes and shapes of pumpkinsCome and enjoy a day in the country at our orchardRelax, bring a picnic, and enjoy our breath-taking views of the Blue Ridge MountainsCome see our historic buildings, visit our many farm animals, and pick some of Virginia's finest fruitWe are the sixth generation of Striblings to farm this land, and we are proud of the fruit our family has grown for over 200 yearsBut, not only have we been growing fruit, we have also been raising cattle for as long as the farm has existedFor the first time ever, we are selling our grass fed beef directly to the public! Every beef sold is raised from birth by the Stribling familyOur grass fed beef, from the well known Angus breed, spend their days gr..
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Frederick County

Marker-Miller Orchards Farm Market and Bakery - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, beans, blackberries, peaches, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (yellow), strawberries, tomatoes, Fresh eggs, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester, VA 22602. Phone: 540-662-1391. Email: hmckay@markermillerorchards.com. Open: Please call ahead for availability starting June 1st. Directions: Take Interstate 66 West to Interstate 81 North. Continue to Exit 310. Turn left onto Route 37 North and continue 2 miles to the WinchesterOpequon exit. Turn left onto Route 622 \$Cedar Creek Grade\$ and the market will be 3.5 miles on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard.
Marker-Miller Orchards Farm Market and Bakery Facebook page. Continue to Exit 310. Turn left onto Route 37 North and continue 2 miles to the Winchester/Opequon exit. Turn left onto Route 622 (Cedar Creek Grade) and the market will be 3.5 miles on the left. . Pick Your Own July: peaches, red raspberries, blackberries, and tomatoes. August: peaches, red raspberries, blackberries, tomatoes, Ginger Gold apples and Gala apples. September & October: 12 varieties of apples, pumpkins, and winter squash. *If you are interested in pick-your-own please visit our check-out area inside the market or our pick-your-own building to purchase containers and get directions. *For picking berries, tomatoes, peaches, and apples we have containers that you purchase prior to picking. We will then provide you with a map and instructions. ; Please refer to our website for fruit availability dates or call for more information. All season - jams, jellies, salad dressings, fresh apple cakes, and our famous Apple Cider Donuts..
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Richard's Fruit Market - apples, flowers, pumpkins, farm-raised beef
6410 Middle Road, Middletown, VA 22645. Phone: (540) 869-1455. Email: info@richardsfruitmarket.com. Open: 8:30 am to 6 pm, Saturday; 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday, August-November. Directions: Take I-81 to exit 307; 4 miles west of Stephens City on Route 631. Left on Route 628 \$Middle Road\$; 1 mile to orchard and fruit market. Chicken B-B-Q Dinner cooked on property - 4th Saturday in September \$RSVP for details in September\$. Apple Harvest Festival - third weekend in October - free bluegrass music both days - 8:30 am -6 pm, Saturday; 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday. Also pick-your-own flowers August until frost. Gourd Festival - first weekend of November - call f - truncated. Click here for a map and directions.
Richard's Fruit Market Facebook page. Peach Festival - third Sunday in August, 10 am to 6 pm. Left on Route 628 (Middle Road); 1 mile to orchard and fruit market. Chicken B-B-Q Dinner cooked on property - 4th Saturday in September (RSVP for details in September). Apple Harvest Festival - third weekend in October - free bluegrass music both days - 8:30 am -6 pm, Saturday; 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday. Also pick-your-own flowers August until frost. Gourd Festival - first weekend of November - call for details. Fresh-picked peaches from our own orchard - July 25-Labor Day - Harbelle, Red Haven, Sunday High, Loring, Blake and Bisco. Pick-your-own and fresh-picked - Red Delicious, Jonathan, Grimes Golden, Golden Delicious, York, Stayman, Idared, Rome. Also, pumpkins in season; sweet cider; country hams, jelly; local honey; and fall mums. Facebook page (UPDATED: May 6, 2025, JBS)
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Rinker Orchards, Inc. - 2024 permanently closed, apples, pumpkins
1156 Marlboro Road, Stephens City, VA 22655, VA . Phone: . Open: permanently closed. Click here for a map and directions. . (UPDATED: October 9, 2020 JBS)
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Loudoun County

Brossman Family Farm - Strawberries, Peaches, nectarines, pumpkins
14740 James Monroe Hwy, Leesburg, VA 20176. Phone: 703-777-1127. Email: brossmanfarmstand@gmail.com. Open: See hours at right and updates on oour website. Click here for a map and directions. Formerly called Brossman's Orchard. For peaches and nectarines, check back around July 4th. We opened on Saturday May 6 with early season fruit and produce: strawberries, asparagus, spinach, spring onions, potatoes, rhubarb, tomatoes and fresh cut lettuce; breads, honey; vegetable plants, hanging tomato baskets, potting soil and fertilizer. Come on out and visit! . Mostly a farm market, they do allow some pick-your-own crops from time to time, but apparently do not advertise it. (UPDATED: May 6, 2025, JBS)
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Great Country Farms - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, cherries, grapes, other berries, peaches, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (black), summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, jumping pillow, pedal kart track, mining for gems, mini-golf, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135. Phone: 540 554 2073. Email: social@greatcountryfarms.com. Open: Monday - Sunday, 10am to 5pm, March 19th - May 20th; Monday - Sunday, 9am to 6pm, May 21st - October 30th. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
Great Country Farms Facebook page. We use integrated pest management practicesStrawberries: May Blackberries: July Peaches: August Apples: September Pumpkins: Pumpkins Please visit our web page for other U-Pick items and confirmed datesWe minimize use of pesticides and other chemicalsPayment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCardFrom strawberries and asparagus in the spring to corn and tomatoes all summer then pumpkins and gourds in the fall, offers a farm experience your whole family will enjoyHelp your children understand how food is grown and how fresh and full of flavor it can beIt is amazing how children will eat produce if they have picked it themselves! Pick your own fruit and veggie farm featuring Non-GMO produce grown using regenerative farming practices, an award-winning CSA program, and seasonal festivals! is a 400 acre working farm with pick your own produce, a Farm Market, CSA, and so much more! [ Click here to update the listin..
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Ticonderoga Farms - Uses natural growing practices, corn (sweet), figs, flowers, herbs or spices, melons, peppers, pumpkins, tomatoes, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, picnic area, Jumping pillow, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
26469 Ticonderoga Road, Chantilly, VA 20152. Phone: 703-327-4424. Email: marketing@ticonderoga.com. Open: See our website for current hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard.
Ticonderoga Farms Facebook page. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified OrganicPYO the end of June through August; Fig Festival Labor Day Weekend to mid September Fall Festival mid September to October 31 st Christmas Festival, weekends only Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve(UPDATED: May 7, 2025, JBS)
Comments from a visitor on September 25, 2011: "It is an enjoyable experience to be thereThere are unique items in the market that you can't find anywhere else, like; homemade Salsa that has been given rave reviews; fig conserve that has been toasted as the best everNew items are being added all the timeI look forward to the fall recipes that will be offered; like: pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin bread, roasted pumpkin seeds, apple cider, and moreAll crops are grown organicallyThey have preserves, jams, jellies, marmalade and honeyThe honey comes right from the farm, raw and no additivesThey ha..
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Wegmeyer Farms - pumpkins, strawberries, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available
38299 Hughesville Road, Hamilton, VA 20158. Phone: 5407511782. Email: hwegmeyer@nutrientsforlife.org. Open: daily from mid - May to Mid - June. Directions: From Purcellville, take Maple Avenue \$turns into Lincoln Road\$ South towards Lincoln. Pass through Lincoln and continue through two one-lane bridges. After a slight incline, turn left on Hughesville Road \$Gravel Rd\$. Continue on Hughesville approximately 1 mile and make a right at the stop sign. Wegmeyer Farms is directly in front of you on the hill. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Wegmeyer Farms Facebook page. Pass through Lincoln and continue through two one-lane bridges. After a slight incline, turn left on Hughesville Road (Gravel Rd). Continue on Hughesville approximately 1 mile and make a right at the stop sign. is directly in front of you on the hill. lease call before you come to verify field conditions. We offer an authentic farm experience and hope you have a great time at our farm. (UPDATED: May 7, 2025, JBS) (UPDATED: April 21, 2018, JBS)
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Wegmeyer Farms at Gilberts Corner - strawberries, pumpkins, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available
Route 50 And Route 15 Intersection, Aldie, VA 20105. Phone: 540-751-1782. Email: wegmeyerfarms@yahoo.com. Open: Daily 9 am to 6 pm from mid - May to Mid - June. Directions: Intersection of Rt 15 and Rt 50 at traffic circle, Aldie, VA. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Wegmeyer Farms at Gilberts Corner Facebook page. . Step back in time and relive history at Oatlands Historic Mansion and Gardens. Hop aboard a hayride through the historic property and arrive at the strawberry field where you are greeted by people in period clothing. Oatlands Strawberry Festival will be Saturday May 30 with food, music and much more. Find more information here! (UPDATED: May 7, 2025, JBS)
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Prince William County

Evergreen Acres - Certified Organic, blueberries, pumpkins, tomatoes, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available
12801 Hazelwood Drive, Nokesville, VA 20181. Phone: 703-203-2641. Email: jim@evergreenacres.biz. Open: see their website. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Tomatoes: July, August, September and October Pumpkins: October weekends Christmas trees: starting the day after ThanksgivingWe are certified organic for some cropsCertified organic tomatoes(UPDATED: May 7, 2025, JBS)
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Shenandoah County

Deauville Farm - Uses natural growing practices, beans, beets, cucumbers, peppers, pumpkins, winter squash, tomatoes, Fresh eggs
7648 Crooked Run Road, Basye, VA 22810. Phone: 540 856-2130. Email: deer1@shentel.net. Open: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, from 10am to 4 pm, April through November. Directions: from Mount Jackson I81 exit 273, Route 11 south to route 263 west. Go 13 miles to Basye. First right after Bryce Resort \\(Alum Springs Road route 717. Go 3 34 mi, turn right onto Crooked Run Road. Second driveway on left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Go 13 miles to Basye. First right after Bryce Resort (Alum Springs Road route 717. Go 3 3/4 mi, turn right onto Crooked Run Road. Second driveway on left. . We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Previously a deer farm, Deauville is now a small farm offering PYO heirloom veggies and eggs. on weekends, April through November guests who come to see the animals and gardens, and to buy venison, eggs, vegetables or plants. You can pick your own vegetables beginning in late April with salad greens, followed by a wide range of summer veggies including over a hundred varieties of heirloom tomatoes. [ ] (UPDATED: May 7, 2025, JBS)
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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

How to prepare cooked pumpkin from a fresh pumpkin (for use in all the recipes)
Illustrated instructions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin - the best pumpkin pie you will ever taste! (metric version for the UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, etc.)
How to home-can pumpkin (in a cooked, cubed form) and why you shouldn't home-can the pureed forms.
Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Chocolate pumpkin pie
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Pumpkin muffins
Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Butter!
Pumpkin cheesecake - INCREDIBLE!!! You have to try this one!
Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin soup - even if you normally aren't a soup lover; you will love this one.
Butternut-Chestnut Panchetta-Bacon Soup - Pumpkin or Butternut squash combines with chestnuts and bacon, ham or panchetta in this great soup
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
No Sugar Pumpkin Pie
Apple Cider Doughnut Recipe (with maple glaze or sugar glaze)

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